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Meet Artist Broderick Poole

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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…

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January Positive Change: TC Food Justice

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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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Three 3-Ingredient Appetizers for the Holidays

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If budgeting and meal-planning are two of your 2021 goals, look no further than this list of tasty, nutritious and budget-friendly recipes. Each was featured as part of our monthly Budget Cooking class series, where we teach participants how to make a meal that feeds four people for…

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Your Co-op Holiday Gift Guide

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You’ll find exciting new brands in our stores this holiday season, with something for everyone on your list. Browse sustainable gift ideas below, and save 10% during our Gifts & Goods Sale on Dec. 17!…

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December Positive Change: Neighborhood House

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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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12 Cozy Recipes for Soup Season

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There’s nothing like a warming bowl of soup on a cold Minnesota day. Try the recipes below for lunch, dinner, or a cozy soup swap with friends. Ask each guest to bring four containers of soup (we recommend quart canning jars), an extra 1-2 cups of soup for sampling, and…

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Community Partner Spotlight: The Wine Thief & Ale Jail

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The Wine Thief & Ale Jail is located on St. Claire Avenue in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood. This carefully curated, family-owned shop offers responsibly produced wines from around the world, including organic and vegan options; a wide variety of local craft beers and European imports; an extensive gluten-free beer and…

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November Positive Change: Dream of Wild Health

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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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