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New & Now – Spring 2017
Spring means something different to everyone. Whether it’s the inaugural stroll around Lake Calhoun, the first breezy bike ride to work, the season opener of youth baseball, or a fresh batch of spring’s bounty, gathered in a spring salad. As we uncover our gardens and bask in the longer, warm(ish) days, it’s the season of…
Change Matters!
Cooperatives are principled businesses. Principle #7 is concern for community. We strive every day to work for the sustainable development of our neighborhood and community. Change Matters, our register round-up program is one way we do this. Every time you make a purchase at the register you have the opportunity to round up your purchase… Read More →
Consolidation Implementation Update
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 →
Breakfast Served All Day
Sometimes, all we really need at the end of a long day is…breakfast. So go on, indulge. Have your eggs and eat them, too, even if it’s after six. But maybe save the coffee for when you really need it.
Reflections on Elka Malkis’ 37 Years at The Wedge
By Elizabeth Archerd In November 2016, the Wedge said goodbye to its longest-serving employee. Elka Malkis retired as Director of Finance after working for the co-op for thirty-seven years. In June 1979, Elka was hired for a temporary summer storekeepercashier job, during a group interview by all 20 or so “coordinators” in the worker collective.… Read More →
Consolidation Vote Passes for Wedge and Linden Hills
By Josh Resnik, Wedge Community Co-op CEO At the end of October, we announced that the co-op consolidation proposal passed by large majorities at the Wedge (82% “Yes” vote) and Linden Hills (87%) Co-ops. At Eastside Co-op a majority of owners voted in favor (51%), but not enough for the 2/3 vote required to pass… Read More →
Current Board
The Board consists of four Board Officers and five Board Directors. Three board seats are up for election annually and each have a three-year term. Board Officers are elected by the Board during its May board meeting and each Officer serves as Chair of a board committee. Board members may serve no more than three consecutive…
Help Featherstone Farm
Our friends at Featherstone Fruits & Vegetables had devastating crop losses this year and they need help. Buy a CSA share, shop their produce in store, and donate online: https://www.gofundme.com/featherstonefarm3-0 Featherstone Farm has been a leader in our local food community for 20 years, but they may have to close their doors next month without our… Read More →
Case For Consolidation
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 →