In Minneapolis' north loop, an inaugural Christkindl Market is now open at North Loop Green. Modeled after the classic European Christmas Market, it combines craft vendors with authentic food and music.

The European-style Christkindl Market is back and runs until the weekend before Christmas in Minneapolis’ North Loop. It’s music, food and shopping from local vendors representing 15 different countries,

A German-style market inspired by Chicago’s Christkindl Market is coming to Minneapolis this winter. FOX 9’s Se Kwon has more on the holiday festivities.

"For me, the most rewarding part is just to see that journey for those people, knowing that we're providing real economic impact for not just the artists, but the whole community," said Minneapolis Craft Market founder Hayley Matthews-Jones.