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Sustainable Fashion? You Bet!

Thursday, September 18th, 2008 | Minnesota, Organizations | No Comments

Our friends over at MNfashion are working for a sustainable local business environment for fashion designers and retailers. But don’t take my word for it:

“MNfashion is dedicated to providing resources and professional development allowing designers to establish a sustainable livelihood in Minnesota. In doing this, we foster community and encourage industry growth.”

It’s not food, but with goals like that count us in! Let’s support our neighbors and help bring livable earnings to some of our most creative citizens. All through this weekend you can attend local fashion events around Minneapolis for MNfashions Fashion Weekend. Check out their site to find out when and where.

Fall Fashion Weekend

Tags: economy, fashion, local, Minnesota, sustainable

Fresh and Natural Bloomington closes :-(

Monday, September 8th, 2008 | Food Activism, Health | 2 Comments

This entry was suppose to be about this wonderful grocer in our community. Instead we went to get a photo and pick up our CSA delivery and found our veggies sitting out on the picnic table in front and signs posted saying the store is closing… permanently. What a sad shock! The store has really become an important part of the natural foods community in the short time it was open. We are so sad to see it go as well as all the wonderful employees. They knew customer service! So knowledgeable and friendly.

I guess it’s time to start frequenting our other grocery haunts more often, Linden Hills CO-OP and Whole Foods to name a couple.

Tags: economy, foods, fresh, grocery, natural