Hornbacher’s marked its 75th anniversary April 21 with a celebration honoring its roots in North Dakota’s Red River Valley and commitment to supporting communities, producers and organizations.
The event featured a ribbon cutting, live entertainment and product samples.
Since its founding in 1951, Hornbacher’s has been connected to the communities it serves. That commitment continues today with more than 2,000 locally-sourced products in its stores.
“Supporting local has always been at the heart of who we are,” said Emily Coborn Wright, president parent company Coborn’s Inc. “From the products on our shelves to the partnerships we build, we’re proud to invest in the people and communities that have supported Hornbacher’s for 75 years.”
Giving back
The commitment to community was on display during the celebration.
A check for $39,990 – raised through the annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake campaign, supported by customer donations, employee fundraising and company contributions – was presented to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
In addition, Cass Clay Creamery donated more than 24,000 units of Giving Cow shelf-stable milk to the Great Plains Food Bank.
“When we talk about being local, it goes beyond what’s on our shelves,” Coborn Wright said. “It’s about showing up for our communities and supporting organizations doing important work where our guests and employees live.”
Shoppers can join the celebration with special 75th anniversary offers over the next five weeks.
About Coborn’s
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. is a 105-year-old employee-owned grocery retailer with nearly 10,000 workers and 79 grocery stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois.
The company operates under the Coborn’s, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher’s, Kessler’s Food and Grocery and Sullivan’s Foods banners.
Coborn’s Inc. also operates fuel, liquor, coffee, hardware and pharmacy locations. To support its more than 135 various retail business units, the company has its own central bakery and grocery distribution center.
In 2021, Coborn’s Inc. was named The Shelby Report of the Midwest’s Retailer of the Year. In 2025, it was certified as a Great Place To Work.
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