Ellie Lake Thrift

Ellie Lake Thrift is a children’s thrift store located at 217 Third St. NW in downtown Bemidji, Minnesota, founded by Andrea Johnson after relocating from the Twin Cities. The store sells children’s clothing, books, toys, games, and a limited selection of maternity wear, with inventory sourced primarily through community donations. Johnson opened the shop with a mission to help local families afford quality children’s items at low prices, offering donation coupons as an incentive to keep inventory stocked and costs down.