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A news organization by and for Southwest Minneapolis
Funding for the redesign isn’t coming to Southwest until at least 2027
February 24, 2025
The Lakers co-captain has broken the school's rebounding record and leads the State this year.
February 21, 2025
The short answer: property owners will have to file a claim to find out
February 20, 2025
Camera locations are yet to be determined, with 19 proposed in the Southwest area.
February 19, 2025
The owner is hesitant to say the bookstore is gone for good, but the damage is extensive.
February 18, 2025
The intersection remains closed as businesses and crews clean up.
February 14, 2025
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The popular ice rink is being considered for closure by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board due to its high cost of operations.
February 12, 2025
City restarts contract process for human trafficking prevention work at the future Community Safety Center after the chosen organization was called out for its reputation.
February 10, 2025
We appreciate reader feedback and strive to publish the vast majority of what we receive.
February 6, 2025
Responses to our online poll revealed the issues that matter most to readers during a big local election year.
February 4, 2025
Uncertain about their future, “I’m writing this in the hope of sparking interest, empathy, and solidarity among my neighbors.”
January 31, 2025
The Park and Recreation Board commissioner is trying to unseat Katie Cashman, a first-term councilmember.
January 31, 2025
Hampton, a lawyer and Southwest Minneapolis Public Schools parent, announced his candidacy Thursday morning
January 24, 2025
Ann Ahmed is a semifinalist again, this year for the Outstanding Chef James Beard Award for her work at Khâluna in East Harriet.
January 22, 2025
A St. Paul upcycle-meets-vintage store relocates to Fulton with room for more.
January 16, 2025
The Plymouth Congregational Church minister outlined his campaign’s focus areas to over 100 people Monday night.
January 15, 2025
The new farmers market on 50th Street will host an information session on Jan. 11 at Bachman's Heritage Room.
January 8, 2025
After a temporary move to Sola Salon Studios, the 18-year business is headed south to Richfield.
January 8, 2025
Landlord blames drug dealing and insufficient police force.
January 7, 2025
NcNeal has been inducted into Southwest High's Athletic Hall of Fame and Minnesota's US Track and Field Hall of Fame.
January 6, 2025
February 19, 2023
The restaurant made a surprise announcement about their grand opening over the weekend
February 16, 2023
A short look at what you want to see, from us, around this election
February 14, 2023
A lot of our city is zoned for residential use. Do we want more options for commercial use?
February 14, 2023
Kate Mortenson to challenge Linea Palmisano, Scott Graham and Katie Cashman go head-to-head in Ward 7
February 13, 2023
The coffee company is owned by a group of siblings that started out in Columbia, Missouri
February 13, 2023
Though it’s a small space, you can’t miss the lime-green exterior on Hennepin Ave. of the taco bar, opening in March.
February 10, 2023
How Lyra Koutlas went from Lake of the Isles to Disney on Ice
February 9, 2023
The mayor and the police chief should be leading the city in a discussion about the steps they are taking to prevent a death like that of Tyre Nichols. So where are they?
February 8, 2023
Fig + Farro and Root to Rise owners converge to bring ‘regenerative’ food and ‘euphoric’ drinks to The Wedge
February 7, 2023
Eat Street Crossing, a collection of local chefs with new food concepts, opens this spring-ish.
February 7, 2023
SK Coffee opened its doors on February 4, making it one of many coffee shops at 2401 Lyndale Ave. S. since 1990.
February 6, 2023
Celebrating a few of the people you don't see at some of the places you love.
February 2, 2023
Despite its popularity, the roller-coastering toboggan slide didn’t last more than a few winters.
February 1, 2023
Here's what Josh had to say about the real estate market in Minneapolis
February 1, 2023
The monthly winter market is a great way to support local vendors and still get that farmers market vibes when it's chilly outside.
January 31, 2023
A detailed look at last year
January 26, 2023
Welcome to LynLake, an area of Minneapolis at the intersection of several neighborhoods that converge at Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street.
January 26, 2023
Local artists Xavier and Maria Cristina (Tina) Tavera completed installation of their lenticular sculpture on January 19, a fixture that will last for decades.
January 25, 2023
The City announced today that vehicles can only park on the odd-side of residential streets starting January 26 at 9 p.m. until April 1 or otherwise announced.
January 24, 2023
East Isles Neighborhood Association donated a snowmobile to be used for grooming ski, walking, and bike trails around Bde Maka Ska, Lake of the Isles, Cedar Lake, and Brownie Lake. The trails are groomed by volunteers.
January 23, 2023
The district wants to charge the robotics teams $30,000 to lease a field that was developed through a State grant.
January 23, 2023
Learn more about the work Senate House District 62A Representative Hodan Hassan plans to do this year and how you can connect with her.
January 23, 2023
Frazzled bus drivers honk their horns and children text their parents from buses unable to pass through streets too narrow to pick up and deliver kids.
January 20, 2023
Here is a breakdown of shows you can see at HUGE through February.
January 19, 2023
The Art Shanty Projects are set to welcome visitors along the shores of Lake Harriet / Bdé Umáŋ this year.
January 19, 2023
A massive snowstorm caused massive problems on Minneapolis streets. You had questions about it, we got you answers.
January 17, 2023
Last week, the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority announced it had secured financing to build 16 new public housing sites and are breaking ground on the developments.
January 16, 2023
As costs for utility customers rise, so do the earnings for CenterPoint investors.
January 12, 2023
Ten years ago, a local pastor started reading Letter from Birmingham Jail at Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Kingfield. This Sunday, the pastor invites people to join him once again.
January 12, 2023
Abdulkarim “AK” Abdulle and Yassir Mohamed bonded over sneaker culture. Two years later, they opened up The Hype and a nearby barber shop in Uptown.
January 11, 2023
Here's a recap on the recent business openings in Uptown and what we can expect for early this year.
January 10, 2023
Last week's Lake Harriet Bandshell renovation open house revealed a mock-up that was lacking in a promised blue hue. Our earlier reporting also suggested a lack of blue in the mock-up design.
January 9, 2023
The pilot program, with a multi-organization backing, will subsidize payroll and bookkeeping services for small business owners.
January 5, 2023
Due to non-disclosure agreements, it not clear when LynLake Brewery will close.
January 4, 2023
The new Minneapolis Public Schools school board, with new members outnumbering incumbents, met for the first time on Tuesday evening.
January 3, 2023
The owners of Royal Grounds were set to hand off their business to a new owner. Residents organized a parade for them. The seller fell through, but the parade went on.
January 2, 2023
At a corner cafe in a bustling commerce area, people found community and a deep commitment to sustainably grown food.
December 23, 2022
Here is a breakdown of the most divided City Council votes in 2022 and how each councilmember voted.
December 22, 2022
Minneapolis is spoiled with outdoor winter events that can warm even the coldest of winter hearts. Here in Southwest, we are fortunate to have a host of outdoor winter activities, including Art Shanty Projects and plenty of sledding hills.
December 21, 2022
Residents at a small encampment on 31st Street were evicted from the underpass on Tuesday morning.
December 20, 2022
More than 40 nonprofits across the state are calling on the Minnesota legislature to prioritize fully funding rent support for Minnesotans in need.
December 20, 2022
A next-door resident reached out to Southwest Voices and reported that windows are still open at 2621 Pillsbury, a vacant building owned by C. David George. The City's Regulatory Services told Southwest Voices the property was boarded up on November 28.
December 19, 2022
A data analysis of councilmember vote records in 2022 show that there are voting blocks despite most City Council votes being unanimous.
December 15, 2022
HEALS 2.0 has been working on addressing carjackings and other violent crime in our city since early this year.
December 13, 2022
Police Chief Brian O’Hara said he is “blown away” by many police policies and wants to enact change
December 12, 2022
El Jefe, a popular Mexican restaurant on Lyndale, is closed until March 2023 due to rising costs of running the business.
December 8, 2022
Seventy percent of the rock salt we use during the winter stays in our waterways. The only viable solution to stop this pollution is to significantly cut back on using chloride as a deicer.
December 8, 2022
Neighbors previously expressed concerns about the building but the City said its hands were tied.
December 7, 2022
The subscription-based coffee company had little interest in opening a full coffee shop–until the ideal location become available.
December 6, 2022
Plans for a mixed-use building in Fulton and an office building in Linden Hills were approved by the Planning Commission on December 5.
