The Untold Story of Labor of Love MN

11 Dec 2025

Community, News, Company Profile

In this installment of Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, KVSC News Director Shay Lelonek talks with Julie Leikvoll, the founder of Labor of Love MN.

Labor of Love MN is a non-profit organization that Julie started in 2020. She started it as a garage sale to help those who were struggling during Covid-19. But, unexpectedly, the garage sale eventually grew to a thrift store in Little Falls.

The conversation follows Julie’s journey in creating the thrift store and stories of those she’s helped along the way.

The thrift store is located at the Episcopal Church at 113 4th Street NE, Little Falls. Be sure to visit, shop around, or donate to the thrift store if you can.

Click here to listen to the conversation from KVSC 88.1 FM's podcast.

Image courtesy of Labor of Love MN's Facebook page.

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