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Meet the local makers bringing magic to our holiday market

As the Shelter Holiday Makers Market & Winter Studio Art Gallery Opening draws near, we're thrilled to introduce the local…

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Local artists selected for winter studio art gallery

What is the Shelter studio art gallery? When we designed the new Shelter studio at International Market Square, we wanted…

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Holiday makers market & winter art gallery opening

Save the Date: Thursday, November 30th, 2023! We are thrilled to invite you to an evening of holiday celebrations showcasing…

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Cannabis retail building typologies

Cannabis retail design 101 The recent legalization of cannabis consumption and sales in Minnesota creates opportunities to transform the way…

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Cannabis businesses will benefit from design expertise

Today, Minnesota joins 22 other states — plus the District of Columbia and two U.S. territories (Guam and the Northern…

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During June, show extra love for LGTBQ+ businesses

As a small business, we try to direct our dollars toward other locally based organizations whenever possible. In June (aka…

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Fresh, thoughtful design on display at River Prairie open house

On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, River Prairie Wealth Partners (RPWP) cut the ribbon and welcomed the community to an open…

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Make the most of the time you spend outside

The outdoors have never been greater. Here in the Upper Midwest, where tolerable temperatures only last so long, we’ve always…

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Need a bigger business space? Consider these 10 questions.

Thinking about expanding your business facility? Ready to explore financing options? Lenders want to work with you — but they…

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