It’s 2013 and Heavenly Hunks started in Minnesota as a cookie, saran wrapped with a sticker handmade by owner Casey.

Today, Casey has developed the recipe to be gluten free and vegan so his mom and sister could enjoy too.

Anne and Adam Adrian started Butter Creations in Fargo, North Dakota as a way to make a little extra money on the side.

11 years later, Butter Creations continue to be amazed at their handmade products being in homes all over the Midwest.

Mark Chico Monson grew up on the north side of Fargo. All his adult life, Mark found himself as the head chef in the family with a special passion for creating sauces. His business started in Minnetonka, Minnesota and has quickly become a family favorite over the past 10 years.

Chico’s Gourmet sauces was born from family meals, a lot of hard work and the belief that great food brings people together. Every bottle Mark sells carries that spirit forward.

Founder, Jamie, started Waggytails in his kitchen when his own pup Molly had severe allergies to dog treats. In 2008, he opened his Fargo, North Dakota storefront.

At Waggytail Life, the treats aren’t just for dogs – they’re for every pet parent who wants to give their furry friend the best.

Ole and Lena’s started in 2007 in Rothsay, MN. Owner Shane did 12 years as active-duty Air Force and 8 years in the Air Force Reserves.

After leaving active duty in the Air Force in 2007, Shane started Ole and Lena’s- his wife and kids are still involved in the business with him today.

In 1939 when Arnold Kaehler was grinding wheat on a farm in Red Wing, Minnesota, the casing on his portable mill broke. Some of the outer wheat layers sifted through by mistake, creating a fine flavor that was loved by many.

Sturdiwheat is still made in Red Wing, MN with the same process that Mr. K used.

Started in 2015 in Faribault, Minnesota by accident when Craig Kaiser accidentally received habanero peppers instead of jalapenos.

All peppers are sourced within 20 miles of the Faribault facility- in 2024 processing 11 tons of organic peppers all locally grown.