Girl Scouts get creative with cookie fundraiser Girl Scouts get creative with cookie fundraiser By Meghan Grey | March 5, 2021 at 8:50 PM CST - Updated March 5 at 8:51 PM MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) — With COVID-19 hindering their ability to sell cookies door-to-door, local Girl Scouts are getting creative to keep their fundraising going strong. The Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valley say they are offering various options to cater to each scout’s comfort level at this time. While you can still catch pop-up cookie sales at local businesses, some girls are opting for a new, completely virtual option called Smart Cookies.