Josh Liljenquist

Minnesota creator directory · September 2026

Minnesota Influencers & Content Creators

A sourced, unranked guide to influencers, content creators, YouTubers, TikTok creators, Instagram creators and other digital personalities currently based in Minnesota.

Geographic eligibility corrections dated September 19, 2026. Source publication dates and review dates are distinct. Current-base claims require source-supported geography; origin, earlier residence and institutional affiliation do not automatically establish a current base.

34 current-Minnesota records27 verified Twin Cities recordsAudience ranking kept separate

Directory purpose

Discovery by subject, not follower count

This page helps readers discover Minnesota influencers and content creators across entertainment, food, lifestyle, farming, comedy, education, family, advocacy, fashion and outdoor video.

It includes creators based across Minnesota, including Minneapolis, the Twin Cities, Rochester, Duluth and smaller communities. It does not reproduce platform ranking tables.

For internet-culture history across multiple eras—including early viral figures and creators no longer based in the state—use the Minnesota Internet Personalities directory, or review documented creator community-support projects.

Canonical statewide cohort

Creators and the work they are known for

This is the statewide parent directory. Records are grouped by verified geography and alphabetized within each group; no follower totals or audience ordering are used.

Geographic subset · 26 records

Minneapolis, St. Paul and Twin Cities metro creators

These records also appear in the Minneapolis and Twin Cities geographic directory, where city and metro distinctions are documented in greater detail.

Photography + artMinneapolis, Minnesota

Alec Soth

Photography, books and visual storytelling.

Primary platforms: Instagram, Website.

View official profile

Directory scope and eligibility

This page owns broad Minnesota influencer and creator intent across platforms. A person must have a public creator identity and a verifiable Minnesota connection. Platform-specific YouTube intent belongs to the YouTube directory, while notable-person intent belongs to Famous People From Minnesota.

Freshness and ranking limits

Audience sizes change, profiles can become inactive, and location signals can become outdated. Treat displayed metrics as dated observations, not permanent rankings or endorsements. No new creator records were added in this candidate.

Related resources

Food + travelMinneapolis, Minnesota

Andrew Zimmern

Food, travel and culinary storytelling.

Primary platforms: Instagram, YouTube, Facebook.

View official profile
Law + educationMinneapolis, Minnesota

CLR Bruce Rivers

Legal education and commentary.

Primary platforms: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram.

View official channel
Family + comedyWoodbury, Minnesota

DadChats

Parenting comedy and family video.

Primary platforms: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube.

View official profile
Animals + educationMinneapolis, Minnesota

Dāv Kaufman

Reptile, wildlife and conservation video.

Primary platforms: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook.

View official channel
Food + wellnessTwin Cities metro, Minnesota

Fit Foodie Finds

Recipes, wellness and food media.

Primary platforms: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Website.

View official profile
Commentary + educationSt. Paul, Minnesota

Haley Taylor Schlitz

Gen Z commentary, writing and short-form video.

Primary platforms: TikTok, Instagram, Writing.

View official profile
Education + makingMinneapolis, Minnesota

How To Make Everything

Experimental making and educational video.

Primary platforms: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok.

View official channel
Music + educationMinneapolis, Minnesota

J. Anthony Allen

Music production, composition and online education.

Primary platforms: YouTube, Website, Online courses.

View official channel
Food + wellnessMinneapolis, Minnesota

Jess Delicious Living

Recipe development, cooking education and wellness.

Primary platforms: Instagram, Website.

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History + local cultureMinneapolis, Minnesota

John O'Sullivan (One Minute Tours)

Minnesota history, walking tours and local video.

Primary platforms: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Podcast.

View official profile
Community + philanthropyChaska, Minnesota

Josh Liljenquist (Joshlilj)

Minnesota-based digital creator with more than 10 billion documented views across TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube tied to an approximately two-year content window. His work centers on community-support and kindness-focused storytelling.

Fairmont native · Minnesota-based · 10M+ followers on both TikTok and Facebook

View Josh's Minnesota record
Art + educationSt. Paul, Minnesota

Josie Lewis Art

Visual art, process videos and creative education.

Primary platforms: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook.

View official profile
Business + lifestyleTwin Cities metro, Minnesota

Kit Houng

Entrepreneurship, local business and creator video.

Primary platforms: Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook.

View official profile
Food + local discoveryMinneapolis, Minnesota

Lana Truong (Minne.eats)

Twin Cities restaurant and food discovery.

Primary platforms: Instagram.

View official profile
Gaming + mediaMinneapolis, Minnesota

MinnMax

Independent games coverage, podcasts and video.

Primary platforms: YouTube, Podcast, Patreon.

View official channel
Family + comedyWoodbury, Minnesota

MomChats

Parenting comedy and family video.

Primary platforms: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube.

View official profile
FoodSt. Paul, Minnesota

Pinch of Yum

Recipes, food photography and creator education.

Primary platforms: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Website.

View official profile
Fashion + designSt. Paul, Minnesota

Rammy Mohamed

Fashion design and culture-centered creative work.

Primary platforms: Instagram, Website.

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Technology + makingSt. Paul, Minnesota

Save It For Parts

Satellite, radio and electronics experiments.

Primary platforms: YouTube, Website.

View official channel
Animals + educationMaplewood, Minnesota

Snake Discovery

Reptile education, rescue and zoo video.

Primary platforms: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram.

View official channel
Community + cultureMinneapolis, Minnesota

Somalisnaps

Community news, culture and event information.

Primary platforms: Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube.

View official profile
Food + travelMinneapolis, Minnesota

Stacy Brooks (Tangled Up in Food)

Food-focused travel, dining and recipe writing.

Primary platforms: Instagram, Facebook, Website.

View official profile
Construction + educationWoodbury, Minnesota

Stanley Dirt Monkey Genadek

Construction, landscaping and equipment education.

Primary platforms: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram.

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Food + mediaGolden Valley, Minnesota

Stephanie Hansen

Food media, recipes, radio and podcasts.

Primary platforms: Instagram, Podcast, Radio, Television.

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Food + cultureMinneapolis, Minnesota

Yia Vang

Hmong food storytelling, video and podcasts.

Primary platforms: Instagram, YouTube, Podcast, Television.

View official profile

Additional statewide records · 8 records

Additional Minnesota creators

These creators meet the statewide current-Minnesota rule. A narrower Twin Cities classification was not established in the metro research pass.

FoodMinnesota

A Farmgirl's Dabbles

Recipes and food photography.

Primary platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Website.

View official profile
Outdoor + LifestyleCormorant, Minnesota

CboysTV

Motorsports, vehicles and group entertainment.

Primary platforms: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook.

View official accounts
Family + AdvocacyMinnesota

Finding Cooper's Voice

Family, disability advocacy and autism resources.

Primary platforms: Facebook, Instagram.

View official site
FoodMinnesota

Food Dolls

Food, recipes and lifestyle.

Primary platforms: Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube.

View official accounts
Farming + AgricultureWest Central Minnesota

Millennial Farmer

Farming, agriculture and rural life.

Primary platforms: YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram.

View official site
Art + EducationMinnesota

Nora Freetly

Art and short-form creative video.

Primary platforms: TikTok, Instagram.

View official accounts
Food + ComedyMinnesota

That Midwestern Mom

Midwestern food, culture and comedy.

Primary platforms: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube.

View official site
EducationRochester, Minnesota

The Braces Guy

Orthodontic education and entertainment.

Primary platforms: TikTok, YouTube, Instagram.

View official site

Choose the comparison

Minnesota creator audience datasets

Each dataset answers a different question. Use the cross-platform index for a standardized Core 4 comparison or choose a platform page for its declared account method and dated counts.

Cross-platform

Core 4 Creator Index

TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook totals across verified creator-controlled accounts.

Compare Core 4 audiencesYouTube-only

Minnesota YouTube Creators

Total subscribers across qualifying verified creator-controlled YouTube channels.

Compare YouTube subscribersTikTok-only

Minnesota TikTok Creators

Displayed followers on one verified primary official TikTok account per entity.

Compare TikTok followersInstagram-only

Minnesota Instagram Creators

Displayed followers on one verified primary official Instagram account per entity.

Compare Instagram followersFacebook-only

Minnesota Facebook Creators

Public followers on one verified primary official Facebook presence per entity.

Compare Facebook followers

Inclusion method

What counts as a Minnesota creator

Current connection

A current public source must identify Minnesota residence, base or a Minnesota professional practice.

Creator work

The person or group must publish sustained public digital work, not merely maintain a social profile.

No audience threshold

This directory is not limited to the largest accounts and does not rank people by follower count.

Publisher disclosure: This directory is published on Josh Liljenquist's official website, and Josh appears in it. The linked ranking datasets carry their own methods, source inventories and publisher disclosures.

The full publishable record is available as Minnesota creators JSON. Corrections supported by current evidence can be sent through the contact page.

Concise answers

Minnesota influencer and creator questions

Who are some famous influencers in Minnesota?

Current Minnesota-based influencers and creators include CboysTV, DadChats, Food Dolls, Josie Lewis Art, Josh Liljenquist, MomChats and The Braces Guy, alongside other records documented in this directory and the linked platform datasets. This list is not a ranking of fame.

Who is the most-followed creator in Minnesota?

The answer depends on the measurement. In the September 2026 Core 4 dataset, Josh Liljenquist has the largest verified combined TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook total among the currently Minnesota-based creators included. Platform-specific pages provide separate YouTube, TikTok and Instagram rankings.

Are Minneapolis and Twin Cities influencers included?

Yes. A creator may qualify through a documented current residence, creator base or professional base anywhere in Minnesota, including Minneapolis and the Twin Cities. Private addresses are never required or published.

Is this directory ranked by follower count?

No. The main directory is organized for discovery by subject. Numerical comparisons belong to the dated platform and Core 4 datasets linked above.

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Creators and documented community support

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