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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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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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May Positive Change: Ain Dah Yung Center

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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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Community Partner Profile: Lowertown Bike Shop

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Learn more about treasured local nonprofit Lowertown Bike Shop in this Q&A with Operations Manager Crystal Sursely. How long has Lowertown Bike Shop (LBS) been in business? Eleven years this May! Why did you decide to open a nonprofit cycling business? LBS became a nonprofit because we…

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Celebrating $1 Million in Positive Change Donations

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We did it! Together, we have raised over $1 million for local St. Paul nonprofits. We could not have hit this huge milestone without the incredible generosity of our shoppers. To reach $1 million, 3,298,523 people have donated a bag credit or rounded up at the register. Wow! Our…

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Build Your Own Bagel Board

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This enticing smorgasbord offers something for everyone and is easy to adjust based on the number of people. It’s perfect for a weekend brunch or spring celebration! Board Ingredients Bagels from St. Paul Bagelry or Rise Bagel Co. (two local, women-owned bagelries featured at the co-op!) Vegetables like sliced cucumbers,…

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