Minnesota Gift Ideas – Ultimate MN Made Gift Guide (2025)

Looking for Minnesota gifts? As a MN girl I have a deep love for my state and all of the amazing brands that are from here!

So today I give you the Ultimate Minnesota Made Gift Guide! This has been a labor of love that I started in 2020 and have grown it into what it is today.

Inside this guide you’ll find everything from giant well known brands (like Wiley Wallaby) to smaller brands that I can’t wait to introduce you to.

Whether you’re looking for Christmas gifts, birthday gifts or just a welcome to MN gift for a new neighbor or coworker, these Minnesota gifts will definitely delight anyone on your list!

I hope you’ll take the time to read their stories, check out their products and shop local! In a year where many events that these makers sell their products have been cancelled, I wanted to do what I could to support these amazing brands and share their stories!

A handful of these brands have sent me product to share with you which I’m sharing more in depth on my Instagram stories. Check out my MN Gift Guide highlight there to check out these brands and some fun Minnesota gifts in more detail!

I should also note that there are SO many amazing brands that are still out there that I didn’t include on this list! I would love for you to share your favorite local MN brand in the comments so we can all be introduced to more brands.

And without further ado, your ultimate guide to Minnesota Gifts!

Minnesota Gifts: Clothing/Jewelry/Accessories/Beauty

I should also note that there are SO many amazing brands that are still out there that I didn’t include on this list! I would love for you to share your favorite local MN brand in the comments so we can all be introduced to more brands.

1. Mill City Running

I was first introduced to Mill City Running when they first opened up. I fell in love with their no frills approach to running and truly welcomed everyone in to their store whether they had never run before or were training for the Olympic Trials.

It was started by a husband and wife team, Jeff and Bekah who love running and love community building! I highly recommend checking them out if you need a new pair of running shoes, running apparel or to join a run team!

2. Sota Clothing Co

Sota Clothing is a brand that was started by a former UMD student! Spencer Johnson sketched his initial designs as part of a class project and while the objective was to create a fictional brand, Spencer created a clean, finely designed Minnesota apparel brand he felt was lacking.

Sota Clothing deputed to a classroom back in 2011 and has been making strides ever since! He has everything from clothing to accessories to prints for all of us MN loving people show our state pride in a cool way!

My family owns everything from onesies to toddler sweatshirts (Roy loves to match me!) to adult sweatshirts and we love it all!

3. 218 Clothing

This fun brand’s name is pronounced “two, one, eight” like the area code that many Minnesotans call home. They are a modern Midwest clothing and gift company that is both online and they have a brick and mortar in Bemidji MN. I love it because Bemidji is which is where my parents went to college!

4. Locket Sisters

The Locket Sisters makes modern lockets with your photos inside! It was originally started by 2 sisters, is currently run by one is handmade right here in Minneapolis (but ships almost everywhere!).

Allyssa, the owner, had always wanted to make jewelry but prior to Locket Sisters she worked in the non-profit world. She was on an intervention team that supported families who were at risk of their kids taken away but she also did hopeful work like connecting kids with mentors, getting adults jobs, foods and housing.

She met immigrants, built relations with refugees and listened to countless stories from people who’d experienced more than she ever knew was happening.

Now she gets to hear so many stories of people getting lockets and the photos they want included. She hears stories of hope, loss, and joy as well as milestones, healing, adventure, sorrow and resiliency.

Her jewelry is absolutely gorgeous and I know you’d be thrilled with your own locket! New this year is different length chains for your lockets!

5. Talisman & Co

We’ve turned into a major soccer family this year with our oldest now playing club soccer. Turns out being a #SoccerMom is a real thing! Only fitting that we include a fun Soccer Mom hat from Talisman & Co!

This brand started from an idea to create the perfect cap to support the football (aka soccer) team that everyone loves! Another husband and wife team started this one (Dustin and Bethany). Dustin is a former professional soccer player and Bethany is a serial entrepreneur.

6. Midspring Sport

Midspring is a women-owned and operated golf and leisure brand which launched in 2024. The brand focuses on feminine designs, flattering fits and performance functionality. 

At Midspring, we believe you shouldn’t have to sacrifice high-style for high-performance club wear. Started by two best friends who grew up playing golf together, we have been working to bridge the gap between sport and style through our thoughtfully designed clothes by female golfers.   

We have set out to elevate the dress code for women on and off the course, while paying homage to the etiquette and traditions of the game. Our collections have the necessary features for the discerning golfer, while also offering the versatility and end use for the more novice female member as well. 

While golf is at our core, our clothes are made to be transitional – taking you throughout your day whether you end up on the course or not. We want to empower women through clothing to try something new and feel comfortable, confident and stylish while doing it.

7. Made in Minn

Everything in the Made in Minn shop is embroidered by Natalie! She is someone I totally admire because she left her corporate job after her 2nd child was born to focus on her health after suffering from anxiety and depressions. She found embroidery to be therapeutic and launched her business in July 2020.

She has everything from sweatshirts to hand towels to hats, totes and more. She even does custom work! Definitely check out this brand, I know you’ll love it!

8. Karma Stacks

Jeanna Simonson started making bracelets back in 2016 when she was diagnosed with advanced colon cancer. She had always loved the crystals and stones and the energies they offer. 

She would wear them and gift them to friends and family (to spread good karma). Her oncologist kept asking to buy them and she told him that she doesn’t sell them, but would gift them to him. He finally talked her into selling them, but she needed to have a give back that went with them. So, she partner with and donate to cancer foundations. 

With every sale, a portion is donated, so good karma is being spread by purchasing Karma Stacks! Seven years later, she’s healthy, have expanded my line to include earrings and necklaces, have a brick and mortar space in Victoria and am in several boutiques. Life is good!

9. Minnetonka Moccasin

You don’t even need to be from Minnesota to recognize the name “Minnetonka Moccasins”. They’ve been around since 1946 making moccasins, boots, slippers and sandals!

We’ve bought everything from baby shoes (that literally never left P’s feet) to toddler boots to slippers!

10. Namakan Goods

Namakan is a fun faux fur ruff company started by Maggie Davis and Molly Mogren Katt! As born and bred Minnesotans, we know that with the right gear, there’s no such thing as too cold. However, we’re often faced with the choice of looking great and freezing, or staying warm in frumpy gear.

Namakan bridges the gap between winter style and comfort, from the head down. Since 2014, we’ve expanded our offerings considerably: driving mittens, hats, earmuffs, neck warmers and more. The goal? To make winter a season you don’t endure, but enjoy. We love winter. With our products, you’ll love it, too.

11. Baubles and Bobbies

Baubles and Bobbies Jewelry began in 2013 with the goal to create jewelry that would empower the free spirited women of the world! They love making a difference in the world through giving back and doing good.

They now have a storefront called Bonita! by Baubles & Bobbies where you can both shop jewelry and gifts AND get permanent jewelry!

They partner with the charity Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, and invest in community-based, community lead solutions to ensure equal opportunity and pathway to economic security for girls, women and families across MN!

12. Munger Trail Knits

Munger Trail Knits is a pair of sisters who learned how to hand knit and embroider from our great aunt who has dabbled and collected tools for all kinds of crafts. Amber chose to learn to knit and Katie chose to learn to embroider so we could make fun knit wear and customized sweaters for our nieces and friends.

After a lot of pressure from their mom, they started a small Instagram page and now have found their way into some other amazing small businesses and markets throughout Minnesota. Their favorite part about our small business is making customized, unique, and usually one of a kind items for each of our customers from a name sweater for a newborn all the way to a cozy wool winter hat. Plus, our great aunt (and basically our entire family) loves to gather around in the evenings to help us tag, sticker, and ship out a lot of our orders with us.

Penelope and I both agree that their stuff is not only SO cute but the quality is amazing! The hats are so soft and cozy and perfect for winter and their kids clothes are beyond adorable.

13. Chosen and Free

I’ve never met Lina, the owner of Chosen and Free but from every interaction I’ve ever had with her, I just love her. She was a SAHM who wanted to have a creative outlet for herself and what started as a hobby has bloomed into a full-time business!

Chosen & Free has blessed her with the opportunity to create unique statement jewelry to empower and embolden women. When you put on a pair of Chosen & Free Co. earrings, you shine. You are capable, you are brilliant, you are supported.

She does small batch drops of her items so be sure to follow her on Instagram to know when new products drop!

14. Six Notes Clothing

Six Notes creates scripture apparel and accessories to encourage and remind us of whose we are. It was started by Carly — a super sweet mama, who loves Christmas, coffee and is a Disney princess extraordinaire.

Carly wanted a way to memorize scripture and the best way she found was to put God’s word ON us! Carly creates all of the designs and everything is professional printed or embroidered locally. Her accessories are handmade by local women entrepreneurs!

They also give back! They do everything from coat drives, T-shirt donations and raising money for amazing organizations.

15. Larissa Loden

Larissa is a staple in MN. Her work is offered in more than 600 retailers, has been seen on everything from Better Homes and Gardens, The EveryGirl and Buzz Feed! Larissa’s a mama to 2 beautiful babies and is as nice as ever!

All of her jewelry is made by in hand in Minneapolis by a team of artisans, moms, students and other creatives. Larissa is all about creating a positive and inclusive workplace.

16. Funky Fibers

Funky Fibers is a super fun MN made company that makes macrame and fiber art! Ashley, the owner, creates everything from macrame wall art, plant hangers, jewelry and handbags!

I own a variety of earrings from Ashley and I always get asked about them when I wear them. They’re the perfect statement piece!

17. Austin Fowler

Austin Fowler was started by Stephanie, a mom of 4, who was frustrated with never being able to find anything she needed in her diaper bag, especially after she had her twins!

She started with one diaper bag and has launched backpacks, work bags, travel bags and more! Use code Paisley15 for 15% off!

18. Siena Soap Company

Siena Soap Company is an all-natural artisan skincare company that’s a women owned, mother/daughter family business! Mary, the founder started Siena Soap to bring natural relief to her multicultural family’s diverse skincare needs (4 of her kids are Korean!). One of her kids, Jessica, jumped on board after graduating college to turn her mom’s hobby into the business that it is today.

Siena Soap makes everything from soaps to lotions, baby items, facial products, shampoos, deodorants, cbd muscle relief, a men’s line and so much more! Their soaps are olive oil based- so they are extremely moisturizing – something that is especially welcome with all the extra hand washing going on!

They also give a portion of their sales to support survivors of sex trafficking here in MN at Terebinth Refuge!

Minnesota Gifts: Home Goods, Food & Drink

Imagine the next time someone walks in your home and compliments you on the beautiful smell or the stunning towel hanging in the bathroom only for you to share the fun story of a local MN brand who created it!

This spot has some amazing Minnesota gifts for your home with everything from trays to Turkish towels to some of the most beautiful wood art handmade right in Duluth!

19. Alora Ambiance

Alora Ambiance is a personal favorite of mine! This is one of those local businesses where “your neighbor knows the owner” because isn’t that how it works in Minnesota?

Well, my old neighbor does know one of the owner (another sister owned company!) and ever since I had my first Alora Ambiance reed diffuser in my own I vowed to never have another brand inside (ok, that might be a bit extreme but I can’t get enough of their scents!).

Alora Ambiance is run by 2 sisters following a 15 year adventure living in Lake Como, Italy. They created their first reed diffuser in 2000 and 20 years later they’re committed to using only the finest ingredients, materials and combinations.

20. Savage Laser Works

A follower introduced me to Savage laser Works and WOW! I’m so impressed! Their shop is full of fun bookmarks, ornaments and signs, perfect for any book loving friend on your list. They’re another husband and wife team who creates acrylic bookmarks, door hangers, kindle cases and more.

They started our business a couple years ago when Jake was laid off. They always wanted to own a business together. So, they took a leap of faith and bought a UV printer in hopes that they could make that happen. They based the business off of Chelsie’s love of reading.

Use the code PS10 for a discount!

21. Ky’s Kards

Ky’s Kards is an amazing company that was created by Kyle, a courageous boy with Down Syndrome, to encourage others during transitions.

All the cards are designed by Kyle’s sisters and packaged up by Kyle and his mom! Their long term goal is to create meaningful employment for Kyle and others with intellectual disabilities like him.

22. Kisa

Kisa was begun by Emily, one of the sweetest girls ever. She studied abroad in Turkey and fell in love with everything about it – the culture, art, jewelry and eventually her husband!

They made their way back to MN where she eventually created her own jewelry line that was inspired by the trim that bordered village women’s headscarves and hand crafted by a collective of women in Istanbul.

That launched into a boutique, Kisa, that now carries everything from clothes to shoes to turkish towels!

23. Spoonful of Faith

My friend Jena is the brains behind Spoonful of Faith! She creates gorgeous illustrations that are found on a variety of products – art prints, calendars, tees and mugs to name a few. She’s even created murals including a giant one that’s displayed each year at the MomBoss 5k I run each year.

I own countless items from Jena – coffee mugs, clothes, coloring books and more. She is SO talented and also one of the kindest people I know.

She shares that she gets inspiration from her 4 sisters and is known for her warm, joyful drawings of women, mothers, her floral work and her hand lettered inspirational quotes.

24. Bailey Builds

If you’ve been around here for a while you know my love for Bailey Builds (both the people, and the art!). I’ve known Anna and her husband Nathaniel since I was in college (in Duluth!) and she is a kind, hard working mama of 4 that creates the most beautiful wood art!

Bailey Builds creates amazing, unique wood art. I love their promise – to “find beauty in the weathered, discarded and worn, creating handcrafted wood art that adds cozy warmth and inviting personality to any room”.

They have everything from gigantic pieces that will be a major focal point in your home to smaller pieces that are perfect for your next gallery wall! We have a variety of their pieces, both big and small. We’ve dubbed our basement the “Bailey Basement” because their art is scattered throughout!

25. Cry Baby Craig’s

You know a hot sauce is good when my Indian husband requests we get more it even before we run out! This hot sauce was created by none other than Craig himself after he accidentally received habanero chilies instead of jalapeños in an order while working in the restaurant business.

He pickled them until he could figure out something to do with them and eventually made hot sauce with them. After their first taste his coworkers began asking for bottles to take home!

The name comes from Craig Jr, Craig’s son! While brainstorming names one day his son woke up crying from his nap. And that, my friends, is how Cry Baby Craig’s was name. It took over 2 years of fighting with the FDA to approve Cry Baby Craig’s Hot Sauce so this amazing product is a true story of persistence and hard work!

26. Thumbs Cookies

Robyn started Thumbs Cookies after watching her mom (the original Thumb-maker) roll cookie dough into perfect circles and finish them off with her perfect thumbprint – for years! She practiced hard to perfect the craft and eventually launched them in NY in 2012. She moved back to MN in 2014 and has been here ever since!

I have been eating and loving her cookies for years. They’re perfect little bite size snacks for parties or hostess gifts – I highly recommend them!

27. Sted (formally TC Chocolate)

Sted was born in 2013 after their founder, Kristin Mohagen spent a year in the French Alps where she learned to appreciate how the best things in life happen slowly. She was joined by her husband Josh who’s business degree helped the couple achieve their dream of launching an artisan chocolate company.

Each chocolate bar is made in small batches in their family owned factory in Northern Minnesota (Fergus Falls to be exact!)! They were formally named Terroir Chocolate but went through a name change in 2023. Sted means “Place” which recognizes their commitment to honor place, create connection and celebrate taste in everything they make.

They have some of the most unique flavors like cardamom krumkake cookie, pecan orange spice, scorpion pepper and salty licorice to name a few. All of the chocolate is fair trade, organic and gluten free!

28. North Mallow

North Mallow is one of the only gourmet marshmallow companies out there and it was started by a couple of camp counselors so you better believe they know they’re marshmallows!

They have some seriously s’more making skills (trust me, I’ve seen them in action!) and recognized that by simply roasting marshmallows created joy and connection.

They wanted to share the joyful moments they expereienced with all of us! So they created a flavorful, better for you marshmallow made with simple, real ingredients.

29. Wiley Wallaby

If you’ve been around Paisley + Sparrow for any minute of time you know that Wiley Wallaby’s is the best licorice EVER and the only kind I eat (it’s the truth). 11 years ago the owners got tired of eating flavorless and impossible to chew licorice and wanted to do it better.

Spoiler alert. They did!

This licorice is so soft, amazingly chewy and so flavorful that you’ll be hooked after one bite! Bonus – there’s less sugar, no dairy or fat and not a hint of high fructose corn syrup!

30. Bare Honey

Another husband and wife duo, Bare Honey was created by Dustin and Grace, a pair of foodies who worked in the food and agriculture industry for nearly 20 years! They cleared learned a thing a two about food and taste!

After getting married and having 2 children they discovered their mission – to create wholesome meals that not only taste amazing but are also healthy for your family and the einvironment.

Dustin is the head beekeeper and head chef and Grace is all things pastry and marketing making them a great team! They not only make delicious local honey but also raise awareness on our pollinators.

31. Bad Weather Brewing

Rishi and I have been fans of the drinks at Bad Weather for a while and bonus – we use to live next door to one of the owner, Joe Giambruno’s parents, so we got well connect with the whole family. They are all amazing!

Bad Weather was begun in 2013 by Joe and Zach and have evolved into a bustling tap room with an amazing outdoor spot. You can find their beer at many liquor stores around MN!

Something they told me about their brand is that whenever a new baby is born on their team, they brew a special beer! We’ve enjoyed one of their brews, Due Date 5, in honor of one of their brewers grandbaby!

I love business that celebrates their team and everyone involved in the process.

32. Austin Fowler

Austin Fowler was started by Stephanie, a mom of 4, who was frustrated with never being able to find anything she needed in her diaper bag, especially after she had her twins!

She started with one diaper bag and has launched backpacks, work bags, travel bags and more! Use code Paisley15 for 15% off!

33. Dogfish Media

If I thought I was busy with 3 kids ages 4 and under, Brian Geihl, the owner of Dogfish Media has me beat by another kid since he has twin babies! He launched his company over a decade ago with the vision of working on creative projects he was passionate about.

He does everything from screen printing, photography, logo design and everything in between. His shop is full of fun prints, stickers, photographs and cards. Check them out, you’ll love them all!

And there you have it!! I hope you loved getting to know some local brands and found some Minnesota gifts to give this holiday season! Here’s all the other MN Gifts Guides to check out even more:

And there you have it!! I hope you loved getting to know some local brands and found some Minnesota gifts to give this holiday season!

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