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Know your Neighbors. It’s always time to look loc Know your Neighbors. It’s always time to look locally 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: Jenna Gorman of the Land of 10,000 Recipes 💕Where: Eagan, MN 🥣What: Recipe blogger, Twin Cities Live Guest Chef, Instructional Cooking Video Creator *Former General Mills food chemist and high school chemistry teacher who makes cooking fun for families of all ages and stages *Candid content about balancing real life and all its (mis)adventures with her husband and two active boys *Regular guest chef demonstrating recipes on Twin Cities Live with fun-to-eat and easy-to-prepare dishes that won’t leave you slowly stirring over the stove *Dedicated supporter and fundraiser of @stjude Children’s Hospital, community volunteer, and avid traveler 🍳How You Get Involved: Visit landof10000recipes.com for meal time inspiration such as Jenna’s clever Sweet Potato Toast to mix up your breakfast routine or summer-friendly crock pot options like Greek Chicken Bowls *Follow Jenna @land.of.10000.recipes for sideline snacks, what’s waiting in her freezer, or her favorite Twin Cities restaurants *Read Jenna’s story at meettheminnesotamakers.com/land-of-10000-recipes-cooking-for-the-whole-family *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.
@homespun_events and the @okeedokeebros know how t @homespun_events and the @okeedokeebros know how to throw a party! The inaugural Jamboree held at the @hylandhills Ski Area was a day packed full of art, discovery, exploration, and great music. Meticulous planning meant that there truly was something for attendees of all ages. Our group especially enjoyed the hilltop wind chime trail, the food trucks ranging from boba tea and momos to ice cream and Thai bowls, and exploring the displays from the diverse community groups and local vendors. Above all, it was a day to celebrate great toe-tapping, circle-jumping, arm-waving music with 1700 of our closest friends. The venue made for great viewing. There wasn’t a bad seat to be had on the hill. This was a thoughtful event that celebrates the act of neighboring and the goodness of simply gathering together in shared experience. Kudos to the many people who worked to make the @thegreatbigjamboree possible. We can’t wait until next year.
Know your Neighbors. It’s always shop local month Know your Neighbors. It’s always shop local month 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: Kelli and Paul Kaufer of Smith + Trade Mercantile 💙Where: Crosby, Red Wing, and Stillwater, MN 💚What: Artisan shop, In-person classes, Artisanal demos *Main Street stores offering an immersive shopping experience of one-of-a-kind goods *Shop local is the entire store mission with 100% of the products being locally made and much of the store decor being upcycled items that Kelli and Paul DIYed *Three stores showcasing local talent that enriches each community *Partnerships with artisans at all stages, collaborations with Pathways (Stillwater High School), and a new outdoor market in Stillwater 💙How You Get Involved: Visit smithandtrade.com for store locations, hours, and opportunities to connect with the artists and artisans. * “Meet at the Merc” this Memorial Day weekend or make a plan to visit their store for a day trip (or a longer stay) *Read the in store placards to learn about the dozens of makers whose products shape the space with unique personal touches. *Follow Follow @smithtrademn, (Stillwater Location) @smith_trade_crosby_mn, (Crosby Location) @redwingsmith (Red Wing Location) to be the first to know what’s new in store. *Sign up for an artist-led class to try something new. *Learn about Kelli and Paul’s mission at https://meettheminnesotamakers.com/smithtrade-mercantile-a-fresh-celebration-of-minnesota-local-artisans *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.
The Great Big Jamboree debuts this weekend! Get y The Great Big Jamboree debuts this weekend! Get your tickets at thegreatbigjamboree.com! The Great Big Jamboree is a full, flexible, joy-filled day for families. Come for a few hours or stay all day. Enjoy a full line up of musical artists, art experiences, open space for play (or rest), and hands-on activities for all. Designed for kids and grown-ups alike, it’s a day of music, creativity, and connection. Music starts this Saturday at 10am. Hope to see you there!
The Great Big Jamboree Debuts May 23 with a Full D The Great Big Jamboree Debuts May 23 with a Full Day of Family-Friendly Music Something fun has been in the works that’s the perfect reason to gather, enjoy our Minnesota neighbors, and relish in some really great music. The Great Big Jamboree is launching its very first year - and you’re invited! Created in collaboration with the The Okee Dokee Brothers (one of our family’s absolute favorite singing duo), this new family music and arts festival brings live music, creativity, and outdoor fun together at Hyland Hills Ski Area in Bloomington on May 23rd! This is an event for family’s of all ages and stages. A lineup of food trucks will be serving up kid-friendly favorites and grown-up fare, along with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to keep everyone fueled for the day. The lineup features The Okee Dokee Brothers, Koo Koo, Sonia De Los Santos, Chastity Brown, and jeremy messersmith. Designed for kids and grown-ups alike, it’s a full day of music, creativity, and connection in a beautiful outdoor setting. In addition to live music, families can enjoy interactive art experiences, artist vendors selling their work, community partners hosting hands-on activities, and plenty of open space for play and rest. The festival is intentionally designed to balance high-energy fun with calmer moments, including a dedicated listening and play area for kids. Get your tickets now at http://thegreatbigjamboree.com! The Great Big Jamboree is designed as a full, flexible, joy-filled day for families. Come for a few hours or stay all day. There’s no wrong way to Jamboree! I’ll be there with my kiddos soaking in the local flavors, activities, sounds and (hopefully) sunshine. Join us there! P.S. Buying your tickets in advance saves you money and helps the event organizers plan. This would be a great late Mother’s Day or early Father’s Day gift too.
Thank you to KSTP’s @minnesotalivetv for inviting Thank you to KSTP’s @minnesotalivetv for inviting me to share about the @meettheminnesotamakers “Shop Minnesota” guide for some Mother’s Day (and road trip) inspiration. Megan and I agreed that finding experience gifts are one of the best ways to celebrate any holiday. Chris appreciated that we focused on multigenerational family-owned businesses for our Mother’s Day highlights. We highlighted four unique businesses based in Central Minnesota. A few highlights from the piece: Sampling Glenwood’s @rollingforksvineyards award-winning Allegros (a Dry Brianna wine that scored a 96/100 at the San Fransisco International Wine Competition) and their Ruby Rhubarb, which one best in show at MN Food and Wine. Celebrating culinary possibilities of the sustainably-grown award-winning garlic turned into smoked powders and unctuous seasoning blends by @rusticrootsfarmmn in Alexandria. Trying @redheadcreamery newest product—a drinkable yogurt that’s available in their Brooten cheese shop or on their delivery route (which spans from Fargo to the Twin Cities). Admiring the rich detail in the hand-drawn stickers and magnets produced from the sketchbook observations of Grace of @littlerocksdesign in Sauk Centre. Watch the full segment and plan your road trip: https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/mothers-day-gifts-from-minnesota-makers/ Explore the our Shop Minnesota guide for Mother’s Day, Graduations, Weddings (or yourself!): https://meettheminnesotamakers.com/holiday-gift/ Thank you to the 100 makers in our guide who make Minnesota’s entrepreneurial landscape so vibrant. Your stories, commitment to excellence, and unique approaches deserve to be shared. I’m grateful to Minnesota Live and their engaged audience for supporting our local businesses.
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