St. Paul Winter Market

Did you know that the St. Paul Farmers’ Market is open all through the winter too? Saturdays from 9 am-1 pm you can find vendors outside in the market stalls and inside of the warm Golden’s Deli. Winter market vendors sell beef, lamb, pork, chicken, turkey, duck, goose, trout, (and probably something I haven’t seen yet) as well as eggs, cheeses, honey, salsa, sauces (I personally LOVE LOVE LOVE Lucky’s sauces; we’re working through a bottle of Cherry Bomb now…), pickled veggies, mushrooms, chocolates, and more. I even picked up tomatoes last week, grown under a greenhouse covering. If you started buying meats and eggs from Bar 5, who was at the Woodbury location of the St. Paul Farmers’ Market this summer, you can find them outside at the winter market all winter long. Same with Brook Park Fish Farm, the only fish (trout) my kids will eat. And, if you still are waiting to find that perfect Christmas tree, you can find those, too, along with beautiful holiday greenery.

494 Construction Update

From the City of Woodbury’s InTouch system:

A major traffic switch will be taking place July 5 as part of the ongoing I-494 project. The anticipated changes are outlined below:

The ramp from northbound I-494 to Lake Road, which was closed June 29, is scheduled to reopen the evening of July 2. All ramps at the interchange of I-94/I-494/I-694 are currently open, but the four ramps and loops on the east side of the interchange are scheduled to close Monday evening, July 5, for six days. Note that all ramps and loops at this interchange will remain open over the Fourth of July weekend.
Work on I-494 starting Tuesday morning, July 6, will mark the beginning of the last portion of major construction on I-494, and will be concentrated on northbound I-494 between Tamarack Road and I-94. This work is scheduled to be completed before the morning rush on Monday, July 12.

When this work is complete, all ramps at Lake Road, Valley Creek Road and Tamarack Road , and at least two lanes of traffic on I-494, will be open on I-494 the majority of the time.

For project details, visit the Minnesota Department of Transportation website.

Winter Farmers’ Market Options

Do you miss going to the St. Paul Farmers’ Market in Woodbury on Wednesdays and Sundays? Even though it’s winter, you can still shop the Farmers’ Market. You just have to drive to downtown St. Paul. Here’s more info from their latest newsletter:

Market Hours

Downtown Market
Saturdays through November 21, 6am-1pm
Sundays through November 22 will depend on the weather. Check the web site for updates.

Shop for Thanksgiving

Downtown Market
Wednesday, November 25th from 10am 4pm the St. Paul Farmers Market will be open for your shopping convenience. Come on down and pick up the fixings for a great Thanksgiving Day feast.

Winter Market Begins in December

Downtown Market
Beginning on Saturday, December 5th the winter market hours take effect. Each Saturday from 9am 12pm you will find a variety of vendors who brave the cold to bring you fresh products. You will find a large variety of meats, eggs, honey, chocolates, cheese, jams & jellies, etc all winter long. If you havent experienced the winter market, it is worth the trip. We hope to see you there.

Christmas Trees Available Beginning November 27

Downtown Market
Christmas is right around the corner and Wolcyn Tree Farms of Cambridge, Minnesota will be selling Christmas trees at the St. Paul Farmers Market for the fourth consecutive year. They are a family business that has been growing Christmas trees in Minnesota for 40 years and are proud to say that they have provided the Twin Cities with fresh, high quality Northern Grown Christmas trees. They have Fraser Fir, Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, White Pine, Scotch Pine, and Colorado Spruce along with wreaths, swags, garland, and tree stands available for purchase. They will tie your trees on your car if you need. Bring in this coupon for $5 off the price of a tree that is $25 or more. The card expires on December 22.

Hours: Monday- Friday, 12-8pm
Saturday, Sunday and the Friday after Thanksgiving, 9am-8pm