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These 3 Twin Cities area holiday getaways offer great shopping and dining, too
This year, give the gift of time and stick close to home. There are plenty of places where a day of retail therapy can turn into a cozy getaway.
Live illustrators are the art of the party, creating portraits in minutes
These Minnesota artists work weddings, fundraisers and more providing one-of-a-kind keepsakes.
At-home spa treatments let you get the benefits without the travel
These Minnesota products add to the R&R without the hassle
Wellness retreats are on the rise in the Midwest, a post-COVID phenomenon
The pandemic may have taught us to take better care of ourselves.
'Pretty in Pink' star Andrew McCarthy walked a pilgrim's trail with his son
The '80s icon hiked the 500-mile Camino de Santiago to become a better parent to Sam.
Need help setting a festive table? Minneapolis entrepreneur has it covered
Hire out the fussing and spend time on your guests.
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Holiday shopping? 56 ideas for gifts and wraps with Minnesota flair
Don't approach your celebrations empty-handed. Here are gift ideas for even the most difficult to buy for.
Whimsical and unique, these Minnesota-made wreaths capture the holiday spirit
Myrtle Sletta's designs offer a bit of nostalgia
Romi Apothecary sources and forages herbs for Minnesota-made beauty products
Herbalist Romina Takimoto's skin care line uses natural, healing ingredients.
Handcrafted mugs hit the spot at Twin Cities galleries
Cozy up with a one-of-a-kind mug to hold those wonderfully warm beverages in the coming cold months.
Sound baths are the latest relaxation trend for stressed-out Minnesotans
Here's how sound and music work in the brain to change mood.
Helping turtles cross the road is one way to save endangered Minnesota species
Turtles are now on the move making nests and laying eggs, increasing their risk of contact with cars.
2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Find local treasures for everyone in your life
We went in search of Minnesota and Midwest items to find not-so-obvious treasures to surprise and delight.
Changes to the Taste team mean expanded food coverage
The Star Tribune's commitment to restaurant and home cooking coverage grows with its staff.
Essential Minnesota gift guide: 61 perfect picks while we're all home for the holidays
From cozy to classy, shop local for holiday giving.
With vintage art, what's old is new again
Here are tips on how to take a page from the past and invest in vintage art.
3 mini-vacations in the Midwest that offer spectacular scenery and won't break the bank
These three quick trips feel worlds away.
A lone shop in a tiny Wisconsin town boasts treasures from across the globe
Discover Wounaan baskets from Panama, pastel Kantha quilts of vintage fabrics hand-stitched in India and colorful, patterned rugs hooked in Guatemala.
No fair? We've got you covered
Star Tribune launches online version of Minnesota's Great Get Together.
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Twin Cities friends confront aging with a face serum — and the f-bomb
Friends confront aging stereotypes with their face serum.
'Blue Zones' author Dan Buettner creates cookbook to help you live healthier longer
His idea: If you want to live to a healthy old age, eat the way healthy old people do.
Bold new showroom in Northeast Minneapolis sells custom and contemporary furniture
Rypen's new showroom has plenty of space for furniture — and imagination.
5 Twin Cities hotel bars with the best staycation getaway vibes
These Twin Cities spots feel like an escape -- no plane ticket necessary.
Controlled chaos defines this efficient, 35-minute interval workout in the North Loop
Basecamp Fitness offers an efficient, effective workout with "assault" bikes and strength training.
Work your muscles until they 'shake and quake' at Barre3 in Edina
Class draws from yoga, Pilates and ballet for an hour of all-in-one cardio, strength and mindfulness.
Our poor, tired feet take constant abuse, but this Minnesota yoga master can help
A yoga master holds foot clinics that can help not only your toes but your aching knees, hips and back.
Floating nude in a dark Minnetonka salt tank – what could go wrong?
The new generation of saltwater sensory deprivation tanks offer a taste of deep relaxation — and salt.
Can spending 72 hours in Minn. woods decrease stress? We tested the idea
Copying a Swedish idea, we sent stressed-out Minnesotans into nature to see if they'd calm down.
Twin Cities fitness class offers a full-body workout with surprising benefits
A new study confirms that having strong muscles can lengthen your life.
Twin Cities staycation: 3 new hotels impress
Three new hotels within a 30-mile radius of Minneapolis provide a plush experience at home.
Running, yoga and mimosas combine in 'blissful' Minneapolis fun run
Participants in the Surya Namaskar A 5K just want to have fun.
Taking a breather in St. Louis Park's new 'salt cave'
The owner of Salt Salon Spa Cafe says breathing in salt-diffused air can reduce stress and improve your health. We gave it a try.
Twin Cities gym offers challenging 'Alchemy' of yoga, strength and cardio
Twin Cities gym blends yoga, strength and cardio for a killer workout.
Why all your stuff stresses you out and what you can do about it
Michele Vig is on a mission to stop the spread of clutter.
Mpls. designer reveals how she built a secluded DIY cabin from scratch
The couple has no regrets about the time and effort spent building from scratch: "We learned we worked really well together. We had so much fun."
Afraid to ski? Lessons help fearful Twin Cities adults conquer slopes
Here's what happened when a novice hit the bunny hill, with some help from a patient teacher.
Airy, open design breathes fresh air into classic Minneapolis apartment building
Andrew Flesher knows Minneapolis' stately 510 Groveland building intimately.
5 great things for families to do in Phoenix's West Valley
In the years since the late 1980s, the once-quiet area west of Phoenix has boomed. Despite that growth, the West Valley has maintained its relaxed, family-friendly vibe.
U.S. Bank Stadium morphs into holiday shopping hot spot
Starting Friday morning, the stadium's massive main concourse will be transformed into a holiday boutique with some 200 vendors.
Prince-inspired fashions on display at Minneapolis Institute of Art
The purple pop star inspired this fashionable assemblage at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Running without pounding the pavement? Get on HydroTrack with water workouts
HydroTrack takes track training and translates it into no-impact water workouts.
What is my fascia and why should I stretch it?
Why a massage that doesn't feel good can be good for you.
Unleash your inner lumberjack with a logrolling workout
Logrolling will challenge your core, legs, lungs — and pride.
On a beach in Minnesota, a missing boy linked strangers into a human chain
It was a relaxing summer day until a lifeguard arrived with an unsettling order: All adults must help search the water for a missing 6-year-old.
30-day food challenge kick-started good habits
Eating meat, veggies, fruit and nuts – and little else – wasn't as hard as expected.
Don't run from the camera, Mom! Look pleased when you say 'Cheese!'
It's almost Mother's Day, when we honor the brave women who brought us into the world. It's a prime time to take a family snapshot, too. But too many moms run from the camera.
Cheeky underwear, gorgeous gowns steal spotlight at Fashion Week Minnesota
Local designers unveiled their newest work in a weeklong celebration of Fashion Week Minnesota.
