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Holiday lights brighten up empty storefronts in Uptown

his holiday season, businesses in Uptown are lighting up storefronts to spread cheer and attract more foot traffic to the business district.

Park Board approves $2.4 mill for Lake Harriet Bandshell Renovation

The Park Board also heard from residents about tree assessments and supporting Indigenous communities.

Meet Your Neighbor: Jeremy Marshik Saves Wood with LumberStash

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.

Last Minute Local Gift Guide 2022

Here are a few local businesses to spend your money with this holiday season

City Funding Awarded for Planned Uptown Affordable Housing

An empty lot in Uptown will be the site of an affordable housing development.

Justice Page Middle School introduces new tardy policy amid parent frustration

A student tardy policy that can result in cleaning the school, silent lunches, and no movement was announced on November 7.

How the Groveland Food Shelf has Navigated the Last Three Years

A look at an organization responding to the needs of the world around it

Can a construction truck park in a bike lane?

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.

What is up with that long-vacant lot next to Cinco De Mayo Mercado?

One empty lot remains among the continual development happening on Nicollet Avenue South.

Comma, a bookshop, which is a new bookshop, opens in Linden Hills on November 26

A new bookstore comes to Linden Hills

The little weird monsters hidden in Stevens Square-Loring Heights

Keep yours eyes open and slightly above eye level to spot the clay creatures hidden around the neighborhood.

School board hears from educators, district lobbyist

The school board discussed student assessments, lobbying efforts at the State-level, and voted to approve two online tutoring contracts.

The Lake Harriet Bandshell is Going Blue

It's not official yet, but all signs point to a light blue Lake Harriet Bandshell in the near future.

New building planned for Linden Hills on Upton Ave S

Here are the initial designs

City Council unanimously sends mayor directive on encampment study

The council voted to approve a staff directive to look into encampment procedures on October 20. Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed the directive.

Uptown Balloons Opens as Third Balloon Shop over Four Decades

But how does a balloon shop stay afloat without helium?

Three years after an off-duty police work audit, what has changed?

The conversation goes back decades, but scrutiny of Minneapolis Police Department’s off-duty policy continues today.

Chi Tailors and Cleaners Closing

After nearly three decades, a mainstay business on Lyndale Avenue South is closing because of rising rent and declining business.

Relax for a minute (or a few hours) while getting your brows done

Esthetician Ashley von Holdt uses relaxation techniques while implementing semi-permanent techniques on facial hair and skin.

HUGE begins another season of unconventional improv ahead of 2023 move

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.

City and County 2022 Midterm Election Results

The votes are in and tallied from the 2022 midterm election. Who won in our local races?

Kingfield voters welcomed with crossing guard and treats

The Kingfield Neighborhood Association has been hosting a polling party at Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park since 2012.

Voices of Southwest: Vacant buildings, homelessness, falling crime

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.

Cedar Lake, once home to railways, hotels, transients

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.

Our Interview with Laurelle Myhra, District 5 School Board Candidate

Hear what Laurelle had to say about the issues facing Minneapolis schools

Our Interview with Lori Novell, District 5 School Board Candidate

Hear what Lori had to say about the issues facing Minneapolis schools

Violent Crime in Minneapolis Is Falling Fast – But It Started Before Operation Endeavor

Digging into the data to find out why crime is dropping

Meet Your Neighbor: Francesca Garcia, once a vet assistant, now makes medicinal herbal teas for her community

Francesca and I talked about how she transitioned from following her animal care passion to following her herbalism passion.

School board candidate responds to allegations, campaign manager resigns

The resignation occurred on the same day a social media post was published, accusing Felder of physical assault.

Our interview with KerryJo Felder, at-large school board candidate

KerryJo Felder is running for an at-large seat on the Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education, otherwise known as the school board.

Our Interview with Lisa Skjefte, At-Large School Board Candidate

Lisa Skjefte is running for an at-large seat on the Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education, otherwise known as the school board.

What you need to know about the Park Board's Budget process

Here are some things to keep an eye on as the Park Board budget meetings start this week.

Our Interview with Sonya Emerick, At-Large School Board Candidate

Sonya Emerick is running for an at-large seat on the Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education, otherwise known as the school board.

Clancey's Leaving Linden Hills for 3804 Grand Ave S

Sandwich shop expanding in new location

Our Interview with Collin Beachy, At-Large School Board Candidate

Collin Beachy is running for an at-large seat on the Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education, otherwise known as the school board.

Stokeyard Outfitters is Bringing Saunas to Kingfield this Winter

The group behind Sauna Village is coming back to Nicollet

A "coming home" as Lake Street Post Office reopens after two years

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.

One landlord, hundreds of violations

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.

School board discuss online tutoring and updated enrollment, vacancies data

Some board members push back against a plan for online tutoring, pointing to racial disparities connected to online learning.

THC-product delivery business Baja Ontario launches out of Southwest

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.

The Lydia Apartments Are Bringing 40 New Affordable Units to Minneapolis

How the lack of opposition shows how things have changed

Uptown sign update, tree-top barber shop, 20 things to do this weekend

The Southwest Weekly

Smile Back Vintage Leaves Lyndale for Dinkytown

Smile Back leaves Lyndale for a denser college customer base.

Developer says iconic Uptown sign is being restored and will return

And we hope he's right!

Welcome to the upstairs barber shop, Faded

Owner Edward Davis built up his shop by finding barbers on social media.

Homelessness city meeting, Prieto closing (temporarily), high school soccer playoffs begin

Good morning, Southwest

Committee approves funding for homelessness projects, hears from encampment residents

Numerous people, including residents of the encampments, showed up in protest of the recent encampment sweeps.

Bryn Mawr Meadows renovations, Larue's Linden Hills opens, USPS back on Lake Street

Good morning, Southwest

Meet Your Neighbor: Henry LaBounta is Cleaning Up The Lakes

Here's how he's been doing it

East Harriet listening tour, Bike/walk/roll to school tomorrow, City Council discusses encampments

Good morning, Southwest