May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the contributions that generations of AAPI communities have made to America. The month of May was deliberately chosen, as it marks both the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States and the completion of the transcontinental railroad, on…
Based in Southern Minnesota, Whole Grain Milling has been growing and processing organic grains on their third-generation family farm since 1989.
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…
Supporting the Global Food System with Equal Exchange World Fair Trade Day has us reflecting on how our everyday purchases help shape the global food system and the lives of the people within it. For instance, when you buy from fair trade products from producers like Equal Exchange, you might…
Many people look forward to Powderhorn’s Mayday celebration each spring, marking it as the beginning of the summer in the city. But what’s the history of this spirited local holiday? Let’s learn together, then get prepped with us for 2026’s Mayday Parade.
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…
You’ll need: Wildflowers with soft, flexible stems (daisies, dandelions, clover, or similar flowers work well) Scissors (or, you can tear stems by hand to thin them) Steps Gather your flowers: Pick an assortment of flowers with soft, bendy stems. Daisies, clover, and dandelions work well. Choose the longest stems possible…
