After a year-long effort to discover the people, places and businesses Minnesotans love most, the results are in! From the best candy shop to the best summer destination, check out 800+ winners from over 300 categories in our inaugural year of Minnesota’s Best.

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Be sure to show your support and visit these great winning Minnesota businesses.

You can also find all the winners in our 2021 Minnesota’s Best magazine, available at Shop.StarTribune.com.

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