Hi Minnesota lady.... I too am from Minnesota, Welcome to the quilting board.
I hardly ever by my fabric from a LQS.
Maybe because there is not one close enough for me to just run in and run out when I need something.
try this place on line,
http://www.connectingthreads.com
I found very good quality quilting fabric for $2.96 a yard
and because the price was so unbeileivable, I purchased $50.00 worth and my shipping was free. and they pack it all so nicely for you too. I have a few on line places I like. and I always wait until they have the free shipping offer. Hope this helps you some. Good luck and Happy quilting.