August is here, and along with welcoming the thick of summer, we’re celebrating National Goat Cheese Month! Why August? According to the American Goat Federation, August can be an especially notable month for goat cheese due to the wide variety of food choices available to goats this time of year. Access to summer’s bounty can…
Minneapolis is a treasure trove of outdoor activity year-round, and no more so than in the summer. A 2025 study from the Trust for Public Land showed that 99% of Minneapolis residents live within a half mile (or six blocks) from a public park. While these green spaces are wonderful places to enjoy the outdoors,…
Who said you had to stick to the original? Maybe you’ve got a serious sweet tooth, or maybe you’re more of a savory snacker. Whatever your preference, there’s a s’more out there for everyone. A Twist on the Classic The classic is classic for a reason, but a few swaps can take your s’mores game…
Summertime…and the living’s easy. This time of year is bursting with things to explore and things to do. Get creative and crafty, or enjoy the great outdoors before a chill in the air reappears. Regardless, the best adventures happen when you get curious about the world around you. Let’s go!
Friendship store Grocery Manager Shawn K. (he/him) knows that cooperation can transform a grocery store from being a place where you merely buy food to a community hub. After spending time working in conventional grocery stores just outside of Minneapolis, his partner introduced him to the idea of a cooperative grocery store. “I loved the…
What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It’s also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, and Freedom Day. Although Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was issued Jan. 1, 1863, it was not always enforced. This left many enslaved people in bondage for another two and a half years,…
About Kadejan Inc. Kadejan was founded in 1989, and is a multi-generational, family-owned chicken and turkey producer from Glenwood, Minn. The name “Kadejan” is an acronym made from the first letters of the owner’s children, showing their commitment to running a family-owned business. They began by raising pheasants and eventually were able to expand production…
Summer is here, and folks are gearing up their grills for a weekend of hearty cookouts. Whether you’re trying some new recipes for a Juneteenth barbeque or whipping up your go-to menu for a day of grilling, Seward Co-op has a wide variety of meats, veggies, and plant-based proteins to make your weekend delicious. When you…
Soon it will be cinco de mayo*, a day that is generally celebrated in Puebla, Mexico and parts of the United States to memorialize an unlikely victory for the Mexican army. On May 5, 1862, during the Second French intervention from 1861-1867, the Battle of Puebla took place. The French army not only outnumbered the…
Mother’s Day has always been a celebration of those in our lives who nurture and care for us, whether they gave birth to us or stepped into our lives later down the line. And as a cooperative community, we take care and consider those for whom Mother’s Day is a time for mourning or self-care.…
