The Shops at West End is an upscale shopping center that promises you an experience when you visit. The stores include Primp, Francesca's, and Anthropologie. There is the ShowPlace Icon Theatre if you want to see a movie, and there are two workout places as well if you need to energize yourself. If what you're […]

TeaSource is all about tea, obviously. The store is cozy and inviting, and the staff members are knowledgeable about their teas, and eager to share that knowledge. They have over 200 loose leaf teas, which the customer can enjoy in-shop or at home. They also have a variety of baked goods to enjoy with their […]

Hidden Treasures Thrift Store is a Christian nonprofit that centers around a second chance for people who have battled addiction or have criminal records. It is located in the St. Anthony Shopping Center. The products include furniture, toys, dishes, and more. The store is easy to navigate, and the staff is friendly.

The Silver Lake Village Shopping Center was built in 2004 to replace the iconic Apache Plaza. The flagship store is Cub Foods, and it was built to be a walkable community. There is also a Wells Fargo, a US Bank, and a Conoco Gas Station as well as a North Memorial Health Clinic and Park […]

Mainstream Boutique was started in 1991 by Marie DeNicola after she and her husband, Nick, moved to Minnesota for Nick's career. Marie decided to start selling women's clothing out of a small bedroom in their home, and the business grew exponentially over the years. She appeared on Oprah in 1995, and the rest was history. […]

HarMar Mall is anchored by Barnes & Noble, Marshall's, Cub Foods, HomeGoods, and Famous Footwear. It was opened in 1963, and it has been serving the community of Roseville ever since. It's a low-key experience if you want to shop in a relaxed fashion. The stores include Tuesday Morning, Elements Massage, and K & G […]

Rosedale was built in 1969 and is the third of four 'dale' malls in Minnesota (Southdale Center, Brookdale Center, and Ridgedale Center). The flagship stores were originally a Dayton's and a Donaldson's. Since then, the mall has gone through many changes, expansions, and shakeups. A 14-screen AMC theater was added in 2006, and a Von […]

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore outlets are geared towards the DIY people who want to help out the community while simultaneously improving their own homes. ReStore's inventory includes doors, tools, lighting, doors, windows, and more. Many of the items are donated, and all of the proceeds go to the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate. […]

Pletschers' Greenhouse Inc. is a family-owned business that opened in 1920. They have a one-acre site in which they grow their flowers, and they are known for their attention to detail and their traditional floral designs. They have same-day delivery, and they deliver across seven counties. They have dozens of different types of flowers that […]

Mother Earth Gardens is a garden center with a holistic attitude towards gardening. They believe in sustainability, local organic products, and other eco-friendly products. They offer plenty of season/holiday-specific decor, and they have locally handmade jewelry as well. They offer several different gardening services, too. Coaching, maintenance, and garden resources are a few of them.

Time Bomb Vintage has the tagline of 'A Minneapolis Retro Collective', and they live up to it. They carry a wide variety of vintage items, and all their vendors have areas of expertise about which they are passionate. Furniture, clothing, toys, industry memorabilia--they have all of this and more. If you’re looking for a memory […]

Longfellow Designs is an online shop whose owner, Anne Kerling, lives in Longfellow. She finds vintage home furnishing articles and jewelry, and refurbishes them with eco-friendly materials such as Annie Sloan chalk. A few she sells as is, but most of them are revived to bring out their natural shine.