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Community Update, Jan. 29

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…

Microgreens: Frozen Bubbles

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!

Seward Co-op Closed on Fri., Jan. 23

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…

Seward Co-op Stands with our Community

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…

Cozy Comforts with Community Foods

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…

Tortilleria Zepeda

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…

Embracing Wellness in the New Year

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.

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Bake & Decorate: Build-a-Snowpal Cupcakes

Turn a regular cupcake into a frosty friend!

You’ll need… Cupcakes (any flavor) White frosting Colored icing (for face details) Marshmallows Pretzel sticks (for arms) Chocolate chips or raisins (for buttons)

Sweeten Your Day with Seward-Made

Prefer to skip the mixing bowls and go right to dessert? Our Deli has you covered with seasonal Seward-made baked goods that are sure to add the right amount of sweetness to your day.