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Four “Knead to Try” Bakeries at the Co-op

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You’ll find a large selection of fresh, locally baked breads and treats on our shelves. Start your day with a pastry from Rose Street Patisserie or La Boulangerie Marguerite; slice up some Brake Bread to make a hearty sandwich; or enjoy one of Baker’s Field’s artisan loaves with a cozy…

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Enjoy Locally Grown Mushrooms in Your Fall Dishes

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R&R Cultivation (New Hope, MN)                       Available at Selby and West 7th. Friends Nick Robinson and Lance Ramm co-founded R&R Cultivation in 2018. They grew their first mushrooms in Nick’s basement and, within two short…

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Meet Our Fall Featured Artist: Soon-Wai Wong

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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…

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October Positive Change: Healing Justice Foundation

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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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Planting Fall Bulbs for Spring Pollinators

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Attract pollinators to your garden early next spring by planting flowering bulbs this fall. Choose a variety of bulbs to appeal to different pollinators and ones that will keep your garden blooming from early spring until summer. Groupings of like flowers are more attractive to pollinators out looking for nectar,…

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10 Easy Meals with 5 Ingredients or Less

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Busy schedule? Simplify mealtime with these easy and wholesome dishes that come together with five or fewer ingredients. Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes Pasta + Cherry Tomatoes + Garlic + Mozzarella + Basil Toss tomatoes with olive oil, two cloves of minced garlic, salt and pepper, and roast…

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September Positive Change: LEDC

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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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Top 10 Budget-friendly Finds at the Co-op

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These are the co-op’s top-10 budget-friendly, go-to ingredients. We love that these items are not only affordable but also taste delicious and reduce waste. The majority support local farmers and makers, too! (All prices as of May 7, 2024 and subject to change.)…

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August Positive Change: Youth Farm

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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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Beat the Heat with Plant-Based Treats

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Long gone are the days when being vegan or lactose intolerant meant you had to miss out on ice cream. Now, there are plenty of delicious plant-based options for everyone to enjoy! Here are some of our favorites to help you cool off this summer. Jolly Llama Vanilla Fudge Sundae…

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