• The Lavender Barnyard: Historic Farm Blooms Again

    Marie Schuhwerck never anticipated being a lavender farmer. She now manages over 300 plants, organizes farm tours, curates lavender self-care products, and is about to open an on-site store with other local makers.

  • Creating Something Fresh: Extracts by l.c. finns

    Lee Zwiefelhofer of Minneapolis wanted to source extracts for baking and marinades locally. When he started l.c. finns extracts over  ten years ago, he couldn’t find what he wanted.

  • Mama’s Workshop MN: Self Care Through Wood Turning

    Sara Remler started her business in 2021 as a channel for the crafting she came to enjoy as a pain management technique for her chronic severe migraines. “I was searching for ways to help me make the best of what I had been given."

  • Shortie’s Sweets ‘n Treats: The Juicy Lucy of Minnesota Baked Goods

    Steph Krueger's stuffed cookies tip the scale at half a pound each. These creative flavor combos were her quarantine creation.

  • Primitiva Jewelry: Ethical Jewelry For You, the Artisan, and the Planet

    Meet Laura Merino-Franco of Primitiva Jewelry and learn about her conscientious approach to jewelry making. “I feel a responsibility to create ethically and from a place of clear intent,” reflected Laura.

  • The Dog Photog: Bre McGee and Picture Perfect Pets

    Bre McGee of The Dog Photog lets pet mom and dads update the family’s album in a unique way.