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2018 Board Election Results
The results of the 2018 Seward Co-op Board of Directors election were announced at the Annual Owner Meeting on Oct. 30 at Coffman Memorial Union. Voting opened Oct. 2 and closed Oct. 30. There were three at-large seats open, each with three-year terms. There were 15 candidates running for the at-large seats. Sally Nixon (Seward… Read More →
2018 Annual Owner Meeting Recap
Thank you to everyone who attended and made possible the 2018 Annual Owner Meeting at Coffman Memorial Union on Tuesday, Oct. 30. We were honored to have Sean Sherman of The Sioux Chef create the menu of indigenous foods. Thank you to the Seward Co-op Creamery Café staff who prepared the meal. Diversity and Community… Read More →
Board of Directors Statement, August 2018
Why did the board vote to remove one of its members? The board voted to remove director Filiberto Nolasco Gomez for cause, under Section 5(b) of the co-op’s bylaws. Filiberto received the 10-day notice of the proposed removal and had the opportunity to be heard at the August 28, 2018 board meeting, pursuant to the… Read More →
Bargaining Negotiations Update
Seward Co-op’s Ends guide us to sustain a healthy community that has equitable economic relationships, positive environmental impacts, and inclusive, socially responsible practices. It is in this spirit of cooperation that Seward Co-op began conversations to negotiate our third union contract with UFCW 663 this past March. The purpose of this communication is to provide…
Swiss Kriss Herbal Laxative
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Brit Ramsland
Brit Ramsland Customer Service – Seward Co-op Hi! I’m Brit, my pronouns are they/them, I’m bi and non-binary, and I live in South Minneapolis. If you shop at the Friendship Store there’s a very good chance you’ve seen me as I say “Hello!” to you from the customer service desk. I’ve worked at Seward for…
From CSA to Seward Co-op
How Community Supported Agriculture Helps Create the Food Systems We Want
Seward Co-op’s 22nd Annual CSA Fair is on the horizon, and we can’t wait. As representatives from local farms gather to sell shares of their crops, we ask: What do we strive collectively for our food system to be? How do we get there?
Celebrating Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, and at Seward Co-op, we’re honoring the women who have played a significant role in the development of the co-op through their leadership, innovation, and spirit. Read about Annie Young, Gail Graham, and Rose Williams here and here. We would also like to take time to recognize the many women-led…
Honoring Black History Month 2023
We’re honored to support Black- and African-American-owned businesses across our stores, from food producers to wellness vendors. While Black History Month is a noted time to celebrate inclusively-owned businesses, we are always committed to pursuing a food economy and community rooted in equity, inclusion, and socially and environmentally responsible practices. At Seward Co-op, our Ends…