Package Bees & Nucs for Sale in Minnesota | Little Apiary
Package Bees & Nucs for Sale in Minnesota | Little Apiary
Looking for bees in Minnesota? Little Apiary on the Prairie delivers package bees, nucleus colonies (nucs), and queen bees to 23 Minnesota locations every spring — with separate pickup waves for southern and northern regions.
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Where Can I Pick Up Bees in Minnesota?
Minnesota (South of I-94)
We deliver to these southern Minnesota cities along our 2026 route map, utilizing the I-90 and southern I-35 corridors to reach the heart of Minnesota's agricultural regions.
• Austin
• Fairmont
• Mankato
• Marshall
• New Ulm
• Willmar
• Owatonna
Minnesota (Twin Cities & North)
We deliver to these northern Minnesota locations:
• Bemidji
• Brainerd
• Cloquet
• McGregor
• Fridley
Our Wave 2 schedule ensures that northern colonies are delivered when the temperatures are safer for hive installation in colder climates. We also offer Wave 2 deliveries for North Dakota bee pickups during the same late-April window.
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When Are Bees Delivered to Minnesota?
Minnesota is part of Wave 1 & Wave 2, with pickups scheduled for April 16–19, 2026 & April 29 - May 3, 2026.
If you are in the North but want to start your hive earlier, you can join our Wave 1 South Dakota bee delivery.
You can also view our complete 2026 Bee Pickup Calendar to compare all 50+ stops and dates across both waves.
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What Bees Are Available in Minnesota?
Package Bees — $150
3 pounds of bees with a mated queen. Choose Carniolan bees (well-suited for cold Minnesota winters) or Italian bees (ideal for honey production).
5-Frame Nucs — $188.50
Established mini-colonies with a laying queen, drawn comb, and brood. A great option for beginners and beekeepers seeking higher first-year success.
Minnesota Overwintered Nucs — $205
Premium survivor stock that successfully overwintered in a northern climate. Proven cold-hardy genetics for serious Minnesota beekeepers.
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Why Both Southern and Northern Minnesota Beekeepers Choose Little Apiary
✓ Local pickup — no shipping stress
✓ Bees bred for cold climates
✓ Family-owned since 2018
✓ Personal service — call us at (701) 809-0153
✓ We sell out every year — order early!
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Ready to Order Package Bees & Nucs Near Minnesota?
Questions? Call (701) 809-0153