The Wedge’s Meat and Seafood department is kind of a big deal. It was the first meat department in America to be certified organic. And every day the people behind the counter keep carrying forward that torch of excellence, bringing locally raised, sustainable, humane choices to our owners. Manager Aaron Nytroe has been here 17… 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 →
Minnesotans love their summers, and the excitement over sweet corn, local blueberries, and heirloom tomatoes can sometimes reach a hysteria-state. So it’s no wonder we often overlook the veritable tidal wave of leafy summer greens that hit markets and stores in June and July. But these vitamin-packed vegetables are worth getting to know, both for… 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 Megan Molteni Communications Coordinator With Elizabeth Archerd retiring after such a long and impressive tenure, the size of the metaphorical shoes she has left behind to be filled is nothing short of considerable. In fact, it will take several people to fill them. As a part of this new team assembled to carry on… 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 →
By Elizabeth Archerd, Director of Community Relations Callie Martin. You see her working in the Produce department and on the grounds outside The Wedge. But, did you know that she is the research assistant for the elusive Professor Produce and is an author in her own right, pushing out the popular weekly Wedge website feature,… Read More →
By Andrew Silbernagel, Meat and Seafood Department In fulfilling the mission to have staff tour vendors, we recently visited Kadejan Farms in Glenwood, Minn. Kadejan Farms supplies our store with most of the poultry we sell, chicken and of course, turkey for the holidays. We loaded up two 15-passenger vans with staff from the Deli… Read More →
