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Hundreds of early bargain hunters were in line to enter the Target store at Ridgedale in Minnetonka when it opened at 8 p.m. Thursday night, November 28, 2013. Ridgedale Target employees were treated to a visit from Bullseye the dog at a quick huddle just before the doors opened. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribune.com
What happens when an architect with a passion for DIY builds a house from scratch for himself and his growing family? In this case, a “woodsy California modernism” home the architect primarily designed, contracted and built. In addition to taking on everything from framing to millwork, eco-elements including a green roof were incorporated into this North Oaks home called The DIY House, a 2024-2025 Home of the Month winner.

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What happens when an architect with a passion for DIY builds a house from scratch for himself and his growing family? In this case, a “woodsy California modernism” home the architect primarily designed, contracted and built. In addition to taking on everything from framing to millwork, eco-elements including a green roof were incorporated into this North Oaks home called The DIY House, a 2024-2025 Home of the Month winner.

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What happens when an architect with a passion for DIY builds a house from scratch for himself and his growing family? In this case, a “woodsy California modernism” home the architect primarily designed, contracted and built. In addition to taking on everything from framing to millwork, eco-elements including a green roof were incorporated into this North Oaks home called The DIY House, a 2024-2025 Home of the Month winner.

Architect Michael Hara wanted to carry on a legacy from his father and grandfather by also building his own house. It went on to win a design honor from the American Institute of Architects Minnesota.

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FILE -- President Donald Trump signs the tax reform bill in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Dec. 22, 2017. Republicans are pouring government stimulus into a steadily strengthening economy, adding economic fuel at a moment when unemployment is low and wages are beginning to rise, a combination that is stoking fears of higher inflation and ballooning budget deficits. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)