Best Places To Buy Father's Day Gifts In Minnesota

Dads are special in many ways. Their interests tend to be diverse and distinctive. Here are five kinds of dads and matching gift ideas for that special guy this Father's Day on Sunday, June 21. The range of unique gift ideas is immense at any of these locally owned and operated stores. See even more interesting ideas in last year's article, Best Unique Father's Day Gifts.

Uptown Minnesota
Mall of America
4300 Glumack Drive
Bloomington, Minnesota 55111
(612) 727-1068
www.uptownmn.com

Get a beautiful wooden iPhone case, iPad case, journal, flask, cufflink or money clip—all locally designed and manufactured by Woodchuck. These products are a few of many sourced from local and regional designers, artists, and Minnesota businesses. Uptown Minnesota showcases the best of North Country artisans and designers in apparel, accessories, home goods and jewelry. You also can also find these same great products at Uptown's Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport shop.

Von Hanson's Meats
10950 Club West Parkway
Blaine, MN 55449
(763) 792-4115
www.vonhansons.com

"Father's Day is one of our busiest days of the year," say Assistant Manager Heather Smith. If you are wondering how you would giftwrap a grill steak, Von Hanson's has gift boxes. "You can fill the gift box with any of our products," says Smith. "Summer sausages are the most popular." Any of the locally-owned and managed Von Hanson's Meats has gift boxes ready to fill with Sausage, Rib Eye, Sirloin, T-Bone, Filet Mignon, New York Strip and other cuts.

The Foursome Fine Apparel And Shoes
3570 Vicksburg Lane N., Suite 100
Plymouth, MN 55447
(763) 473-4667
www.thefoursome.com

Give your fashion-conscious dad a top brand product like Tommy Bahama, Enro, Cutter & Buck, UGG, Forsyth of Canada or St. Croix. You can find these top brands at The Foursome, one block north of Highway 55 on Vicksburg Lane. The store is an award-winning innovator in great gear for men including big and tall sizes. This family-owned specialty store is the place to go for fine apparel, custom clothing, shoes and tailoring.

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Bill's Gun Shop And Range
3621 88th Ave. N.E.
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4867
www.billsgs.com

Buy a gift card that Dad can use at the shooting range, firearms instruction or a gun shop purchase. Bill's has 64 indoor firearms and archery lanes located in Hudson, Circle Pines and Robbinsdale. Dad could also use the gift card toward over a dozen courses by certified instructors in gun safety, conceal and carry, or tactics. The gift cards never expire and are good toward any purchase from Bill's large selection in handguns and firearms. Owner John Monson is a family guy from Osseo and Maple Grove area who loves hunting and firearms. He built this business around his interests a little over ten years ago with the idea that firearms retailing should be welcoming and family-friendly.

Askov Finlayson
200 N. First St.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 206-3925
www.askovfinlayson.com

More than a men's clothing store, Askov Finlayson gives you the utmost of intrinsic value in merchandise with uncommon brands, in-house brands and classy local products. Many clothing brands found here, from Baglioli blazers to Weiss watches, cannot be found in other stores. Owners and brothers, Eric Dayton and Andrew Dayton design high quality and timeless fashions next door. The store also features desirable bar and restaurant products like aprons, cookbooks and gift cards from upmarket local businesses, like Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar.

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Robin Johnson was born in Annandale, Minn. and graduated from Richfield High School and then the University of Minnesota where he studied Political Science, Business and Industrial Relations. A writer for Examiner.com, he also consults with a variety of organizations and individuals helping them develop and grow. His work can be found at Examiner.com.