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Oxendale’s Market, at 5025 S 34th Ave, in Minneapolis

July 23, 2020

About Oxendale’s: Oxendale’s Market is a locally owned grocery store located in both the Nokomis East Neighborhood of South Minneapolis, West St. Paul, and St. Paul. From the moment you enter Oxendale’s you will notice something different—a fresh approach to grocery shopping! A fun, inviting atmosphere with many friendly faces. These are the faces of […]

Holiday Stationstores Minneapolis #3530, 5601 Xerxes Ave S, Mpls

July 23, 2020

Holiday began as a family-owned business with a passion for serving customers by being a dependable part of their everyday lives. Today, Holiday continues that tradition as part of a global network of convenience stores. OUR HISTORY: In 1928, on borrowed money, brothers Arthur and Alfred Erickson opened a general store in Centuria, Wisconsin. Their […]

Holiday Stationstores Minneapolis #25, 5444 Nicollet Ave, Mpls

July 23, 2020

Holiday began as a family-owned business with a passion for serving customers by being a dependable part of their everyday lives. Today, Holiday continues that tradition as part of a global network of convenience stores. OUR HISTORY: In 1928, on borrowed money, brothers Arthur and Alfred Erickson opened a general store in Centuria, Wisconsin. Their […]

Walgreens, at 4323 Chicago Ave in Minneapolis

July 23, 2020

America’s premier pharmacy How did a neighborhood drugstore, founded in 1901 and measuring just 50 feet by 20 feet, become the pharmacy all others are measured by and one of the most respected American corporations? It all started in a town called Dixon It would be impossible to tell the story of Walgreens drugstores without […]

Target Minneapolis Dinkytown Store

July 23, 2020

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 […]

Walgreens, 630 Washington Ave SE, Mpls,

July 23, 2020

America’s premier pharmacy How did a neighborhood drugstore, founded in 1901 and measuring just 50 feet by 20 feet, become the pharmacy all others are measured by and one of the most respected American corporations? It all started in a town called Dixon It would be impossible to tell the story of Walgreens drugstores without […]

CVS, at 818 Washington Ave SE, in Minneapolis

July 23, 2020

From https://www.fastcompany.com/company/cvs-health CVS Health is an American pharmacy and healthcare company with nearly 10,000 stores in its network. Formerly CVS Caremark Corporation, the company was rebranded as CVS Health in 2014, and its health-focused business includes pharmacy services, retail, in-store health clinics, and its own Digital Innovation Lab aimed at creating smart devices and apps […]

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, at 24 30th Ave SE, in Minneapolis

July 22, 2020

A MISSION WE CAN ALL BELIEVE IN. We have a simple mission at Fresh Thyme: to improve the way our communities eat by offering fresh and healthy food at amazing values. At Fresh Thyme, you’ll find a natural food marketplace that feeds your body without feasting on your wallet. Much of what we offer is […]

Holiday Stationstores Minneapolis #468, at 620 Central Ave NE, in Minneapolis

July 22, 2020

Holiday began as a family-owned business with a passion for serving customers by being a dependable part of their everyday lives. Today, Holiday continues that tradition as part of a global network of convenience stores. OUR HISTORY: In 1928, on borrowed money, brothers Arthur and Alfred Erickson opened a general store in Centuria, Wisconsin. Their […]

Lunds & Byerlys Northeast, at 25 University Ave SE, in Minneapolis

July 22, 2020

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 […]

Holiday Stationstores Minneapolis #462, at 1617 Broadway St NE, in Minneapolis

July 22, 2020

Holiday began as a family-owned business with a passion for serving customers by being a dependable part of their everyday lives. Today, Holiday continues that tradition as part of a global network of convenience stores. OUR HISTORY: In 1928, on borrowed money, brothers Arthur and Alfred Erickson opened a general store in Centuria, Wisconsin. Their […]

Cub Foods, at 1540 New Brighton Blvd, in Minneapolis

July 22, 2020

Cub Grocery Store, Delivery and Pickup in Minneapolis, MN Huge comprehensive grocery store: Grocery shopping at Cub Foods 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 bakery, Quick and […]

Aldi, at 3120 Penn Ave N in Minneapolis

July 21, 2020

https://www.yelp.com/biz/aldi-minneapolis-2?utm_campaign=search_listing&utm_medium=partnership&utm_source=yahoo COVID-19 Updates May 12, 2020: “At ALDI, we know you rely on us as your trusted neighborhood grocery store. Here is how we are addressing the ongoing COVID-19 crisis: We’re requiring all store and warehouse employees to wear face masks during their shifts. We’ve limited the number of people in our stores to about […]

CVS Pharmacy, at 3655 Central Ave NE, in Minneapolis

July 21, 2020

From https://www.fastcompany.com/company/cvs-health CVS Health is an American pharmacy and healthcare company with nearly 10,000 stores in its network. Formerly CVS Caremark Corporation, the company was rebranded as CVS Health in 2014, and its health-focused business includes pharmacy services, retail, in-store health clinics, and its own Digital Innovation Lab aimed at creating smart devices and apps […]

Target Minneapolis, at 1650 New Brighton Blvd

July 21, 2020

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 […]

Eastside Food Co-op, at 2551 Central Ave NE in Minneapolis

July 21, 2020

Eastside Food Co-op is your community-owned grocery store located in the heart of Northeast Minneapolis. We specialize in fresh, local, and organic foods sourced from farmers and producers who care about the health of people and our planet. Everyone is welcome at the co-op! Eastside Food Co-op was grown by and for the Northeast Minneapolis […]

Walgreens, at 2610 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis

July 21, 2020

America’s premier pharmacy How did a neighborhood drugstore, founded in 1901 and measuring just 50 feet by 20 feet, become the pharmacy all others are measured by and one of the most respected American corporations? It all started in a town called Dixon It would be impossible to tell the story of Walgreens drugstores without […]

Rheta’s Market

July 21, 2020

Rheta’s Market is a large dining marketplace conveniently located at the intersection of Park Street and University Avenue, which makes it a popular destination to grab meals during a busy day of classes. It is housed within the Chadbourne Residential College (Barnard and Chadbourne Hall). Equipped with eight different stations, Rheta’s offers customers with a […]