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Celebrating International Co-op Day

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A cooperative (co-op) is a member-owned, democratically controlled business that exists to meet community needs—not to maximize shareholder profit. From credit unions to grocery stores, co-ops empower people to keep wealth local, strengthen social ties, and build a more sustainable future.

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Meet Community Partner: Selby Acupuncture

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We’re thrilled to introduce Selby Acupuncture as the newest member of our Community Partner Program at Mississippi Market! Nestled just a short distance from our Selby store, this locally owned clinic has been a wellness resource in the Twin Cities since 2007. Their team of…

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July Positive Change: Hmong American Farmers Association

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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…

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June Positive Change: Aliveness Project

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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…

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May Positive Change: The SEAD Project

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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…

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International Women’s Day at the Co-op 2025

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International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 is “a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.” Observed since the early 20th century, IWD is an annual  celebration of women and a call to accelerate gender equality through a show of unity,…

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Celebrate Black History Month with The Mims

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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…

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Annual LIME Membership Discount Renewal 2025

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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…

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Ways to Honor Indigenous Peoples Day

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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…

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