• Art and Science Meet: Soul Grain Elevated Granolas

    Liza Maya and Sylvia Williams combine art and science to celebrate the flavors of the Black Diaspora in Soul Grain, their gluten-free granola. The Sweet Potato Casserole was their first recipe.

  • A Passion for Pie: Fruit & Grain Bakery Serves Both Savory and Sweet

    Within Fruit & Grain Bakery Emily designs the baked goods menus. She produces both sweet and savory flavor combinations in her galettes, hand pies, and locally-famous pop tarts.

  • Memory Maker, Laughter Promoter, and Emotion Capturer: Sarah Grace Photography

    This woman-owned, certified Green Business provides fine art eco-conscious landscape prints, tailored portrait sessions, and one-on-one photography instruction. 

  • Nashke Native Games: Ojibwe Culture and Fun for Everyone

    Tony is a first generation Direct descendent Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. He currently lives in Ham Lake with his family. The journey to launching Nashke Native Games in the summer of 2023 included early assistance from the Tiwahe Foundation to support a goal in an educational “impact” area. 

  • Best in Show: First-Generation Family Farm Rustic Roots is MN Garlic Festival Winner

    The Olberdings bought a neglected piece of farmland in Alexandria. Removing the decaying farm equipment and taking care of the land itself allowed them to establish their award-winning garlic crop.

  • Bring Home a Piece of the Lake: Resin Artist Rebekah Rush of Wonderfully Made

    Rebekah is a full-time resin artist who incorporates natural materials found along Lake Superior’s shores and northern forests to create distinctive Minnesota art. Birch bark is one of her favorite mediums.