Skip to Content

Close

The Medley Blog

Celebrate Black History Month with The Mims

Image for Celebrate Black History Month with The Mims

Written by Mecca Bos, Co-founder and Executive Director of BIPOC Foodways See more of Mecca’s writing here Don’t miss Vivian Mims’ Award Winning Collard Greens Recipe here! BIPOC Foodways Alliance uplifts, archives, and shares the stories of people of color– especially…

Read more

February Positive Change: Planting People Growing Justice

Image for February Positive Change: Planting People Growing Justice

Create Positive Change Each time you shop at the co-op, you have a chance to directly support local nonprofits by donating your 10-cent reusable bag credits and rounding up your purchases to the nearest dollar. It may only be a few cents or spare change, but your generosity makes a…

Read more

Annual LIME Membership Discount Renewal 2025

Image for Annual LIME Membership Discount Renewal 2025

A friendly reminder to all LIME member-owners: Please renew your eligibility in the program between Jan. 15 and Feb. 12, 2025, to ensure uninterrupted discounts. To renew your LIME eligibility, please bring a photo ID along with your income-based financial assistance program card or letter to the co-op during this…

Read more

January Positive Change: BIPOC FOODWAYS

Image for January Positive Change: BIPOC FOODWAYS

Create Positive Change Each time you shop at the co-op, you have a chance to directly support local nonprofits by donating your 10-cent reusable bag credits and rounding up your purchases to the nearest dollar. It may only be a few cents or spare change, but your generosity makes a…

Read more

December Positive Change: Neighborhood House

Image for December Positive Change: Neighborhood House

Create Positive Change Each time you shop at the co-op, you have a chance to directly support local nonprofits by donating your 10-cent reusable bag credits and rounding up your purchases to the nearest dollar. It may only be a few cents or spare change, but your generosity makes a…

Read more

Revitalizing Native Foodways with NĀTIFS

Image for Revitalizing Native Foodways with NĀTIFS

Shop Field Day Products and Support NĀTIFS this November! Hundreds of Field Day products are on sale now through Dec. 3. With each purchase, our community has an opportunity to support Native communities and food sovereignty. This November, 5¢ from every Field Day product sold will go to NĀTIFS.

Read more

Recognizing Native American Heritage Month

Image for Recognizing Native American Heritage Month

We acknowledge that our three store locations in Imni Ża Ska in Mni Sota Makoce (now known as Saint Paul, Minnesota) are on the traditional territory of the Dakota people, who have been deeply connected to the land within and beyond the boundaries of our state for centuries. The Dakota…

Read more

Staff Picks: Our Favorite Bulk Finds! 💚

Image for Staff Picks: Our Favorite Bulk Finds! 💚

Discover the must-have bulk items our co-op staff can’t live without! Get inspired to plan your bulk buys during our Member-Owner Appreciation 20% off Bulk Sale, Friday, Oct. 25-Saturday, Oct. 26. As you plan your bulk haul, check out these pro tips from our marketing department, and don’t…

Read more

Ways to Honor Indigenous Peoples Day

Image for Ways to Honor Indigenous Peoples Day

Photo: Three Sisters Soup (aandakii gweki-biimaadazi) Indigenous Peoples Day reshapes the narrative surrounding Columbus’ “discovery” of the Americas and honors our country’s first inhabitants: the Indigenous communities that have lived in the United States for thousands of years. This day celebrates the contributions and culture of Indigenous people…

Read more