The madness begins tomorrow. Hordes of people, unhinged from dangerous levels of tryptophan and family bonding, will descend on stores at dawn seeking bargains. The only real drama is whether it will be a $29 DVD player or a $400 flat-screen TV that causes the first consumer riot of the holiday shopping season.

For those who don’t wish to put their physical safety at risk while searching for gifts, Minnesota 2020 offers a welcome alternative. The Made in Minnesota Gift Guide provides details on scores of local artists and shops offering wares in every category from clothing to jewelry to toys. Pick up cloth blocks from Not a Potato (pictured above), a tumbler set from Meghan Elizabeth Pottery or an apron from Cut Loose Creations. And the chances of encountering a mob of turkey-addled consumers while patronizing these local shops are decidedly slim.