The Wedge’s Meat and Seafood department is kind of a big deal. It was the first meat department in America to be certified organic. And every day the people behind the counter keep carrying forward that torch of excellence, bringing locally raised, sustainable, humane choices to our owners. Manager Aaron Nytroe has been here 17… Read More →
All of us here at the Wedge feel fortunate to be a part of such an outstanding community. Our staff has vast knowledge about our store, the products we carry and the people who created them. Our owners are the reason we exist and they are vital to building our local food system. Together, we… Read More →
by Danelle Rydel, Store Manager The store manager position is new for The Wedge as well as for me. Since taking the position last winter, I have immersed myself in all the departments to understand what really makes our co-op tick. I have focused on not just spending time with department managers but also with… Read More →
By Andrew Silbernagel, Meat and Seafood Department In fulfilling the mission to have staff tour vendors, we recently visited Kadejan Farms in Glenwood, Minn. Kadejan Farms supplies our store with most of the poultry we sell, chicken and of course, turkey for the holidays. We loaded up two 15-passenger vans with staff from the Deli… Read More →
top 10 benefits of co-op ownership Make a Family Farm Successful: many products on our shelves are brought to you by small, local farmers and makers. Save 10% Four Times a Year: owners get to enjoy 10% off one entire shopping trip during our quarterly 10% off weeks throughout the year. Care for Your Neighbors:…
ASSISTANT MANAGER OF THE MEAT & SEAFOOD DEPARTMENT HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED AT LINDEN HILLS CO-OP? I’ve been at the co-op for 10 years. I started in the Front End at the Upton location and jumped over to Meat & Seafood when the store moved to its current location at 44th &… Read More →
By Mike Kempenich, The Gentleman Forager When I teach young students about mushrooms, I start by asking how many of them “like” mushrooms. Typically, one or two hands will go up in a group of 30. After finishing the class, and sampling many species of mushrooms, I ask how many now like at least one… Read More →
Introducing New TCCP Gift Cards New co-op gift cards, redeemable at the Wedge, Wedge Table and Linden Hills, are in our stores now! Look for two unique designs. They make great gifts!
AND GET A $5 GIFT CARD!* ORDER DATES: Monday, March 18 – Saturday, April 13 HOW TO ORDER: Phone: Wedge (612 871 3993) or Linden Hills (612 922 1159) Online: Visit www.tccp.coop/ham-order. When you order, select which location where you’d like to pick up. In-Store: Visit the Meat & Seafood counter or Customer Service desk… Read More →
OVER 10 SMART WAYS TO SAVE! When you spend your grocery dollars at the co-op, you’re supporting hundreds of local farmers and vendors and countless community organizations. You’re making a commitment to organic agriculture, a sustainable future and a healthier community. With these money-saving tips, you can continue to shop your values while keeping a…
