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Group of people sitting and standing around a picnic table, members of the Seward Co-op Leadership and UFCW 663 bargaining team

New Union Contract Ratified

Last week, UFCW 663 members at Seward Co-op came together and reached a fair agreement in just 4 bargaining sessions. Management and the bargaining members negotiated in good faith and worked collaboratively to reach an agreement that meets workers’ needs. The agreement was overwhelmingly ratified by staff. “The lower-cost healthcare options mean a lot to…

Pack a Lunchbox Full of Co-op Goodies

Shop back-to-school at Seward Co-op

The end of summer is near and, as the days grow shorter, many have been prepping for back-to-school season. Seward Co-op is here and ready to help students of all ages gear up and start the new school year on their best foot. We’ve got sustainable containers, a variety of snacks in Grocery (or create…

Fun in the Sun with Seward Co-op

Long beach days, family potlucks, and picnics with friends are all pieces of what makes summer in Minnesota worth the wait. Whether you’re packing a cooler or firing up the grill, Seward Co-op has what you need to make the season memorable, starting with the people who grow and make it.

A group from Isuroon holding a check from the SEED program

Past SEED Recipients

Thank you to Seward Co-op owners and shoppers for your generosity!

Seward Co-op’s Camping Guide

Minneapolis is a treasure trove of outdoor activity year-round, and no more so than in the summer. A 2025 study from the Trust for Public Land showed that 99% of Minneapolis residents live within a half mile (or six blocks) from a public park. While these green spaces are wonderful places to enjoy the outdoors,…

Summertime Microgreens Activities

Summertime…and the living’s easy. This time of year is bursting with things to explore and things to do. Get creative and crafty, or enjoy the great outdoors before a chill in the air reappears. Regardless, the best adventures happen when you get curious about the world around you. Let’s go!

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,…