As of September 12th, the merger of Just Local Food Co-op and Menomonie Market Food Co-op into one organization has passed with both ownerships voting 95% in favor. Now that the election has ended, the newly combined board of directors and staff at both stores will be working to merge operations over the next few months. This will include rebranding the Eau Claire store, as well as upgrading technology at both locations so the buying and receiving of products can be streamlined and many of Eau Claire’s prices can be lowered to match Menomonie’s. The goal is to have this work completed by early 2022, and any changes that will affect shoppers will be communicated via direct mail or email as decisions are made.