From deli meats to bakery goods, Nelson’s Meat Market brings a variety of new and unique foods to the corner of Dakota and Minnetonka Boulevard.

Nelson’s Meat Market was founded in the west end of downtown Hopkins in 1963. Established by Leonard Nelson, Nelson’s provides fresh meats, bakery goods, deli items and catering service to the community.

Prices range from $2.99 for jerky to $6 processing per bird for meat processing, along with many other reasonably priced goods.

Rick Nelson, the son of founder Leonard Nelson runs the business.

Nelson’s moved to the St. Louis Park location in the fall, when eminent domain and the expansion of Shady Oak road in Hopkins made it difficult for their business to thrive.

Owner Rick Nelson said he was happy about the move, and that the business in Park is doing well.

“I feel very confident about the move. St. Louis Park has a very neighborly feel, which is exactly what we cater to,” Nelson said.

Freshman Marcie James said she was excited when the new location opened and is a regular at Nelson’s.

“They have really good meat,” she said. “It’s also close to my house and a great local option.”

James is one of the regular customers Nelson’s gained in Park.

Nelson said he is hopeful the store will continue to attract new customers in its new location.

“Although we may lose customers from Hopkins, we will always have a few regulars, and hopefully many new ones as well,” he said.

Nelson said he is also interested in hiring high school students to help out around the store.

“In Hopkins we always had one or two students helping out at the store. We would be looking for any students interested in working 10-12 hours a week packaging and helping with odd jobs as long as they were also able to keep up with their school work,” Nelson said.

Senior Brandon Dale said he supports Nelson’s because the store is a small business.

“I would shop at Nelson’s because it’s a local business, and we need more small local shops in St. Louis Park,” he said.