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…
The rotating BIPOC artist gallery at our West 7th store continues this fall with a new local artist, Melodee Strong. You can purchase her paintings through the end of December, with 100% of proceeds going directly to the artist. “Melodee Strong grew up in St. Francis, MN.
Dr. Artika R. Tyner is a passionate educator, award-winning author, sought-after speaker, and advocate for justice. She is the founder of Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute, working to “plant people” while offering them key educational and learning opportunities. This organic process aims to cultivate a multicultural literary and…
The rotating BIPOC artist gallery at our West 7th store continues this summer with a new local artist, Nou Yang. You can purchase her paintings through the end of September, with 100% of proceeds going directly to the artist. “I am a refugee Hmong woman; I was born…
Dr. Artika R. Tyner is a passionate educator, award-winning author, sought-after speaker, and advocate for justice. She is the founder of Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute, working to “plant people” while offering them key educational and learning opportunities. This organic process aims to cultivate a multicultural literary and…
The rotating BIPOC artist gallery at our West 7th store continues this spring with a new local artist, Kprecia Ambers. You can purchase her prints at the register through the end of June, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the artist. Born and raised in Minneapolis,…
Dr. Artika R. Tyner (on the right in the photo above) is a passionate educator, award-winning author, sought-after speaker, and advocate for justice. She is the founder of Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute (PPGJLI), whose mission is to “plant people” while offering them key educational and learning opportunities.
Painting by Broderick Poole The rotating BIPOC artist gallery at our West 7th store continues this quarter with a new local artist, Broderick Poole. You can purchase his original pieces or prints at the register now through the end of March, with 100% of the proceeds…
Illustration by Soon-Wai Wong The rotating BIPOC artist gallery at our West 7th store continues this quarter with a new local artist, Soon-Wai Wong. You can purchase his original pieces or prints at the register now through the end of December, with 100% of the proceeds…
Sept. 15–Oct. 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, a period that honors generations of Latinx Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our country. During this month-long annual tribute, we celebrate the rich cultural traditions, histories and contributions of those who can trace their ethnic roots…