
Benefits
Earn Rewards. Share in the Co-op. Support Local.
- • When you become a patron of Northern Lakes Cooperative, your everyday purchases can do more for you. With a Patron & Rewards Card, you may qualify for cash back, patronage dividends, and equity stock based on your purchases throughout the Cooperative fiscal year.
Guaranteed 1% Cash Back
- • Patrons receive 1% cash back each Cooperative fiscal year on eligible purchases.
- • Your cash back is refunded through a Co-op Rewards voucher, which can be redeemed at any of our 4 Northern Lakes Cooperative locations. Northern Lakes True Value, Co-Op Auto Center, Cenex & Corner Deli, Northern Lakes Energy Center, or visit our Admin location.
PATRONAGE = YOU SHARE OUR PROFITS!
As a Cooperative patron, your purchases may qualify you to receive:
- • A patronage dividend check
- • Equity stock
- • Rewards based on your yearly purchases
At the end of the fiscal year, patronage is calculated based on how much you spent as a member

Cenex Convenience & Corner Deli – NEW
Your eligible purchases at the Cenex Convenience Store are now included in our patronage program. That means more of your everyday purchases can count toward your Cooperative benefits
How it Works:
- 1. Complete a Patron & Rewards Card application.
- 2. Include your Social Security Number or Tax ID number. (we may contact you for this)
- 3. Use your Patron & Rewards Card at the time of purchase.
- 4. Earn rewards throughout the Cooperative fiscal year.
Your Patron & Rewards Card will be mailed from our Business Office within 10–15 business days
Important Notice!
The IRS requires Northern Lakes Cooperative to keep a Social Security Number or Tax Identification Number on file when issuing patronage. This information is required in order to process patronage dividends and related Cooperative benefits.
Ready to Become a Patron?
Fill out a Patron & Rewards Card application today and start earning benefits with your everyday purchases.
Become a patron. Earn rewards. Share in the success of your local Cooperative.