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How one local wellness company cultivates nature’s wisdom Jane Hawley Stevens’ journey with herbal wellness started at home with a single plant, mullein. Her newborn’s persistent ear aches and ailments were not responding to traditional doctor’s treatments, but lo and behold, the horticulturalist graduate was […]

As the frost melts away and the earth awakens from its winter slumber, there’s an undeniable sense of anticipation in the air. For us in the River Market community, springtime isn’t just a change in weather; it’s a season of renewed hope, hard work, and […]

Managing and maintaining a Coop is a huge undertaking, one that requires a team of dedicated people working together in the true spirit of cooperatives. No task is too big or too small, with everyone pulling together toward a common goal. To assist River Market […]

Our 2024 Growers, Grazers, Makers, and Bakers Grant Selections Are In! River Market Community Co-op is proud to announce that our 2024 Growers, Grazers, Makers, and Bakers recipients are Living The Dream Farm and Stubborn Oak Farmstead! Living The Dream farm will be utilizing their […]

Lee Wallace’s Stewardship Our Essential Coffee Lee Wallace has served as the Owner, CEO, and Queen Bean of Minneapolis’ own Peace Coffee since 2018, after working for the coffee brand for nearly a decade. The leading independent coffee proprietor in the area, Peace Coffee also […]

How Luisa Morocho created Gunflint Gold Granola Prospect Kitchen sits in a cozy shared space on University Avenue, right at the crux of the Twin Cities borders. It’s here that Luisa Morocho carefully maintains and builds her granola wholesale business by herself. Her signature product, […]

Your letter from the Board (plus a recipe!) I grew up in a large extended family that gathered often and ate good food.  We didn’t have the resources to take vacations, so instead we “traveled” through various ancestor’s countries by experiencing the food passed down […]

Grace from Human Resources answers our Get To Know Ya questions! Co-op Support – Human Resources Generalist and Board Administrative Assistant. I’d like to think I would be a plate full of cheese – a dependable classic, adaptable to nearly any situation. Fried gnocchi with […]

River Market is proud to carry Epicurean USA kitchenware. But this isn’t your typical kitchenware, and the idea for this unique line of tools comes from a place you’d least expect. With a focus on high-quality, sustainable kitchenware, Epicurean’s origins can actually be traced to […]

Grocery      A bag of ice… Everybody needs ice! Bacon, egg and cheese breakfast bake Coffee Live Goldfish Sunnyside Seeing my co-workers succeed 1.5 yrs As an aspiring fishing guide, I’ve been spending my free time both on the water helping people reconnect with the […]

Happy New Year to our River Market Community Co-op family! As we welcome 2024, we stand at an exciting juncture, exploring strategic steps that could significantly enhance our co-op’s service and impact in our community. Building on our solid financial foundation and the unwavering support […]

Due to staff shortages, customers will notice a change in the deli at River Market. In an effort to better serve our customers, we’re leaning into what we do best and what current trends in downtown Stillwater are dictating. Starting Monday, November 27th, in lieu of […]

Wellness Tortilla Chips because I’m salty and kind of disappointing on my own Donburi (rice bowl) because it has everything you need and there are a million variations you can make Tea Lutefisk Poached Microgreens, the deli’s Cauliflower Quinoa, and Hiniker’s Honey Peanut Butter Getting […]

As the growing season came to a close, we went over to grant recipients Cimarron Community Farm to take part in their final Monday night farmers market of the year. All produce grown by the farm is free, with scores of Cimarron residents taking home […]

Trying to thread the needle and find high-quality, local, unique kitchenware? Well there’s a company that fits that description and you can get their products now at River Market Community Co-op!  MÜkitchen is the brainchild of founder Chadd Moser, and the company was born right […]

The holiday season is a time of warmth, celebration, and reflection. As Thanksgiving approaches, we gather with loved ones to express gratitude for the abundance in our lives, sharing delicious meals, and cherished moments. It’s also a time when we are easily consumed with the […]

A night of education and inspiration (and a lot of pizza) 65 owners joined River Market’s staff and directors for the co-op’s 2023 Annual Meeting. Hosted by Lift Bridge Brewing Stillwater and catered by Victoriano’s Pizza, owners were treated to a night of updates on […]

Happy retirement to our favorite produce clerk! Joy! She had always been a member/owner, had a garden and believed in the mission and team at River Market. It was fortuitous for everyone that in 2010 there was an opening in the Produce and Bulk Department. […]

October marks National Co-op Month, a time when we find ourselves reflecting. Reflecting on where we came from, the impact we’ve had along the way, and where we’re headed. We reflect not just about us at River Market, but the larger cooperative movement that has […]

Owners will save 10% on all purchases from September 15-18 For over 45 years, River Market Community Co-op has grown to over 6,000 owners, for which we are endlessly appreciative. As the store is in service to the owners, our aim is to serve them […]

Baba’s hummus and pita is in store now! Stories like Baba’s are hard to come by. Originally a food truck serving up authentic Palestinian food, Baba’s is now home to their own storefront in Minneapolis’ Lyndale neighborhood! Starting in 2021, Baba’s authentic middle east flavor […]

Wellness Wednesday is your chance to save on a variety of household needs! The first Wednesday of every month at River Market brings Wellness Wednesday! It serves as your opportunity to stock up on a variety of items. Whether its hair care, nutrients, supplements, lotions, […]

Learn more about this popular monthly promotion You can fill up on your monthly produce, dairy, bakery, and meat for 10% off every 4th Friday of the month. Whether you need to stock up on milk, bread, vegetables, fruit, or meat, you can save 10% […]

Learn more about our monthly promotion Our popular day to save, Bulk Thursday, has been going for a long time, and we don’t plan on it leaving anytime soon! Every third Thursday of the month, shoppers can save 10% on all bulk purchases. A tried […]

Read Andre’s farewell letter after 14 years of service After many wonderful years serving you, I will soon be leaving River Market to pursue a new career. In April I completed a full-stack web development bootcamp through the University of Minnesota and I am now […]

Read July’s article from River Market Community Co-op’s Board of Directors River Market plays a vital role in fostering economic and social development within the St. Croix Valley and surrounding communities.  We unite individuals with shared goals, who want to see improvement and growth in […]

Owners save 10% during this quarterly promotion For over 45 years, River Market Community Co-op has grown to over 6,000 owners, for which we are endlessly appreciative. As the store is in service to the owners, our aim is to serve them as best as […]

How Foxtail Farm uses drop seed and sileage tarp to improve soil health We rounded off the final of our three grant recipient visits with a trip to Foxtail Farm in Osceola, Wisconsin.  A mainstay within the Northwest Wisconsin community, the farm’s proprietors, Emmalyn and […]

We are excited to welcome Rising Bread to River Market! Since early June, we have sourced our bread from this great local provider. Based in River Falls, WI, Rising Bread uses locally sourced, organic flours and ingredients whenever possible. Embracing traditional sourdough baking techniques, bread […]

How River Market helped three high school students build a new garden from scratch River Market Community Co-op is a product of support from their community. With an aim to return that generous support, we are proud to contribute a small part toward an ambitious, […]

How this small farm is becoming more efficient, with a little help from our grant fund! StrongHeart Farms is a vegetable farm and CSA program in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota. The farmers Eleanor and Pearce, along with their baby Milo, grow on three-quarters of […]

Our first ever trip to a GGMB grant recipient Elise and Madeline are the farmers at Cimarron Community Farm. They graciously invited us to spend the morning on their beautiful half-acre in Lake Elmo, Minnesota.  Last year on this small parcel of land they grew […]

Every day savings on every day basic items in every department. Look for the purple “Co+op Basics” signs to start saving today! Here are a few of our most popular:

Every day savings on every day basic items in every department. Look for the purple “Co+op Basics” signs to start saving today! Here are a few of our most popular:

Every day savings on every day basic items in every department. Look for the purple “Co+op Basics” signs to start saving today! Here are a few of our most popular: