Shops in Minnesota That Support Local Makers
These 7 shops say on their own pages that they stock or support local makers, artists or authors. All are in Minnesota; see all 128 nationwide or the Minneapolis–St. Paul page.
The 7 shops
Next Chapter Booksellers
St. Paul general independent bookstore.
Heads up: No consignment requests in November-December (held to the new year).
Red Balloon Bookshop
Children's bookshop in St. Paul.
Heads up: No new consignments November 1–January 3. Titles available through Ingram don't qualify.
Wedge Community Co-ops
Minneapolis grocery co-op (two stores) prioritizing organic and local products.
Heads up: Products must meet their product standards.
Seward Community Co-op
Minneapolis grocery co-op with two full-service stores and a cafe.
Heads up: They prioritize organic, fair-trade, minimally processed products and local, small or underrepresented-owned businesses.
Mississippi Market Co-op
St. Paul grocery co-op (three stores) supporting small local businesses and farms.
Heads up: Preference for organic, local, fair-trade, ethically produced, minimally packaged, women- and BIPOC-owned products.
The Second Hand
Tabletop-gaming store and venue that prioritizes local creators: dice, minis, soaps and more.
Heads up: Gaming-focused.
The Marketplace by MÖV
Cafe marketplace inside a hot-yoga studio, stocking artisanal foods, home goods, clean skin care and local ceramics.
Heads up: A cafe with retail shelves.