5 Twin Cities farmers markets to visit this May

The weather is warm and summer farmers markets have returned to Minneapolis.

• If you want to support local farmers and pick up some fresh produce, check out these markets open now.

Mill City Farmers Market: A downtown Minneapolis staple, this market is steps from the Stone Arch Bridge and posts weekly vendor lists for visitors to plan ahead.

• Open Saturdays, 8am-1pm.

St. Paul Farmers Market: Though the downtown St. Paul market is the most popular, the organization operates over 15 others across the east metro. Roseville, Andover, Burnsville and St. Paul's are open now.

• Dates and times vary, see the calendar for more.

Richfield Farmers Market: The market at Veterans Park has a large variety of vendors, including small businesses, local bakeries and food trucks.

• Saturdays, 7am-12pm.

Minneapolis Farmers Market: This daily market operates year-round near North Loop, and a second location on Nicollet Avenue in downtown will open later this summer.

• Daily, 6am-1pm.

Northeast Farmers Market: Shoppers can visit the weekly outdoor market or stop by Bauhaus Brew Labs for the monthly "Market After Dark" — $1 from each beverage purchased is donated to the market.

• Saturdays, 9am-1pm.