Small Business Spotlight: Thrift + Antique Stores

For the thrill of the thrift!

Support small businesses, local crafters, and second-hand shopping by visiting one of the many thrift + antique stores in the Brainerd Lakes Area! 

Curious Belongings | Crosslake

Open Monday-Saturday 10Am–4PM and Sunday 11AM–3PM

(651) 808-1668

36378 Co Rd 66, Crosslake, MN 56442

Common Goods | Brainerd & Crosslake

Open Monday-Sunday 9am-5pm

(218) 824-0923 | 16227 MN-371, Brainerd, MN 56401

(218) 692-7682 | 35562 Co Rd 66, Crosslake, MN 56442

Treasures-n- Tiques | Jenkins

Open Wednesday-Sunday 10:30am-5:30pm

(218) 820-7931

34008 MN-371, Jenkins, MN 56472

Twin Pines Trading Post | Jenkins

Open Daily 9am-5pm

(218) 839-0829

34016 MN-371, Jenkins, MN…

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Small Business Spotlight: Berry Picking Farms

Support your local farmers and create sweet memories with your family by visiting a berry farm! 

Nothing better than picking your own berries and sampling along the way right?! Check out the current picking schedules below. Due to some environmental issues picking times and varieties are limited. We recommend calling before visiting to get the most up to date time.

Wallin Berry Farm | Nisswa 218-963-7456

Currently picking raspberries and blueberries Thursday-Saturday 9-11am. Call for updated picking times. Over 40 years in business and family-owned and operated since 1979 when two brothers, Calvin and John Wallin, got the idea from a strawberry farmer at an auction.

Double T Acres | Nisswa 515-494-5449

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Small Business Spotlight: Local Breweries!

Come on a Brewery Tour with Woods To Water!

The Lakes Area is buzzing with breweries and we’re excited to take you along for a pint to check them out;)

Snarky Loon | Jenkins

Newest brewery to the Lakes Area. Focused on small batch and experimental beers, IPAs, German lagers and Belgians. Bobber Red IPA and Wave Runners Imperial are the go-to in our opinion. Check out their unique pontoon stage where they host live music!

Roundhouse | Nisswa

A creative variety of beers ranging from lime pontoon ale to wild rice brew, something for everyone! Great atmosphere with a newly renovated top deck seating inside, event space, and axe throwing! Check out their new "Dining Car" food menu.

Big Axe | Nisswa

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Small Business Spotlight: Plant-based boutiques in the Lakes Area

B.L.A. is going green!

Green thumb or no, there are tons of independently-run plant and floral shops in the Brainerd Lakes Area that specialize in custom floral arrangements, house plant styling or potted plant decor galore! Whether you want to grow some little plant babies yourself or find an expert to add some life to your space, we're surrounded by small shop talent in this area. Let's dive in!

Copper Creek:

Beyond their landscaping services and customizing outdoor environments, Copper Creek Market has: Houseplants, Garden Tools, Seeds, Home & Garden Decor, Soils & Fertilizers, Books & Puzzles, Outdoor Cooking, Gifts.

https://www.coppercreeklandscapes.com/

Petals & Beans:

Hand-crafted floral design. With…

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Local Farmer's Markets

Support locals! Shop weekly area Farmer’s Markets.

Check out the summer Farmer's Market schedules for the Brainerd Lakes Area below!

Pequot Lakes | Wednesday’s 9-1pm

Nisswa | Thursday’s 8-12:30pm

Pine River | Friday’s 2:30-5:30pm

Brainerd | Tuesday’s 8-12:30pm

Baxter | Friday’s 8-12:30pm

Pequot Lakes | Wednesday’s 9-1pm

- Downtown Pequot, 31078 Government Drive, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 (outside of "It's a Wing Ding Thing")

- Locally grown produce and products unique to our community. Market held once a week in the heart of downtown Pequot Lakes.

https://www.facebook.com/Pequot-Lakes-Farmers-Market

Nisswa | Thursday’s 8-12:30pm

- Nisswa Legion Parking lot, 25807 Main St | Nisswa, MN 56468

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