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 →
Fresh reviews on the latest products straight from our staff
Our Staff’s Advice for the best pizzas with WedgeMade dough When you work at the Wedge and amongst delicious food every day, there’s endless possibilities for meal time. And our staff are BIG fans of WedgeMade pizza dough for homemade pizzas. So we asked Colin, our Food Systems Manager for his expert advice on using WedgeMade… Read More →
Q: How did you get your start at the Wedge, and how has your role changed over the years? A: I was hired as a cashier when I first moved to Minneapolis back in 1998. I spent a few years in the Front End, and then I ran off to California for some serious sunshine.… Read More →
BY JOSH RESNIK, Wedge Community Co-op, CEO In an effort to keep owners informed, we want to share our financial results from the first half of FY2017 (July–December 2016). Simply put, the first half of the fiscal year has been very challenging financially. During the summer and early fall, we saw bigger-than-expected sales declines at… Read More →
Q: What are these Meyer Lemons I see sometimes in the produce department? Can I use them just like normal lemons? — Mike, Robbinsdale So glad you asked! Meyer lemons one of my all-time favorite winter citrus arrivals, but they just don’t get the same attention as more snack-friendly show-stoppers. They are in fact, quite different… Read More →
By Elizabeth Archerd In November 2016, the Wedge said goodbye to its longest-serving employee. Elka Malkis retired as Director of Finance after working for the co-op for thirty-seven years. In June 1979, Elka was hired for a temporary summer storekeepercashier job, during a group interview by all 20 or so “coordinators” in the worker collective.… Read More →
We continue to update and add to our Wedge and Linden Hills Basics offerings! Look for the Wedge or Linden Hills Basics tags throughout our stores to find the co-op’s most-affordable foods and wellness products. There are extra-low prices on over 60 healthful products that everyone should have access to, even on a budget. View…
The Board consists of four Board Officers and five Board Directors. Three board seats are up for election annually and each have a three-year term. Board Officers are elected by the Board during its May board meeting and each Officer serves as Chair of a board committee. Board members may serve no more than three consecutive…
Coconut oil is the edible, wearable, and all-around amazing result of extracting oil from the meat of mature coconuts. It can be used as a substitute for different ingredients in cooking and baking, or harnessed for common beauty and health ailments. Because of its high saturated-fat content, it is slow to oxidize and can last… Read More →
