
Midwest Wooden Toys, LLC

Our Story
We are toy makers who bring joy to children of all ages who receive our original, handmade wooden toys.
We support numerous community organizations in the Central Minnesota region.

Our Wood Supplier
Travis Williams State Farm Insurance
St. Cloud, MN
Our Sponsors
Jan’s Christmas Trees Clear Lake, MN
Clear Lake Minnesota Lions
Knights of Columbus Duelm, MN
Stony Meadows Farm Sauk Rapids, MN
Our Distribution Partners
Becker Minnesota Police Department
ci.becker.mn.us/164/police-department
Benton County Minnesota Sheriff’s Department
COP House St. Cloud, MN
gscsafety.org/community-outpost
Cold Spring Police Department
https://coldspring.govoffice.com/index.asp?SEC=A83E4942-86EC-4965-8619-32141499A86E
City of Elk River Police Department
https://www.elkrivermn.gov/229/Police
Foley Family Dental
https://www.foleyfamilydental.com/
Foley Minnesota Police Department Facebook
Integracare Clinics Foley, MN
City of St. Cloud Police Department
https://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/694/Police
St. Francis, Minnesota Police Department
https://www.stfrancismn.org/police
City of Sartell Police Department
https://sartellmn.com/services/police_department/index.php
City of Sauk Rapids Police Department
https://ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us/?SEC=EC1F1FCD-29CC-46D8-B1AC-19CFD4D4CB7F
City of Waite Park Police Department
https://www.ci.waitepark.mn.us/158/Police-Department
Minnesota Highway Patrol - St. Cloud District
Sherburne County Minnesota Sheriff’s Department
co.sherburne.mn.us/296/sheriff
Big Lake Minnesota Police Department
https://www.biglakemn.org/155/Police-Department
City of North Branch
http://www.ci.north-branch.mn.us



In the News
Midwest Wooden Toys, LLC in Clear Lake is proud to announce its Inaugural Oakwood Derby on Saturday morning, July 25, 2026,
starting at 10:00 a.m.
This FREE EVENT will be for all kids between the ages of five (5) and nine (9) as of July 25th. Registration will be available at Briggs Lake General Store on Saturday, July 18th, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., or until all fifty (50) race cars have been distributed.
This event will be limited to fifty (50) participants, so the “first come, first served” principal will be applied. At registration, competitors will receive their race car, a box of dry erase markers to decorate their car the way they like, a list of the rules and regulations, a registration form to be completed by a legal parent or guardian who accompanies the competitor to the registration, and a coupon for a free ice cream cone at the Briggs Lake General Store.
Trophies will be awarded for first, second and third place. Each competitor will receive a participation ribbon.
The event is sponsored by Midwest Wooden Toys, LLC, the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Department, Travis William’s State Farm Insurance, Briggs Lake General Store, Clear Lake Lions, and Scout Troop 94 of Clear Lake.
The location of the race is 11746 42nd Street SE, Clear Lake, two miles East of Palmer on 42nd Street.
Parking will be at 11746, 11756, or on the North side of 42nd Street. Free coffee and water will be available, as well as porta potties.
Again, this is limited to only fifty (50) participants. To assure a place for your child, get to the registration early! Let’s all remember that this is for fun, so everyone needs to be patient, respectful and willing to make adjustments, as this is a first-time event. Hope to see you there!
Thanks! Gary and Mona Garberg Questions: Call 702-205-9452
Wright County Sheriff's Office
September 30, 2025
Today we received an incredible gift 600 handmade toy cars from Gary & Mona at Midwest Wooden Toys! These cars will go to kids we meet in difficult moments, giving them something to hold and smile about. These small wooden cars will make a big difference for the little ones we serve.
We are grateful for Gary and Mona’s generosity and commitment to our community.









