Shopping local is more than just a transaction—it’s an investment in your community.
Support Local Economy: When you shop local, you help keep more money within the community. Small businesses reinvest their profits locally, creating jobs, supporting other local businesses, and boosting overall economic growth. Personalized Service: Local businesses often offer a more personalized shopping experience. You get one-on-one attention, unique products, and tailored recommendations that you won’t find in large chain stores. Unique Products: Many local shops offer handcrafted, one-of-a-kind items that you can’t find anywhere else. Whether it’s artisan crafts, locally grown produce, or specialty goods, shopping local adds character and diversity to your purchases. Strengthen Community Ties: Local businesses are part of the fabric of your community. They sponsor local events, contribute to charities, and create a sense of belonging. When you support them, you help build a stronger, more vibrant neighborhood.
Make a difference today by choosing to shop local—you’re not just a customer, you’re part of the community!
Korthuis Jewelry
Korthuis has a diverse selection of unique jewelry and gift items, plus they also specializes in clock and watch repair. Additionally, engraving is done on the premises. Korthuis provide personalized and knowledgeable customer service lending to an authentic experience.
Madison Liquor Store
Nice selection of liquor, beer, and wine.
Jim's Clothing
Apparel and accessories. See them for your custom designing.
The Flower Basket
This is an excellent full service flower shop, nursery, and greenhouse. Delivery is available in the town of Benson and surrounding areas.
Mustard Seed Market
Gifts, decor, local items and art.
Carlson Drug and Gift
Local pharmacy, drugstore, gifts, decor, and more.
Forget-Me-Not Greenhouse
Great selection of flower and vegetable plants. Open spring to early summer.
Simply Blessed Boutique
A women’s clothing boutique that offers comfortable and affordable clothing in sizes small - 3XL.
Let 'em Buck Apparel
Carrying men and women's clothing, shoes, and boots.
River Bank Folk Art
Artist Curt Soine specializes in original hand carved folk art, home accessories, and watercolors.
Jim's Market
A family owned supermaket offering a fresh selection and a wide variety of trusted name brands.
Rural Solutions Inc.
Audio/visual equipment.
Madison Mercantile
Coffee shop, live music, art galleries, and more!
Ash & Arrow Boutique
Online and in-store clothing boutique located in Canby.
Midwest Machinery
Midwest Machinery Co is a committed Ag, Turf, and Commercial dealership with a passion to assist our customer base with our products, knowledge, and support.
Flowers From the Heart
Flower shop for all occasions. Delivery available. Locations in Montevideo and Granite Falls.
Clarkfield Hardware Hank
A great hardware store in Clarkfield.
Almich's Market - Clara City
Great grocery store with a wide variety of products.
The Cellar Door
Features handcrafted items by local artisans & crafters. Consignment items available.
Larson Drug
Pharmacy Needs, Gifts, Fashion Jewelry, Purses, Scarves, Balloons, Cards, Gift Bags, Baby clothing and baby gifts.
Midwest Marigold Boutique
Women's apparel, gifts, and permanent jewelry.
A to Z Letterpress Printing
Hand printed linoleum block prints, calendars, stationary, framed prints, and card sets made by the artist, Andy Kahmann.
Dawson Liquor Store
A city owned and operated off sale liquor store with great deals and friendly staff.
Canby Liquor
Liquor store carrying a variety of beer, spirits, and more.
Zosel's True Value Hardware
NAPA Auto Parts - Madison
Auto parts, tools and equipment and many other items for heavy duty trucks, marine, and farming equipment.
Billy Maple Tree's
Regional art, fair trade handicrafts, gifts.
The Meat Shoppe
The Meat Shoppe is a great butcher shop in Granite Falls. They make delicious sausages, have great cuts of meat, and will even do processing.
Kibble Equipment
Farm equipment, mowers, parts, services, gifts, and more.
Ortonville Mercantile
Trendy clothing and unique finds.
Moonstone Farm and Broodio 1
The Broodio Farmstay at Moonstone offers privacy, quiet, a continental breakfast; a touchstone to sustainable agriculture, and the rural renaissance; green; cozy; includes a vineyard and beach.
Mind Your Business
Art supply gifts and photo processing.
Gene Stukel Art
Artist Gene Stukel specializes in landscape photography of the Minnesota River Valley and beyond.
Breen's Thrifty White Drug - Benson
Find gifts and collectibles in addition to your everyday drugstore needs.
Auto Value Appleton
Aftermarket auto parts distributor. Stop in today!
NAPA Auto Parts - Canby Auto Parts
Find auto parts, tools and equipment and many other items for heavy duty trucks, marine, and farming equipment.
Milan Village Arts School
The Milan Village Arts School, founded in 1988, is a non-profit, member supported organization dedicated to promoting the arts. Each year, the school hosts a diverse range of classes, reflecting the rich heritage of arts within the community. Although traditional Scandinavian Folk Arts have been the foundation of the school, classes are also offered in the fabric, book, silver and other mediums.
Granite Grinder Cafe & Gifts
The Granite Grinder Cafe & Gifts is a great choice whether you're looking to treat yourself to a delicious sandwich or a new scarf, book, or piece of home decor. The atmosphere is cozy and the staff is always friendly and helpful. Plus the coffee is hard to beat!
Stella + Poppy
Stella + Poppy is an artisan line of small batch, handcrafted natural home & beauty products.
Tokheim Stoneware
Wheel-thrown stoneware, paintings, prints, traditional Norwegian knives and silver spoons made by Lucy and Gene Tokheim at their studio near Dawson, Minnesota.
Country Butcher
Retail meats, meat cutting and deer processing.
Folkestad Furniture
Family owned for over 90 years, you are sure to find the best furniture for a great price at Folkestad Furniture.
Thrifty White Drug - Montevideo
Find gifts and collectibles in addition to your everyday drugstore needs.
Fisher Furniture
Wonderful selection of quality furniture and home decor. Great gift items.
Boyd Liquor Store
Pizza and auto fry. Offsale available.
Clarkfield Outdoors
A clothing manufacturer specializing in hunting clothes for men, women, and children. They offer camouflage garments in several patterns, warm and cold weather items, as well as some casual outdoor attire. They offer wholesale items and some retail items, to both dealers and individuals.
Bergen's Prairie Market
Artisan foods, gifts, groceries and more at Bergens.
Madison Lutheran Home Gift Shop
Unique gift items.
Knob Hill Arts
Artist Kerry Kolke-Bonk specializes in watercolor and encaustic paintings, eco-printing on silk, cards, and prints.
The Meat Center
Find a wide variety of house smoked products including brats, hot dogs, summer sausage, sticks, jerky, bologna, and more. Custom processing offered.
Sewearables
Custom apparel store. Visit their storefront to find a variety of clothing, kitchen utensils, home décor, and more.
A&B Auto Parts
For all your vehicle needs.
Salty Heifers Off Sale
Offering a nice selection of off sale alcoholic beverages.
Tim's Food Pride
In addition to being a great grocery store, Tim's also has a deli counter, Chester fried chicken, and other daily specials.
Marc's On Main
Marc's on Main is a card and gift shop that features fresh floral arrangments, potted plants, giftware, gourmet coffee, latte, and more.
Monte Trading Co.
Men, women, and children clothing. Gifts, decor, and more.
Go Set Ready Coffee
Fulfill all your coffee needs at Go, Set, Ready Coffee! One of the most famous and tasty coffee spots in the area.
Runnings - Canby
Longtime chain retailer with a wide array of home & farm supplies & outdoor recreation equipment.
Lewis Family Drug - Appleton
Find a large selection of everyday essentials at an affordable price. Pharmacy is located here, as well.
Heather Nursery & Floral
Handcrafted gifts and collectibles. A large selection of landscaping products to choose from.
Al's Mercantile
Al's Mercantile is a Hardware Hank Store. Offering a wide variety hardware, lawn equipment, paint, tools, and more.
J&S One-Stop
Serves pizza, sandwiches, and salads and is open Tuesday through Sunday.
Thrifty White Drug - Granite Falls
Find gifts and collectibles in addition to your everyday drugstore needs.
Nelson Rexall Drug
Pharmacy and gifts.
Monica's Apparel and Accessories
A boutique full of clothes, shoes, scarfs, jewelry, etc.
TAC Computers
Audio/visual equipment.
Do-Mats Family Foods/Deli
DoMat's is a full grocery store that also serves lunch and supper at the deli.
Larry's Refrigeration & Heating Inc.
Appliances, A/C & furnace equipment.
Mojo's Boutique
Every day is a fashion show & the world is your runway so let MoJo's Boutique be your one stop shop for unique and fashionable men's and women's clothing and accessories!
Canby True Value
Lewis Family Drug - Benson
Find gifts and collectibles in addition to your everyday drugstore needs.
Net's Old Barn Antiques
Take a trip to the past! Antiques and collectibles, a wide variety of items to choose for yourself or someone close!
Monte True Value
Home improvement store.
Jubilee Foods
A full grocery store with a deli.
Canby Drug & Gifts
Runnings - Montevideo
Hunting and fishing accessories, work wear, farm and ranch equipment. Gifts and accessories for many outdoor activities.
High Voltage Spa
Not only is it a hair salon, but it's also a clothing and jewelry boutique!
Riverside Bottle Shop
Liquor store offering a wide range of craft and domestic beers, local wines, and other assorted spirits.
Donner's Crossroads Cafe & Truck Stop
Donner's has a wonderful menu that is sure to please the whole family. The atmosphere is cozy and the staff is friendly.
Lamecker's General Store
Locally owned and operated general store, groceries, and hardware all in one store.
Family Food
A quality grocery store with friendly staff.
Basketry by Claire
Artist Claire Swanson specializes in reed baskets in a range of shapes, sizes, styles, and hand-dyed colors.
Hardware Hank
Find household cleaners, small appliances, care care, yard care, tools, paint, and more.
Beauty by Madelyn Marie
Beauty, cosmetic, and personal care.
House of Spirits
Find a variety of beer, wine, spirits, and more.
The Smallest Art Gallery
Art from local artist Kathleen Marihart, art classes, and gallery shows.
Heather Nursery & Floral
Find handcrafted gifts and collectibles, as well as floral arrangements at Heather Nursery & Floral in Dawson.
Moberg Meat Center
Butcher shop and more retail available.
Gallery on First
Find gifts, prints, framing, collectibles, and more at Gallery on First.
Bella Calluna Spa and Massage
Certified Massage Therapist, Licensed Esthetician and Nail Technician
The Gift
JGL Ceramics
Artist John George Larson specializes in wood-fired functional and sculptural ceramics made from southwest Minnesota clay.
Granite Falls Woodworks
Specializing in Custom Wood Products including Solid Wood Countertops and Bar Tops as well as anything made of wood and more.
Bradley D. Hall Studio
Artist Bradley D. Hall specializes in watercolors and hand painted linoleum block prints.
Artie's Bait & Tackle
24 Hour Bait - Tackle - License - Fish House Rentals
Big Stone Area Hardware & Design
Thrifty White Drug & Gifts - Madison
Gifts and collectibles are available in addition to your everyday drugstore needs.
Benson Liquor Store
Lunch and supper, M-Sat, pizza, bar baskets, grill. Offsale available.
Prairie Mercantile
Shop antiques and collectible gifts at the Prairie Mercantile.
From the Ground Up Boutique
Beautiful clothing, shoes, handbags, and the best soaps and lotions.
Classic Review
A great shop when you're looking for fashionable, affordable clothing and unique gifts.
Korthuis Jewelry & Gifts
Korthuis has a diverse selection of unique jewelry and gift items, plus they also specializes in clock and watch repair. Additionally, engraving is done on the premises. Korthuis provide personalized and knowledgeable customer service lending to an authentic experience.
Runnings - Benson
Farm and outdoor equipment, workwear, gardening tools, pet supplies, and more.
Almich's Market - Granite Falls
Almich's is a full grocery store with a deli.
Odden & Zimbelman TV & Appliance
Appliances, fireplaces, mattresses and more.
Appleton Hardware
Supplies, gifts and more are available at Appleton Hardware. Can't find what you want? Ask one of the amazing staff!
Second Time Around Thrift Shop
Find quality used clothing, housewares, toys at Second Time Around Thrift Shop.
Healing Journey Massage by Sue
Massage therapist in Madison.
Prasada Boutique
Fashionable women's boutique.
Don's Food Pride
In addition to being a great grocery store, Tim's also has a deli counter, Chester fried chicken, and other daily specials.
Darold's Super Valu
Darold's Super Valu is a full grocery store that also serves lunch and supper at the deli.
Montevideo Market
Bill's Supermarket is a full grocery store that also serves meals at the deli.
Porter Cafe & Grocery
A great place to pick up a few items, or stop in for a bite to eat in Porter.
Rural Radiance
Specializing in neurotoxin and dermal fillers, we offer tailored solutions to smooth fine lines, restore volume, and rejuvenate your skin.
Fiesta City Liquor
Liquor store offera wide variety of beer, wine, spirits, and more.
