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Looking on the BrightSide

Each year, we’re inspired and humbled by the ongoing work of our Change Matters partner organizations. Every partner is mindfully selected by a dedicated committee of Twin Cities Co-op Partners staff to ensure your round up dollars are going to an array of Minnesota-based nonprofits working to uplift emerging farmers, support our BIPOC communities, and…

Jinx Tea

Brand Story: Jinx Tea is a premium cold-brewed sparkling craft beverage. There is absolutely nothing like it – it will change your palate for iced tea! The Jinx Tea team uses only the highest quality hand-picked tea from China which ensures a superior, purer taste. This exceptional tea, when blended with artisan aromatics, fruit and…

2024 Co-op Farm Tour

Farm Fun for All Summer is the perfect time for adventures, and you don’t have to go far to find opportunities to make some lasting memories. Since 2011, the Eat Local Co-op Farm Tour has been connecting co-op shoppers to the farmers at the heart of our local food system. After a hiatus last year,…

Pride All Year Long

Co-op Pride Minneapolis is home to a vibrant LGBTQIA+ community, starting with the original Twin Cities Pride parade steps away from our Lyndale store in Loring Park in 1972. Wedge Community Co-ops has been a thriving staple in the fabric of our community since 1974, and to us, the co-op is community. We believe in…

CEO Announcement

Twin Cities Co-op Partners Announces New CEO After a thorough and thoughtful nationwide search, the Twin Cities Co-op Partners Board of Directors is pleased to introduce Nick Seeberger as our new CEO. Nick will begin working at TCCP on August 5th. Nick comes to TCCP from Valley Natural Foods Co-op in Burnsville, MN where he…

Gardens for Every Lifestyle

Gardens for Every Lifestyle: Tips to Get Started Beginner gardeners and veteran green thumbs alike are always looking to try something new. What you choose to grow is likely dictated by where you live and what your family enjoys. No matter if you’re in the beginning stages of planning, or just looking for a quick…

Start Your Garden Right

Gardening Tips We interviewed local, organic growers Humble Pie Farm and Twin Organics on urban gardening, growing for pollinators, knowing how much to water, which soil to use, how much space to allow between plants, planting according to sunlight, and more!

Earth Month: Earth Day 50th Anniversary

Earth Day 50th Anniversary This month marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The first Earth Day came about thanks to Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson with teach-ins on college campuses, raising awareness of environmental issues like oil spills and air pollution. In the subsequent 50 years, Earth Day has spawned the Environmental Protection Agency and…