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About Us
"Ryden's
Border Store
has been
family owned
and operated
since
1947. We
are the third
generation and
although we
are doing many
of the same
things our
grandparents
did, we have
grown over the
last 70 years.
We still sell
plenty of
chips, pop,
candy bars and
souvenirs, yet
we are so much
more. We are
the largest
seller of
T-shirts/sweatshirts
on the North
Shore and the
largest seller
of our famous
Beef
Jerky.
Much of our
business also
involves
parcel
services for
our Canadian
neighbors,
both personal
and
businesses. We
offer FedEx,
UPS, SpeeDee
and USPS
services along
with large
freight
deliveries
such as,
whirlpools,
airplane
engines and
tires of all
sizes!"
Our History
"Fishing
and curiosity
is what
brought big Ed
Ryden up the
North Shore.
An injured
logger from
Hill City,
Minnesota, he
came to look
at Sextus
Hotel after
some friends
told him it
was for sale.
Ed and Mabel
Ryden bought
the resort for
$25,000 in
1947, changing
the name to
Ryden’s Pigeon
River Resort.
Ed and Mabel
raised 5
children at
the ‘Old
Border’,
Darrell, Pete,
Larry, Joy,
and Clyde.
With many of
them still
living in the
area today. In
1959 the store
burnt to the
ground leaving
only their
sign ‘Ryden’s’
remaining.
When the roof
collapsed that
sign landed
straight up.
That's when
friends told
Ed “you’ll be
fine, the name
stands
strong.” That
sign currently
sits above the
Duty Free Shop
at Ryden’s
Store. Shortly
after, the
store was
rebuilt."
"In 1963, the
new highway
was built and
the store was
moved to the
present
location.
Along with the
old customs
building which
is now used
for employee
housing. In
1973 Ed and
Mabel retired
and son Larry
Ryden took
over. Larry
Retired in
1991, sadly he
passed away in
2016 (We love
to hear
stories about
him in the
store)."
"Currently,
the store is
owned by Lori
(Sam) Boomer.
She is the
third
generation
daughter of
Larry Ryden.
She is
currently
working on the
4th generation
to take over!
Stop in and
see us!"
Google
Maps Reviews
"During our numerous visits to the
border, we had
never stopped
at this store
until our most
recent trip.
We are
delighted to
have finally
done so and
would highly
recommend it
to others. For
several years,
we had driven
by the store
without
stopping, but
we are
thrilled to
have
discovered it.
The store's
service was
outstanding,
and the vast
array of
items,
including some
unique
offerings, was
impressive. We
particularly
enjoyed the
Canadian
candy,
T-shirts, and
sweatshirts.
Visiting the
border store
was a
wonderful
addition to
our trip to
the North
Shore and
Grand Portage,
and we
definitely
plan to
return. We
were surprised
about the low
price of gas
offered at the
border."
Google Maps
Local Guide
User
"This has been a place we have
been stopping
on our trips
up north for
the past 12
years. They
had 2 women
working that
were extremely
pleasant and
helpful.
There is such
a huge
selection I
always have a
hard time
deciding what
to
purchase.
They seem to
have new items
every time I'm
there which is
about 3x a
year. They
also have the
highest
quality
of
clothes. I've
never
regretted a
purchase!"
Google Maps
Local Guide
User
"Always enjoy
a stop here
for souvenirs
when in the
area, not
pretentious at
all - friendly
and welcoming.
Fun selection
of stickers
and toys for
the kids. Also
good place to
get snacks and
alcohol.
Recommended."
Google Maps
Local Guide
User
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