I checked out both of these Stores today as I had to make a run from Minneapolis to the Baxter area for work today.
The Baxter Fleet Farm pro shop is a very nice looking store. I was in there mainly to look for some w231, which they were out of, but since I was there I did a little tire kicking as I am pretty sure I need to get a .45 at some point. The First person that spoke to me was a Fella named Dan... If I was gonna hire someone to sell guns for me at my shop I would hire a guy like Dan. I had let him know upfront that I was only tire kicking, and granted the store was not hat busy, but he took the time to walk me around the case and handed me every .45 that met the general criteria of what I was looking at. I was very impressed with his enthusiasm and willingness to assist me.
I also stopped in at the new Element Arms Location. I have not been in there since they moved, and I was happy to see that they had added a reloading section-No W231 there either, but I did buy some range brass they had for sale. I spoke to a guy named Pat, who I think might be the owner. Super friendly guy, and handed me his business card saying I should call or email him with anything I am looking for. I thought that was a nice touch. I had a chance to talk to Pat for a bit about reloading for hunting pistol and projectiles. He is clearly passionate about the shooting sports and willing to share that enthusiasm with his customers.
If you have not stopped in at either of these locations it may be worth a look.