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Big Spending, Big Turnout in Minneapolis' 2025 Election

New city councilmembers were elected in Wards 7, 8, and 11 with incumbents returning in Wards 10 and 13.

Rinata overcomes founder’s death and street reconstruction

The family-run restaurant was started by a Tunisian immigrant who only settled for the freshest Italian food.

How Troubadour creatively survived Hennepin construction

Private events, secret marriage proposals, and neighborhood regulars kept the cozy wine bar going.

Holidays on Hennepin celebrates local businesses

A month-long calendar of events showcases businesses after two years of road construction.

Looking for Bright Spots in Minneapolis Public Schools

Southwest Voices asked the district for data-backed positive trends that show improved outcomes for students. Here's what we found.

City budget enters last laps

The Board of Estimate and Taxation raised the maximum property tax levy to 8% in September.

Lakefield Apartments is a hopeful sign for new affordable housing in Southwest Minneapolis

The third building in the Lupe Development Partners LynLake campus is complete

Center for People and Craft launches in Loring Park

Urban folk school brings folk traditions into heart of city

Call and response exhibit highlights 16 black artists

‘Peter Williams: Homegoing’ exhibit free to public at MCAD through Nov. 1

Stand up, speak up for free speech

Minneapolis must protect public access TV and the people’s voice.

What I learned about business as a stay-at-home mom

Minnesota women who work full-time all year make $0.81 for every dollar that men make, with important differences when it comes to race and ethnicity, according to a 2024 study.

‘Life-saving’ tool for preventing gun violence

Extreme Protection Order Act, a ‘red flag’ law, gaining traction in state

One Paper For Southwest Minneapolis: Connector and Voices Merge

The area's print and digital publications join forces to create a new and improved Southwest Voices

Gun safety organizing accelerates in Minneapolis following the Annunciation shooting

Annunciation parents, elected officials, and concerned residents met Sept. 25 to share stories and learn about Minnesota’s political landscape.

Center for Performing Arts Celebrates 30 Years with a Vibrant Fall Festival in Kingfield

Here's a rundown of what you can expect on Saturday, September 6th

After collective rupture, a neighborhood grieves and rebuilds

A look at some of the “second responders” offering community care after tragedy

Mass shooter at Annunciation Church injures 21, kills 2

The Southwest Minneapolis community comes together to grieve as details emerge that the majority of the victims are children.

Southwest park board district races among most competitive

MPRB district boundaries changing in 2026

The Fight Against Toxic Chemicals In Your Household

An excerpt from Southwest Minneapolis author Lindsay Dahl's new book.

Update: Uptown Cub Reopens, Mayoral Candidates Share Their Thoughts

Cub, one of the neighborhood's budget grocers, has reopened. Mayoral candidates share their thoughts about food access, groceries, and the neighborhood.

What does it take to put on a Porchfest?

The organizers of Uptown Porchfest share their process ahead of this year’s festival

Uptown Restaurants Turn Parking Spots into Patios

Three restaurants are swapping some nearby parking for outdoor patio space

Minneapolis residents bike, listen, and remember five years after George Floyd's Murder

The project was an effort to reclaim the story of what happened at the end of May 2020 in Minneapolis

Candidate Q&A: Ward 11 candidate Miriam DeMello believes in public service

The aide to St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter wants to continue her career as a public servant closer to home.

Cricket Celebration Comes to Bryn Mawr Meadows Park over Memorial Day Weekend

A new cricket festival is bringing people to Minneapolis this weekend

Candidate Q&A: Ward 11 candidate Jamison Whiting wants to trade seats at City Hall

The Washburn coach and police reform attorney prioritizes public safety in his bid to represent his childhood neighborhood.

I created MojoKickball and want you to join

The accessible sport is full of agency, collaboration, and a bit of chaos‍

A Reset for Minneapolis Voices

No, this isn’t the end of the road, but it is time to reset and transition.

Park & Rec Board approve Soo Line Community Garden soil funding

The garden's contaminated soil needs to be cleaned up for it to re-open.

Guacaya Bistreaux is opening a deli in Kingfield

The North Loop restaurant is transitioning to a smaller space and new concept on 46th Street.

Your Southwest weekend calendar: May 9-11

Our curated collection of events for this weekend.

Free sale in Kingfield area highlights active Buy Nothing group

The online group moves their goods offline for the day in conjunction with the Kingfield Garage Sale

What’s behind the name: Rustic Lodge Avenue?

The short street in Tangletown has a rich history starring venture capitalist Nellie Mead

John Higgins invests full time in the Southwest Minneapolis arts scene

The man behind the quirky Lake of the Isles pencil talks with Southwest Voices about his family’s social philanthropy.

City expands empty storefronts initiative to Uptown

Artists and organizations can apply for two-year subsidized leases in Seven Points, Urban Outfitters, and other vacant spaces.

Voices of Southwest: Rotten Politics

We appreciate reader feedback and strive to publish the vast majority of what we receive.

OPINION: Don’t Agonize. Organize.

We make this city what we want it to be. But we can’t just complain and wish for a better city.

There's something rotten in Minneapolis politics

About the worm in our apple

Candidate Q&A: Linea Palmisano wants to continue serving Ward 13

The Southwest Minneapolis councilmember is running unopposed for a fifth term.

Multiple traffic calming projects coming to the Whittier neighborhood

The City’s Traffic and Parking services presented the projects to a City Council committee last week.

Southwest student performs as Young Elsa in Disney's “Frozen” at Children's Theatre Company

This will be Reese Sweeney’s first professional theater performance.

No new green space for The Mall in East Isles anytime soon

Former Park Board and project planning members testified against the newest resolution to stop The Mall’s planned street removal.

The Southwest High robotics team is at Worlds, again

A small group of students blossomed after the pandemic into a championship team.

East Bde Maka Ska resident on Grammy Climate Ride

Donna Minter and her friend are riding their bikes 3,200 miles across the country to raise money for climate justice organizations.

Emily Koski drops out of Minneapolis mayoral race

With seven months until Election Day, the Ward 11 councilmember cites a toxic political climate in her decision to suspend her mayoral campaign.

Uptown gets a spark of energy after years of struggle

A revived Uptown Association, new businesses, and City-sponsored programs are revving up the heart of Uptown. ‍

No Lyndale Avenue Open Streets in 2025

The City of Minneapolis opted for Hennepin Avenue over the original Open Streets location.

Sewage spill connected to Metro Transit Green Line Extension construction

The Met Council says a late March sewage spill near Cedar Lake poses no public health risk.

This Week in Southwest Minneapolis: March 31-April 6

Our curated collection of events and community gatherings in the Southwest quadrant of Minneapolis.

A guide to the Minneapolis DFL caucus for city elections

The DFL caucus is April 8 this year, with ward conventions happening April 26 through May 31 and a citywide convention in July.