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Know your Neighbors. We’re observing Minnesota’s Know your Neighbors. We’re observing Minnesota’s Shop Local month by introducing you to the real makers, growers and doers from our “Shop Minnesota” guide and makers directory. These are just some of the small business owners who make Minnesota an amazing place to be. Who: Melissa Daul of Reclaimed North Where: North Minneapolis What: Giving new life to old wood—turning table legs into pepper mills and tree fall into bowls *Curator of memento pens that incorporate fabric from shirt of loved ones to make unique treasures *Creator of distinctive resin blanks including hand cleaned egg shells *Working in tandem with her partner Paul to build gorgeous items meant for daily use *Committed to sustainable practices in every aspect of Reclaimed North’s creative production How You Get Involved: *Visit Reclaimed North’s Etsy shop to order your own custom pen www.etsy.com/shop/ReclaimedNorth *Explore Reclaimed North’s offerings including face rollers, bottle stoppers, pens, and vases *Read the full feature about Melissa’s journey into woodworking at https://meettheminnesotamakers.com/reclaimed-north-new-life-for-old-wood *Follow @reclaimednorth for shows and pop ups, including regular appearances at Dancing Bear Chocolate Shop *Explore options for repurposing beloved objects that have lost their primary function. Artists like Melissa are ready and willing to create a custom piece you’ll love. *Visit meettheminnesotamakers.com and follow @meettheminnesotamakers to discover small business owners building community through their everyday missions. Meet the Minnesota Makers is a news site that connects you to the local food, farms, artists and artisans that make Minnesota thrive. We are Minnesota strong.
Know your Neighbors. We’re observing Minnesota’s Know your Neighbors. We’re observing Minnesota’s Shop Local month by introducing you to the real makers, growers and doers from our “Shop Minnesota” guide and makers directory. These are just some of the small business owners who make Minnesota an amazing place to be. 🚮 Who: Emma Crutcher of Cool Trash 💙 Where: Minneapolis 🔃 What: Designer, inventor, and builder who turns plastic trash into a valuable resource (aka treasure) *Member of the @realpreciousplastic network that repurposes waste stream rejects into snazzy, useful items *Creator of custom buttons, water resistant zippered pouches, charcuterie serving boards, keychains, and display shelves *Educator present at community events, art shows, and outreach to teach people about plarn (plastic yarn), and the process that makes her repurposed products possible 🛍️ How you get involved: Connect with Emma to have your business’s plastic waste (esp. Pak-Techs or plastic lids) turned into custom swag for staff and customers *Visit https://cooltrash.net for current stock and to sign up for the newsletter. *Subscribe to Cool Trash on Patreon—your ticket into the buttons of the month club: https://www.patreon.com/cw/cool_trash/home?vanity=cool_trash *Follow @cooltrashusa for upcoming events and product launches *Read the full feature about Emma’s journey into repurposing plastic at https://meettheminnesotamakers.com/plastic-potential-emma-nutters-cool-trash-workshop *Watch our Shop Local segment on KSTP’s Minnesota Live for the unique buttons and why Cool Trash plastic pouches are good for camping https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/supporting-local-businesses *Visit meettheminnesotamakers.com or follow @meettheminnesotamakers to discover small business owners building community through their everyday missions. 💙 Meet the Minnesota Makers is a news site that connects you to the local food, farms, artists and artisans that make Minnesota thrive. We are Minnesota strong.
Know your Neighbors. We’re observing Minnesota’s Know your Neighbors. We’re observing Minnesota’s Shop Local month by introducing you to the real makers, growers and doers from our “Shop Minnesota” guide and makers directory.   These are just some of the small business owners who make Minnesota an amazing place to be. 👩🏼‍🍳👩🏼‍🍳Who: Xiong Xiong and Xiong Thao of X2 Pastries 🚪Where: 1830 St. Clair Avenue in Saint Paul 🥐What: Retail Bakery with sweet and savory treats, coffee, and blended drinks *Whimsical macarons, delicate whipped cream cakes, banana rich banana bread, sourdough, focaccia, and sticky buns (warm from the oven if you get there early) *Former cottage bakers who now have their own storefront to serve the Twin Cities community *Farmers market regulars, instructors at bakehouse, and weekend sandwich spot *A journey of two friends baking what they love to eat looking to become a longstanding neighborhood bakery 💕How you get involved: Currently open Wednesday-Sunday. Plan to visit this weekend. (look for the green awning) Make picking up bread or scones at their bakery part of your routine. *Order in advance for next day pick up. The chocolate whiskey cake is an exceptional option. *Choose a neighborhood bakery for your next special occasion cake. *Peruse X2 Pastries’ menu at www.x2pastries.com Follow @x2pastries_stp for specials and preorders. *Read the full feature about this friendship-fueled baking journey at: https://meettheminnesotamakers.com/a-hustle-of-love-x2-pastries-bakes-their-favorites-for-you *Watch our Shop Local segment on KSTP’s Minnesota Live for macaron artistry and tres leches cake love https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/supporting-local-businesses *Visit meettheminnesotamakers.com and follow @meettheminnesotamakers to discover the small business owners building community through their everyday missions. 💙Meet the Minnesota Makers is a news site that connects you to the local food, farms, artists and artisans that make Minnesota thrive. We are Minnesota strong.
Know your Neighbors. We’re observing Minnesota’s Know your Neighbors. We’re observing Minnesota’s Shop Local month by introducing you to the real makers, growers and doers from our “Shop Minnesota” guide and makers directory. These are just some of the small business owners who make Minnesota an amazing place to be. 🍎Who: Tracy Jonkman and Nate Watters of Keepsake Cidery 🚙Where: Dundas (Easy day trip from Rochester or Twin Cities metro areas) 🍏What: Cidery, Tasting Room and Orchard producing naturally-fermented ciders and wines from organic, locally-grown fruit *Tasting Room and Store offering eats, treats, and sweets from producers throughout the Cannon River Valley *Family-owned business running a farm that restores water and soil health *Self-proclaimed apple nerds who will convince you that cider pairs better with food than any other beverage 💕How you get involved: Visit https://www.mncider.com to learn about their ciders and join the Keepsake Cider Club. *Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 7 to awaken the orchards at their annual Wassail celebration. *Sign up for the Keepsake Cidery newsletter to be the first to know about on site chef collabs, regional pop ups, and new releases *Check your local liquor store for Keepsake Cidery on the shelf or ask for it by the glass at area restaurants. *Follow @keepsakecidery *Read the full feature about this welcoming destination that has something for every age and stage at https://meettheminnesotamakers.com/apple-love-is-for-keeps-cidery-grows-out-of-farming-interest *Visit meettheminnesotamakers.com or follow @meettheminnesotamakers to discover the small business owners building community through their everyday missions. Meet the Minnesota Makers is a news site that connects you to the local food, farms, artists and artisans that make Minnesota thrive. We are Minnesota strong.
Know your Neighbors. We’re observing Minnesota’s Know your Neighbors. We’re observing Minnesota’s Shop Local month by introducing you to the real makers, growers and doers from our “Shop Minnesota” guide and makers directory. These are just some of the small business owners who make Minnesota an amazing place to be. 👩🏽‍🍳Who: Carline Bengtsson—Head Chef and Creative Event Planner of Dine4Dinners 🚙 Where: Twin Cities Metro and beyond 🍴What: Elevated in-home restaurant experiences *Creating a transformative evening for guests with customized menus, finessed table settings, premium service, and an eye for detail *Donating 25% of the cost of each dining experience to organizations working to eliminate food insecurity—over 289,000 meals donated since launching her business in 2020 *Philanthropy as the core mission of this exercise in hospitality. Another $151,000 raised through silent auctions and local organizations’ initiatives. *Diverse meals with worldly flair thanks to Chef Carline’s Jamaican roots, Swedish husband, and international travels. 💕 How you get involved: Visit https://dine4dinners.org to book a dining experience that nourishes those gathered around your table and others in the community *Follow @dine4dinners for tablescape inspiration and a hint of hockey fandom *Read the full feature about this mission-driven business model at: https://meettheminnesotamakers.com/chef-carline-bengtsson-brings-culinary-magic-to-your-home *Visit meettheminnesotamakers.com or follow @meettheminnesotamakers to discover the small business owners building community through their everyday missions. 💙 Meet the Minnesota Makers is a news site that connects you to the local food, farms, artists and artisans that make Minnesota thrive. We are Minnesota strong.
Know your Neighbors. We’re observing Minnesota’s Know your Neighbors. We’re observing Minnesota’s Shop Local month by introducing you to the real makers, growers and doers from our “Shop Minnesota” guide and makers directory.   These are just some of the small business owners who make Minnesota an amazing place to be. Who: Tom Ruhland and Family of Ruhland’s Strudel Haus Where: Saint Paul What: Producing 50 different sweet and savory frozen strudels by hand in their Wycliff Building commercial kitchen in St Paul’s Midway neighborhood. *Sharing love on a plate for their customers’ dear ones *Promoting a sense of community in the value of gathering around a table to share food, stories and the gift of time together *Feeding people real food, “It’s the most intimate and connected action you can take.” *Coordinating with school and civic groups for simple and locally-sourced fundraising *Sourcing all their custom puff pastry and many other ingredients locally How you get involved: Order directly from http://thestrudelhaus.com for St Paul pickup or delivery within a 25-mile radius of the Wycliff *Look for Ruhland’s strudels in store at regional partners including Ferndale Market, Mackenthum’s, Jerry’s Food, and Rosie’s Market. *Add their strudels to your regular menu rotation—both as a special occasion centerpiece and an easy weeknight meal *Plan a strudel fundraiser or book the Strudel Haus food truck for an event *Follow @strudelman for markets and new releases *Read the full feature about this multigenerational family business at https://meettheminnesotamakers.com/love-on-a-plate-ruhlands-strudel-haus *Visit meettheminnesotamakers.com or follow @meettheminnesotamakers to discover the small business owners leading Minnesota on a tasty sustainable path forward. Meet the Minnesota Makers is a news site that connects you to the local food, farms, artists and artisans that make Minnesota thrive. We are Minnesota strong.
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