Minnesota-Themed Gift Guide

December 9, 2025

Suddenly, the holiday season is upon us. In true Midwestern fashion, we might talk about the cold or compare snowfall totals, but December always brings something warmer - a spirit of giving.


Minnesotans are proud to call the North Star State home, even if we question it when it’s -45° degrees outside. We’ve scoured the web to find the best Minnesota-themed gifts for this holiday season! 



Lake Superior Stone Earrings

If you’re shopping for someone who values artisan pieces and craftsmanship, check out these earrings! A shop on Etsy called Happy Agate Studio crafts stunning jewelry from agates found on the shores of Lake Superior.


Their listing states, “This is a beautiful set of Lake Superior agate stud earrings in solid silver settings. This agate is a deep orange with great banding. It hails from Minnesota. The settings are about 8.5 mm across with serrated edge bezels to hold the stones.”


Minnesota Reusable Tote Bag

For your next trip to the Minneapolis Farmer’s Market, you could be sporting this gorgeous reusable tote bag. Made from durable cotton canvas, this trendy brush-stroke design is perfect for everyday use.


There are watercolor-esque pine trees, fish, a campfire, lakes, and more that truly encapsulate the beauty of the great outdoors. You may just want to add one to your cart for yourself and a friend! 

Do you have a foodie in your life? Our state is known for tasty dishes like tater tot hotdish, lutefisk, and Jucy Lucy’s. A company appropriately called “Minnesota Awesome” has a print featuring cartoon-like drawings of these foods and many more. Available in multiple sizes, the print comes on museum-quality archival paper!


Welcome to Minnesota

For all the newcomers to Minnesota, look no further than a Minnesota Nice Gift Box from the General Store of Minnetonka. Filled with goodies including maple cinnamon roasted nuts, MN Nice mints, a delicious spice blend, and more.


They have larger boxes with local Fruit of the Loon Jam, Minnesota Amber honey, and coffee beans! 


Children’s Book

It's bedtime in Minnesota! Take a look at this children’s book by Katherine Sully and Helen Poole! Say goodnight and wish sweet dreams to Minnesota's most iconic sights and landmarks, including the Weisman Art Museum, Split Rock Light Station, the Minnesota Centennial Showboat, and many more. 


Children and parents alike will be delighted to spot their state's landmarks and landscapes from Saint Paul to Minneapolis as they drift off to sleep. It's the perfect heartwarming story to cuddle up and read aloud with your little one. Night-night Minnesota!


Minnesota Monopoly

Your next game night just got a lot more fun! Take a look at the Minnesota spin on the classic board game. With playing pieces such as a Viking helmet, a hatchet, corn on the cob, and a hockey stick, the attention to detail is incredible! Instead of going to jail, in this version, you get snowed in! Play on to own Lake of the Woods or the Split Rock Lighthouse! 


Final Thoughts

No matter how you celebrate, our team at Hornig Companies wishes you a happy and healthy holiday season! 

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