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2026 Seward Co-op Annual Owner Meeting & Social Hour

Join us for drinks, tacos from Habanero Tacos, and socializing with fellow Seward Co-op owners as we return to Arbeiter Brewing for the Annual Owner Meeting. Our annual meeting features a report reviewing the past year of co-op financial and community impact. We’ll also be announcing our 2027 SEED and grant recipients, and the results…

Group of people sitting and standing around a picnic table, members of the Seward Co-op Leadership and UFCW 663 bargaining team

New Union Contract Ratified

Last week, UFCW 663 members at Seward Co-op came together and reached a fair agreement in just 4 bargaining sessions. Management and the bargaining members negotiated in good faith and worked collaboratively to reach an agreement that meets workers’ needs. The agreement was overwhelmingly ratified by staff. “The lower-cost healthcare options mean a lot to…

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Everything Sprouts Recall

Co-op Partners Warehouse has initiated a recall of Everything Sprouts’ Alfalfa Sprouts, Organic Alfalfa Sprouts, and Salad Blend Organic Sprouts due to Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli, Salmonella cases linked to alfalfa sprouts. The recalled product has been removed from our shelves. However, Seward-made products are also impacted by this recall, specifically our Chipotle Turkey Wrap…

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery

About Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery is based in the Heart of Wisconsin’s Dairyland in the town of Ellsworth (known as the “Cheese Curd Capital of Wisconsin”). The cooperative was founded in 1910 and, in its beginnings, primarily made butter and had chickens for laying eggs. After many innovations and expansions, they transitioned to…

Pack a Lunchbox Full of Co-op Goodies

Shop back-to-school at Seward Co-op

The end of summer is near and, as the days grow shorter, many have been prepping for back-to-school season. Seward Co-op is here and ready to help students of all ages gear up and start the new school year on their best foot. We’ve got sustainable containers, a variety of snacks in Grocery (or create…

Fun in the Sun with Seward Co-op

Long beach days, family potlucks, and picnics with friends are all pieces of what makes summer in Minnesota worth the wait. Whether you’re packing a cooler or firing up the grill, Seward Co-op has what you need to make the season memorable, starting with the people who grow and make it.

A group from Isuroon holding a check from the SEED program

Past SEED Recipients

Thank you to Seward Co-op owners and shoppers for your generosity!

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Celebrate National Goat Cheese Month

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…

Seward Co-op’s Camping Guide

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,…

S’more to Love

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…