FINDING MUSICAL INSPIRATION FROM THE CO-OP PRINCIPLES Singer-songwriter David Huckfelt is a founding member of Minneapolis’s beloved indie folk band The Pines. The international touring band has shared stages and festivals with everyone from Bon Iver and Arcade Fire, to Mavis Staples and Emmylou Harris, and performed regularly around town. In addition to his musical…
Pending the result of a labor practices inquiry concerning possible violations at a farm in upstate New York, a manufacturing facility that once handled some ACURE products, the Wedge and Linden Hills Co-op have decided to pull ACURE products from our shelves. ACURE states that in a contract that terminated in 2017, Greener Formulas’ LLC… Read More →
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12 Things To Do This Summer Keep the kids busy with FREE family events, hands-on activities, local farm visits and more! Pick up some snacks and sunscreen at the co-op and enjoy a day out with family and friends. Stay on the lookout for your favorite co-op at the Minneapolis farmers markets, Open Streets and…
Cheesemakers from across our great state have joined forces to create The League of Minnesota Cheesemakers. The organization provides opportunities for education and awareness of Minnesota-made cheeses, while building camaraderie among cheesemakers, industry professionals, enthusiasts, and sponsors alike. Minnesota cheesemakers make up a small percentage of all the cheesemakers in the United States but should… Read More →
In the Twin Cities, our local food scene can’t be beat. Locally-grown food nourishes our bodies and our lives. It’s the inspiration behind these three youth organizations doing incredible work in our communities. From farming, to teaching, to tasting, to advocacy work, these organizations are growing young leaders with a love of healthy, local food.
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We’re inspired by the women that work together to support a healthy community and sustainable food system that nourishes our bodies, hearts and minds. In the words of The Coven co-founder, Erinn Farrell… “WE BELIEVE WHEN WOMEN GATHER TOGETHER, THEY CREATE MAGIC.”
FEEDING THE HERBIVOROUS ACRES PIGS We’re proud to partner with Herbivorous Acres, a non-profit farm sanctuary protecting animals from cruelty, abuse and neglect. Every Thursday, we donate our culled produce from Wedge Lyndale to feed their two pigs, Fox and Zeus. Herbivorous Acres is currently seeking land to house their farm sanctuary within an hour…
Every time you make a purchase at the register, you have the opportunity to round up your total to the next dollar. That change is directly donated through our Change Matters program to 12 non-profits in our community. Last fiscal year, change donations totaled $71,296! This year, we’re excited to expand the program to Linden…
