Homade is a gift shop that also has a creativity room in the back. They are proud to feature several local artists, and they have items with internationally-recognizable brands as well. Their products range from mugs to jewelry to home decor. They also have clothing, plaques, and other gift options. The craft room can be […]

Eden Prairie Center opened in 1976 and is 1.3 million square feet and two levels. It has expanded over the years, and with over 90 stores and restaurants, it offers plenty of variety. The flagship stores are Target, JCPenney, Von Maur, and Kohl's. There also are plenty of entertainment options such as an 18-screen AMC […]

Happy Harry's Furniture is a family-owned business that has been selling high-quality furniture to the community for over 50 years. They believe in giving back to the community as well as in providing terrific home furnishing for the members of said community. They have furniture for all the rooms of your house as well as […]

Urban Revival is a neighborhood favorite antique store with a heavy emphasis on recycling and repurposing. It's a cozy shop with a friendly staff, and they encourage you to take your time and to browse. They are always stocking new and exciting items, so it's worth your while to visit often. The products include vintage […]

The Market on Oak opened in 2009 with the aim at selling high-quality local products. They provide unique items that you can't find anywhere else, and they're always willing to help you find something special. The shop is rustic and cozy, and the service is friendly. The products include clothing, accessories, MN-themed items, foodstuff, and […]

Valley Pastries was opened in 1987 by Bernie and Judy Postuma and was sold in 2015 to two friends named Mike and Alex who wanted to continue the tradition of proving tasty and cheap donuts for the community. The store is bright and cheerful with examples of their products all over, and the staff is […]

Down in the Valley is an actual record store that was opened in 1972, and they have been going strong ever since. The store is packed with vinyl records, CDs, books, DVDs, smoking paraphernalia, clothing, and so much more. The staff is knowledgeable and will be able to assist you in your hunt for the […]

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. […]

Shop for Change is a thrift store run by PRISM, a nonprofit founded in 1970 in order to care for people who were hungry and homeless. It's evolved into an organization that takes care of people's basic needs, and 50 years later, they are still going strong. Shop for Change is stocked with new and […]

Patina is a local chain, and the first store in South Minneapolis was opened by Christine Ward and Rick Haase, a husband and wife team, in 1993. They had backgrounds in art and background, and they both had retail experience as well. They wanted to offer items of varying artistic backgrounds that were of the […]

IKEA is the iconic Swedish store that has something for your every home furnishing need. They believe in creating the perfect home for each person, not that there is an objective perfect home. They have a vast collection from which you can choose, and they are more than eager to help you find the right […]

Pierce Skate & Ski was opened in 1936 by Walter Pierce under the name of Trading Post's Skate Exchange in a different location. The name was changed to the current one by John (son of Walter) and Barbara (new owners) in 1956 when they expanded to include skiing equipment and clothing. They came to their […]