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Centering Cooperation During Black History Month

The history of the cooperative movement is deeply tied to the Black and African American community. Before our society became capitalistic, cooperation and cooperative economics offered a system within which people could live and work successfully, driving change within communities through shared participation and a shared investment in outcomes. Throughout history, cooperative economics have provided…

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Franklin Remodel Celebration Recap

Thank you to all who visited the Franklin store during our remodel celebration on Dec. 9! We had a great time showing off the store updates and hosting Community Foods demos with Sweet Science ice cream, Quebracho empanadas, Baba’s hummus, and Homestead Honey. Members from the board of directors stopped by to offer hot cider,…

A person showing off the newly remodeled Bulk department

Wrapping Up—and Celebrating!—the Franklin Store Remodel

After many months of extensive renovation work, the Franklin store remodel is wrapping up. We want to extend our biggest thanks to all the staff and contractors who made it happen. Seward Co-op staff have been diligent, patient, and adaptable through the entire process, and we’re both grateful and excited to have a new and…

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2023 Annual Owner Meeting Recap

52nd Annual Owner Meeting: Reconnecting in Community Thank you to all who joined us for the return of the in-person Annual Owner Meeting on Oct. 24, 2023. For the first time in three years, we gathered to share the results of the board of directors’ election and for the announcement of all grant recipients for…

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Nature’s Path Waffles Recall

Nature’s Path has recalled two varieties of their waffles due to the presence of peanuts, an undeclared allergen. People who have allergies or sensitivities to peanuts could be at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. All affected product has been removed from shelves and back stock. No other…

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Celebrate Latinx Identities this September and October

Sept. 15–Oct. 15 is known by many as Latinx or Hispanic Heritage Month. It began in 1968 as a single week under President Lyndon B. Johnson, and Ronald Reagan increased it to a month in 1988. Its purpose is to celebrate and honor the culture and contributions of those living in the United States whose…

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Fall in Love with Apples

Tis the season–for apples! This vibrant, multi-hued fruit is a member of the rose family, and each fall, you can find a wide variety of locally grown apples on the produce shelves at Seward Co-op. Minnesota has commercial apple orchards in nearly 90% of its counties, and there are more than 330,000 acres of apples…

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Grilling Fish for Father’s Day

This Father’s Day, I’m reflecting in gratitude about one of my favorite people: my dad. The man can build or fix anything and throughout my life, I’ve watched him expertly dive headfirst into countless hobbies like hunting, gardening, bowling, riding motorcycles, and more. He taught me some of my favorite recipes, introduced me to some…

A view of the exterior of the Seward Co-op Franklin store

Franklin Renovation Updates

The Franklin store is now nearly 15 years old, and it needs significant upgrades and repairs. Because of this, we are planning a major renovation of the sales floor in the summer of 2023. One of the primary goals of the renovation is to provide a completely new and improved experience for co-op customers and…