Friendship store Grocery Manager Shawn K. (he/him) knows that cooperation can transform a grocery store from being a place where you merely buy food to a community hub. After spending time working in conventional grocery stores just outside of Minneapolis, his partner introduced him to the idea of a cooperative grocery store. “I loved the…
What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It’s also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, and Freedom Day. Although Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was issued Jan. 1, 1863, it was not always enforced. This left many enslaved people in bondage for another two and a half years,…
Come meet this month’s SEED recipient. Learn about their work and ask questions, and say “yes!” to rounding up for them at the registers when you check out!
Stop by to meet with a member of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors! They will be tabling at the stores throughout the summer to chat and answer any questions you… Read More →
Stop by to meet with a member of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors! They will be tabling at the stores throughout the summer to chat and answer any questions you… Read More →
Stop by to meet with a member of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors! They will be tabling at the stores throughout the summer to chat and answer any questions you… Read More →
Stop by to meet with a member of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors! They will be tabling at the stores throughout the summer to chat and answer any questions you… Read More →
This letter from the CEO comes from the summer issue of Seward Co-op’s quarterly newsletter publication Sprout! Read our newest issue to learn about products, upcoming events, and co-op staff. Happy summer, fellow cooperators! It’s great to walk down streets lined with green and feel the warmth of the sun. Here at Seward Co-op, our…
No one knows how to appreciate summer quite as much as Minnesotans. After all, many of us spent all winter cooped up, so why not enjoy the season to the fullest with a film at a Minneapolis park? We’re here to help you with ideas to pack for your best outdoor movie night yet.
This is our latest quarterly financial update for Seward Co-op employees and owners. Dear Seward Co-op Community, In the March update, we noted that sales growth at Seward Co-op, and among co-ops nationally, had slowed during 2025. That trend has continued into 2026, and it appears to reflect broader conditions across the grocery industry. At…
