Grass-Fed Beef in Minneapolis: Where to Buy
Minneapolis is home turf for Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed, one of the most respected 100% grass-fed brands in the country, and that means better retail availability here than almost anywhere else in the US. The Twin Cities' co-op culture is equally strong: Seward Community Co-op and The Wedge Co-op have longstanding direct relationships with Minnesota and Wisconsin ranchers, often sourcing heritage breeds and specialty cuts that no chain grocery carries. Northstar Bison in Cameron, Wisconsin is just 4 hours away, adding a local bison option to an already rich landscape.
Recommended Suppliers Near Minneapolis
These suppliers from our directory are based in or primarily serve the Minneapolis area.
Recommended Suppliers for Minneapolis
Top PicksThese suppliers are based near Minneapolis or are particularly well-suited for Minneapolis residents.
Seven Sons
Roanoke, Indiana + ~150 partner farms nationwide
Based near Minneapolis
Northstar Bison
Cameron, Wisconsin
Based near Minneapolis
Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed
Midwest, Northeast & West USA (50+ farms)
Based near Minneapolis
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Minnesota and Wisconsin have a strong tradition of grass-based farming, and the Twin Cities co-ops have spent decades building direct sourcing relationships with regional ranchers. Seward Co-op and The Wedge regularly stock beef from Minnesota farms that sell exclusively through the co-op channel, these products are unavailable at any chain grocery. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture's Local Food Guide (mnlocalfoodguide.com) lists farms selling direct, and many offer pickup in the Twin Cities metro.
Online Delivery to Minneapolis
These suppliers ship frozen nationwide and deliver to all Minneapolis addresses.
White Oak Pastures
Bluffton, Georgia
Ships to Minneapolis
Alderspring Ranch
Pahsimeroi Valley, Idaho
Ships to Minneapolis
Primal Pastures
Murrieta, California & Arizona
Ships to Minneapolis
Stemple Creek Ranch
Tomales/Petaluma, California (Marin & Sonoma counties)
Ships to Minneapolis
Shirttail Creek Farm
Brenham, Texas
Ships to Minneapolis
Dirty Dog Farm
New York (Northeast)
Ships to Minneapolis
TRUC Farm
North Atlanta, Georgia
Ships to Minneapolis
Crowd Cow
USA, Uruguay & Japan (farm-specific)
Ships to Minneapolis
ButcherBox
Australia, New Zealand & USA
Ships to Minneapolis
US Wellness Meats
Missouri & Midwest USA
Ships to Minneapolis
Good Ranchers
USA (100+ independent family farms)
Ships to Minneapolis
The Five Mile Beef
Southern Utah & Nevada (700,000-acre ranch)
Ships to Minneapolis
Grass Roots Farmers' Cooperative
Multi-state USA (40+ cooperative farms)
Ships to Minneapolis
Buck Creek Meats
Paducah, Texas (family farm since the 1930s)
Ships to Minneapolis
Wild Pastures
Multiple US regenerative farms
Ships to Minneapolis
Find Grass-Fed Beef at Minneapolis Grocery Stores
These retail chains have locations in Minneapolis. Check the store locator on each brand's website for the nearest location.
Grocery Stores in Minneapolis with Grass-Fed Beef
- Whole Foods MarketMultiple Twin Cities locations
- Lunds & ByerlysTwin Cities premium chain, carries more specialty beef than standard grocers
- Natural GrocersSelect Twin Cities metro locations
- Seward Community Co-opMinneapolis, direct relationships with MN ranchers, unique local selection
- Mill City Farmers MarketSaturdays, Minneapolis riverfront, multiple beef vendors
- St. Paul Farmers MarketSaturdays and Sundays, Lowertown St. Paul, year-round indoor winter market
Sold at retail chains
Panorama Organic
California & Oregon, USA
Sold at retail chains
Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed
Midwest, Northeast & West USA (50+ farms)
Sold at retail chains
Force of Nature
Texas, Kansas, South Dakota, Nebraska, Montana + Georgia partner ranch
Sold at retail chains
Sold at retail chains
Buying Tips for Minneapolis Shoppers
- 1Seward Community Co-op and The Wedge Co-op have the most distinctive grass-fed beef selection in the Twin Cities, they source directly from Minnesota ranchers and often carry breeds, cuts, and aging profiles unavailable at any chain store. If you haven't shopped them for beef, start here.
- 2Thousand Hills is headquartered in Minnesota and has its widest retail distribution in the Twin Cities, you'll find it at more locations and in more cuts here than anywhere else in the country, and often at lower prices than in out-of-state markets.
- 3Northstar Bison's Cameron, WI facility offers local pickup for Twin Cities customers willing to make the 4-hour round trip, for serious buyers, the bulk pricing and freshness make it worthwhile once or twice a year.
- 4Mill City Farmers Market on the Minneapolis riverfront (Saturdays, May–October) and St. Paul Farmers Market (Saturdays year-round including a winter indoor market) both reliably have multiple beef vendors throughout the season.
- 5Lunds & Byerlys carries more premium beef options than typical grocery chains in the Twin Cities, their natural and specialty meat sections are more curated than Cub Foods or Rainbow, and worth checking before defaulting to Whole Foods.
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