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January 12, 2026
Leadership includes non-partisan majority and minority leaders.
January 7, 2026
A shake-up in the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board leaves four incumbents, five newcomers.
January 5, 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.
January 1, 2026
These forever chemicals have found their way into our chain of lakes.
December 23, 2025
The Southwest High School Robotics Team mentored 3rd through 5th graders on original science projects.
December 19, 2025
New budget policy requires departments to report to council when over budget after MPD reports being $19 million over this year.
December 18, 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.
December 16, 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 20, 2025
Southwest Voices asked the district for data-backed positive trends that show improved outcomes for students. Here's what we found.
November 17, 2025
The Board of Estimate and Taxation raised the maximum property tax levy to 8% in September.
October 30, 2025
The third building in the Lupe Development Partners LynLake campus is complete
October 26, 2025
Urban folk school brings folk traditions into heart of city
October 17, 2025
Minneapolis must protect public access TV and the people’s voice.
October 17, 2025
‘Peter Williams: Homegoing’ exhibit free to public at MCAD through Nov. 1
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
June 29, 2022
We call on Palmisano to take stronger climate action on systemic level changes that the next generation is asking for
June 28, 2022
Elissa Cedarleaf Dahl has been awarded a Fulbright award to travel to Medellín, Colombia
June 28, 2022
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June 27, 2022
Wage theft is cheating Minnesota taxpayers out of $136 million per year.
June 27, 2022
“Say No to War: Political Cartoons by Ukrainian and Russian Artists,” will be on display until the end of the war.
June 27, 2022
Three councilmembers say they are concerned full-time bus lanes will impact small business on Hennepin Avenue South.
June 27, 2022
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June 24, 2022
A recent district court ruling immediately stopped all actions that can be approved within 2040 Plan, including some housing developments.
June 24, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
June 23, 2022
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June 22, 2022
Here's a look at what they're proposing
June 22, 2022
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June 22, 2022
Palmisano answered questions during a forum hosted by ISAIAH on June 21.
June 21, 2022
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June 21, 2022
On Friday night, Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed two items in the Hennepin Avenue South redesign plan that effectively eliminated all-day bus lanes.
June 21, 2022
Southwest Minneapolis residents are counting on us to do our work and not just roll the dice on the next election.
June 21, 2022
The Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education voted on June 14 to approve the budget for the 2022-23 school year without amendment.
June 17, 2022
Stevens Square-Loring Heights Boiler Room Coffee is closing June 21.
June 17, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
June 16, 2022
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June 16, 2022
Minneapolis Public Schools are not offering hot lunch through the rest of the school year.
June 15, 2022
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June 15, 2022
Kryzer is also the co-owner of “Spice Your Life,” at 54th Street and Lyndale Avenue South.
June 14, 2022
Lyndale Community School hosts a one-week read-a-thon each spring. Students turn their reading time into votes to prank their principal.
June 14, 2022
Declining enrollment, new labor contracts with educators, and no help from the state impact next year’s school budgets.
June 14, 2022
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June 13, 2022
The nonprofit uses donated food to provide hot meals, pastries and coffee to anybody regardless of ability to pay.
June 13, 2022
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June 10, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
June 9, 2022
Mauri Friestlebein’s sudden removal as principal in May came as a shock during an already tumultuous school year.
June 9, 2022
Congratulations on 27 years of hard work
June 9, 2022
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June 9, 2022
Check out Chicago’s Very Own at 2944 Lyndale Ave S when they open in late June
June 8, 2022
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June 7, 2022
The Theater of Public Policy performs at Bryant Lake Bowl this summer after a two-year hiatus.
June 7, 2022
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June 6, 2022
Project coming to Whittier later this year
June 6, 2022
Irina Boiarskaia sews and alters anything and everything at her shop, Irina’s Stitch in Time
June 6, 2022
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June 6, 2022
Become a member of Southwest Voices today.
June 6, 2022
David Morrell Jr. celebrates his championship win with friends, family, and Cuban music.
June 6, 2022
From fears of gentrification to a Southside uprising, Uptown is poised for a new era
June 3, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
June 3, 2022
The school board will vote on the budget at its regular business meeting on June 14.
June 2, 2022
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June 1, 2022
Satire writer and artisanal pencil sharpener visits Minneapolis this Saturday to honor our city's newest sculpture.
June 1, 2022
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June 1, 2022
Mid-year assessments show only 50% of middle school students are reading at grade level.
May 31, 2022
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May 31, 2022
Lilacs hold a special place in our emotional landscape.
