The cherry is leaving the spoon for a few weeks to get repainted. Don't worry, it'll be back at the end of January. If you take any good naked spoon pictures without the cherry, don't forget to tag @SWVoicesMPLS on social.

Don't forget that the first public hearing for the 2022 city budget is happening today.

We shared this yesterday, but once again, check out a presentation with the details here. The hearing kicks off at 1:30 PM and you can get information on how watch it here.

This Saturday at 10 AM, Minneapolis Public Schools is hosting a virtual school request kick-off to give parents information about different school program options.

The sessions will include info on all of their programs, including STEM, Magnet schools, Montessori, Early childhood, College readiness, and more, and will be followed by a Q&A. Check out how to register here.

LINK ROUNDUP

Two people were arrested in connection with a carjacking in Kingfield yesterday morning. (WCCO)

How the construction of 35W tore apart the Black community in South Minneapolis. (Fox 9)

Donate to help the family of a Southwest high schooler who lost their life over the weekend. (GoFundMe)

GET INVOLVED

Painter Park is getting redesigned, and an online survey to collect your feedback is open until tomorrow (November 17th). Check out the design and tell them what you think.

STUFF TO DO

Buy some really cool art made by MCAD students from Thursday - Saturday of this week.