Local Business

Mound bladesmith Jason Kraus makes knives and swords for his business, Northstar Forge.

New Wayzata salon focuses on honesty to guide clients to what they’re really looking for.

Unusual combinations of beautiful natural materials are the hallmark of local jewelry biz farahbean.

Susan Snegosky runs Fiddles and Fronds, an organic florist business, out of her Spring Park home.

Darling Pickle Dips are all made with pickled vegetables, cream cheese and white beans.

Coffee shop cum bookstore cum taproom Cream & Amber opened in Hopkins this spring, and it’s quickly becoming a beloved local gem on the near west side of the metro.

We spoke with the executive director of the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce about her role in the community and her deep, deep roots here.

Excelsior native Tony Filippi founded Summit Creek Hat Co. last summer, inspired to create a line of hats and other products that make the wearer think about their favorite places in the world.

NoSweat liners can be easily adhered to the inside bands of baseball caps, hard hats, football and hockey helmets, and more.

Wayzata’s Sussan Mahjouri launches a new line of handbags with a very specific marketing plan.