Improving the Local Economy One Business at a Time

Weat The Woman Today magazine have long recognized that the heart of the economic climate is vitally linked to the success of locally owned businesses. In this issue and going forward, we want to continue to focus on area businesses who are hiring new employees, adding to their buildings, moving to a different location, bringing in new products, or otherwise enhancing the business climate in the area.

Duluth’s Best Bread Baking Up a Storm

bread is naturally vegan, with no preservatives or additives, and is made with just flour, salt, water, and wild yeast. They also make croissants and cinnamon rolls.

Their products are available at Whole Foods Coop, Perk Place, Sclavi’s, Alakef Coffee in Kenwood Super One, Lake Avenue Restaurant, and soon at the new Northern Waters restaurant in Mount Royal. They are open for direct sales on Thursdays from 9 am to 1 pm at 2632 West 3rd Street in Duluth and at the Wednesday Bakery in Superior at 1202 Ogden Avenue.

“We are very proud of our Old World bread,” says Michael. “It is dense and moist with a complexity of flavor.” D

Brothers Michael and Robert Lillegard, owners of Duluth’s Best Bread, are expanding the distribution of fresh baked breads and pastries to additional restaurants and stores. Their

Healthy Systems USA

Now in Hermantown

Healthy Systems USA is an all-natural weight loss system utilizing a homeopathic spray sprayed under the tongue when you wake up and again when you go to bed. The spray triggers the brain to release up to 2,000 calories of nutrients from fat cells allowing you to go on a low calorie diet of fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins without starving or feeling hungry.

The system includes a 600-800 calorie diet to follow while using the spray. Owner Darren Fitch says, “It is a safe and fast method of weight loss. Women typically lose about 25-40 pounds in two months; men typically lose about 30-50 pounds. We’ve had well over 25,000 customers since we opened in 2010.”

The new Healthy Systems USA Hermantown office is located at 4858 Miller Trunk Highway (Suite 3). For more information, visit their website at healthysystemsusa.com or call them for a free consultation at 218-309-5922. D

For more information, call (218) 590-5966 or visit their website at duluthsbestbread.com

Locally owned and operated by Talbrey Benson-Goupil, Urban Forest is a new clothing, footwear, and gift store specializing in outdoor apparel to help move you seamlessly from

Explore, Imagine, and Create

Urban Forest

Sportswear for Everywhere At Legacy Toys

the office to the trail. The specialty outdoor shop is located at 4960 Miller Trunk Highway in Hermantown.

“We sell higher-end brands for fashion driven outdoor lifestyles, many with technical properties as a bonus, such as Kavu, Marmot, Teva, Toad & Co., and Carve Designs,” says Benson-Goupil. She adds, “We carry everything to dress you from head to toe for men and women, as well as books, candles, and other gift items. With our experience in retail, we take immense pride in providing great customer service.” D

For a unique shopping experience, stop by Urban Forest where they also feature the work of local artists. For more information, follow them on Facebook, visit their website at urbanforestmn.com or call 218-729-4936.

Brad and Mistaya Ruoho, owners of Legacy Toys, have brought a colorful world of wonderment and enchantment to the Miller Hill Mall. They also own a second Legacy Toys store in Ely. Both stores feature the best in non-electronic toys, books, puzzles, plush toys, games, crafts, and more for kids of all ages.

The new 3, 200 square foot location is in the previous site of the Dollar Store (close to Sear’s mall entrance.) Legacy Toys also has a nostalgic candy shoppe inside the store.

“The mall is a great fit for us. People who haven’t been in yet need to stop by to see our huge baby animatronic baby T-rex.”

The Ruohos plan many fun winter indoor activities in their stores, including family game nights, story time, juggling lessons, and a variety of arts and crafts. D

For more information, follow them on Facebook or call 855328-8697.

The seventh Semi-Annual Junk Hunt took place on November 13 and 14 at Clyde Ironworks. The Junk Hunt featured many vendors from all over the state who came together to display and sell vintage, antique, re-purposed, shabby shic, retro, and industrial items. The event also included beverages, sandwiches, and Bridgeman’s ice cream for the shoppers.