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Know your Neighbors. We’re observing Minnesota’s Know your Neighbors. We’re observing Minnesota’s Shop Local month by introducing you to 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: Tom Ruhland and Family of Ruhland’s Strudel Haus Where: Saint Paul What: Producing 50 different sweet and savory frozen strudels by hand in their Wycliff Building commercial kitchen in St Paul’s Midway neighborhood. *Sharing love on a plate for their customers’ dear ones *Promoting a sense of community in the value of gathering around a table to share food, stories and the gift of time together *Feeding people real food, “It’s the most intimate and connected action you can take.” *Coordinating with school and civic groups for simple and locally-sourced fundraising *Sourcing all their custom puff pastry and many other ingredients locally How you get involved: Order directly from http://thestrudelhaus.com for St Paul pickup or delivery within a 25-mile radius of the Wycliff *Look for Ruhland’s strudels in store at regional partners including Ferndale Market, Mackenthum’s, Jerry’s Food, and Rosie’s Market. *Add their strudels to your regular menu rotation—both as a special occasion centerpiece and an easy weeknight meal *Plan a strudel fundraiser or book the Strudel Haus food truck for an event *Follow @strudelman for markets and new releases *Read the full feature about this multigenerational family business at https://meettheminnesotamakers.com/love-on-a-plate-ruhlands-strudel-haus *Visit meettheminnesotamakers.com or follow @meettheminnesotamakers to discover the small business owners leading Minnesota on a tasty sustainable path forward. 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.
Grateful to have spent the morning on KSTP’s @minn Grateful to have spent the morning on KSTP’s @minnesotalivetv sharing about the Meet the Minnesota Makers “Shop Minnesota” guide as a tool for people to participate in February’s “Shop Local, Stand Together” campaign. Megan noted that small businesses throughout the state have been “feeling the pinch both due to the cold winter months and due to federal immigration operations that have been effecting customers and employees alike.” Chris mentioned that any time we want to stop by to share about Minnesota businesses like these, he’s ready and willing to sample, sip and learn. We highlighted five truly Minnesotan businesses that are deeply invested in their communities. A few highlights from the piece: Enjoying the hospitality ritual of Somali tea with cups of Shaah from @bluehorntea (shout out to @autumnwoodfarmllc for having the best half and half to blend with the spiced tea) Learning how @cooltrashusa turns plastic trash into treasure through the Precious Plastic Project to make unique upcycled buttons Appreciating how @dine4dinners turns deluxe in-home restaurant experiences into a vehicle for donating thousands of meals through hunger relief organizations Getting ready for spring planting with organic ethnically-diverse seeds from @north_circle_seeds (or enjoying their popcorn and hot sauce for those lacking green thumbs) Sampling chocolate whiskey and tres leches cakes from @x2pastries_stp while sharing about Xiong and Xiong’s journey from cottage bakers to retail bakery owners in Saint Paul Watch the full segment: https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/supporting-local-businesses Explore the our Shop Minnesota guide: https://meettheminnesotamakers.com/holiday-gift Thank you to the nearly 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 local. Thank you also to my two kiddos who joined us in studio on their day off from school. It was an extra treat to get a behind the scenes tour with them and share in these local maker stories.
Shopping intentionally is an empowering act. You Shopping intentionally is an empowering act. You see, in the end it’s not about the stuff. It’s about connecting with real people, choosing products that enrich the community without draining its resources. It’s being able to connect with a story, an about me page that tells you the why and how of the person and their process. Rather than scrolling an endless loop, spend a few minutes with our Shop Minnesota guide. With nearly 100 Minnesota businesses to choose from, you’ll find someone new who offers something unique. Maybe it’s a special occasion. Maybe it’s an event. Maybe it’s a necessity. Maybe it’s something you save to keep in mind for another day. You’ll discover a special local maker, grower, or doer who makes or offers something only they way they can. This isn’t about mass production and immediate gratification. This is something different. Get to know our makers at meettheminnesotamakers.com/holiday-gift/
Know your Neighbors. We’re observing Minnesota’s Know your Neighbors. We’re observing Minnesota’s Shop Local month by introducing you to 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: Jessica and Tony Heiden of Hart Country Meats and Heiden Family Farm 🌳Where: Rushford 🐮 What: Raising Black Angus Cattle on healthy pastureland without the use of implanted hormones. *Processing all their beef at a local USDA inspected facility. *Transparency about the process that makes their product possible. *Standing behind their farm’s slogan “Taste the difference from the ground up.” The healthier their farm’s soil and water are, the grasses and forage that the cattle eat will be more nutritionally dense. Hart Country Meats can now lab verify the nutritional components of every piece of the circle. *Commitment to education of themselves and their customers. *Featured product at select retailers, restaurants and ballpark concessions. 💕 How you get involved: Order directly from http://hartcountrymeats.com for Black Angus cuts and gift boxes with a range of local products delivered to your door. Don’t miss their hot dogs and summer sausage made with real ingredients. *Follow @hartcountrymeats *Read the full feature of why farming intentionally as a family matters at http://meettheminnesotamakers.com/it-starts-with-the-soil-hart-country-meats-grass-fed-beef/ *Ask whether your co-op, neighborhood restaurant or sports concession source any of their ingredients locally. Let them know you appreciate it when they do with your purchase and your positive comments. *Visit meettheminnesotamakers.com or follow @meettheminnesotamakers to discover the small business owners leading Minnesota on a tasty sustainable path forward. 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.
Know your Neighbors. Join us this February in our Know your Neighbors. Join us this February in our observation of Shop Local month. Get to know 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 Minneosta an amazing place to be. 👩🏻‍🍳Who: Bridget O’Boyle of Oh Soup! 🥄Where: Minneapolis 🥣What: Nourishing the world one soothing bowl of soup at a time through Bridget’s passion for feeding people. *Soup It Forward program to feed community members in need. *Caterer for 400 preschool students at multiple Twin Cities area schools. *Caterer for private events—loves being a part of group retreats, business meetings or special occasions like rehearsal dinners. *Purchaser of produce from Brightside, a St Paul nonprofit. *Former traveling chef for First Descents *Ice Cream guru and kitchen skills coach for eQuality 💕How you get involved: Order from Oh Soup!’s weekly soup and bread menus. Available for pick up every Thursday at Lake Harriet United Methodist Church. *Purchase soup for community members through the Soup It Forward program. *Sign up for the newsletter at ohsoups.com *Follow @ohsoups for menu updates *Check out Brightside Produce and eQuality—two local nonprofit organizations making the world a little more fair *Read the full feature sharing why making high-quality veggie forward soups matter, Bridget’s childhood on an Inver Grove Heights raspberry farm and her love for Chef and Humanitarian José Andrés at meettheminnesotamakers.com *Visit meettheminnesotamakers.com or follow @meettheminnesotamakers to discover the small business owners leading Minnesota on a tasty sustainable path forward. ☀️Meet the Minnesota Makers is a news site that connects you to the local food, farms, artists and artisans that make Minnesota thrive.
We connect you with Minnesota small businesses. T We connect you with Minnesota small businesses. This February has been designated “Shop Local” month throughout the state of Minnesota. To observe this proclamation, Meet the Minnesota Makers has a fresh local resource ready for you. The declaration celebrates the unique contributions of small businesses to the very fabric of our intertwined communities. This is a hard time for our Minnesota small business community. It’s growing harder by the day to keep businesses going. The uncertainty and instability make a tough job tougher. Meet the Minnesota Makers provides points of connection. We tell stories and connect you to small businesses that grow, craft and create their products here. We are honored to promote the amazing business owners that make Minnesota such a special place in our “Shop Minnesota” Gift Guide! Find local people and products to love as you browse the guide. Search by product or business type with our two drop down menus. Use the Favorites feature to have a custom list emailed to you for easy reference (or send it to someone else as a hint). Each maker listing includes featured products, retail locations, events, and direct website and social media links—making local shopping as convenient as anything you’d order online. Newsletter subscribers—watch your email for your exclusive discount codes on Friday. Meet nearly 100 Minnesota Makers over at https://meettheminnesotamakers.com/holiday-gift/ Comment “Gift Guide” to receive a direct link via DM.
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