MinneBites gets national attention

In mid-August, MinneBites, a local handmade business owned by Nokomis resident Mary Pow, had a product featured in the national magazine US Weekly. Highlighted in a piece about back to school gear in the Aug. 18 issue, MinneBites popular Green Beetle Pouch appears front and center on page 72.

MinneBites bags and cases are designed and handmade by Pow in her home studio in Nokomis. “Every year at back to school time, I see an increase in sales and publicity, but this feature has been my most impressive so far,” said Pow, who enjoys creating fun and unique pencil cases for kids to bring to their first day of school.

MinneBites was also recently featured on the local TV show Twin Cities Live in a segment about Minnesota-made children’s products. MinneBites best selling pencil case is in the shape of shark, but MinneBites also creates handbags, wallets, purses, and pouches for men and women.