Ira Jourdain is leaving the District 6 seat after serving since 2017, while Kim Ellison won re-election as an at-large school board director.
November 6, 2024

The DFL candidate will replace the retiring Frank Hornstein while two other Southwest State representatives maintain their seats.
November 6, 2024

Our election resources all in one spot for the Southwest school board and 61A House of Representatives elections.
November 4, 2024

Frank Hornstein has represented the 61A district since 2002 and is retiring. Jones wants to bring her work in Southwest and with Minnesota legislation to the State Capitol.
October 31, 2024

Frank Hornstein has represented the 61A district since 2002 and is retiring. López wants to bring expansive ways of thinking to the State Capitol.
October 31, 2024

The owner of the Tangletown pizzeria credits Washburn High School students for keeping him in business.
October 30, 2024

We are committed to seeing Minneapolis Public Schools not only endure but thrive. We believe Lara Bergman is the leader who can make that happen.
October 29, 2024

James Otis, a Boston lawyer, became an influential figure around Samuel Adams and John Hancock.
October 24, 2024

Greta Callahan’s commitment to Minneapolis Public Schools is unwavering.
October 24, 2024

As a Minneapolis taxpayer, I want a school board that believes in our students, makes quality governance decisions, and highlight successes instead of finger pointing and excuse making.
October 24, 2024

A domestic violence incident involving gunfire at Lime Apartments ended with a man allegedly killing someone during a carjacking outside of Minneapolis.
October 23, 2024

Zeynep Tuzcu has created a wellness space in the Loring Corners building.
October 21, 2024

If we are going to have an impact on mitigating the effects of climate change on our planet, we need bold action.
October 17, 2024

An open house is scheduled for Oct. 23 to gather additional feedback
October 15, 2024

Agate Housing and Services said 16 of its units were damaged in the fire.
October 15, 2024

Attorney John Goetz filed an appeal based on the site plan, testifies about the high-traffic area
October 10, 2024

A petition with over 1,600 signatures voices disapproval of fencing that limits access to a long stretch of beach.
October 3, 2024

Longtime Twin Cities musicians opened the space with stripped-down sets
September 27, 2024

Flipside is asking the City to reconsider its cannabis store zoning rules based on an old liquor store law.
September 26, 2024

The people behind Mr. Paul’s Supper Club bring wood-fired pizza to 50th and France
September 20, 2024

January 7, 2026
Leadership includes non-partisan majority and minority leaders.

January 5, 2026
A shake-up in the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board leaves four incumbents, five newcomers.

January 1, 2026
We reported on how kids are impacted by domestic violence, a water main break that ruined businesses, and reported on issues that mattered to you.

December 23, 2025
These forever chemicals have found their way into our chain of lakes.

December 19, 2025
The Southwest High School Robotics Team mentored 3rd through 5th graders on original science projects.

December 18, 2025
New budget policy requires departments to report to council when over budget after MPD reports being $19 million over this year.

December 16, 2025
This Lyndale neighbor cares for all of her community

December 16, 2025
The all-day plant-based cafe is designed for the Whittier neighborhood, bought from the former Common Roots owner.

November 20, 2025
New city councilmembers were elected in Wards 7, 8, and 11 with incumbents returning in Wards 10 and 13.

November 20, 2025
The family-run restaurant was started by a Tunisian immigrant who only settled for the freshest Italian food.

November 20, 2025
Private events, secret marriage proposals, and neighborhood regulars kept the cozy wine bar going.

November 20, 2025
A month-long calendar of events showcases businesses after two years of road construction.

November 17, 2025
Southwest Voices asked the district for data-backed positive trends that show improved outcomes for students. Here's what we found.

October 30, 2025
The Board of Estimate and Taxation raised the maximum property tax levy to 8% in September.

October 26, 2025
The third building in the Lupe Development Partners LynLake campus is complete

October 17, 2025
Urban folk school brings folk traditions into heart of city

October 17, 2025
‘Peter Williams: Homegoing’ exhibit free to public at MCAD through Nov. 1

October 17, 2025
Minneapolis must protect public access TV and the people’s voice.

October 17, 2025
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.

October 17, 2025
Extreme Protection Order Act, a ‘red flag’ law, gaining traction in state

October 17, 2025
The area's print and digital publications join forces to create a new and improved Southwest Voices

October 4, 2025
Annunciation parents, elected officials, and concerned residents met Sept. 25 to share stories and learn about Minnesota’s political landscape.

September 2, 2025
Here's a rundown of what you can expect on Saturday, September 6th

September 1, 2025
A look at some of the “second responders” offering community care after tragedy

August 28, 2025
The Southwest Minneapolis community comes together to grieve as details emerge that the majority of the victims are children.

August 22, 2025
MPRB district boundaries changing in 2026

August 19, 2025
An excerpt from Southwest Minneapolis author Lindsay Dahl's new book.

August 18, 2025
Cub, one of the neighborhood's budget grocers, has reopened. Mayoral candidates share their thoughts about food access, groceries, and the neighborhood.
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August 14, 2025
The organizers of Uptown Porchfest share their process ahead of this year’s festival

July 14, 2025
Three restaurants are swapping some nearby parking for outdoor patio space

June 3, 2025
The project was an effort to reclaim the story of what happened at the end of May 2020 in Minneapolis

June 2, 2025
The aide to St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter wants to continue her career as a public servant closer to home.
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May 23, 2025
A new cricket festival is bringing people to Minneapolis this weekend

May 16, 2025
The Washburn coach and police reform attorney prioritizes public safety in his bid to represent his childhood neighborhood.

May 14, 2025
The accessible sport is full of agency, collaboration, and a bit of chaos

May 12, 2025
No, this isn’t the end of the road, but it is time to reset and transition.
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May 9, 2025
The garden's contaminated soil needs to be cleaned up for it to re-open.

May 9, 2025
The North Loop restaurant is transitioning to a smaller space and new concept on 46th Street.

May 9, 2025
Our curated collection of events for this weekend.

May 8, 2025
The online group moves their goods offline for the day in conjunction with the Kingfield Garage Sale

May 7, 2025
The short street in Tangletown has a rich history starring venture capitalist Nellie Mead

May 1, 2025
The man behind the quirky Lake of the Isles pencil talks with Southwest Voices about his family’s social philanthropy.

April 29, 2025
Artists and organizations can apply for two-year subsidized leases in Seven Points, Urban Outfitters, and other vacant spaces.

April 28, 2025
We appreciate reader feedback and strive to publish the vast majority of what we receive.

April 25, 2025
We make this city what we want it to be. But we can’t just complain and wish for a better city.

April 24, 2025
About the worm in our apple

April 23, 2025
The Southwest Minneapolis councilmember is running unopposed for a fifth term.

April 22, 2025
The City’s Traffic and Parking services presented the projects to a City Council committee last week.

April 18, 2025
This will be Reese Sweeney’s first professional theater performance.

April 17, 2025
Former Park Board and project planning members testified against the newest resolution to stop The Mall’s planned street removal.
