The best deals from Twin Cities businesses on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
The whole Black Friday and Cyber Monday ordeal can feel like a nightmare, from the deluge of marketing to the in-store chaos, or simply the consumerism of it all.
Still, the whole weekend of sales exists because it's the time of year when we're looking for gifts and deals. The whole process can feel a bit more exciting when you find unique gifts for loved ones and support your community at the same time. So, we've pulled together the best deals for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday from Minnesota businesses.
Whatever you're looking for, you'll find it from a locally owned shop. Here are some great options.
Know a local business with a Black Friday deal? Let us know at news@bringmethenews.com
Larissa Loden
Larissa Loden Jewelry. Photos courtesy of Garrett Born and Joe Dammel.
Local shopping deals
Bench Pressed
There won’t be a sale, but the shop is donating 15% of its weekend sales to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. It’ll also have a pop-up from RMY Patisserie on Saturday and a Mixly tasting on Sunday.
Nov. 29–Dec. 1, 2010 26th Ave S #1, Minneapolis
Billy Reid
The clothing shop is offering 20% off a purchase of $400, 30% off a purchase of $800, and 40% off purchases of $1,200 or more.
Nov. 29, 3923 Market St, Edina
Black Garnet Books
Take 10% off orders of $50 or more from the St. Paul bookshop.
Nov. 30, 1319 University Ave W, St Paul
Coffee House Press
The locally run but nationally beloved press is offering 25% off books and merch on its site for Small Business Saturday.
Nov. 30, online
Cooks of Crocus Hill
All weekend, it'll have deals on cookware, knives, and more. On Cyber Monday, take 15% off items on its website with the code "ChefsKiss."
Through Dec. 2, 3934 Market St, Edina
Dreamers Vault
The gaming shop has tons of deals running, including 20% off collectible cards, 25% off trade paperbacks and graphic novels, buy a board game and get one half off, buy a Gundam Model Kit and get one half off, buy five dice sets and get a sixth for free, and 25-cent back-issue comics, among other offers.
Nov. 29–Dec. 1, 207 13th Ave S, South St Paul
East West Girl
Take 25% off all clothing and shoes throughout the weekend.
Nov. 29–Dec. 1, 3933 Market St, Edina
Electric Fetus
Take 20% off storewide. (Though, there are some exclusions.) It’ll start handing out numbers to people in line for Record Store Day Black Friday exclusives at 8 a.m. on Friday. It opens at 9 a.m.
Nov. 29–30, 2000 4th Ave S, Minneapolis
Equation
Take 20% off clothing storewide on Black Friday and get the deal online on Cyber Monday.
Nov. 29 and Dec. 2, 5045 France Ave S, Edina
Hot Comics
Through Monday, "most items" will be half-off, the store tells Bring Me The News.
Through Dec. 2, locations in Minneapolis, Richfield, and Jordan
Jenny in the City
It’s hosting a 20% off sale in-store and online. It’ll also hand out a free “Support Your Local Woman Owned Business” tote with a purchase of at least $50.
Nov. 29–Dec. 1, 520 Selby Ave, St Paul
Jes Naturals
The CBD and THC shop is offering 20% off everything in all three locations on Small Business Saturday.
Nov. 30, 16550 W 78th St, Eden Prairie; 370 Water Street, Excelsior; 1750 Tower Blvd, Unit 107, Victoria
Larissa Loden
It’ll offer 35% off deals, giveaways, and more during a jewelry pop-up at its St. Paul hub on Small Business Saturday. It’ll also offer 30% online and in-store at its St. Paul and Mall of America shop through Dec. 2.
Through Dec. 2, 2032 Marshall Ave, St Paul; 60 E Broadway, Bloomington
Level Up Games
Grab a $20 gift card with every $100 you spend at any of its three locations.
Nov. 29–30, 1425 Lasalle Ave, Minneapolis; 120 2nd St E, Hastings; 2493 7th St W, St. Paul
Lost in the Forrest
The houseplant shop is offering 30% off many items online with the code "BLACKFRIDAY," as well as "door buster deals" in-store. It's also running its popular "mystery grab bag" promotion, where you get a mystery bag for $25. Each bag has three plants, and they're all uncommon varieties.
Online deal through Dec. 2, in-store through Dec. 1, 1676 West End Blvd, St Louis Park
Magers and Quinn
Use the code “TURKEY24” to get 20% off your entire order.
Nov. 28, online
Mall of America
The mega-mall has sales at loads of its shops, but it'll also be giving out "Black Friday Mystery Cards" that offer free gifts for people who are in line on Friday morning.
Nov. 29, 60 E Broadway, Bloomington
Mille
Take 30% off fall collections, and there’s an extra 30% off on sale items with the code “blackfriday24.”
Nov. 29, online
Moth Oddities
The vintage shop is serving up 20% off across the store for Instagram followers and will also have pop-up shops in-store from other local brands like Great Northern Vintage and Green Earth Growers for Small Business Saturday.
Nov. 30, 13 5th St NE, Minneapolis
Olio Vintage
Instagram followers get 10% off vintage. There will also be refreshments and a gift card giveaway.
Nov. 30, 21 5th St NE, Minneapolis
Pacifier
The downtown kids boutique is offering 30% off apparel; 20% off toys, books, and gifts; and 15% off gear and furniture in-store.
Through Dec. 2, 219 N 2nd St #102, Minneapolis
SENTi
Take 15% off select bundles, including many items that are often purchased together.
Nov. 30, 3922 W 50th St Suite 104, Edina
Source Comics and Games
In addition to having local comic book talent setting up shop in the store, the shop will have discounts on comics, paperbacks, and games. It'll also offer an extra 10% discount on your purchase if you make a donation to the food shelf at the register.
Superior Sauna & Steam
Take 20% off Superior's four-person barrel sauna and its Loll outdoor furniture. It'll also offer 10% off Firefly stoves and tents.
Through Dec. 2, online
Turning Leaf
The THC and CBD shop in Uptown is offering a buy-two-get-one-free deals storewide.
Nov. 29–30, 1400 Lagoon Ave, Minneapolis
Walker Art Center
The Walker shop is offering 20% off some of its apparel, books, and home furnishings.
Through Nov. 29, 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis
Watershed Spa
Get a package with six 90-minute massages and six bath passes for $840, a savings of $408. Or take $252 off the shed light package with four 90-minute facials and four bath passes.
Through Dec. 1, 514 2nd St SE, Minneapolis
Black Garnet Books
Photo by Dustin Nelson
Local food and drink deals
(For more food and drink deals, take a look at our roundup of the best gift card deals from Minnesota businesses.)
Indigenous Food Lab
It's offering 15% off select items at its store in the Midtown Global Market.
Nov. 30, 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis
Insight Brewing
It's offering a buy-one-get-one-free on all beer. “No exceptions,” it writes in the promotion. That includes pints, growlers, crowlers, four packs, and even its anniversary barrel-aged imperial stout, Gravity Well. Plus, Burger Daddies food truck will be hanging out.
Nov. 29, 1 p.m.–midnight, 2821 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
Utepils Brewing
Buy any piece of clothing and get a voucher for a free beer.
Nov. 29, 225 Thomas Ave N #700, Minneapolis
Local deals on experiences
Activate
Buy a gift card to the new high-tech gaming space and get 30% off the purchase price.
Dec. 2, 1955 County Road B2 W, Roseville; 60 E Broadway, Bloomington
Breakaway Music Fest
The electronic music fest will return to St. Paul next summer. Right now, you can grab four two-day general admission tickets for the price of three.
Through Dec. 2
Minnesota Children’s Museum
Take $30 off a family membership and 25% off a four-pack of gift tickets.
Nov. 27–Dec. 2, 10 7th St W, St Paul
Monster Jam and Disney on Ice
The promoter is offering up to 35% off Monster Jam at U.S. Bank Stadium (Feb. 22 and 23) and Disney on Ice presents Into the Magic at Target Center (Feb. 28–Mar. 2). Get the discount with the code "G7VE35."
Through Dec. 8
Schubert Club
Tickets for select performances in its 2024-25 season can be purchased for 50% off from 10 a.m. on Dec. 2 through midnight on Dec. 4. Use the code "HOLIDAYS2024."
Dec. 2–4, 75 W 5th St #302, St Paul
Solcana Fitness
The popular south Minneapolis gym is offering 50% off memberships in January for new and returning members. Not a bad gift or a good way to get a jump on 2025 resolutions.
3016 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis
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