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The St. Paul Art Crawl is a beloved biannual tradition that celebrates the city’s rich artistic communities. This spring, it returns with its most geographically expansive lineup to date—spanning three weekends, seven wards, and...

Photos courtesy of Galleria EdinaLuxury bedding brand Boll & Branch has officially opened its first Minnesota store at Galleria Edina, offering shoppers the chance to experience its 100% organic cotton bedding in person. Dedicated...

Parade of Homes & Spring Remodelers ShowcaseThroughout the Twin Cities and surrounding metro, local professionals showcase their best work—in homes you can visit yourself. Step inside a brand-new build and view expertly executed remodels...

America’s appetite for home remodeling shows no signs of slowing. Last year alone, homeowners spent an estimated $603 billion on remodeling projects. The scale of these projects continues to grow—at least according to the...

Photos by Chelsie Lopez  Every so often, things simply fall into place. That’s how it felt for Jennifer Horstman, founder and principal designer of Lenox House Design, when she came across a Deephaven space that...

If you’ve been into a popular business in Minneapolis in the last several years, you’ve probably been in a space designed by Studio BV, the architecture and interior design firm headed by founder and...

The 2025 Midwest Design Awards is already around the corner, and we’re celebrating in style with an exclusive industry event on Thursday, May 15, at DWELL44 Modern Design Showroom in St. Louis Park. Bringing...

“Kitchens of Hope” by University of Minnesota Press brings together recipes and memories from American immigrants who hail from more than 30 countries and come from vastly varied circumstances. From Vietnamese pho to Ukrainian...

Photos courtesy of Housing First Minnesota  In the quiet, rural town of Winnebago, a remarkable project is taking shape—a first-of-its-kind sober housing complex designed for Minnesota veterans battling addiction and PTSD. Known as “Bravo Zulu...

Photos by Lauren CutshallOne way to transform trauma is to recraft its memory into a place of honor and joy. That’s precisely what Yia Vang has done with his new restaurant, Vinai, located in...

Photos courtesy of Garvin Homes  A recent statewide poll commissioned by Neighbors for More Neighbors and the Yes to Homes! coalition revealed what many Minnesotans already feel: Housing costs are out of control. 80 percent...

Photos by Emma Enebak  Gone are the days of bright red leather booths and cowhide accents—Red Cow’s North Loop restaurant has entered a new era with a Baja California-inspired aesthetic, courtesy of the designers at...

Photos courtesy of Story & Teller  When one door closes, another one opens—a sentiment reflected in Story & Teller’s recent decision to bid farewell to its beloved North Loop storefront. “I am heartbroken, I...

When shopping for items such as home decor or kitchenware, one category to consider is ceramics—a versatile product made from natural material that can be crafted and styled countless different ways. Whether it’s a...

Photos by Spacecrafting Photography/Rob Grosse Once upon a time, Stillwater was famous for its lumber industry. Lumberjacks naturally were prevalent in the area, seen working in the surrounding pine forests and amid the rivers that...

For the second consecutive year, two Minnesota design companies have secured spots on The Expert’s coveted Top 40 list. This annual “best of” roundup highlights the top 20% of firms based on client searches,...

Photos courtesy of adourn  For Melissa Klema, owner of Chatfield-based home goods store adourn, a simple “yes” or “Why not?” has paved the way for her success as a local entrepreneur. After losing her interior...

Photos by Sarah CorderThe North Loop’s beloved French bakery Bellecour recently opened the doors of its latest iteration. The bakery and bistro, once nestled inside the Cooks of Crocus Hill retail space, has set...

Photos courtesy of Abe Home  With rising housing costs and a shortage of available housing options, more Minnesota homeowners are choosing to stay put and remodel their current homes rather than build new. But maintaining...

In business, growth is often associated with revenue, never-ending client lists, and talent acquisition, but the best investments companies make often surpass immediate returns and focus on long-term vision and values. Two prominent Midwest...