Summer Recipes for Your Holiday Weekend
Try something new this Fourth of July! From unique side salads and mains to fruit-forward desserts, these fresh and flavorful recipes are perfect to enjoy at picnics, potlucks and barbecues.
Instructor Profile: Henry Kisitu
Henry grew up in Uganda and has lived in the United States since the age of 19. He learned to cook everything from scratch and grew up eating primarily locally grown veggies, legumes, fruits and grains. Henry learned how to garden and farm at a young age, and ever since,…
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Strawberries
We were informed of a single case of hepatitis A that was traced back to organic strawberries sold at the co-op on March 21, 2022. Strawberries sold at Mississippi Market were under UPC 7503018074290. Out of an abundance of caution, given potential for customers to freeze this item, we want…
Memorable Recipes for Memorial Day
For many, Memorial Day weekend symbolizes the start of summer. Whether you’re spending it at the cabin, grilling at home, or picnicking at your local park, these summery dishes are fresh, flavorful and perfect to share with your friends and family.
Support Mother-Run Businesses This Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day, learn the stories behind some of the mother-run brands we carry at the co-op! Find these products the next time you’re in-store to gift to the moms in your life or use as ingredients for a memorable Mother’s Day meal.
Community Partner Profile: Lowertown Bike Shop
Learn more about treasured local nonprofit Lowertown Bike Shop in this Q&A with Operations Manager Crystal Sursely. How long has Lowertown Bike Shop (LBS) been in business? Eleven years this May! Why did you decide to open a nonprofit cycling business? LBS became a nonprofit because we…
Meet Our Spring Featured Artist: Juan T. Parker
The rotating BIPOC artist gallery at our West 7th store continues this quarter with a new local artist, Juan T. Parker. You can purchase Juan’s original pieces or prints at the register now through July 8, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the artist. “My appreciation…
Celebrating $1 Million in Positive Change Donations
We did it! Together, we have raised over $1 million for local St. Paul nonprofits. We could not have hit this huge milestone without the incredible generosity of our shoppers. To reach $1 million, 3,298,523 people have donated a bag credit or rounded up at the register. Wow! Our…
Build Your Own Bagel Board
This enticing smorgasbord offers something for everyone and is easy to adjust based on the number of people. It’s perfect for a weekend brunch or spring celebration! Board Ingredients Bagels from St. Paul Bagelry or Rise Bagel Co. (two local, women-owned bagelries featured at the co-op!) Vegetables like sliced cucumbers,…
Staff Profile: Meet Laura Fickes
As a community-owned and cooperatively operated business, co-op employees are some of Mississippi Market’s greatest assets. Our friendly, dedicated staff possess a wealth of knowledge. They work diligently to provide you with access to the freshest, healthiest foods and the safest, most effective personal health and beauty care products available.