Famous People Who Live or Work in Minnesota

Kao Kalia Yang

Memoirist, children's author, teacher and speaker.

Current Minnesota relationship: Her speaking agency lists Minneapolis as her travel base.

Her authorized speaking agency lists Minneapolis as a travel origin. This supports a professional base, not a private residence.

• Kao Kalia Yang — Authors Unboundauthorized speaking-agency professional profile · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated
• Kao Kalia Yang — Biographyofficial personal biography · identity, occupation · date not stated

Kate DiCamillo

Author of children's and adult fiction.

Current Minnesota relationship: Her official biography says she currently lives in Minneapolis.

Her first-party biography explicitly states current residence. The biography is undated; September 19 is the review date.

• About Kate DiCamilloofficial personal biography · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated

Louise Erdrich

Author and owner of Birchbark Books.

Current Minnesota relationship: Owns Birchbark Books, an independent bookstore in Minneapolis.

The current connection is bookstore ownership, not residence. The historical government biography is no longer used as location evidence.

• Our Story — Birchbark Booksofficial bookstore site · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated
• Birchbark Booksofficial bookstore site · minnesotaRelationship · date not stated

Read Louise Erdrich’s detailed profile

William Kent Krueger

Mystery and fiction author.

Current Minnesota relationship: His official biography says he makes his home in St. Paul.

The city-level home statement is attributed to his undated official biography.

• About William Kent Kruegerofficial personal biography · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated

CboysTV

A creator group making motorsports, vehicle and comedy videos.

Current Minnesota relationship: A 2024–2025 institutional record places the group in Minnesota; its official business record also identifies a Minnesota connection.

The institutional source is dated to the 2024–2025 academic year. A current business contact location does not establish where individual members live.

• Institutional / business recordinstitutional record · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · 2024–2025 academic year
• CboysTV — Privacy Policyofficial business site · identity, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated

DadChats

Also known as Dillon White

Parenting creator Dillon White, known publicly as DadChats.

Current Minnesota relationship: July 2026 reporting identifies Dillon and Suzanne White as a Woodbury couple and DadChats and MomChats as their separate public creator identities.

The reporting explicitly uses residence and Woodbury-couple language and documents the creator work. It does not establish that every post was made in Woodbury.

• Meet DadChats and MomChats — Minnesota Star Tribuneindependent local reporting · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · 2026-07-13

Finding Cooper's Voice

Author and speaker Kate Swenson's autism and family-advocacy platform.

Current Minnesota relationship: Kate Swenson's official biography identifies Minnesota as her home.

This record represents Kate Swenson's public creator identity, not a household or separate group. The geography source is first-party, not independent reporting.

• About Kate — Finding Cooper's Voiceofficial creator biography · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated

Food Dolls

Sisters Alia and Radwa Elkaffas, recipe-video creators and cookbook authors.

Current Minnesota relationship: KAXE's February 2025 profile describes the Food Dolls sisters as Minnesota-based.

The base description is dated February 2025, not a fresh September 2026 residence check. The official biography separately identifies the sisters and their work.

• Minnesota’s Food Dolls share love for simple, modern cookingindependent local reporting · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · 2025-02-25
• About Food Dollsofficial biography · identity, occupation · date not stated

Josh Liljenquist

Also known as Josh Liljenquist (Joshlilj), Joshlilj

Known online as Joshlilj, he is a digital creator whose TikTok videos document assistance to people in need.

Current Minnesota relationship: Based in Chaska, Minnesota, with Fairmont hometown roots.

April 2026 reporting supports the Chaska base; the hometown source is separately dated March 2024.

• St. Paul lifts park ban on TikToker Josh Liljenquistindependent local reporting · identity, minnesotaRelationship · 2026-04-22
• TikToker aspires to help othersindependent local reporting · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · 2024-03-01

Josh Liljenquist: Minnesota biography and source record

Liam Miller

Comedy and short-form video creator who also releases music.

Current Minnesota relationship: An artist biography identifies Minneapolis as his base; a 2023 interview also reported Minneapolis residence.

The undated artist-profile claim was visible in indexed text. Its update date and present residence are not independently confirmed.

• Liam Miller — Spotify artist profilefirst party artist profile · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated
• Profile / interviewpublisher hosted first person interview · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · 2023-01-12

Lindsay Ostrom (Pinch of Yum)

Also known as Pinch of Yum, Lindsay Ostrom

Recipe developer and creator of the food site Pinch of Yum.

Current Minnesota relationship: January 2025 reporting identifies Lindsay and Bjork Ostrom as a Shoreview couple and documents Pinch of Yum as their Minnesota food-media business.

The dated independent profile explicitly supplies the Shoreview residence and business relationship. The public identity is Lindsay Ostrom; the Pinch of Yum brand is not modeled as a second person.

• Minnesota's Pinch of Yum food-blogging couple — Minnesota Star Tribuneindependent local reporting · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · 2025-01-21

Maddi Winter

Digital creator combining short-form video, dance and hand-drawn animation.

Current Minnesota relationship: Her public professional profile lists Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The location was available in indexed profile text; its update date is unknown. Her official portfolio supports her creative work, not the Minnesota location.

• Maddi Winter — public LinkedIn profilefirst party professional profile · identity, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated
• Maddi Winterofficial creator site · identity, occupation · date not stated

Millennial Farmer

Farmer and agricultural video creator Zach Johnson, known as Millennial Farmer.

Current Minnesota relationship: Farms and makes agricultural videos in west-central Minnesota; May 2026 reporting documents his work in Lowry.

The reporting supports farm and creator work. No private farm location or residence is inferred.

• Creator work profileindependent local reporting · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · 2026-05-11
• FARM VLOGS | United States | MN Millennial Farmerofficial creator site · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated

Read Zach Johnson’s detailed profile

MomChats

Also known as Suzanne White

Parenting creator Suzanne White, known publicly as MomChats.

Current Minnesota relationship: July 2026 reporting identifies Suzanne and Dillon White as a Woodbury couple and MomChats and DadChats as their separate public creator identities.

The reporting explicitly uses residence and Woodbury-couple language and documents the creator work. It does not establish that every post was made in Woodbury.

• Meet DadChats and MomChats — Minnesota Star Tribuneindependent local reporting · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · 2026-07-13

Nora Freetly

Also known as Nobo, Nora Freetly (Nobo)

Actor, artist and digital creator known as Nobo.

Current Minnesota relationship: The official Camp Triple Moon cast biography identifies Nora Freetly as Minnesota-based.

This is an undated film-cast biography, not an arts-program record. It supports a state-level professional base, not a specific city or residence.

• Nora Freetly — Camp Triple Moon cast biographyofficial project cast biography · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated

Snake Discovery

Reptile education videos and a public educational zoo.

Current Minnesota relationship: A University of Minnesota Alumni profile identifies Snake Discovery as a Maplewood-based shop and educational zoo connected to its YouTube channel.

The organization is modeled separately from owner and host Emily Roberts. The source supports a Maplewood business and creator base, not any member's private residence.

• Reptile Rep — Minnesota Alumniuniversity alumni publication · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · Spring 2024
• Snake Discovery — Explore Minnesotaofficial state tourism listing · minnesotaRelationship · date not stated

Sydney Fields

Lifestyle and short-form video creator.

Current Minnesota relationship: Public creator and professional profiles describe a Minnesota / Twin Cities base.

The self-reported location has no confirmed update date; it is not a fresh independent residence verification.

• Promote with Sydney Fields (@sydneyfields) | TikTok Influencercreator supplied marketplace profile · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated
• Sydney Fields — public professional profile | LinkedInfirst party professional profile search index · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated

That Midwestern Mom

Creator and performer Amber Estenson, known for Midwestern food comedy and live variety-show hosting.

Current Minnesota relationship: Her official show biography identifies Amber Estenson as a Minnesota-based creator, performer and host.

The biography is undated; June 2026 reporting separately documents her Minnesota show work. A show venue is not a home location.

• Home | That Show With That Midwestern Momofficial professional site · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated
• Show profileindependent local reporting · occupation, minnesotaRelationship · 2026-06-25

The Braces Guy

Orthodontist Dr. Grant Collins, known online as The Braces Guy for braces education and entertainment.

Current Minnesota relationship: Dr. Grant Collins maintains his orthodontic practice in Rochester, Minnesota.

The current official professional biography supports a work location, not a private residence.

• The Braces Guy — Dr. Cofficial professional biography · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated

Read Grant Collins’s detailed profile

Andrew Zimmern

Chef, author and television host.

Current Minnesota relationship: His official biography identifies Minneapolis as his home and professional base.

The residence and work-base statements come from his undated official biography, not a separate residence investigation.

• Andrew Zimmern — Bioofficial personal biography · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated

Ann Kim

James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur.

Current Minnesota relationship: Chef and owner of Minneapolis restaurants Pizzeria Lola and Young Joni.

The group biography establishes her role; its restaurant directory identifies the two named Minneapolis venues. No residence is inferred.

• Chef Ann Kim — Vestalia Hospitalityofficial restaurant-group biography · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated
• Restaurants — Vestalia Hospitalityofficial restaurant-group directory · minnesotaRelationship · date not stated

Gavin Kaysen

Chef and founder of Soigné Hospitality Group.

Current Minnesota relationship: Leads Soigné Hospitality Group and restaurants in Minneapolis, including Spoon and Stable and Demi.

The official biography supports professional work in Minnesota, not personal residence or an exclusive Minnesota base.

• About Gavin Kaysenofficial personal biography · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated

Molly Yeh

Cookbook author and host of Food Network's Girl Meets Farm.

Current Minnesota relationship: Her maintained biography says she lives on a farm in northern Minnesota and co-owns Bernie's in East Grand Forks.

The maintained first-party biography explicitly says northern Minnesota and separately identifies the East Grand Forks business. No farm address is collected or published.

• About Molly Yehofficial personal biography · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated

Sean Sherman

Indigenous food educator, chef and author.

Current Minnesota relationship: His Minneapolis food work includes NĀTIFS and Owamni.

Official personal and nonprofit sources support Minnesota professional work, not personal residence or exclusive restaurant ownership.

• Chef Sean Shermanofficial personal professional site · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated
• NĀTIFS — North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systemsofficial nonprofit organization site · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated

Yia Vang

Chef and restaurateur.

Current Minnesota relationship: Executive chef and owner of Vinai in Minneapolis.

Vinai's official biography supplies the current connection. The earlier Union Hmong Kitchen dining-location description is not reused.

• About Vinaiofficial restaurant biography · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated

Dessa

Rapper, singer and writer.

Current Minnesota relationship: Her AXS professional biography identifies Minneapolis and Manhattan as her home bases.

The undated promotional AXS biography reports both bases; its currency is not independently confirmed. Her official biography separately supports her music and writing, not a current residence claim.

• Dessa — AXS artist biographycommercial professional event/artist biography; not independent reporting · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated
• About Dessaofficial artist biography · identity, occupation · date not stated

Nur-D

Hip-hop artist and live performer.

Current Minnesota relationship: His official biography identifies Minneapolis–St. Paul as his professional location.

The official biography's Minneapolis–St. Paul location supports a professional base, not private residence.

• Nur-D — Bioofficial artist biography · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated

Slug

Rapper in Atmosphere.

Current Minnesota relationship: Rapper in Minneapolis duo Atmosphere, identified in January 2026 reporting.

January 2026 reporting identifies Atmosphere as a Minneapolis duo. Professional affiliation and interview-time presence do not establish personal residence.

• Atmosphere's Slug: The Cream Q&Aindependent music interview with separately attributed first-person statements · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · 2026-01-13
• About Atmosphereofficial artist biography · identity, occupation · date not stated

Anthony Edwards

Professional basketball player.

Current Minnesota relationship: Plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The official league profile supports team affiliation only; it does not establish Minnesota residence.

• Anthony Edwards — NBA profileofficial league player profile · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated

Justin Jefferson

Professional football player.

Current Minnesota relationship: Plays wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings.

The active official team profile supports professional affiliation, not residence. Season information is not a source publication date.

• Justin Jefferson — Minnesota Vikingsofficial team player profile · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated

Kirill Kaprizov

Professional hockey player.

Current Minnesota relationship: Plays for the Minnesota Wild.

Dated league coverage and the team announcement support the current professional relationship, not residence.

• 2026–27 Wild projectionsofficial league editorial · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · 2026-08-14
• Wild announces Kaprizov extensionofficial team announcement · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · 2025-09-30

Napheesa Collier

Professional basketball player.

Current Minnesota relationship: Plays for the Minnesota Lynx.

The official roster supports current team affiliation, not residence.

• Minnesota Lynx rosterofficial team roster · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated

Jason Matheson

Television and radio host of The Jason Show and Jason & Alexis.

Current Minnesota relationship: FOX 9's maintained biography says Matheson lives in Minneapolis and hosts The Jason Show; 2026 station listings show the program remains active.

FOX 9 explicitly supplies residence and current work. The 2023 independent profile corroborates the Minneapolis home and Twin Cities media career but is not presented as a new 2026 residence check.

• Jason Matheson — FOX 9official station biography · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated
• How Jason Matheson became Minnesota's king of all mediaindependent local reporting · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · 2023-08-04

Sheletta Brundidge

Broadcaster, author, comedian and founder of Sheletta Makes Me Laugh.

Current Minnesota relationship: A March 2023 Minnesota Star Tribune profile documents her Cottage Grove home context; September 2026 WCCO reporting separately documents continuing Minnesota radio work.

The 2023 profile supplies the Cottage Grove home context and is intentionally labeled dated. Current WCCO reporting supports continuing professional work, not a fresh residence check. No private address is published.

• Who is Sheletta and why is she everywhere? — Minnesota Star Tribuneindependent local reporting · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · 2023-03-20
• Sheletta Show at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair — WCCO Radioofficial broadcaster reporting · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · 2026-09-04

Alec Soth

Photographer and Magnum Photos member.

Current Minnesota relationship: His official biography identifies Minneapolis as his professional base.

The official biography explicitly states a Minneapolis professional base. Birthplace and past exhibitions are not used as substitutes.

• Alec Soth — Aboutofficial artist biography · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · date not stated

Wing Young Huie

Photographer and public artist.

Current Minnesota relationship: A Winter 2026 institutional profile identifies his photography studio in Minneapolis.

The institutional profile's Winter 2026 issue identifies an active Minneapolis studio. No exact publication day or personal residence is inferred.

• What's a Good Photograph? — Minnesota Alumniuniversity alumni publication, reported profile · identity, occupation, minnesotaRelationship · Winter 2026
• About Wing Young Huieofficial artist biography · identity, occupation · date not stated