Native plants aren't defined by political boundaries! "Near Native" plants are plants that evolved in ecoregions near Minnesota. These plants are still highly capable of contributing to our ecosystems. While assisted migration is an unsettled science in restoration spaces you can rest easy that knowing it is safe to plant "Near Natives" and plants with genetics from other ecoregions in gardens. For the most mindful results, source plants from your EPA Level III Ecoregion and within a half USDA Hardiness Zone of your site.