Over the past two years, we have shared these (mostly) quarterly financial updates with co-op employees and owners. In the midst of a hectic holiday season, we did not send an update in the fall, but plan to resume a more regular quarterly schedule going forward. Looking back on 2025, we saw strong sales growth…
March is Women’s History Month, and at Seward Co-op we celebrate women and all of those whose contributions, innovations, and creativity make our world a better, more equitable place. At our community-owned grocery stores, we are proud to showcase many women-led companies on our shelves year-round. Celebrate this Women’s History Month—and every month—with thoughtfully-sourced Wellness…
With 55% of staff residing within 1.5 miles of our stores, Seward Co-op is proud to be a workplace run by the community, for the community. One such employee is Nick L. (he/him) who works in receiving, a crucial part of the day-to-day operations at our food co-op. When Nick moved into an apartment near…
For Muslim community members, Ramadan marks a holy month of community, prayer, fasting, and nightly feasts. The Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle of 364 or 365 days per year, so Ramadan begins in the ninth month of the calendar on a different day each year. In 2026, Ramadan is expected to begin at dusk…
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and with Seward Co-op, it won’t be *heart* to find great deals on food, gifts, and more. Whether you celebrate with a special someone, a group of friends, or treat yourself to a day of love and care, Seward Co-op is ready to help.
February is Black History Month, a time to honor, celebrate, and recognize the contributions of Black and African American people nationally and within our communities. At Seward Co-op, we strive to celebrate Black history, past and present, year-round. This Black History Month, we want to highlight the legacy of African diasporic foodways within American food…
Dear Seward Co-op Community, We are in the midst of another week of grieving. Another week of exhaustion, anger, and fear. We grieve for Alex Pretti and Renée Good, and we grieve for all families who are impacted by the ongoing campaign of brutality in our communities. What’s keeping us going right now is being…
When it’s freezing outside, you can turn simple bubbles into sparkly snow globes in the air. If it’s cold enough, the soap mixture traps water vapor as it freezes into delicate ice patterns before the bubble pops!
Dear Seward Co-op Community, Seward Co-op will be closed on Fri., Jan. 23, in solidarity with the Day of Truth and Freedom. Employees scheduled to work that day will be paid. As a cooperative, we believe our shared labor, time, and economic participation are powerful tools. Along with communities across Minnesota and the rest of…
Dear Seward Co-op Community, Many of you are closely following the news about an ICE-involved shooting very close to the Friendship store. We know that many community members–including staff and shoppers–have already been dealing with the additional stress brought on by ICE deployments in our neighborhoods. Yesterday’s shooting death of Renee Nicole Good exacerbates an…
