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Community and Care at the Friendship Store

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…

Celebrating Juneteenth at Seward Co-op

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,…

Letter from the CEO – Summer 2026

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…

Film and Outdoor Enthusiasts, Unite!

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.

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Financial Update – May ’26

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…

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Kadejan Inc.

About Kadejan Inc. Kadejan was founded in 1989, and is a multi-generational, family-owned chicken and turkey producer from Glenwood, Minn. The name “Kadejan” is an acronym made from the first letters of the owner’s children, showing their commitment to running a family-owned business. They began by raising pheasants and eventually were able to expand production…

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Get Grilling This Summer

Summer is here, and folks are gearing up their grills for a weekend of hearty cookouts. Whether you’re trying some new recipes for a Juneteenth barbeque or whipping up your go-to menu for a day of grilling, Seward Co-op has a wide variety of meats, veggies, and plant-based proteins to make your weekend delicious. When you…

Whole Grain Milling Co.

Based in Southern Minnesota, Whole Grain Milling has been growing and processing organic grains on their third-generation family farm since 1989.