A digital news organization by and for Southwest Minneapolis
his holiday season, businesses in Uptown are lighting up storefronts to spread cheer and attract more foot traffic to the business district.
December 6, 2022
The Park Board also heard from residents about tree assessments and supporting Indigenous communities.
December 1, 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 29, 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 28, 2022
A look at an organization responding to the needs of the world around it
November 23, 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 22, 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.
November 21, 2022
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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 16, 2022
But how does a balloon shop stay afloat without helium?
November 15, 2022
The conversation goes back decades, but scrutiny of Minneapolis Police Department’s off-duty policy continues today.
November 14, 2022
After nearly three decades, a mainstay business on Lyndale Avenue South is closing because of rising rent and declining business.
November 13, 2022
Esthetician Ashley von Holdt uses relaxation techniques while implementing semi-permanent techniques on facial hair and skin.
November 12, 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 10, 2022
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
Good morning, Southwest
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
Good Morning, Southwest
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.
May 27, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
May 27, 2022
While I watched protests around the world, I started to wonder if feeling more outrage would have been a healthier response.
May 27, 2022
During the public hearing, 13 speakers spoke in favor of the appointment and 23 speakers spoke against the appointment.
May 26, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
May 25, 2022
Hello, Southwest
May 24, 2022
The Planning Commission meeting, with an agenda filled with Southwest development news, on May 23 lasted ten minutes.
May 24, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
May 23, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
May 23, 2022
Ask A Realtor
May 22, 2022
The closing of Urban Outfitters follows the lead of other national-brand stores on Hennepin Ave. South shutting their doors including CB2,
May 20, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
May 19, 2022
Founder curates space filled with creations from local women artisans
May 19, 2022
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Avenue South
May 19, 2022
A guide to the farmers markets of Southwest Minneapolis and the greater Minneapolis area
May 19, 2022
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May 19, 2022
Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education voted in an interim superintendent and at-large board member.
May 19, 2022
The story behind the process
May 18, 2022
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May 17, 2022
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May 17, 2022
Looking into the first couple months of the program
May 17, 2022
Parents responded to Southwest Voices education survey with concerns about Minneapolis Public Schools and its future.
May 16, 2022
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May 15, 2022
Voices of Southwest
May 13, 2022
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May 13, 2022
A group of 45 Minneapolis Federation of Teachers Local 59 members, primarily educators of color, have filed a grievance against their union.
May 12, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
May 11, 2022
Good morning Southwest
May 11, 2022
Pimento Jamaican Kitchen and Rum Bar owner Tomme Beevas brings two of his hottest and mildest sauces to Target stores.
May 10, 2022
The MPS school board will be appointing an interim superintendent and interim board member during its May 10 meeting.
May 10, 2022
Good Morning, Southwest
May 10, 2022
Davis Center department budgets were reduced by 5%, which allowed the district to increase budgets to schools by 1%.
