Cultivate newsletter articles.
for Don Olson Don Olson has been behind the wheel at Co-op Partners Warehouse (CPW) for more than a decade, delivering produce to the four corners of Minnesota and beyond, rain or shine. He’s the reason fresh local treasures like Hoch Orchard apples and Rochdale sharp cheddar cheese are always just a short trip away… Read More →
Three general managers share their rationales By Amy Fields, Josh Resnik and Luke Schell As the general managers of three Twin Cities co-ops, we want to share why we believe a consolidation of Eastside Food Co-op, Linden Hills Co-op, and the Wedge Community Co-op is the right direction for the future and why we are… Read More →
Great promise in CPW growth, catering gains and Lyndale store renovation. Future profit and patronage refunds are expected, but not this year. By Elka Malkis, Wedge Community Co-op Finance Director This past fiscal year (July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016) has been challenging on many fronts. Our budget going into the year projected annual… Read More →
Native Harvest wild rice is uncultivated, undomesticated and untamed. It’s also incomparably delicious. At the end of August, the evenings grow cool on the lakes of the White Earth Reservation, and night breezes ripple their calm waters. The Manoomin sways and dances in time. It’s the month of the Manoominike Giizis, The Ricing Moon. Over the… Read More →
In 2002, Gerhard Riautschnig had been in America for nearly 10 years. In that time, he had discovered the joys of stacked avocado burgers, midday Indian lunch buffets and counter-service sushi bars. But there was one thing missing from his culinary life-the home-cured meats of his childhood in rural Austria. He isn’t sure whether he… Read More →
Homegrown Minneapolis is a unique collaboration between city government and citizens that is breaking down barriers to healthful food access through both policy change and grassroots projects. You may not know it, but Homegrown has probably already touched your life in some way. Read on to learn more about the good work they do and… Read More →
The last couple months have been an exciting time, to say the least, at the Wedge Co-op. We are in the midst of our largest store remodel in history-fixing building systems in disrepair and adding new customer amenities. While most customers seem excited about the changes, we have also gotten some good questions from shoppers.… Read More →
If you’ve stopped by the Wedge Table in the last few weeks, you’ve noticed something new: the menu. A fresh lineup of savory snacks, ancientgrain bowls and burritos on freshly-made tortillas are now on offer, thanks to Colin Cody-the Wedge’s first-ever Product Development Chef. It’s a recently created position: one person dedicated to keeping Wedge… Read More →
If ever there was a time to try going vegetarian, summer is it. Local produce comes pouring in, bringing a bounty of diverse fruits and vegetables perfect for no-cook weeknight meals that never get old. So get out of the heat, and out of your meat-heavy routines with these delicious menus that are light, fresh… Read More →
The Wedge Board of Directors is a small team with a big task: steering the future of the co-op on behalf of its ownership. If you’ve ever wanted to be a part but weren’t sure you had the time or expertise, perhaps now is the time to reconsider as we currently have four open seats… Read More →
