Ten Thousand Swedes Ran Through the Weeds…read more.. ...chased by one Norwegian! Tourists visiting Minnesoodah can expect to encounter a large population of tall, blond, strange-speaking people of Norwegian ancestry. To attempt communication with these locals, a visit to the Uffda Shop in Red Wing for translation guides such as "How to Speak Minnesotan" and "The Best of Ole and Lena" is always a smart plan. With educational guides in hand, tourists can next get a taste for local cuisine by checking out the Scandinavian food section of the store (mostly sweets). If you are visiting over the Christmas season, you may be lucky enough to enjoy a free sample of a Scandinavian dessert recipes, made in-store, with a free recipe card to boot. Other gift items include Polar Mitts hats, mittens, and scarves, crystal and glass, Christmas collectibles, towels and linens, and dinnerware. If you are a local, you are likely headed to the store for Christmas items such as troll statues, woolen Dale of Norway sweaters, or high-quality, krumkake and Bethany Housewares lefse equipment. Both tourists and locals alike will enjoy learning interesting facts about store items and Scandinavian culture from the friendly and knowledgeable store associates. They are also always happy to gift-wrap your purchase in the Scandinavian wrapping paper of your choice! Be forewarned that you may find yourself using the word "uffda" when shopping here as prices can be a bit "spendy".

Great little niche gift shop on the main drag in Red Wing. Lots of Scandinavian related or imported…read moreitems, with some food and treats too. Things are a bit pricey and there's no real flow to where to check out, but it was still nice to stop in and grab some stuff on small business Saturday.

A friend suggested I try using a consignment store to sell some unused furniture. I stopped by…read moreBoxruds a year ago, just after Tamara and her daughter, Sara, took over ownership. I was so impressed with them and their visions for their new venture. I brought over a few furniture pieces and even a few rugs. They were all sold within a month!!! It is such a fun store to just browse through you never know what you will find. I would definitely recommend Boxruds for both selling items and finding new "Treasures "!!!!

Every time I walk in here I find something that I love! Beautiful high quality pieces can be found…read morethroughout. Absolutely love this place. I have purchased several items from here and I have been so impressed with the entire experience. I'm so excited to go back again! This is a must stop destination.

So many beautiful things you'll see for your home! Awesome home decor items & gift ideas! Love…read moretheir floral, green selections to fill a vase or pretty tray. Many kitchen supplies to help with cooking & baking needs. A must stop and best retail therapy!

Stumbled across this store while walking downtown Red Wing. We had visited several locations this…read moreday and most everywhere was pleasant. Not so much here. When we walked in I asked if we needed to wear a mask. She said no but she would wear one. Ok. No greeting. I mentioned this was our first time here. No response. Ok. Hmmm, we decided to take a look around. The store is over stuffed. So much to look at but tough getting around the tables. Loved the selection of things. No stainless steel. There was more items and clearance items up a tiny stairway. We spent about 20 minutes in the store with no one speaking to us. No customer service at all. We purchased our items with the associate not saying a word. Very disappointed in the lack of neighborly, friendly customer service. I don't think I will visit this store again.

"Go sell crazy someplace else; we're all stocked up." (Jack Nicholson as Melvin, "As Good as it…read moreGets") The five female original owners of this beautifully curated boutique took Jack's advice back in 1997, but waited until 2020 to sell crazy on Plum Street (now on Bush St) in downtown Red Wing. You'll go bonkers when you see the shop's array of unique home décor, stylish apparel and accessories, gourmet foods, and more. The layout of the store is aesthetically arranged, and just roomy enough to prevent one from going bananas of clausterphobia. Melvin would lose his marbles stocking up on the store's fancy soap bars to satisfy his OCD, while Helen "Carol Connelly" Hunt would go wild for the stunning handcrafted jewelry scattered about the shop. If you need assistance with gift shopping, the owners have excellent taste and will have no problem picking out something exceptional for any event (as they did for milestone birthday presents for my girlfriends last weekend). If you haven't already checked out Plum Crazy to shop for gifts for loved one...or to treat yourself, surely you must be out of your mind!

We recently had the pleasure of having Brian as a florist for our wedding and he was absolutely…read moreamazing! He took what details and vision we had for our wedding (which, to be honest was pretty bare bones), and helped tie everything together and expand upon those ideas with absolutely gorgeous centerpieces and bouquets. We received so many compliments about his work from other vendors involved in our day as well as friends and family. Brian went above and beyond in assisting with set up on the day of the event. Would strongly recommend him if you're looking for a high quality florist who treats his work as art and is strongly invested in representing himself and you as a client in the best way possible.

I happened upon this lovely shop when I was wandering around downtown today. I was looking for…read moreanother store and walked in the wrong door as I often do. What an unexpected surprise. This shop is absolutely beautiful with eclectic items and fresh flowers. The owners are as down home friendly as it gets. What a great part of the many amazing businesses here in Red Wing. I was greeted with hospitality and warmth that I have come to expect from our very best shops in town. I know that this is where I will be getting my fresh flowers from now on.

Malmquist is the hometown team for all your home furnishing needs. They did our new kitchen floor…read more It's stunning. Exceeds expectations.

"Okay, we're finished. You just need to do a little vacuuming."…read more I wanted to use a small local shop even though it would have been much much cheaper to go to a big box store or a chain carpet place. It went okay until the installers--who did not do the greatest job upon further inspection--just up and left when they had the carpet we'd purchased from Malmquist Home Furnishings tacked down. We literally had to spend two and a half hours picking up scraps and also vacuuming two small rooms and a hallway after they left. I'm afraid the next time I have to buy carpet--I'll go with the best price for the best carpet and hire my own installer who will be instructed to clean up after themselves. It was ridiculous.

We have purchased a few items from H&F over the years, most recently 2 custom chairs *March 2026…read more Carpet in 2 different rooms in ~2022. They are always so helpful and easy to work with. Down to earth, Salt of the earth People you will ever meet!

We have shopped at H&F for many years. We have purchased flooring, furniture, etc. Everyone…read morethere is friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating, and helpful. I would highly recommend H & F to anyone who wants a quality product, and great customer service.

Up scale boutique, beautiful variety of clothes! Kathy and Krista welcome customers with beautiful…read moresmiles and help customers find exactly what they are looking for and more! One of my favorite boutiques in Red Wing! Thank you

I returned an item to Whimsey's and after a misunderstanding-- received a lovely card and gracious…read moreoffer to replace. Vintage, classic looks with artistic flair and the comfort of your old warm gloves. Travelers and locals love the style and one-to-one attention of a small business with customer service taken to heart. Clothing that never go out of style and starts out soft and comfy are the standard. Each piece is one of 'special' kind. Unique, upscale, whimsical, day or evening looks, but the feel of a happy housecoat.