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Local farmers markets near the Twin Cities
Fresh fruits and veggies are waiting… here’s how to find them!
MINNEAPOLIS — It’s that time of year… fresh veggies and homemade pastries beckon from your local farmers market.
But before you go — here’s a roundup of Twin Cities area markets, their hours and anything else you need to know.
Minneapolis
The Minneapolis location is the largest, with 135 vendors. The market is changing up its hours this year to operate Wednesday through Sunday instead of seven days a week. The hours are weekdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
If you’re a Sunday shopper, the market is hosting live entertainment. Throughout the summer, there will be demonstrations by Chef Laura Bonicelli. The first one is June 15 from 9-11 a.m. and includes a lesson on Jamming and Pickling.
The market is located at 312 East Lyndale Avenue North. Free parking lots are available near the market, but if those fill up then you will have to find street parking.
If you want to stretch out with free yoga classes or listen to live music while you shop, try out the Mill City Farmers Market. The market runs Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through September and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in October.
For the free yoga classes, meet on the lawn across West River Parkway near the Guthrie. Classes happen at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Saturdays.
Mill City hosts about 115 vendors at 704 South 2nd Street. Street parking is available on 2nd Street and nearby, but consider walking or using public transit as there are plenty of options.
Saint Paul
The Capitol City’s farmers market is for weekend shoppers! The hours are Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Head to 290 5th Street East to enjoy the array of flowers, freshly baked treats and healthy veggies! Free parking is available on Prince Street and pedicab rides can take you from the lot to the market, according to the Saint Paul Farmers Market website.
If you want to stick around Saint Paul but don’t have time for weekend shopping (and finding parking), there is another option. The House of Hope church hosts Friday markets from 1:15-5 p.m. It is located at 797 Summit Avenue.
Roseville
This market is open on Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to noon. It is located at Corpus Christi Church at 2131 Fairview Avenue North.
Burnsville
For a nice Thursday afternoon shopping trip, head to Mary Mother of the Church at 3333 Cliff Road East. The Burnsville market offers cut flowers, fruits, plants and more.
Andover
If you can’t find time during the day, head to Andover’s Riverdale Church after work to pick up some fresh veggies. The hours are 2-6 p.m. at 3210 Bunker Lake Boulevard Northwest.
Maplewood
The Aldrich Ice Arena hosts farmers markets from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays at 1850 White Bear Avenue.
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Sergeant Tony Bryand spent 10 months in the Middle East, and never got to see his stepdaughter perform – until Saturday
CHANHASSEN, Minn. — Few things match the mystery of the theater, or the warmth that comes from the holidays. At the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, that warmth was easy to spot Saturday night.
Hundreds gathered to watch the musical White Christmas, but for one person, the show wasn’t the most important part of their evening.
It was who would be there.
“Me and her have had a really good bond since I’ve came into her life,” Sergeant Tony Bryand said.
Sgt. Bryand has been away on deployment in Kuwait for the last 10 months, returning home just in time for the holidays. On stage, his stepdaughter, nine-year-old Jenalia, plays Susan Waverly.
“Me being gone is a big change, really hard on her,” Sgt. Bryand said, choking up. “Hard on me.”
During the preshow announcement, emcee Nancy Nelson walked out, set to announce the start of the show.
Instead, she was interrupted by Jenalia.
“On behalf of the theater, Nancy, we would all like to thank you for all you do!” Jenalia said, surprising Nancy.
“You should have them, and I know someone who wants to give them to you, darling,” Nelson said in response. “Turn around!”
In front of the crowd, Jenalia turned and saw Sgt. Bryand, running into his arms, reuniting the two after months apart.
“He has not seen her on this stage, in this show, but he will tonight!” Nelson said while the two embraced.
Sgt. Bryand sat and watched his stepdaughter perform during the show, the nerves he had conquered, and now reunited for the holidays.
“Gonna give her a memory, gonna give us a memory that we’ll never forget,” he said.
The road conditions were snowy and icy when the crash occurred.
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn. — One man was killed after his truck collided with another vehicle in Inver Grove Heights on Saturday afternoon, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
The man was driving up the entrance ramp from Concord Boulevard to northbound Highway 52 when his truck lost control, said the state patrol.
His truck crossed over the northbound lanes of Highway 52 before colliding with another vehicle, said the state patrol.
The road conditions were snowy and icy when the crash occurred.
The state patrol identified the man who died as 74-year-old Willard Pohl of Inver Grove Heights.
The driver of the other vehicle and his five passengers, which included four children, were not injured in the crash.
The Red Bulls were deployed in support of Operation Spartan Shield, where they played a role in strengthening defense relationships with partner nations.
ARDEN HILLS, Minn. — The Minnesota National Guard’s 34th Infantry Division, known as the “Red Bulls,” has returned home after a 10-month deployment to the Middle East.
On Saturday, the second wave of over 550 Citizen-Soldiers reunited with their families at the division’s headquarters in Arden Hills.
This homecoming follows the first wave of soldiers who returned earlier this week, marking the end of a successful mission that began in February 2024.
The Red Bulls were deployed in support of Operation Spartan Shield, where they played a role in strengthening defense relationships with partner nations.
During their deployment, the Red Bulls conducted numerous military-to-military exercises with partner nation forces in the region. They also modernized the division headquarters with top of the line communications equipment. Lieutenant Colonel Jay Hackett, the Infantry Battalion Commander, expressed pride in the unit’s focus and dedication throughout the mission.
“They really took care of the mission, and more importantly, they took care of each other,” Hackett said.
The scene at the Arden Hills headquarters was filled with emotion as families eagerly awaited their loved ones’ return. One soldier, medic Kacie Lou, was greeted with warm embraces from her parents and grandparents. When asked about her first desire upon returning home, she humorously replied, “I want to go eat some tacos.”
Another returning soldier described the surreal feeling of being back, stating, “It’s unexplainable. I feel like I’m in a dream, and I don’t think it’ll really set in until tomorrow morning when I wake up in my own bed.”
The Red Bulls’ return marks another chapter in the division’s rich history of service. With roots dating back to 1856, the Minnesota National Guard has consistently answered the nation’s call, with more than 13,000 Soldiers and Airmen serving across 58 communities in the state.
