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1. 3 Bear Oats
Therese Moore believes the perfect bowl of oats can soothe the soul and strengthen the body. Her time in Europe inspired her to bring the tradition of steel-cut oats back to Minnesota. Naturally gluten free, the artisanal oat bowls are available in five signature flavors and feature locally sourced ingredients. Oatmeal single servings, $6 to $7; 3bearoats.com
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2. Kevin Kramp
Kevin Kramp is a skilled knitwear designer who has mastered color and texture. London-educated, he worked at top fashion houses for the first 10 years of his career before returning to Minnesota and launching his own label in 2021. His innovative styles play with scale and pattern. Jacquard knit scarf, $425; kevinkramp.com
3. Northern Toboggan
Northern Toboggan, of Warroad, is built on family history and traditional toboggan and snowshoe craftmanship. Today, brothers Gabriel and Jackson Harren carry on their father’s legacy in the same workshop they played in as kids. They have also partnered with Country Ways to offer build-your-own wooden snowshoe kits. Huron Snowshoe Kit, $159; northerntoboggan.com
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4. Hobby Farmer Foods
Founder Jeff Cerise recalls the days of his youth when his mom and her sisters gathered at Grandma’s house in Winona to make cocoa. Hobby Farmer’s Campfire Cocoa is spiced with a touch of cayenne and cinnamon for warmth. But it’s a new generation, and today’s Canna Cocoa features 5 milligrams each of THC and CBD per serving. Cannabis Cocoa, $8; hobbyfarmerfoods.com
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5. Clean Haven Naturals
Charlene Clifford built her company on the belief that everyone should be able to have clean and chemical-free homes without losing the good scent. Her store in Rush City features her goods and those of other makers. Her signature scent, Minnesota Nice, is a blend of Fraser fir, campfire, and lilac. Minnesota Nice Tree Wax Melts, $6; cleanhavennaturals.com
