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Whole Foods Market, at 222 Hennepin Ave in Minneapolis

We sell hundreds of Fair Trade products! Who are we? Well, we seek out the finest natural and organic foods available, maintain the strictest quality standards in the industry and have an unshakeable commitment to sustainable agriculture. Add to that the excitement and fun we bring to shopping for groceries, and you start to get […]

Target Minneapolis Downtown Store

Target, founded in Minneapolis, is an international company with more than 350,000 team members around the world, and headquarters in the U.S. and India. Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) is one of North America’s largest discount retailers; serving guests at over 1800 stores, on Target.com and mobile. (from Wikipedia) From https://www.thebalancesmb.com/target-mission-statement-2891827 Target’s Mission Statement, by […]

Lunds & Byerlys Downtown, Minneapolis

Large comprehensive upscale grocery store. OUR HISTORY: In 1939, Russell T. Lund opened a neighborhood grocery store on Lake Street. Today, 80 years later, his grandson continues their family tradition of quality, value and service. LUNDS & BYERLYS TODAY: We’re growing and evolving to meet our customers’ needs and support the communities we share. THE […]

Aldi, at 1311 East Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis

Shop differentli. A faster, easier, and smarter way to save money on high-quality groceries and more. ALDI, one of America’s favorite grocers, operates more than 1,900 stores in 36 states. We take a simple, cost-effective approach to grocery shopping that saves shoppers on their grocery bills. In fact, smart shoppers have found that switching from […]

Aldi, at 2601 Lyndale Ave S in Minneapolis

Grocery Store, with a seasonal sale aisle Why is the new Uptown Aldi the only Minnesota location to offer shopping baskets? By John Ewoldt, Star Tribune 8/21/2019 As Aldi opened its newest Minnesota store in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood on Wednesday, Tim Wright was a little overwhelmed. “It’s so clean and well-organized,” said Wright, shopping Aldi […]

Target Minneapolis Uptown Store

Target, founded in Minneapolis, is an international company with more than 350,000 team members around the world, and headquarters in the U.S. and India. Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) is one of North America’s largest discount retailers; serving guests at over 1800 stores, on Target.com and mobile. (from Wikipedia) From https://www.thebalancesmb.com/target-mission-statement-2891827 Target’s Mission Statement, by […]

Guse Green Grocer

Guse’s is owned by a family who believes that people will eat more healthy food if it is brought to them in a convenient, friendly setting. We transformed a typical convenience store into a delightful, early 1900’s corner store where shoppers can find a good variety of delicious foods such as healthy deli sandwiches (gluten-free […]

Cub Foods (on Nicollet Avenue), Minneapolis

Cub Grocery Store, Delivery and Pickup in Minneapolis, MN Huge comprehensive grocery store: Grocery shopping at Cub Foods (on Nicollet Avenue) in Minneapolis, MN has never been easier with online grocery shopping, including grocery delivery and store pickup! Cub.com offers thousands of grocery and household items, such as fresh produce, meat, and seafood, deli and […]

Kowalski’s Parkview Market, named for the view of the park on Chicago Avenue – in Minneapolis

About Us Our markets were created out of our family’s love and passion for delicious, healthy foods and inspired by families looking for a place where they’d love to shop and be proud to call their own. The flow of our markets is designed to be easy and convenient. The environment is relaxed and well […]

Kowalski’s Lyndale Market: A Minnehaha Creek neighbor in Minneapolis

About Us Our markets were created out of our family’s love and passion for delicious, healthy foods and inspired by families looking for a place where they’d love to shop and be proud to call their own. The flow of our markets is designed to be easy and convenient. The environment is relaxed and well […]

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Lisia Spellman

University of Pittsburgh