Each October, we celebrate National Co-op Month, and this year marks the 10th anniversary of Seward Co-op’s Friendship store. As we reflect, we honor the long history of local cooperation and community in South Minneapolis that led to the milestone of opening our second location on 38th Street in the Bryant-Central. For over 50 years,…
As the seasons shift, the transition can sometimes be jarring to our immune systems. Kids head back to school and encounter new bugs, routines change as we prepare for cooler weather, and the sudden onset of darkness after we “fall behind” can have an impact on our mental health. In the spirit of easing into…
The best part of fall is watching the leaves change color, so why not use nature’s beauty for an art project of your own? This creative craft is hands-on and easily removable when it’s time for cleanup.
Seafood Producers Cooperative works to keep fisherpeople thriving during the pandemic.
In 2012, residents from the Bryant-Central neighborhood approached Seward Co-op to gauge interest in building a grocery store in their community. As the co-op explored the opportunity, they were introduced to leaders of the Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, who agreed that Seward Co-op would be a great fit for the neighborhood. There was one…
Join us for drinks, tacos from Habanero Tacos, and socializing with fellow owners as we return to Arbeiter Brewing for our Annual Owner Meeting! 2025 was a year of growth and change for the co-op. We completed the remodel of our Franklin Ave store, sold the Creamery building to NATIFS, celebrated the 10-year anniversary of…
We had a blast celebrating 10 years of the Friendship Store at the Sabathani Block Party! Our day was filled with gratitude, community, and collaboration as we honored the past, present, and future of the 38th Street corridor. Events like this aren’t possible without Seward Co-op staff and support from community partners and co-hosts like…
Acure is issuing a recall of several lots of its Argan Hydrate Shampoo because the product’s viscosity does not meet their standards. There is no safety risk in using the affected product. The recalled Acure’s Argan Hydrate Shampoo may have been sold at both stores any time after December 2024. If you purchased this product…
Acure is issuing a recall of two lots of its Seriously Soothing 24hr Moisture Lotion because the product may contain mold. The recalled Acure’s Seriously Soothing 24 Hour Moisture Lotion may have been sold at both stores between December 7, 2024-July 28, 2025. If you purchased this product at Seward Co-op, it will be fully…
Learn About ChunkChunk Ice Cream Kristy Dirk’s ice cream sandwiches left a big impression with their debut at South Minneapolis’s Red Wagon Pizza in 2022. The joy ChunkChunk Ice Cream brought to all who ate them prompted Dirk to expand her business, and she has been making handcrafted, small batch ice cream delights with an…
