As one plans one’s shopping this season, the Patriot invites all to pause and look around one’s own community. Local shops, makers, and family-run businesses are more than places to buy things—they’re part of the story of the communities they serve. When one chooses to shop locally, one is investing in the people who greet guests by name, remember one’s favorites, and genuinely care about the neighborhoods everyone calls home.
Every purchase from a local business helps keep jobs here, supports dreams that started around kitchen tables, and sustains the unique character that makes these small towns special. People’s choices to buy close to home fuels a cycle of goodwill that comes back to everyone in the form of vibrant streets, connected communities, and a stronger local economy.
Thanks to all for supporting the businesses that give these communities their heart. Together, neighborhoods can keep that spirit thriving—one thoughtful purchase at a time.
B&J Evergreen
Christmas Tree Farm
12946-47th St. SE,
Clear Lake, MN
320-743-2255
B&J Evergreen Christmas Tree Farm, a family-owned business, has been growing Christmas trees for over 40 years. We take pride in providing traditional experiences and quality products. Our experienced team plants, grows, trims and harvests our trees here on our farm. Cut-your-own Christmas tree or purchase a pre-cut tree. Free photos with Santa, free petting zoos with a famous camel, free pony rides, free face painting and more!
Golden Nursery
15621 5th Ave. NW
Rice, MN
320-393-2155
Golden Nursery & Tree Farm is your perfect destination for pre-cut trees and wreaths. Or, cut-your-own Balsam Fir or Colorado Spruce from 5-14 feet for only $28. Hours are: M-Th, noon to 7 p.m.; Fri., Sat. and Sun., 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Ralphie’s Minnoco
7988 Front St.
Clear Lake, MN
320-743-4638
Ralphie’s Minnoco has gift cards in any amount. They also sell Ice Augers and they offer propane refills, minnow coolers, for that outdoor enthusiast. They carry Butchery’s sausages, Sweet Pea’s pies and Mottzaria pizzas. They also feature a new and improved car wash!
Flinstones Lounge
945 State Hwy. 24
Clearwater, MN
320-558-2199
Have you been to Flinstones? You should check them out where you can find Flinstones T-shirts for just $16. Or, a sweatshirt for just $47!
Flinstones also has gift certificates for a fun family pizza night out. Stop on by!
Clearwater Corners
720 Co. Rd. 75
Clearwater, MN
320-558-2212
Clearwater Corners serves beer, wine and spirits. Stop in an get valuable gift certificates in any amount to satisfy that perfect someone on your gift-giving list!
Riverside Nutrition
800 Nelson Dr.,
Ste. 105
Clearwater, MN
(Located next
to American Heritage
Bank)
320-558-1102
Riverside Nutrition is a great place o stop by for last minute gifts. They have $6 mega tea sets to make one’s favorite energy drinks on the go. Also, they have gift cards as well as Riverside Nutrition T-shirts and other local vendors who have items selling in their shop (lotions, keychains, books, wooden decor, etc.)
Taco Gringo
800 Nelson Dr.
Clearwater, MN
320-558-4016
A great stocking stuffer - drop by and pick up a bottle of Taco Gringo Southwestern Sauce. Or, grab a gift certificate in any denomination!
Grand Meadow
Meats
105 Pine St.
Clearwater, MN
320-558-6390
Grand Meadow has Christmas hams, steaks, pork chops, brats, hot dogs, chicken, roasts, jerky & much more to satisfy your hungry guests. Scrumptious meats or, just grab a gift certificate and your shopping is done!
Andra K Salon & Spa
615 Smith St.
Clearwater, MN
320-558-6620
Hair products make great stocking stuffers! All retail products are 25% off thru Dec. 30, 2025 as an appreciation sale anticipated with the closing of Andra K. Salon and Spa.
Becker True Value
13350 1st St
Becker, MN
763-261-4464
Becker True Value Hardware Store has great products including pet beds, grills, snowblowers and tons of Christmas decor! Don’t forget to recycle your old Christmas lights at Becker True Value!
O’ Brothers Wine
& Spirits
7890 Front St.
Clear Lake, MN
320-743-0139
O’ Brothers is a great gift-giving shop where you can find a RumChata gift set for just $24.99, or a Four Roses small batch gift set. O’ Brothers also offers a wide variety of bourbons and other cordials.
Clearwater Parts City
Auto Parts
845 MN-24
Clearwater, MN
320-558-9901
CW Parts City Auto Parts had LED head lamps ranging from $84 to $105. They also have tons of power tools ranging from $146 to $370. It’s winer, so don’t forget to pick up a shovel — we have them from $19 to $63!
Palmer House
(Located 6 miles
north of Clear Lake
on Co. Rd. 6.)
4181 - 105th Ave.,
Clear Lake, MN
320-743-2147
Palmer House has great gift ideas including T-shirts for $20, laced-up hockey hoodies for $55, hats for $25 and flannel shirts for $55. They also have gift certificates in any denomination for the last minute stocking stuffer.
Eddie’s Auto
8495 Main Ave.,
Clear Lake, MN
320-743-9993
Don’t forget your (or that special someone’s) vehicle this winter! Why not pick up a gift certificate in any amount to place in one’s Christmas card or slid into someon’es stocking this Holiday season!
Clearwater Legion
505 Pine St.,
Clearwater, MN
320-558-6627
While you are out and about, swing by the Clearwater Legion and pick up a gift certificate in any amount requestef or get your hands on a cool T-shirt or sweatshirt and show your support for your area Legion!
