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…
The biting chill of winter can, at times, make even the heartiest of us turn into grouches when we’re feeling stuck indoors and under stimulated. This year, lean into the seasonal slowdown as an opportunity to play in the kitchen. Let bubbling stews heat up your home and fill it with inviting aromas. Try that…
About Tortilleria Zepeda Tortilleria Zepeda was founded in 2019 when owner Julian Zepeda moved from Mexico to Wisconsin and found himself missing the tortillas of his childhood. Searching for a familiar flavor, he asked his abuela to teach him nixtamalization, an ancient, 3,500-year-old technique used by precolonial Indigenous nations that transforms corn into a more…
The new year often comes with pressure to reinvent ourselves overnight with new routines, rules, and expectations. But what if we focused on sustaining existing healthy habits? At Seward Co-op, we are welcoming 2026 with the same you: nourished, supported, and ready to take on a new year.
Ownership Price Increase FAQ What is the ownership price increase? Nearly 90% of Seward Co-op owners who participated in the 2025 Board of Directors election voted to increase the price of ownership from $75 to $99 for all current and future owners. This change helps ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the cooperative, along with sustaining the local food systems, staff…
