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Home Gazing

The inside scoop on new real estate listings that stand out on price, architectural design, history — or, simply, wow factor.

Wisconsin house that was once a Carnegie Library listed at $375K

Built in 1917 with a donation from the Gilded Age steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, the library went out of commission in 1991 and has since become a residence.
July 18, 2025

Italian-style villa in south Minneapolis’ Linden Hills listed for nearly $1.8M

The house’s location near Bde Maka Ska, Minikahda Golf Course and shops and restaurants makes it easy to enjoy outdoor activities.
July 11, 2025

Peaceful, private Orono house on Lake Minnetonka’s Maxwell Bay listed at $6.25M

The home has 300 feet of lakeshore and looks out at Noerenberg Memorial Gardens, part of the Three Rivers Parks system.
July 4, 2025

Mid-century modern home on Lake Minnetonka listed for $3.15M

A couple rebuilt a mid-century Mound home in the same style along the Lake Minnetonka waterfront, which is now on the market for $3.15 million.
June 27, 2025

Lake Pepin country house finally fits with historic cottages post remodel

The renovation honors the late-1800s architecture of its neighbors and earned a 2025-26 Home of the Month honor.
June 24, 2025

Luxe renovated Edina house with billiard room and saltwater pool listed at $2.95M

Kyle and Andrea Vorachek are live-in flippers who remodeled the Twin Cities metro home in hopes of making a profit.
June 20, 2025

Former NHL player’s Minneapolis house with Bde Maka Ska views listed at $5.25M

Former NHL player John Johannson built his 12,000-square-foot home near the Minikahda Club golf course.
June 13, 2025

Eco-friendly house on 30 acres near Marine on St. Croix listed at $1.6M

Screenwriter Shawn Otto and former state auditor Rebecca Otto built the home in the 1990s and have incorporated solar and wind power.
June 6, 2025

Luxe Bloomington home with multilevel pool and theater lists at $3.29M

Rick and Kelli Vogelgesang refreshed and renovated the 8,400-square-foot house.
May 31, 2025

Lake Minnetonka mansion, Minnesota’s most expensive, lists at $55M

The 8-acre, 28,000-square-foot complex went privately for sale last August at $68 million. Luxury homes are the hottest segment in the Twin Cities market.
May 30, 2025

Part of the family for 75 years, 19th-century house near Lake Minnetonka listed at $2M

The Bedells have lived in the Minnetonka Beach house since 1952, when they bought it for $14,000.
May 23, 2025

Love of art, Nordic heritage and Japanese design inspire Stillwater-area Home of the Month

The house is on 320 acres of oak savanna, a mixed area of prairie and woodland.
May 20, 2025
A sculptural home of metal, glass and wood creates “Nordic zen” vibes while offering just the right backdrop for the homeowner to display his extensive art collection. Set against a prairie in the east metro suburb of Grant, the house features walls of glass, plus design elements that frame views of wetlands. Passive ventilation and local sourcing are also emphasized in the design.
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