At our co-op, supporting local goes beyond working with local farmers and producers to sell product in our stores. It means building meaningful partnerships with unique local food businesses who have incredible food and big ideas. It means increasing access to local foods for other co-ops, restaurants and businesses through Co-op Partners Warehouse. It means… Read More →
JOIN US FOR Out and Proud An engaging panel discussion featuring LGBTQ leaders in our vibrant, local food and beverage industry. Come celebrate our diverse food and craft beverage community and hear stories from members of the queer community about their work in local and sustainable food. Moderated by Kim Bartmann, owner of several local… Read More →
By Leigh McCarren, Ownership & Outreach Specialist You’ve been with CPW since the beginning. What brought you to the warehouse during those early days? Before CPW started, Edward Brown and Dean Schladweiler of the Wedge’s produce department were buying large quantities of produce directly from suppliers and storing them at various warehouses around the metro… Read More →
By Leigh McCarren, Ownership & Outreach Coordinator What brought you to the co-op? I’ve always aimed to work for places that are less profit-driven and care about giving back to the community. I was a customer of Linden Hills before I was an employee and I loved the neighborhood feel and personal customer service the… Read More →
OVER 10 SMART WAYS TO SAVE! When you spend your grocery dollars at the co-op, you’re supporting hundreds of local farmers and vendors and countless community organizations. You’re making a commitment to organic agriculture, a sustainable future and a healthier community. With these money-saving tips, you can continue to shop your values while keeping a…
Twin Organics owners and brothers Jacob and Andrew Helling are the proud new owners of the former Gardens of Eagan land, previously owned by TCCP. They work hard growing high quality, organic produce for many of the best local restaurants. We interviewed them to learn a little more about their story and what they have…
At the co-op, we’re committed to working with small, local farmers to provide the most delicious and nutritious foods for our customers. Our deep relationships with local farms not only bring the highest quality food to our warehouse and stores, but also nurture and support the local food economy, ensuring its health and vitality for… Read More →
Q: What brought you to the Wedge? A: Back in 2009, I moved back to Minneapolis after a year in New York City. When I returned to the Wedge, I noticed that I was still seeing the same faces around the co-op that I’d seen for years. I realized that working at The Wedge would… Read More →
We’ve recently completed the official product standards for our new consolidated co-op. Here’s a peek at our process of bringing you the best. For over four decades, Linden Hills and the Wedge Community Co-op have been connecting people to local growers, suppliers, farmers and those who produce with health, sustainability, ethics and community in mind.… Read More →
Winter at the Wedge is no time for hibernation! With our Lyndale store renovation fully complete, you can now find even more local foods, even in these dark, bracing, snow-filled days. And with bright new menu items at the Wedge Table and a vibrant line-up of events and classes in our community room, there are… Read More →
