Midwest Mix Magazine is a regional magazine for people in Southern Minnesota. The culture and artistic communities of the region
abound with a wide range of people, places and opportunities to explore. Midwest Mix Magazine stories are designed to celebrate the
arts, people, places and cultures in Southern Minnesota that contribute to our quality of life.
Our Mission
To promote Southern Minnesota by connecting people to the region’s rich culture, expanding people’s
knowledge of local talent, and encouraging them to participate in their local and surrounding communities
by promoting local businesses, community events and new talent.
Midwest Mix Magazine features local stories about:
• People—musicians, bands, artists, writers
• Destinations—places to go in Southern Minnesota
• Arts and culture
• Theatre
• Book reviews
• Music reviews
• Musings—original works
• Calendar of events
What people are saying
Midwest Mix Magazine is a hit with local readers. Incoming survey results are showing that 100% of people surveyed enjoy the magazine
and plan to share it with others. It shows that the word is spreading! Since July 1st, the magazine has had more than 19,000 hits and
the Facebook Fan Page has more than 100 confirmed fans.
Here are what people enjoy:
• content (showcasing local talent, businesses, entrepreneurs and
artists)
• the sophisticated layout, color and design
• easy and engaging to read
• nice look, good information
• the variety of articles
Other comments
“The mag is beautiful and PERFECT!! What a great job you’ve done!!”
--Carrie Rice, reader
“What a triumph! This magazine sure has your mark on it - nice layout, good color and very nice writing.
I was so pleased to see our friend Philip on the cover! He’s an awesome guy and his new book is amazing. And I really liked the plug
for the advertisers that you did - very cool.”
--Yvonne Cariveau, reader and President/Owner Voyageur Web
Demographics
Midwest Mix Magazine targets readers, both male and female, who are interested in the arts and want to read about local artists, musicians, books, music, original works, places to visit, places to eat and events to be a part of. The typical age range for these readers is between 25 to 65. However, it is important to note that anyone may find specific articles to fit their niche. The majority of readers are most likely to be vested in their communities and view the arts/entertainment sector as an important component in the areas quality of life. Many will have degrees, or be working toward degrees. Other readers will be those from outside the region who are visiting the area.
Circulation
The magazine is provided to the public at no cost, thanks to advertiser support, and is placed at key distribution areas in Southern Minnesota.
Plus, the magazine is fully downloadable online at midwestmixmagazine.com, giving potential national and international coverage of the magazine. Distribution spots are as follows:
Comfrey
Cenex
Comfrey Market
Comfrey Public Library
Schneider Drug
New Ulm
Clark gas station
Microtel
New Ulm Chamber of Commerce
New Ulm Medical Center
New Ulm Public Library
Lola’s Larkspur
Microtel
Plaza Garibaldi
Kwik Trip
Wal-Mart
Faribault
Americinn
Bliss Ford
Eastman Music
Edina Realty
Focus on Fabric
Harry Brown’s car dealership
Javalive!
King Orthodontics
Paradise Center for the Arts
Reliance Bank
Richie Eye Clinic
Southern Heights Dental Group
That Scrapbooking Place
Hutchinson
The Cotton Shop
Mankato
Bethany Lutheran College
Bliss Coffee
Blue Earth County Library
Dunn Brothers
Hy-Vee downtown
Pub 500
Raydiance Salon
Mankato Clinic locations
Minnesota State University, Mankato
The Fillin’ Station
The Hub
Twin Rivers Center for the Arts
Scheitel’s Music
North Mankato
Bonita Guadalarja
Dunn Brothers
South Central College
Taylor Library
Owatonna
Americinn
Central Park Coffee Co.
Costa's Candies & Restaurant
Country Inn and Suites
Custom Coffee
Eaton's Used Bookstore
Gillespie Real Estate
Little Professor Book Center
Pizza Ranch
Old Town Bagels
Owatonna Arts Center
Owatonna Ford and Chrysler
Owatonna Clinic
Owatonna Public Library
Microtel Inn and Suites
Starbucks
Springfield
American Family Insurance
Anytime Fitness
BP Gas Station
Flo's House of Beauty
Shell Gas Station
Springfield Public Library
The Garage/Springfield Lanes
Thrifty White
Two and a half dozen Art Store
Springfield Medical Center
Sleepy Eye
Inn of Seven Gables
St. Peter
Arts Center of St. Peter
Gustavus Adolphus College
Holiday gas station
River Rock Coffee House
Stones Throw Art Gallery
St. Peter Food Co-op
Waldos
Patrick’s
Waseca
The Daily Grind
Waseca Art Center
Kwik Trip