Purveyors of Old & New

The Foundry features a curated mix of goods—new, sourced, and handmade—by over 50 local businesses exclusive to the store. This is a downtown hotspot for home décor, North Dakota-themed gear, furniture, locally made treats, and trendy hobbies like sourdough starter.

Located in a 100+ year-old brick building, you’ll also find other small businesses, including Central Brew, a coffee shop adjacent to the store!

Bring North Dakota Home

Peruse a variety of handpicked gifts and home décor at The Market on 4^th  with four rooms of unique finds made by 20+ makers from North Dakota, this shop is the place to go for items to jazz up your home, kitchen, or wardrobe with a touch of state pride! Plant your own succulent with the pot of your choice at their in-store succulent bar.

Handmade & Hygge

Browse through the booths at Koselig: The Cozy Shop, a collaborative shop focused on connection and handmade items. Step into a welcoming ambiance of the shop featuring a variety of Scandinavian-inspired goods, rosemaled items, Pride of Dakota products, and more made by North Dakotans! Ask about the makers, and you’ll learn how and why they love what they do!

Come Say Hello & Shop

Looking for a North Dakota gift or something to remember your trip to Minot? Stop into the Visitor Center Gift Shop for various Minot-themed items, North Dakota goodies, and Scandinavian gifts. Chat with us about things to do and places to eat!

Eat and Shop Local

A local independent bakery, Prairie Sky Breads, is a coffee shop serving made-from-scratch food and drinks in the heart of downtown. Peruse their mini maker’s market full of unique items like stickers, pins, jewelry, books, and more made by artists from Minot. Bring a taste of Minot home by buying a dry mix of their scones, sourdough crackers, or a bag of granola!

Gift a Piece of Minot

Shop and support local artists at the Taube Museum of Art. This gift shop features unique, handcrafted gifts like ceramics, cards, jewelry, and more. All items are made by North Dakotan artists!  Explore a selection of photographs and paintings inspired by the area to remind you of your time in North Dakota.

Walk through the gallery; free-will donation for entrance. Find more FREE Things to Do.

Margie’s Art Glass Studio

Embrace handcrafted artworks by local artists from across the state at Margie’s Art Glass Studio. Shop a selection of handcrafted ceramic and glass pieces including mugs, vases, jewelry, and beautiful stained glass creations. All are made by local artists in a variety of techniques, including Raku-fired pottery.

The Big One

The Big One Art and Craft Fair is an annual event that showcases over 350 exhibitors and small businesses each spring and fall. Items include homewares, décor, clothing, food items, and more!

Pride of Dakota

The Pride of Dakota Show is a yearly fall event featuring products made, manufactured, and produced in North Dakota, including specialty food items, books, soaps, gifts, and more by local artisans!