The Blaine Police Department recently featured local entrepreneur Travis Baker in their "Best of Blaine" community spotlight for October 2025. Baker, an Irondale High School grad with a deep connection to the sports world, is the innovative mind behind Waggle, a fresh and vibrant golf apparel brand. According to the original Blaine Police Department post, Baker's journey wasn't a straight shot. After a layoff from Best Buy Corporate, he channelled his energy towards his entrepreneurial spirit in the world of sports merchandising.
Baker then transitioned to 3M; however, his drive for business ownership intensified. Noticing a gap in the market for golf apparel that really stands out, he established Waggle, a company that prides itself on personality-packed designs. The brand, which began in his basement, has now escalated into a flourishing enterprise. Waggle's success rides on its community involvement and partnerships, such as those with the Super Rink, the National Sports Center, and most notably, Special Olympics Minnesota, for which Waggle played a design role in last year's Polar Plunge event.
This month has marked a significant milestone for Waggle with the grand opening of its corporate headquarters and retail store in Blaine, located at 3100 101st Avenue, as per the social media announcement. The store's doors are open to the golf community and those eager to add some flair to their game, with business hours spanning Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 7PM, and Sundays from 11AM to 6PM. Followers can check out their latest offerings and community efforts on their active Instagram and Twitter accounts, under the handles waggle.blaine and @getyourwaggleon, respectively, as well as on their Facebook page Waggle Apparel.
In a clear indication of the company's upward trajectory, Travis Baker shared his pride, especially in his team, characterizing them as not just talented professionals but "good humans" too. With an eye on the future, Baker is set to propel Waggle's reach further while anchoring it in the foundational values of creativity, authenticity, and community engagement. And, the Blaine community seems eager to see the impact Waggle continues to have both locally and more broadly — as they anticipate participation in the upcoming Special Olympics USA Games slated for Minnesota in June 2026.
