Farmers Union to take over restaurant space in Minneapolis

Peter Scharpe
Feb 5, 2020
Feb 5, 2020 Updated Feb 10, 2020

Gary Wertish, president of the Minnesota Farmers Union

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MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU), in partnership with Birchwood Café, is taking over the restaurant space at 750 South 2nd Street in Minneapolis. The riverside eatery will feature Minnesota-grown products and produce.

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