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Mrs. Kelly’s Tea
A farmers market favorite, Mrs. Kelly’s Tea has delivered perfect teas since 1992. Founder Mindy Kelly’s small-batch blends highlight the leaf and celebrate the season. Indigo Daydream makes the perfect iced tea, featuring a caffeine-free flavorful blend of lemongrass and raspberry that produces a beautiful indigo hue. Indigo Daydream 2-ounce packets, $12; mrskellystea.com
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’Sota Cracklers
Nothing says Minnesota summer like the crackle of a fire. Laura Muhm captures that distinctly summer sound and blends it with scents that include Tippy Canoe (crisp lake water and jack pine) and Snake Bite (blood orange, pineapple, and chili pepper). Each hand-poured candle features a soy wax blend for a clean, toxin-free burn, plus a sustainably sourced wooden wick. Summer Camp Collection, 4-ounce trio, $30; sotacracklers.com
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Faribault Mill
Minnesotans love backyard campouts, cozy blankets, and all things Snoopy. American icons, the “Peanuts” cartoon characters and Faribault Mill have joined forces in a line of signature throws that celebrate classic moments in “Peanuts” history as well as St. Paul native cartoonist Charles Schulz. Snoopy-themed wool throw blanket, $245; faribaultmill.com
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Sota Clothing
For over 10 years, Sota Clothing has dressed those who share in state pride. The brand started as a class project for Spencer Johnson’s graphic design degree at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. The brand is known for its signature logo, featuring crossed paddles and the number 32, signifying the state’s entry into the union. Spinner fishing hat, $30; sotaclothing.com
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Stan Tekiela
Naturalist, author, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela uses his camera like no other to capture Minnesota and the Midwest. More than 50 inspiring images of Midwest bird species make up this deck of playing cards perfect for a backyard game of solitaire and bird identification at the same time. Birds of the Midwest playing cards, $5.95; benchpressed.net
