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Revitalizing Native Foodways with NĀTIFS

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Shop Field Day Products and Support NĀTIFS this November! Hundreds of Field Day products are on sale now through Dec. 3. With each purchase, our community has an opportunity to support Native communities and food sovereignty. This November, 5¢ from every Field Day product sold will go to NĀTIFS.

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Winter Squash at the Co-op

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As colder weather sets in, nothing beats the rich aromas and tastes of organic winter squash from local farmers like Featherstone Farm and Wisconsin Growers Cooperative. Unlike their summer counterparts, which are picked immaturely for the best taste, winter squash is harvested when fully grown, ensuring robust flavors.

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Recognizing Native American Heritage Month

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We acknowledge that our three store locations in Imni Ża Ska in Mni Sota Makoce (now known as Saint Paul, Minnesota) are on the traditional territory of the Dakota people, who have been deeply connected to the land within and beyond the boundaries of our state for centuries. The Dakota…

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Local Profile: Ferndale Market

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Ferndale Farm: A Legacy of Free-Range Turkey Farming Nestled in the scenic Little Cannon River Valley of Cannon Falls, Minnesota, Ferndale Farm has been a cherished family operation since 1939. Dale Peterson arrived in this idyllic location with a passion for raising free-range turkeys, armed with a degree in poultry…

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Honoring Indigenous Food & Culture

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Special thanks to American Indian Family Center & Dream of Wild Health for their contributions to this article In the U.S., November is often associated with Thanksgiving, a time to gather with friends and family around the communal dinner table while showing…

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Staff Picks: Our Favorite Bulk Finds! 💚

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Discover the must-have bulk items our co-op staff can’t live without! Get inspired to plan your bulk buys during our Member-Owner Appreciation 20% off Bulk Sale, Friday, Oct. 25-Saturday, Oct. 26. As you plan your bulk haul, check out these pro tips from our marketing department, and don’t…

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Smart Storage Tips for Your Bulk Buys

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Save 20% at our Member-Owner Appreciation Bulk Sale! Friday, Oct. 25 – Saturday, Oct. 26 Stock up on your favorite bulk items and enjoy 20% off during our exclusive sale for Member-Owners! Don’t miss this chance to save big while reducing waste by buying in bulk. Get ready…

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Ways to Honor Indigenous Peoples Day

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Photo: Three Sisters Soup (aandakii gweki-biimaadazi) Indigenous Peoples Day reshapes the narrative surrounding Columbus’ “discovery” of the Americas and honors our country’s first inhabitants: the Indigenous communities that have lived in the United States for thousands of years. This day celebrates the contributions and culture of Indigenous people…

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