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!
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.
Lewis Family Drug - Benson
Find gifts and collectibles in addition to your everyday drugstore needs.
Boyd Liquor Store
Pizza and auto fry. Offsale available.
A&B Auto Parts
For all your vehicle needs.
Zosel's True Value Hardware
Classic Review
A great shop when you're looking for fashionable, affordable clothing and unique gifts.
Darold's Super Valu
Darold's Super Valu is a full grocery store that also serves lunch and supper at the deli.
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!
Canby Drug & Gifts
The Smallest Art Gallery
Art from local artist Kathleen Marihart, art classes, and gallery shows.
Appleton Hardware
Supplies, gifts and more are available at Appleton Hardware. Can't find what you want? Ask one of the amazing staff!
J&S One-Stop
Serves pizza, sandwiches, and salads and is open Tuesday through Sunday.
Gene Stukel Art
Artist Gene Stukel specializes in landscape photography of the Minnesota River Valley and beyond.
The Gift
Salty Heifers Off Sale
Offering a nice selection of off sale alcoholic beverages.
Flowers From the Heart
Flower shop for all occasions. Delivery available. Locations in Montevideo and Granite Falls.
Granite Falls Woodworks
Specializing in Custom Wood Products including Solid Wood Countertops and Bar Tops as well as anything made of wood and more.
Carlson Drug and Gift
Local pharmacy, drugstore, gifts, decor, and more.
Bradley D. Hall Studio
Artist Bradley D. Hall specializes in watercolors and hand painted linoleum block prints.
Prasada Boutique
Fashionable women's boutique.
TAC Computers
Audio/visual equipment.
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.
Simply Blessed Boutique
A women’s clothing boutique that offers comfortable and affordable clothing in sizes small - 3XL.
Healing Journey Massage by Sue
Massage therapist in Madison.
Mustard Seed Market
Gifts, decor, local items and art.
Al's Mercantile
Al's Mercantile is a Hardware Hank Store. Offering a wide variety hardware, lawn equipment, paint, tools, and more.
Forget-Me-Not Greenhouse
Great selection of flower and vegetable plants. Open spring to early summer.
Stella + Poppy
Stella + Poppy is an artisan line of small batch, handcrafted natural home & beauty products.
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.
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.
Prairie Mercantile
Shop antiques and collectible gifts at the Prairie Mercantile.
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.
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.
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!
Gallery on First
Find gifts, prints, framing, collectibles, and more at Gallery on First.
Rural Solutions Inc.
Audio/visual equipment.
Bergen's Prairie Market
Artisan foods, gifts, groceries and more at Bergens.
Billy Maple Tree's
Regional art, fair trade handicrafts, gifts.
Lamecker's General Store
Locally owned and operated general store, groceries, and hardware all in one store.
Madison Mercantile
Coffee shop, live music, art galleries, and more!
Canby True Value
Knob Hill Arts
Artist Kerry Kolke-Bonk specializes in watercolor and encaustic paintings, eco-printing on silk, cards, and prints.
NAPA Auto Parts - Canby Auto Parts
Find auto parts, tools and equipment and many other items for heavy duty trucks, marine, and farming equipment.
Do-Mats Family Foods/Deli
DoMat's is a full grocery store that also serves lunch and supper at the deli.
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!
Clarkfield Hardware Hank
A great hardware store in Clarkfield.
Ortonville Mercantile
Trendy clothing and unique finds.
Monte Trading Co.
Men, women, and children clothing. Gifts, decor, and more.
Country Butcher
Retail meats, meat cutting and deer processing.
Breen's Thrifty White Drug - Benson
Find gifts and collectibles in addition to your everyday drugstore needs.
Jubilee Foods
A full grocery store with a deli.
Dawson Liquor Store
A city owned and operated off sale liquor store with great deals and friendly staff.
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.
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.
Larry's Refrigeration & Heating Inc.
Appliances, A/C & furnace equipment.
Porter Cafe & Grocery
A great place to pick up a few items, or stop in for a bite to eat in Porter.
Madison Lutheran Home Gift Shop
Unique gift items.
Heather Nursery & Floral
Handcrafted gifts and collectibles. A large selection of landscaping products to choose from.
Montevideo Market
Bill's Supermarket is a full grocery store that also serves meals at the deli.
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.
Canby Liquor
Liquor store carrying a variety of beer, spirits, and more.
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.
Larson Drug
Pharmacy Needs, Gifts, Fashion Jewelry, Purses, Scarves, Balloons, Cards, Gift Bags, Baby clothing and baby gifts.
JGL Ceramics
Artist John George Larson specializes in wood-fired functional and sculptural ceramics made from southwest Minnesota clay.
Mind Your Business
Art supply gifts and photo processing.
Moberg Meat Center
Butcher shop and more retail available.
Madison Liquor Store
Nice selection of liquor, beer, and wine.
Jim's Market
A family owned supermaket offering a fresh selection and a wide variety of trusted name brands.
NAPA Auto Parts - Madison
Auto parts, tools and equipment and many other items for heavy duty trucks, marine, and farming equipment.
Artie's Bait & Tackle
24 Hour Bait - Tackle - License - Fish House Rentals
Fisher Furniture
Wonderful selection of quality furniture and home decor. Great gift items.
Odden & Zimbelman TV & Appliance
Appliances, fireplaces, mattresses and more.
Ash & Arrow Boutique
Online and in-store clothing boutique located in Canby.
Kibble Equipment
Farm equipment, mowers, parts, services, gifts, and more.
Auto Value Appleton
Aftermarket auto parts distributor. Stop in today!
Thrifty White Drug - Granite Falls
Find gifts and collectibles in addition to your everyday drugstore needs.
Almich's Market - Granite Falls
Almich's is a full grocery store with a deli.
Rural Radiance
Specializing in neurotoxin and dermal fillers, we offer tailored solutions to smooth fine lines, restore volume, and rejuvenate your skin.
House of Spirits
Find a variety of beer, wine, spirits, and more.
Family Food
A quality grocery store with friendly staff.
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.
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.
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.
River Bank Folk Art
Artist Curt Soine specializes in original hand carved folk art, home accessories, and watercolors.
Almich's Market - Clara City
Great grocery store with a wide variety of products.
From the Ground Up Boutique
Beautiful clothing, shoes, handbags, and the best soaps and lotions.
Sewearables
Custom apparel store. Visit their storefront to find a variety of clothing, kitchen utensils, home décor, and more.
A to Z Letterpress Printing
Hand printed linoleum block prints, calendars, stationary, framed prints, and card sets made by the artist, Andy Kahmann.
Midwest Marigold Boutique
Women's apparel, gifts, and permanent jewelry.
Heather Nursery & Floral
Find handcrafted gifts and collectibles, as well as floral arrangements at Heather Nursery & Floral in Dawson.
Thrifty White Drug & Gifts - Madison
Gifts and collectibles are available in addition to your everyday drugstore needs.
Monte True Value
Home improvement store.
Hardware Hank
Find household cleaners, small appliances, care care, yard care, tools, paint, and more.
Riverside Bottle Shop
Liquor store offering a wide range of craft and domestic beers, local wines, and other assorted spirits.
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.
Nelson Rexall Drug
Pharmacy and gifts.
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.
The Cellar Door
Features handcrafted items by local artisans & crafters. Consignment items available.
Fiesta City Liquor
Liquor store offera wide variety of beer, wine, spirits, and more.
Runnings - Benson
Farm and outdoor equipment, workwear, gardening tools, pet supplies, and more.
Bella Calluna Spa and Massage
Certified Massage Therapist, Licensed Esthetician and Nail Technician
Lewis Family Drug - Appleton
Find a large selection of everyday essentials at an affordable price. Pharmacy is located here, as well.
Basketry by Claire
Artist Claire Swanson specializes in reed baskets in a range of shapes, sizes, styles, and hand-dyed colors.
Monica's Apparel and Accessories
A boutique full of clothes, shoes, scarfs, jewelry, etc.
Let 'em Buck Apparel
Carrying men and women's clothing, shoes, and boots.
Runnings - Canby
Longtime chain retailer with a wide array of home & farm supplies & outdoor recreation equipment.
Folkestad Furniture
Family owned for over 90 years, you are sure to find the best furniture for a great price at Folkestad Furniture.
High Voltage Spa
Not only is it a hair salon, but it's also a clothing and jewelry boutique!
Second Time Around Thrift Shop
Find quality used clothing, housewares, toys at Second Time Around Thrift Shop.
Beauty by Madelyn Marie
Beauty, cosmetic, and personal care.
Thrifty White Drug - Montevideo
Find gifts and collectibles in addition to your everyday drugstore needs.
Benson Liquor Store
Lunch and supper, M-Sat, pizza, bar baskets, grill. Offsale available.
Big Stone Area Hardware & Design
Runnings - Montevideo
Hunting and fishing accessories, work wear, farm and ranch equipment. Gifts and accessories for many outdoor activities.
