Join our co-op community The Wedge is a community owned grocery store. We believe in the power of sourcing delicious, locally grown food in our region and amplifying our best farmers, artisans, and makers. By nurturing our bodies and minds, we nurture our neighbors and communities. We are committed to the principles and practices of…
A brief look into the science and history behind our favorite holiday scent The power and allure of cinnamon is as old as civilization itself. The ancient Egyptians used it to embalm mummies and Roman emperors burned it on the funeral pyres of their beloved. Arab traders traveled dangerous land routes to keep its source… Read More →
All of us here at the Wedge feel fortunate to be a part of such an outstanding community. Our staff has vast knowledge about our store, the products we carry and the people who created them. Our owners are the reason we exist and they are vital to building our local food system. Together, we… Read More →
In Minnesota, hunger can be hard to recognize. Besides the fact that we spend most of the year bundled up in bulky winter wear, hunger is just not a visible problem here in the way we,ve been programmed to think about it. Here, it doesn,t mean children with bloated bellies and hollow faces dying on… Read More →
Dear Dr. Watts, Recently, I see that many processed foods contain soy, sometimes in large amounts. I don’t eat a lot of processed foods, but cold cereals are still on my menu. However, I do make my own granola. Can you address the nutritional issues of foods with soy? Debra, your question is an important… Read More →
Hoch Orchard La Crescent, Minn. Growing up, Jackie Hoch never imagined the life of a farmer for herself. From a small town, her dreams were of high-rising glowing skylines, not the intermittent flicker of firefly backsides. She went to school to study biology and chemistry, became a medical technician, and worked her way up to… Read More →
Is organic milk really better for you? Late last year, the Internet erupted with the news of a Washington State University study claiming added nutritional benefits in organic milk as compared to conventional. This was the long- awaited silver bullet for the organic food movement, which has historically lacked substantial scientific evidence to back up… Read More →
Amidst all the cuts to the food stamp program and the reshuffling of crop subsidies to insurance payments, the organic movement somehow managed to quietly score some serious cash. After four years of congressional deadlock, at long last we have a Farm Bill. Standing in front of a tractor and other farm equipment at Michigan… Read More →
By Jess Pierce Director of Brand Marketing Notice something different? This newsletter probably looks a bit bare to you. This is not a mistake but intentional, as we have some exciting news to share. Beginning in March, The Wedge will be updating its brand and logo, on everything from the signage in the store to… Read More →
The Wedge Board of Directors is pleased to report that in the past year The Wedge continued to do very well. The loyalty and support of our members and the commitment of our dedicated and highly skilled staff continue to make The Wedge a national model among co-ops. Our commitment to remain connected to the… Read More →
