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Sellers turn to virtual staging

The living room of this Prairie-style home in northeast Minneapolis was photographed empty, then the photo was enhanced (as shown here) by stager Ilar

Sellers and agents are turning to staging photos to help homes make a good impression online-- without investing in rented furniture and accessories.

Eagan's hot to sell old fire station

The city is confident it will find a buyer for the unusual space, despite a slumping real estate market.

Local

After the ceremony, people were invited to take a ride on the bus. Metro Transit unveiled its first electric bus at a ceremony including Gov. Tim Walz

Metro Transit rolls out its first electric bus ahead of June debut

Act of kindness reunites Minneapolis peace activist with dying mother

'51 Chevy with 'significant sentimental value' is stolen in south metro

Man fatally shot in head while sitting in a van, St. Paul police say

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Sports

Gophers guard Amir Coffe tried to squeeze between Michigan defenders Colin Castleton, left, and Charles Matthews.

Bad shooting, defensive lapses frustrate Gophers in loss to Michigan

Donato's debut provides spark in Wild's 4-1 win over Rangers

U loses seven-point lead in final minute, falls to Maryland at buzzer

Scoggins: Stefanski, Kubiak talk 'marriage.' Will it be a happy one?

Business

Ben Trapskin of Sleep Sherpa is successfully straddling the new world of mattress sales, with one foot online and one foot in brick-and-mortar stores.

Mattress sales bounce between stores and online shoppers who try them at home

Target adds new $9.99 wine, marketed as a 'premium' line

Snow may be tiresome for many, but it means big boost in profits for Bloomington-based Toro

Ice-dam horrors lurk beneath February's record snowfall

Opinion

Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson spoke Thursday about Jussie Smollett. The actor has been charged with filing a false police report, accuse

How many detectives assigned to the Jussie Smollett case?

Legislature should fix state's flawed probation system to focus resources, better assist ex-offenders' return to society.

Court ruling in Mankato police-use-of-force case leaves a lingering question

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Variety

Elton John changed costumes twice Thursday night at Target Center, first appearing in a drum major’s outfit. His musical choices were all about the

Review: Elton John says farewell to his friends at Target Center

After a standout run, St. Paul 'Top Chef' contestant is sent home

Finale to 'How to Train Your Dragon' series soars

Dominick Argento, acclaimed Minnesota opera composer, dies at 91

Comics

For Better or For Worse

Games

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'Come and get your meat!'

'Come and get your meat!'

Outta Control: Copper Cow's deep-fried burger, bun and all

Outta Control: Copper Cow's deep-fried burger, bun and all

Time-lapse of February's record-breaking snowfall

Time-lapse of February's record-breaking snowfall

Twin Cities metro sees snowiest February on record

Twin Cities metro sees snowiest February on record

Politics

A sample standard Minnesota driver’s license.

Push begins in Minnesota to allow driver's licenses for all

Trump ally Stone gets gag order after 'crosshairs' post

New election ordered in disputed North Carolina House race

Documentary about 1939 Nazi rally in New York up for Oscar

Nation

In this Feb. 1, 2019 photo, a surveillance camera is seen near the spot where "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett allegedly staged the attack in Chicago. C

Chicago's vast camera network helped Smollett investigation

Tennessee gov. says he regrets wearing Confederate uniform

Rare snow dusts Vegas strip, sticks to LA-area foothills

Somali-born U.S. citizen arrested in Minneapolis, charged with taking journalist captive

World

Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine, who was arrested in Moscow at the end of last year, attends a hearing in a court in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Feb. 22

Russian court extends detention for alleged American spy

Searing testimony heard at Vatican sex abuse summit

Police investigating negligence in deadly Bangladesh fire

Japan's Akihito seen as devoted to duties, open to new ideas

Wolves

Center Karl-Anthony Towns, fresh off his All-Star appearance, says the Wolves “have to capitalize on the opportunity” to earn a playoff berth.

Wolves have mysteries to solve, games to win as season resumes

Hartman: Okogie has responded after being pushed into starting role

Antetokounmpo scores 30 points, Bucks beat Celtics 98-97

Timberwolves-New York game preview

Wild

The Wild's Jordan Greenway, center, celebrates his empty-net goal with teammates Eric Staal, left, Ryan Donato, Anthony Bitetto and Brad Hunt

Donato's debut provides spark in Wild's 4-1 win over Rangers

'I'm a good player.' Donato welcomes fresh opportunity with Wild

Stars snap Blues' record 11-game win streak

Wild-Rangers game recap

Gophers

Gophers guard Amir Coffe tried to squeeze between Michigan defenders Colin Castleton, left, and Charles Matthews.

Bad shooting, defensive lapses frustrate Gophers in loss to Michigan

U loses seven-point lead in final minute, falls to Maryland at buzzer

Fleck on Kill's criticism: 'I'm really sorry he feels that way'

Gophers hockey will try again to build on success after repreated stumbles

Celebs

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2015, file photo, Gwyneth Paltrow arrives at a gala in Los Angeles.

Gwyneth Paltrow: Skier sued me to exploit my fame, wealth

Amal Clooney among the gang at Meghan Markle's baby shower

'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett charged with making false police report

Legal hurdles would look familiar in any new R. Kelly case

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