Where to Buy Firewood in Minneapolis: Your 2026 Local Guide As the Minneapolis winters roll in, there is nothing better than curling up by a warm fire. Whether you are prepping your fireplace for the first freeze or stocking up your fire pit for crisp autumn nights, finding quality, seasoned wood is essential.

To protect Minnesota trees, it is crucial to buy firewood locally. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has strict guidelines to stop the spread of invasive species like the Emerald Ash Borer.

Late summer/early autumn is the best time to buy. Prices often go up—and supply goes down—after the first snowfall. Know Your Volume: Bundle: Good for one or two nights. Face Cord: 4ft high x 8ft long (typical winter supply). Full Cord: 4ft x 4ft x 8ft (serious wood-burners).

Stores like Kwik Trip , Cub Foods , and Lunds & Byerlys are convenient for small, single-night bundles, though they are more expensive per piece.

When storing, keep wood off the ground (on a rack or pallets) and cover only the top to allow air circulation. To make this article even more useful, List specific local delivery companies ? Focus on small-quantity pickup locations?

Look for cracks on the ends of the logs and a lighter color. If it smells "green" or looks dark/heavy, it’s not ready.

Places like Gertens (Inver Grove Heights) or local nurseries in Minneapolis often carry bundles and pallets throughout the fall.