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Minnesota cannabis licensing: What to know, submit, and get right

Shelter helps Minnesota cannabis businesses prepare critical licensing application materials Our state's cannabis industry is moving forward, full-steam ahead. The…

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Applying for a Minnesota cannabis license? You’ll need the right team.

Designers play a critical role in helping businesses secure Minnesota cannabis licenses Updated June 2025 with Minnesota cannabis license guidance…

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Elevating hospitality design through fun & function

We design spaces that serve passionate entrepreneurs and their people Here at Shelter, we design taprooms, restaurants, bars, hotels, and…

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Tenant improvement FAQs

Answering our most asked questions about tenant improvements A tenant improvement project, often referred to as a “TI”, involves the…

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Waste not, want not: embracing material reuse

Material recycling contributes to a more sustainable built environment Is adaptive reuse the answer to sustainable building design? It’s no…

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Can design inspire the return to downtown?

Downtown areas have changed, and design considerations should too It seems all eyes these days are on the future of…

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Shop small at our spring makers market

Local makers popping up at Shelter bi-annual market We're excited to introduce the local vendors who will be showcasing their…

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Sustainable design can serve your cannabis business

3 eco-friendly design considerations for cannabis businesses When budding cannabis entrepreneurs think green, they often have more than plants and…

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Suyao Tian featured in spring studio art gallery

Shelter studio art gallery promotes local Minnesota artists When we designed the new Shelter studio at International Market Square (IMS),…

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