Dr. Artika R. Tyner is a passionate educator, award-winning author, sought-after speaker, and advocate for justice. She is the founder of Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute, working to “plant people” while offering them key educational and learning opportunities. This organic process aims to cultivate a multicultural literary and leadership landscape that encourages both social and racial justice within individuals and communities. Juneteenth is known as the United States’ second Independence Day. The name Juneteenth symbolizes the significance of June 19, 1865, when federal ..read more

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Not all cooking oils are created equal. They vary in performance, flavor, and nutrition! Some oils are ideal for cooking at high temperatures, and others are better for imparting flavor and depth to your dish. One of the most important things to consider is how an oil has been processed because this will affect performance and flavor during cooking. Labels stating ‘virgin’ or ‘extra virgin’ suggest the oil has been minimally processed, without the use of chemicals. ‘Cold-pressed’ means the oil has been extracted without heat and results in a more nutritious finished product. Unrefined oils are ..read more

Who are the pollinators? Native bees and honeybees, butterflies and moths, flies, wasps, beetles and hummingbirds. Things to think about when planning your garden Native plant species are most attractive to pollinators. If you have a choice between a cultivar and a native variety, choose the native variety. The food and habitat they provide will always be better suited to the native pollinators’ needs. Choose a mix of shrubs and flowers with a variety of colors. Plants that will provide consecutive blooming throughout the growing season are optimal. Plant in clusters to provide a mass of colo ..read more

When did you start cooking? Tell us more about your story with food. Because my parents were busy running clothing stores, I, as the oldest of four, started cooking for my family when I was 10 years old. This taught me the pleasure of sharing meals and cooking for people. My parents really appreciated it. They happily ate whatever I cooked, even when I made mistakes. I am originally from Japan; I grew up on semitropical islands in Okinawa Prefecture, at the southern end of the Japanese islands. This area is known for its healthy diet and the longevity of its people. It is one of the five blue ..read more

As a community-owned and cooperatively operated business, co-op employees are some of Mississippi Market’s greatest assets. Our friendly, dedicated staff possess a wealth of knowledge. They work diligently to provide you with access to the freshest, healthiest foods and the safest, most effective personal health and beauty care products available. Our three stores employ over 200 people from our surrounding local communities who are passionate about sustainably grown and humanely raised foods; supporting local family farmers, vendors and makers; and nurturing the health of people and the plane ..read more

Artwork by Kprecia Ambers The rotating BIPOC artist gallery at our West 7th store continues this quarter with a new local artist, Kprecia Ambers. You can purchase her prints or postcards at the register now through the end of June, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the artist. Kprecia Ambers is an artist and the CEO of Kp Inspires, a digital illustration studio that creates art to encourage individuals and celebrate Black stories. In 2015, Kprecia graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design from Concordia University in St. Paul. Upon graduating, her creativity blossomed into an interest ..read more

Known for a comprehensive assortment of Minnesota natives and an extensive vegetable and herb selection, our annual plant sale enthusiastically ushers in the return of Minnesota’s peak growing season. This year’s sale will run April 26 through May 28 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at all three stores. You’ll find the largest selection at our West 7th store and a smaller variety at Selby and East 7th. Our plants are locally sourced from Glacial Ridge Growers (Glenwood, Minn.), Green Earth Growers (Prior Lake, Minn.), Rush Creek Growers (Spring Valley, Wis.), B and D Farms (Northfield, Minn.), and ..read more

Pick up some fresh ingredients from the co-op and celebrate with these classic dishes! The post 5 Recipes to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day appeared first on Mississippi Market Co-op ..read more

Enjoy exclusive sales at our East 7th store this March and April! While supplies last. No further discounts or rainchecks. Discounts not valid at our Selby and West 7th locations.  The post Save at East 7th This Spring appeared first on Mississippi Market Co-op ..read more