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Barnard Farm’s Door County Cherries

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Nestled on the picturesque peninsula of northeastern Wisconsin, Door County is renowned for its vibrant cherry orchards. With a unique microclimate and rich agricultural heritage, this region has become synonymous with delicious cherries that captivate both locals and visitors alike. The Perfect Climate and Soil for Cherries Door County’s geography…

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Community Partner Spotlight: Elite Towing

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Elite Towing: Delivering Elite Service for Over a Decade For over a decade, Elite Towing has been building community by getting people back on the road and back to living their lives. This institution has been a helping hand for countless drivers across Minnesota. However, it is not just about…

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Community Partner Spotlight: Grand Hand Gallery

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Nestled on Grand and Dale, the Grand Hand Gallery isn’t just a place to admire art—it’s a growing hub of community engagement and artistic diversity. Since Rachel Hartzler and Jim Jacobson took over in September 2022, they’ve taken on the mantle of caring for this dynamic space, while nurturing a…

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Know Your Local Plant Sale Growers

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This year’s Plant Sale offerings have once again been sourced from some of the best local growers. You’ll find an expanded assortment of unique pepper and herb varieties, a wildly beautiful tomato selection, a nearly three-fold increase in edible flowers and pollinator plants, and an array of Japanese vegetables…

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Get Growing with Carter Farms Seed Potatoes

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Potatoes are one of the first things you can start growing in the spring, either in a garden or in a barrel on a deck or patio, if you’re short on space. You’ll find several varieties of organic seed potatoes at the co-op from Carter Farms, a family-run farm…

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Meet Artist Dr. Artika Tyner

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The rotating BIPOC artist gallery at our West 7th store continues this spring with a new local artist, author, public speaker and facilitator, Dr Artika Tyner. You can purchase their prints and original artwork through the end of June, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the…

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Community Partner Spotlight: The Coven

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Founded in Minneapolis’ North Loop, The Coven fosters community through intersectional coworking spaces geared toward women, non-binary, and transgender individuals. Their first location symbolically opened on International Women’s Day (March 8), 2018. In 2020, they expanded and opened a second space in Saint Paul’s Cathedral Hill neighborhood, a few blocks…

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Preparing your Beeler’s Ham

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Curious how to prepare your Beeler’s Uncured Ham? Baked ham can be an amazing addition for your spring celebration table, providing not only a beautiful centerpiece but also abundant leftovers for meals throughout the week. Whether you are preparing a Honey Baked Spiral Ham, a Classic Pineapple…

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International Women’s Day at the Co-op

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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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Meet Artist Margaret Vergara

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The rotating BIPOC artist gallery at our West 7th store continues this winter with a new local artist, Margaret Vergara. You can purchase their prints and original artwork through the end of March, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the artist. “Margaret Vergara is a queer,…

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