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Juneteenth Book Recs by Dr. Artika

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Dr. Artika R. Tyner is a passionate educator, award-winning author, sought-after speaker, and advocate for justice. She is the founder of Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute, working to “plant people” while offering them key educational and learning opportunities. This organic process aims to cultivate a multicultural literary and…

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Rainbow Recipes to Celebrate Pride Month

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Pride Month is recognized each June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising and celebrate the identities, contributions and achievements of LGBTQIA+ individuals past, present and future. Celebrations include parades, festivals, parties, workshops and concerts with millions of participants around the world. Whether you’re showing your pride or showing your support,…

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June Positive Change: Black Youth Healing Arts Center

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

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May Positive Change: The Good Acre

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

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Community Partner Profile: Urban Growler

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Urban Growler is the first women-owned microbrewery in Minnesota. They brew delicious craft beer and offer a full food menu of thoughtfully sourced eats out of their taproom and beer garden. Learn more by reading our Q&A below with co-owner Jill Pavlak! When did you open Urban Growler, and…

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The Best Oils for Cooking

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Not all cooking oils are created equal. They vary in performance, flavor, and nutrition! Some oils are ideal for cooking at high temperatures, and others are better for imparting flavor and depth to your dish. One of the most important things to consider is how an oil has been processed…

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How to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden

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Who are the pollinators? Native bees and honeybees, butterflies and moths, flies, wasps, beetles and hummingbirds. Things to think about when planning your garden Native plant species are most attractive to pollinators. If you have a choice between a cultivar and a native variety, choose the native variety. The food…

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Instructor Profile: Kimiko Molasky

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When did you start cooking? Tell us more about your story with food. Because my parents were busy running clothing stores, I, as the oldest of four, started cooking for my family when I was 10 years old. This taught me the pleasure of sharing meals and cooking for people.

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