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Gratitude. That was one of the community-driven Gratitude. That was one of the community-driven words of the night as we gathered to celebrate the Sue Zelickson scholarship program. We are grateful for people’s support and recognition of our dear Sue Z. The WWRC community is grateful for the connections forged and pathways laid by Sue so that we would continue to gather in a mission-driven way. Our scholarship students shared their gratitude for the financial support of their educations along with their delight to be a part of the WWRC community. Being seen as a whole person and invited to learn alongside current practitioners in your aspired field is a powerful thing. This past week marked the end of the inaugural “Carry It Forward” month in honor of Sue Zelickson. Women Who Really Cook honored our founder with a foodie fantasy hosted by The Lynhall with sweets and savories donated by Diane’s Place, Honey & Rye, Chowgirls, D’Amico, The Grocers Table, and Cafe Latte with sips from US Foods (Sue’s favorite root beer floats!), SMB Collective, Pryes Brewing, and the Libation Project. Our current scholarship students were the stars of the evening. As the chair of the scholarship program, it was especially inspiring to hear about the impact of the scholarships themselves along with the support of the WWRC community. We’re there for their education and professional development. Being there was a “pinch me” moment. What a gift to be able to pay this forward. Thus far, we’ve raised over $20,000 to support our scholarship programs. This outpouring of support helps us to lay a foundation to ensure the existence of the Sue Zelickson Scholarships for generations of women to come. Read more (and perhaps donate?) at https://womenwhoreallycook.com/sue-z-scholarship-fund-contribute Thank you for your support in helping us to carry Sue’s legacy forward. Thank you to our scholarship students for being you and sharing yourselves with @womenwhoreallycook I’m still smiling when I think about the people that filled that space and all of us working together.
Know your Neighbors—we’re heading to Ely! It’s al Know your Neighbors—we’re heading to Ely! 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 some of the small business owners who make Minnesota an amazing place to be. 🎨Who: Shawn Bina of Guild of the Gilded Hilt and Cindy Bina of Natural Inspiration 💚Where: Ely, MN 🪎What: Artist couple creating hand acid-engraved fantasy weapons and hand-sculpted silver metal jewelry *Vendors at art festivals and renaissance fairs across the Midwest under the name “Blades and Beguiling Jewelry” *Cindy creates silver jewelry incorporating the beauty of the Northwoods *Shawn crafts intricately-engraved blades inspired by a fantastical world of Shawn’s own invention *Shawn’s blades exhibited at Fantasy’s Spell: The Art of Enchantment installation *Cindy crafts commissions of jewelry with a personalized meaning. *Natural Inspirations is a vendor at the Ely Blueberry Festival, a major loss this summer 🛍️How You Get Involved: Find Natural Inspiration at Holiday Bazaar at the Landmark Center in St Paul, December 4-6 *Discover show-stopping fantasy blades at guildofthegildedhilt.com *Order your own Northwoods jewelry at naturalinspirationcb.etsy.com *Learn more about Shawn and Cindy’s return to an artistic lifestyle after retirement at: meettheminnesotamakers.com/fantasy-blades-and-northwoods-jewelry-crafting-worlds-out-of-metal *Follow @naturalinspirationcb for a look at the newest jewelry designs *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.
Know your Neighbor—we’re heading to Ely! It’s alw Know your Neighbor—we’re heading to Ely! 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 the small business owners who make Minnesota an amazing place to be. 🎭Who: Ian Lah, Executive Director of Northern Lakes Arts Association 🌲Where: Ely, MN 🎨What: Arts Non-Profit *Established in 1988 to support performing, visual, and literary arts in Ely *Providing grants and residencies for literary and visual artists of the Northwoods *Pay-what-you-can ticket nights for community theater productions introduced during the 2026 wildfires *Educational programming for adults and youths in the arts *Broadway in the Boundary Waters, a collaboration between professional actors and local community members 🖌️How You Get Involved: Attend an upcoming art class, community event, or main stage production *Visit SWEET RELEASE: A Body of Work by Jane Dandron-Holtz, the current Creative Spirit Award art installation *Attend Jane Dandron-Holtz’s puppet-making workshop on Nov. 15 or Ely’s Got Talent on Oct. 24th *Look for more ways to support Ely’s art community at https://www.northernlakesarts.org/ *Learn more about NLAA’s mission for a diverse and resilient Ely arts community at https://meettheminnesotamakers.com/northern-lakes-arts-association-finding-community-resilience-through-art *Follow @northernlakesarts for upcoming events and a look into main stage productions *Visit meettheminnesotamakers.com and follow @meettheminnesotamakers to discover small business owners building community through their everyday missions. 💙Meet the Minnesota Makers connects you to the local food, farms, artists and artisans that make Minnesota thrive.
Meet the Minnesota Makers has a new look! Our ori Meet the Minnesota Makers has a new look! Our original logo was the inspiration of a local newspaper editor. He created it for the newspaper column that accidentally founded a business totally dedicated to sharing the stories of Minnesota’s uniquely talented small business owners. This logo highlighted the food focus of our newspaper column with its collage of colorful foods. Meet the Minnesota Makers has since expanded its storytelling to include artists and artisans, launched the “Shop Minnesota” gift guide, established itself as an LLC with coaching and content creation services, and partnered with media, research, and corporate partners. The old logo just didn’t quite fit anymore. With the launch of the Makers Table, the new membership program for makers (more about this soon!), this felt like the right moment to unveil a new, focused logo that embraces our mission to celebrate the truly small businesses across our state. Our state and its makers are at the forefront of the new logo along with our signature orange and kelly green colors (Michelle’s favorites!). We’re looking forward to the next five years of Meet the Minnesota Makers. Join us on our journey for all things local at @meettheminnesotamakers or at meettheminnesotamakers.com
Keep your pumpkin spice local this fall! The Meet Keep your pumpkin spice local this fall! The Meet the Minnesota Makers “Shop Minnesota” gift guide has fresh updates for all your fall gifting. 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 fall. Choose among experience gifts, yummy treats, little luxuries, and the wonders of Minnesota goodness. Explore the full guide at https://meettheminnesotamakers.com/holiday-gift/ 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 fall treats. Sign up at 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 to find the artists, artisans, farmers, and food producers that make Minnesota an amazing place to be!
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. This is just one of the small business owners who make Minnesota an amazing place to be. 👩🏻‍🍳Who: Libby Mehaffey of Famfare Kitchen 🍽️Where: South Saint Paul, MN 🍱What: Real meal solutions for families of all sizes throughout the Twin Cities Metro created by a working mom for other other working parents *Fresh and frozen meals available for weekly pickup at host Kitchenettes that function like a CSA drop site *Rotating menu of family recipes, NYT classics, comfort foods, and vibrant salads. Breakfast treats, soups, and fresh cookies too. *Handmade meals that fit busy schedules or come to the rescue when a friend has a baby, surgery or just needs the gift of food *90% of family meals are prepared by women. This is a real food solution that feeds your family no matter your schedule. 💕How You Get Involved: Explore the menu at famfarekitchen.com and find a Kitchenette near you *Learn what’s involved in hosting your own Kitchenette to connect with the Famfare Community *Read about Libby’s inspiration to take the stress out of dinner time at https://meettheminnesotamakers.com/setting-the-table-famfare-kitchen-offers-real-meal-solutions-for-twin-cities-families/ *Follow @famfarekitchen on Facebook and Instagram for menu highlights and schedule updates *Place an order. Decide as a family what you’ll try. Explore the weekly conversation questions and elevate your takeout routine. *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.
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