Retail & Shops across the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro
Inclusive and diverse-owned retail & shops businesses across the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro, not just the city itself.
Independent shops around the Twin Cities cluster on Grand and Selby in Saint Paul, Lyndale and Nicollet in Minneapolis, and along University Avenue between them. A good number sell online as well as in person. Several here are bookshops and record shops with events calendars worth checking before a visit.
Enhanced
1Boosted placement
All listings
3
Sponsor the Retail & Shops page in Minneapolis–St. Paul. One Category Sponsor per city, credited on this page and on the Minneapolis–St. Paul hub.See sponsorship
Where they are across the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro
Each listing sits at its street address when the owner has shared one, otherwise at its ZIP or town.
Businesses on the map of Minneapolis–St. Paul
- MartinPatrick3, Minneapolis (town center)
- Silver Fern, Minneapolis (town center)
- Tangletown Gardens, Minneapolis (town center)
- The Future, Minneapolis (town center)
Shopping local in Minneapolis–St. Paul? Start with these.
Short guides to finding brands worth buying from, checking a claim before you spend, and making a small shop's day with a review.
Guides for shopping well
Reading picked for retail & shops and for the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro.
AAPI-Owned Brands to Support in 2026: How to Find, Verify, and Buy Better
11 min read
Veteran-Owned Brands to Support in 2026: How to Buy With Respect, Not Clichés
12 min read
Disability-Owned and Accessibility-Forward Brands to Support in 2026
13 min read
How to Verify a Business Is Really Diverse-Owned Before You Buy in 2026
9 min read
Coming up
Where to be around Minneapolis–St. Paul
Pride and cultural festivals nearby, and the heritage and awareness dates on the calendar.
- Oct20FestivalTwin Cities Jewish Film FestivalOctober 20 to November 1, 2026 · Minneapolis, MN
- Oct31FestivalFestival de las CalaverasOctober 31, 2026 · Minneapolis, MN
- May8FestivalMother's Day Powwow at Little EarthMay 8, 2027 · Minneapolis, MN
- Jun5PrideEast Central Minnesota PrideJune 5, 2027 · Pine City, MN
Keep exploring
More across the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro
Each photo is from a listing in that category.
Arts & Entertainment3 places Photo: A Touch of Magic Entertainment
Restaurants & Food11 places Photo: Du Nord Social Spirits
Events & Weddings10 places Photo: Gale Mansion
Marketing & Creative3 places Photo: Precision Signs & Imaging
Professional Services2 places Photo: Allegra Downtown- Community & Nonprofit2 places
Notes
Signed, dated pieces about the places where we spend our money, and who they are built for.
This WeekThis Week: Pride in Atlanta, a Parade in Philly and an Empanada Showdown in Ybor
Five things worth knowing for Oct. 2 to 11: Atlanta Pride, National Coming Out Day in Philadelphia, an empanada contest in Ybor and new listings.
Luke · October 2, 2026
70 Million People, One Label: What "Hispanic" Can and Can't Tell Us
Read more
The Menu Is a User Interface
Read more
Maybe "Authentic" Is a Terrible Word
Read moreRetail & Shops in Minneapolis–St. Paul: questions people ask
How many retail & shops businesses are listed across the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro?
Four right now, in Minneapolis. The list grows as businesses are recommended, checked and added.
What makes a business inclusive on Inclusivity.org?
Every listing shows why it is here, with a source you can check: the owner's own statement, a public listing such as a chamber directory, or a recognized certification. Some are owned by the communities they serve and some are allies who welcome everyone. We never list someone's identity without a source.
Is it free to be listed?
Yes. A basic listing is free, and owners can claim and update theirs at any time. Featured and Enhanced listings get more room on the page, and being listed never depends on them.
How do I suggest a retail & shops business that is missing?
Use Recommend a business at the bottom of this page. We research every suggestion, and nothing goes live until it has been checked.
Know a retail & shops business we're missing?
Tell us who they are and we'll do the research. Nothing goes live until we've checked it, and we never list someone's identity without a source.