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The family-owned liquor store is also adding a sandwich counter, deli cheese shop and takeaway meals.
September 26, 2023
Catch your out-of-state football team play ball in Southwest Minneapolis.
September 26, 2023
Ward 6 encompasses Stevens Square-Loring Heights in Southwest.
September 25, 2023
The Wedge and Linden Hills Co-ops have rebranded under one shared name
September 21, 2023
Josh Zuehlke talks candidly about a slow housing market, affordable housing, and making home buying accessible to everyone.
September 20, 2023
Southwest Minneapolis businesses aren’t scrambling to advertise to Lynx fans, which isn’t surprising to the owner of a new women’s sports bar.
September 20, 2023
The Korean play brings traditional samulnori rhythms to a kitchen near you.
September 19, 2023
The new active-learning gardens will allow teachers to bring science lessons outside and let students become outdoor scientists.
September 15, 2023
We appreciate reader feedback and strive to publish the vast majority of what we receive.
September 14, 2023
Palmisano votes one way and spins it to an audience who may not be tracking all the council votes that got us here.
September 14, 2023
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Funding approval for the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority to rehab existing properties comes within a week of the organization's announcement that their modular housing project is nearing completion.
September 13, 2023
In this five-part series, housing reporter Zak Yudhishthu breaks down the different challenges to affordable housing in Minneapolis. We begin with a look into the different types of housing shortages.
September 12, 2023
Hennepin Chief Judge Toddrick Barnette spoke at a Southwest judges listening session this July
September 12, 2023
The four Ward 13 City Council candidates were asked about city-specific issues and their approach to governing.
September 10, 2023
LynLake’s theater scene is buzzing this week with a sold-out run at Jungle Theater and HUGE Theater buying a building and temporarily performing at another one.
September 8, 2023
"Neighborhood gathering spot first, food second" venue opening in the old Clancey's space in Linden Hills
September 6, 2023
Live & Local captures live music at local venues featuring local musicians. We talk with musicians about the Minneapolis music scene, their music backgrounds, and what it means for them to play music with other people.
September 6, 2023
The Eat Street restaurant will reopen in about two weeks following an injury and tax troubles.
September 5, 2023
Want the on-a-stick experience without having to go to St. Paul? Here's how to find State Fair charms in our own Southwest.
August 31, 2023
As homeless bounce around to encampment sites, City says it makes “conscientious effort” to confirm shelter availability
August 31, 2023
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.
December 6, 2022
his holiday season, businesses in Uptown are lighting up storefronts to spread cheer and attract more foot traffic to the business district.
December 1, 2022
The Park Board also heard from residents about tree assessments and supporting Indigenous communities.
November 29, 2022
On a whim, Jeremy Marshik sold some lumber at the Lyndale Open Streets this summer. Six months later, he is operating a business dedicated to pulling even more lumber out of dumpsters and giving them a new life.
November 28, 2022
Here are a few local businesses to spend your money with this holiday season
November 28, 2022
An empty lot in Uptown will be the site of an affordable housing development.
November 28, 2022
A student tardy policy that can result in cleaning the school, silent lunches, and no movement was announced on November 7.
November 23, 2022
A look at an organization responding to the needs of the world around it
November 22, 2022
In October, people started calling the City about a construction truck parked in the protected Blaisdell bike lane. An obstruction permit and a lack of signage continues to frustrate bicyclists.
November 22, 2022
One empty lot remains among the continual development happening on Nicollet Avenue South.
November 21, 2022
A new bookstore comes to Linden Hills
November 21, 2022
Keep yours eyes open and slightly above eye level to spot the clay creatures hidden around the neighborhood.
November 21, 2022
The school board discussed student assessments, lobbying efforts at the State-level, and voted to approve two online tutoring contracts.
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November 16, 2022
It's not official yet, but all signs point to a light blue Lake Harriet Bandshell in the near future.
November 16, 2022
Here are the initial designs
November 16, 2022
The council voted to approve a staff directive to look into encampment procedures on October 20. Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed the directive.
November 15, 2022
But how does a balloon shop stay afloat without helium?
November 14, 2022
The conversation goes back decades, but scrutiny of Minneapolis Police Department’s off-duty policy continues today.
November 13, 2022
After nearly three decades, a mainstay business on Lyndale Avenue South is closing because of rising rent and declining business.
November 12, 2022
Esthetician Ashley von Holdt uses relaxation techniques while implementing semi-permanent techniques on facial hair and skin.
November 10, 2022
The theater has been expanding the realm of long-form improv in Uptown for over a decade, and this season brings another slate of performances that push the boundaries of improv.
November 9, 2022
The votes are in and tallied from the 2022 midterm election. Who won in our local races?
November 8, 2022
The Kingfield Neighborhood Association has been hosting a polling party at Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park since 2012.
November 8, 2022
Thank you for sharing your comments. We hear your calls for more information on what can be done to turn vacant properties into housing and more general reporting on solutions to homelessness in Minneapolis. You can always reach us at info@southwestvoices.news.
November 8, 2022
Cedar Lake is often overshadowed by the rest of the Chain of Lakes, but this lake is just as deserving as the rest to be considered as a crown jewel of Minneapolis.
November 3, 2022
Hear what Laurelle had to say about the issues facing Minneapolis schools
November 3, 2022
Hear what Lori had to say about the issues facing Minneapolis schools
November 2, 2022
Digging into the data to find out why crime is dropping
November 1, 2022
Francesca and I talked about how she transitioned from following her animal care passion to following her herbalism passion.
October 28, 2022
The resignation occurred on the same day a social media post was published, accusing Felder of physical assault.
October 27, 2022
KerryJo Felder is running for an at-large seat on the Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education, otherwise known as the school board.
October 26, 2022
Lisa Skjefte is running for an at-large seat on the Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education, otherwise known as the school board.
October 26, 2022
Here are some things to keep an eye on as the Park Board budget meetings start this week.
October 26, 2022
Sonya Emerick is running for an at-large seat on the Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education, otherwise known as the school board.
October 25, 2022
Sandwich shop expanding in new location
October 25, 2022
Collin Beachy is running for an at-large seat on the Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education, otherwise known as the school board.
October 24, 2022
The group behind Sauna Village is coming back to Nicollet
October 23, 2022
The Lake Street Post Office operated out of the former Kmart building on Lake Street after the building was irreparably damaged during the 2020 unrest following the killing of George Floyd by former Minneapolis Police Department officer Derek Chauvin.
October 20, 2022
After one of C. David George's properties caught fire in September, former tenants shared their experiences dealing with a landlord who managed unsecured buildings and was slow to make repairs and cash rent checks.
October 19, 2022
Some board members push back against a plan for online tutoring, pointing to racial disparities connected to online learning.
October 19, 2022
Southwest Minneapolis is now home to a new delivery-based THC edibles business, Baja Ontario. The company is partially Black-owned, a rarity in legal THC businesses.
October 19, 2022
How the lack of opposition shows how things have changed
October 14, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
October 14, 2022
Smile Back leaves Lyndale for a denser college customer base.
October 13, 2022
And we hope he's right!
October 13, 2022
Owner Edward Davis built up his shop by finding barbers on social media.
October 13, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
October 12, 2022
Numerous people, including residents of the encampments, showed up in protest of the recent encampment sweeps.
October 12, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
October 12, 2022
Here's how he's been doing it
