Business
Minnesota homes tour shows architectural influence of Frank Lloyd Wright, Japan, nature
The roster of 14 homes on the 17th annual Homes by Architects Tour focuses on energy efficiency, aging in place and mental wellbeing.
September 24, 2024
Home & Garden
10 designer tips to make an apartment your own
Don’t settle for a bland apartment. Here are some ways to personalize it.
September 24, 2024
Home & Garden
Designer of HGTV giveaway home melds modern style with Scandinavian touches
Urban Oasis home is located in Kansas City, Mo.
September 24, 2024
Food & Culture
Her family fled Laos carrying seeds and plants. A new Hmong garden at the arboretum features these healing herbs.
Hmong medicinal plants are being scientifically classified for the first time.
September 23, 2024
Real Estate
Viral superstar 1960 Edina home inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright lists for $1.8M
Two big social media accounts with millions of followers have featured the midcentury modern home, attracting thousands of admirers.
September 20, 2024
Home & Garden
A driven introvert creates his dream home in Paris
Max Gunawan, a product designer, lost his heart to the Place des Vosges. Now he lives in the fabled square.
September 20, 2024
Home & Garden
What goes into a bird’s name?
Bird names, both common and scientific, try to help clarify which bird is which.
September 19, 2024
St. Paul
St. Paul Summit Hill homeowners give glimpses inside their distinctive homes
The Summit Hill and Ramsey Hill house tours, which were started in 1972, are combining this year to add oomph. We asked some homeowners why they invite the public in.
September 18, 2024
Home & Garden
Nicolas Cage buys $10.5 million Malibu beach house
The property has access to a secluded beach.
September 17, 2024
Home & Garden
At $5M, Minnesota’s largest for-sale condo offers luxe design and riverfront views
The homeowners took their time designing their two-level, four-bedroom, five-bath condo from “raw space” in an iconic building in downtown Minneapolis.
September 17, 2024
Home & Garden
The Minnesota governor's residence has lore galore, and a secret tunnel
It’s not called a mansion, and not every occupant was thrilled to live there.
September 14, 2024
Culture![DJ Jake Rudh Converse shoes. ] (KYNDELL HARKNESS/STAR TRIBUNE) kyndell.harkness@startribune.com At the home of Jake Rudh in Minneapolis, Min., Friday, April 23, 2014.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/BY7TBWJ6QPZXYWPDO4N3XRKCYY.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Yuen: Is there more wiggle room in the ‘shoes-off’ debate?
Readers gave me an earful about why I should reconsider my argument that any respectful houseguest should offer to remove their shoes before entering the home. I’m listening.
AuthoredLaura Yuen
AuthoredLaura YuenSeptember 12, 2024