Cultivate newsletter articles.
Hello, I’m Jacob Witzke, that tall bespectacled fellow serving you made-to-order drinks at our Lyndale Ave. location. Since the completion of our remodel, I have had the honor of supervising the beautiful new coffee and juice bar. In the midst of the busy winter holiday season, I was asked if I could go on a… Read More →
Since the positive vote for consolidation between the Wedge Community Co-op and Linden Hills Co-op in the fall of 2016, the two co-ops have been working together on a collaborative implementation plan. Eight committees were developed in the December to focus on specific elements of the business. Each committee is comprised of Wedge and Linden… Read More →
Q: How did you get your start at the Wedge, and how has your role changed over the years? A: I was hired as a cashier when I first moved to Minneapolis back in 1998. I spent a few years in the Front End, and then I ran off to California for some serious sunshine.… Read More →
In the family of root vegetables, the radish is like the cool cousin who has a bit of an attitude. It boasts bold color, crisp texture and fresh crunch with a bit of a kick. But there’s a whole gang of radishes at the Wedge, each with its own unique persona and uses to expand…
*As of summer 2020, we are no longer participating in Terracycle. What do empty chip bags and used toothbrushes have in common? Well, they are both destined for the trash when we are done with them. But here at the Wedge they have a different future in common thanks to TerraCycle. In 2016, Wedge shoppers… Read More →
BY JOSH RESNIK, Wedge Community Co-op, CEO In an effort to keep owners informed, we want to share our financial results from the first half of FY2017 (July–December 2016). Simply put, the first half of the fiscal year has been very challenging financially. During the summer and early fall, we saw bigger-than-expected sales declines at… Read More →
GET 30% OFF AT OUR KLEAN KANTEEN POP-UP SALE on EARTH DAY – Saturday, April 22! WHAT’S KLEAN KANTEEN? At Klean Kanteen, they’re in business for good. And it’s been that way from the start. The family-owned company introduced a stainless steel, BPA-free, reusable bottle in 2004 because they wanted a safe, nontoxic alternative to plastic water bottles. Their… Read More →
Winter at the Wedge is no time for hibernation! With our Lyndale store renovation fully complete, you can now find even more local foods, even in these dark, bracing, snow-filled days. And with bright new menu items at the Wedge Table and a vibrant line-up of events and classes in our community room, there are… Read More →
Q: What are these Meyer Lemons I see sometimes in the produce department? Can I use them just like normal lemons? — Mike, Robbinsdale So glad you asked! Meyer lemons one of my all-time favorite winter citrus arrivals, but they just don’t get the same attention as more snack-friendly show-stoppers. They are in fact, quite different… Read More →
