Business Directory

In Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin, we are blessed with the presence of many unique businesses, most of which are locally owned and operated and support the regional economy. Some demonstrate an even further commitment to our region, and connect rurally with area farmers buying goods to be used in their business operation. This support of farmer livelihood and the agricultural heritage that Minnesota and Wisconsin is known for is something to be commended!

The dedication of using local goods is not always an easy process. It takes time to locate items that businesses need, to inquire with individual producers about product availability, and to work out the logistics of cost, transportation, and schedule. It can be far easier to call a large distributor. For the operations, however, listed in the Superior Grown Business Directory, making a simple call to a distributor would not always fulfill their business needs. Some businesses, such as restaurants, uphold strict quality standards that only freshly picked local produce can provide. Other businesses, such as tourist shops, have carved out a local niche of supplying customers with a product from the Northland. And for many of the businesses listed in the Directory, their commitment towards local is simply an ethic held for environmental, social, and economic sustainability. For this we say thank you and urge consumers to shop and dine at these Superior Grown Business Partner’s listed here!

To search the Business Directory:

Search by region by clicking on the county in the map or by the type of business operation.

Producers - All businesses listed in this directory welcome inquiry from local producers. Also, visit Product Post to view a current list of products that regional businesses are specifically looking for.

Product Listing:

The following products are available from your local farmers.

  • Restaurant
  • Grocery Store
  • Co-op
  • Retail Shops
  • Meat and Fish
  • Catering
     

Product Post

DATE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, AND CONTACT LOCAL PRODUCTS NEEDED
3.20.2004 Northern Waters Smokehaus
394 South Lake Avenue #106, Duluth MN 55802
Contact: Eric Goerdt, Owner
218-724-7307; nwsmokehaus@duluth.com		 USDA certified grass-fed meat:  bison, beef, turkey, pork, and chicken.  Cheese: More local cheese from pastured animals, preferably raw milk.