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It’s a beautiful summer weekend here in Minnesota. It’s a beautiful summer weekend here in Minnesota. Get outside and enjoy before next week’s heatwave. Celebrate our local flavors and flair by supporting local artists, artisans, farmers, and food and beverage producers. There are so many festivals and fairs throughout the state to enjoy! Take notice of the real work done by real people to make their products come to life. Find dozens of the makers from our gift guide and maker features across the state this weekend. Visit our gift guide to find out where your favorite makers will be. Suggested destinations from Meet the Minnesota Makers: Park Point Art Fair (Duluth) @parkpointartfair Wayzata Art Experience @wayzataartexperience Manitou Days Artisan and Vendor Fair (WBL) @manitoudays Monarca Summer Market (MPLS) Afton Strawberry Festival Twin Cities Pride Festival @twincitiespride Minnetonka Summer Fest Great Midwest Rib Fest (Prior Lake) Rockin’ the Island (Waseca) @rockintheislandmn Wright County Swappers Meet (St. Cloud) @wrightcountyswappers Make a first run at your grocery list at the dozens of farmers markets as well as pop ups at coffee shops and breweries throughout the state. Tag your weekend destination below to spread the local love.   Stuck on the sidelines or on the road? Explore our summer gift guide at http://meettheminnesotamakers.com for local inspiration.
Minnesota sustainable farming as the headline for Minnesota sustainable farming as the headline for this episode of America’s Heartland on @pbs @twincitiespbs This segment highlights the partnership between farms practicing sustainable or regenerative agriculture and CPG companies. Luke Peterson of A-Frame Farm in Madison, MN explains the value of increasing diversity in our agricultural and food production systems in order to improve the chance of survival for the plants, soil, animals, and people involved in the food system. Regenerative farming, simply put, are practices that prioritize soil health. This in turn improves the nutritional value of the plants and helps offset the challenging impact of extreme weather. This clip highlights the necessity of balancing the health of people and the land itself for a richer ecosystem that nourishes all. Learning about the partnership between A-Frame Farm and Simple Mills demonstrates the value in knowing our food and knowing our farmers. I am grateful for PBS highlighting the real stories of the food producers that feed our communities. These stories have real value. Highly recommend taking five minutes of your day to watch this video and explore some of the other farmers celebrated in this series. https://www.pbs.org/video/minnesota-sustainable-farming-fyoipl/
We’re celebrating the best time of summer with a t We’re celebrating the best time of summer with a trio of Great Minnesota Taste Makers! Chef Beth Fisher and Michelle Sharp — founder and editor of @meettheminnesotamakers — will introduce you to three local, innovative small-business owners. The Makers will provide demonstrations, prepare samples and share the passions that inspire their work. This August, join @lutunjispalate @sturdiwheat and @mtry_co mfor a State Fair–inspired experience that celebrates Minnesota’s creativity, flavor and entrepreneurial spirit. You’ll leave feeling uplifted and Minnesota proud! In this class you will: 🍰Take your taste buds for a walk down the mid-way celebrating Lutunji’s family baking traditions — with a delicious twist of organic, plant-based and wheatless creations. It’s more than dessert; it’s an experience! 🌾Hang out the flags for a Minnesota company looking to support clean water and the local communities growing our food.  They’ve been on grocery shelves for over 80 years! Taste the classic flavors that Sturdiwheat processes in Red Wing and learn about soil saving ingredients like Kernza®, the world’s first commercially available perennial grain. 🥓Discover local, ribbon-worthy meats and how Drager Family Farms and MTRY & CO bring them straight from trusted farmers and butchers to your home, including small-batch favorites from Orly’s Farm, shipped for real meals worth sharing. 👩🏻‍🍳Taste a State Fair–inspired recipe on a stick created by @chefbethfisher featuring ingredients from our Makers, while picking up expert summer kitchen tips to use at home. Date: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Registration: https://arb.umn.edu/learn/taste-makers-fair (link in Meet the Minnesota Makers bio too!) Come join us!
We’re summer millionaires right now. Celebrate t We’re summer millionaires right now. Celebrate that by supporting local artists, artisans, farmers, and food and beverage producers. Take notice of the real work done by real people to make their products come to life. Find dozens of the makers from our gift guide and maker features across the state this weekend. Visit our gift guide to find out where your favorite makers will be. We want to give a special shout out to the Minneapolis @stonearch_fest . Due to an unfortunately timed squall, dozens of artists and makers had their tents destroyed. Many lost original pieces with the high winds and rain. They and the Stone Arch team worked overnight to salvage what they could and rework their booths to be ready for visitors. Go take a stroll, soak in a Twin Cities tradition, and find something uniquely local to love. In addition to the markets listed here, there are farmers markets as well as pop ups at coffee shops and breweries throughout the state. Tag your weekend destination below to spread the local love.  @lanesboroarts @millcityfarmersmarket @priorlakefarmersmarket Stuck on the sidelines or on the road, explore our summer gift guide at http://meettheminnesotamakers.com for local inspiration.
Know your Neighbors. It’s always the right time t Know your Neighbors. It’s always the right time to shop local at Meet the Minnesota Makers. Our Shop Local series introduces 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: Tasya Kelen of Isadore Nut Co 💚Where: Maplewood, MN 🎁What: Producer of delectable nut mixes with bright flavor profiles that are dairy free and non-GMO *Employer of people of all abilities addressing the employment crisis within the disability community *Curator of gift boxes, corporate gifting solutions, and real food snacks that recipients will savor *Leader of a social enterprise, mission-driven business choosing sustainable sourcing, fair trade, and short ingredient lists to make good-for-you snacks that make the world a little more fair *Supporter of Moms Demand Action @mn_momsdemandaction working to end gun violence in her global community 🛍️How You Get Involved: Visit Isadore Nut Co at the Stone Arch Bridge Festival @stonearch_fest in the Culinary Arts area this Saturday and Sunday *Try a bag of the National Good Food Foundation award-winning Lemon Rosemary Mix *Explore all the flavor profiles at www.isadorenutco.com *Look for Isadore Nut Co snacks at the Minneapolis Four Seasons hotel *Learn about Isadore Nut Co’s sustainable journey at https://meettheminnesotamakers.com/snacking-with-a-purpose-isadore-nut-companys-path-to-sustainability/ *Follow @isadorenutco for upcoming events and new gift boxes *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.
Local Vibes Only: Shop Minnesota All Summer Long T Local Vibes Only: Shop Minnesota All Summer Long The Meet the Minnesota Makers “Shop Minnesota” gift guide has fresh updates for all the dads, grads, newlyweds, and summer birthdays on your list. Visit our curated list of Minnesota small businesses. These businesses are all based in Minnesota. When you support one of these businesses, you uplift of web of local entrepreneurs. Swipe through for a preview of fresh local finds for spring. Choose among experience gifts, yummy treats, little luxuries, and the wonders of Minnesota summer goodness. Explore the full guide at meettheminnesotamakers.com. Search by category or the type of business you want to support. Share the news with a friend. Drop a hint for a loved one. Save a list of your favorite makers on our website to customize a gift list. Newsletter subscribers have access to exclusive discount codes for these summer treats. Sign up at http://meettheminnesotamakers.com or comment gift guide below and we’ll add you to the list. Already on the MTMM newsletter list? Check your inbox—discount codes will be waiting for you first thing Friday morning . Follow along @meettheminnesotamakers for more local suggestions for Father’s Day and all year long.
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