Brianna Darling Wedge Community Co-op’s Outreach and Event Planning Coordinator Alaffia is a fair-trade company based in Togo that uses traditional methods to harvest and process shea butter and coconut oil. Wednesday, March 30 was a day to remember for many Wedge staff and owners. We were honored to have a special visit from Olow-n’djo Tchala… Read More →
“First and foremost, I want to express my enthusiasm for being back at The Wedge during this exciting remodel of our Lyndale store. After one year away, it is so thrilling for me to return to our store in the role of Grocery Manager. The remodel progresses more each day, and the well-planned changes are… Read More →
A Walkthrough By Kristi Pluimer, Project Director The first phase of the Lyndale remodel project is the exterior work and is currently underway. This consists of replacing damaged brick and mortar, recaulking the windows, removing old signage and staining the building. Interior construction phases are slated to start in late January or early February 2016.… 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 →
Whole Grain Milling Co. Welcome, Minnesota Doug and Lin Hilgendorf live on 480 acres just north of Welcome, Minn., a 20-minute drive from the Iowa border. Their fertile land and unique devotion to sustainable farming practices have allowed them to remain small but viable, even as their neighbors turned to fertilizers and pesticides and their… Read More →
by Danelle Rydel, Store Manager The store manager position is new for The Wedge as well as for me. Since taking the position last winter, I have immersed myself in all the departments to understand what really makes our co-op tick. I have focused on not just spending time with department managers but also with… 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 →
