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Planting Fall Crops

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Early to mid-summer is the perfect time to plan ahead for the rest of the growing season. The average first frost date for the Saint Paul area is Oct. 1, so there is still plenty of time to plant and get abundant crops! Check the backs of seed packages for…

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Meet Our Summer Featured Artist: Michelle van Kuijk

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The rotating BIPOC artist gallery at our West 7th store continues this quarter with a new local artist, Michelle van Kuijk. You can purchase her original pieces or prints at the register now through the end of September, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to Michelle. “I…

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Expanded Conventional Offerings at Our East 7th Store

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As a community-owned grocery store, we exist to serve our community — which means providing more options to fit every budget. To expand food access and be more inclusive to everyone in our store neighborhoods, we are bringing in a small variety of competitively priced conventional products. We know everyone…

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July Positive Change: BrightSide

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Create Positive Change Each time you shop at the co-op, you have a chance to directly support local community partners 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…

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Instructor Profile: Henry Kisitu

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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,…

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Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Strawberries

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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…

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Memorable Recipes for Memorial Day

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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.

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June Positive Change: RECLAIM

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Create Positive Change Each time you shop at the co-op, you have a chance to directly support local community partners 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…

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Support Mother-Run Businesses This Mother’s Day

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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.

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