Minnesota Street Market (St. Joseph Co-op)

We're a community owned food & art co-op in downtown St. Joseph, MN. Located at the heart of Minnesota Street, this co-op helps to maintain the thriving downtown St. Joseph community. It provides a hub where we can see old neighbors and meet new ones! A co-op is a place run for the community and by the community. It’s a place where people can come together to support each other, as well as local farmers and artisans. This helps to keep small farmers in business, cuts down on the ecological footprint of food transportation, and keeps money in the local community. It’s healthy and wholesome. The food sold at the co-op will be primarily organic, meaning that it is grown and produced without harmful chemicals and with minimal adverse effects on the land. And because most of the food comes from local sources, it will be fresh and retain nutrients. It’s economical. Besides the owner discounts, co-ops can save you money by purchasing goods locally and in bulk. This way, you don’t have to pay for long-distance shipment of the food, and it comes to you at an affordable rate. Bulk purchases also help to minimize the use of wasteful packaging; if you bring your own reusable containers, you can work toward minimizing your own waste as well. We provide high quality, natural foods, local art and other basic goods with a focus on local and sustainable products. Our buying policies incorporate wholesome nutrition, respect for the environment, and support of sustainable, local agriculture and production. We are committed to educating our members and the community on nutrition, sustainable living, and other issues that foster informed choices. We dedicate ourselves to socially responsible, sustainable practices that benefit the individual, the community and the planet.