Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Amanda Villegas / For The Times) Denise McKinney says she has probably somewhere close to half a million matchbooks tucked away ...

This vintage sign outside the former Aqua City Motel along Lyndale Avenue in south Minneapolis is up for auction, as Hennepin County, which now owns the property, converts the building to affordable ...

Denise McKinney says she has probably somewhere close to half a million matchbooks tucked away inside her Riverside home. She's been collecting for years and will typically pick up whatever strikes ...

As the holiday season ends, busy streets and neighborhoods go dim, with homeowners and business people pulling the plug on their colorful displays. What’s left to shed some light? A smattering of neon ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Hennepin County has come up with a unique fundraiser that will entice antique collectors, home improvers and people who just appreciate cool stuff. County officials are auctioning off ...

Once upon a time, downtown Mesa was drenched in the glow of neon lights. Businesses like motels, diners and cocktail lounges buzzed with vibrant color as their illuminated signs beckoned the public.