Twin Cities shops that support local makers & artists
These 7 shops say on their own pages that they stock or support local makers, artists or authors. All are in Minneapolis–St. Paul; see all 128 nationwide.
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.
New York City: 11 shops → · Los Angeles: 10 shops → · Chicago: 9 shops → · San Francisco Bay Area: 8 shops → · Seattle: 9 shops → · Portland: 12 shops → · Austin: 10 shops → · Philadelphia: 5 shops → · Denver: 13 shops → · Nashville: 10 shops → · Boston: 7 shops → · Atlanta: 11 shops → · Washington, DC: 6 shops →