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Shop Locally

Independently owned shops, co-ops, and community marketplaces across the Twin Cities — every dollar spent here stays closer to home.

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Eat Locally

Looking for a place to eat instead of a place to shop? We keep a companion guide to independent and immigrant-owned restaurants across the Twin Cities.

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Co-op Grocery

Seward Co-op

A member-owned natural foods grocery on Franklin Ave, one of the Twin Cities' original food co-ops.

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Co-op Grocery

Wedge Community Co-op

Founded in 1974, Minnesota's first certified-organic grocery store — still member-owned today.

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Bookstore

Black Garnet Books

The Twin Cities' first Black-owned bookstore, featuring BIPOC authors and community events.

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Bookstore

Birchbark Books

An independent Minneapolis bookshop centering Native literature, art, and community, owned by author Louise Erdrich.

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Marketplace

Karmel Mall

A Minneapolis business center and marketplace anchoring the local Somali community, home to dozens of independent shops.

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Marketplace

Hmongtown Marketplace

A St. Paul marketplace of independently owned Hmong-owned shops and food stalls.

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