Central Market Named Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) – Central Market in Detroit Lakes has been recognized as a retailer of the year.

The award was given to Central Market for promoting locally grown products and farms from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Minnesota Grown program, in conjunction with the Minnesota Grocers Association.

“We recognize the vital food security role local grocers have played during the COVID-19 pandemic and the ways that grocery employees have really come through for their communities,” Commissioner Thom Petersen said. “Even without COVID-19, local grocers play a crucial role in promoting fresh, nutritious, Minnesota Grown foods.”

Central Market will receive a commemorative plaque and exclusive rights to use the “Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year 2021” logo in their ads and displays.