The Woods Gifts is located in the Tarmack Village, and as its name suggests, it has gifts made about and from nature. The store has a woodsy, outdoor vibe, and the staff is warm and helpful. The products include WoodWick Candles, clothing, puzzles, and food. The food includes jams, soup mixes, and spices. They have […]

Tamarck Village is a concept shopping center with 800,000 square feet of a variety of stores, ranging from national chains to locally-owned shops. The notable chains include Cub Foods, Starbucks, Old Navy, and Home Depot. Others stores include rocco altobelli Salons & Day Spas, Motherhood Maternity, and La Vie Boutique. There are places to eat […]

Woodbury Lakes is a walkable mall with stores crafted to look old-timey while still having the functionality of modern times. There are over 55 stores, both national chains and local boutiques, and there is plenty of room to just meander around on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The stores include Trader Joe's, Athleta, and Small Things […]

Goodwill -- Apple Valley is a nonprofit thrift store as part of a national chain with the proceeds benefiting those in need. It is well stocked and has friendly staff members who are eager to help out. The products include previously-owned furniture, home furnishings, and clothing. You can also donate gently-used items to the store […]

Kalli's Popcorn Shop is a fun and colorful store that sells gourmet popcorn. It's a family-owned store that is named after the owner's granddaughter. They opened in 2003, and the popcorn is popped in small batches in the shop on a daily basis. They only use natural ingredients, and they never use white sugar in […]

Valley Bike & Ski is passionate about proving its customers with the best service and products. The staff members are knowledgeable and eager to find the right bike/ski equipment for each customer. They have a 30 Day Risk Free Program, and they have a layaway program as well. They sell a wide array of bikes, […]

Apple Valley Square is a popular community shopping mall that has recently been renovated to accommodate changes and the times.  The shops include CorePower Yoga, Five Below, Half Price Books, and JOANN Fabrics. There is an Aldi grocery store, and the food options include Poke Bowl and Subway.

Second Debut is a high-end thrift store run by Goodwill-Easter Seals MN. As with all Goodwill endeavors, the aim is to help Minnesotans and Wisconsinites with any job-related issues. This particular store has recognizable brand names for a fraction of the price, and it's focused on clothing and accessories. There are no household items. The […]

Mama's Happy is a home decor business started in 2010 by Amanda Ficek because she wanted to have a place to gather creative women around her, both as her colleagues and as her clients. She has had a career in retail merchandising and the fashion business, and she is passionate about home decorating on a […]

Miracle Mile Shopping Center/Mall (the terms are used interchangeable for the place) is a strip mall that is a neighborhood favorite. The first store to open in it in 1951 was Warner Hardware, and the shopping center grew and expanded over the years. There is a Half Price Books for all your used books needs, […]

The Shoppes at Knollwood was opened as Knollwood Plaza, an open-air strip mall, in 1955 and became Knollwood Mall along the way. It was enclosed in 1980, and then redone in 2014. That was when it was renamed to The Shoppes at Knollwood as part of the grand reopening in 2015. The stores include DSW, […]

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 […]