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LynLake filling up and another Hennepin hearing

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Chicago’s Very Own, a Black-owned Chicago-style hoagy shop, opens at LynLake on July 15th (Updated)

Check out Chicago’s Very Own at 2944 Lyndale Ave S when they open in late June

A new delivery bakery and a bike-powered podcast (kind of)

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Everyone's favorite public policy, improv comedy show is back

The Theater of Public Policy performs at Bryant Lake Bowl this summer after a two-year hiatus.

Bebe Zito + Zen Box Izakaya = Eat Street Crossing and a new era for Uptown

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Eat Street Crossing, from the Bebe Zito and Zen Box Izakaya teams, to open this summer

Project coming to Whittier later this year

Stitch in Time is a sewing connection from St. Petersburg to Lyndale Avenue

Irina Boiarskaia sews and alters anything and everything at her shop, Irina’s Stitch in Time

Become a SW Voices member, local boxing champ, Jerry Garcia music

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We are excited to launch our FIRST EVER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Become a member of Southwest Voices today.

Local boxing champion David Morrell Jr. celebrates at Iconos

David Morrell Jr. celebrates his championship win with friends, family, and Cuban music.

A New Uptown Era?

From fears of gentrification to a Southside uprising, Uptown is poised for a new era

Lyndale Open Streets this Sunday, school board news, dessert spreads

The Southwest Weekly

No changes to Minneapolis Public Schools school building budgets after state fails to increase K-12 education funding

The school board will vote on the budget at its regular business meeting on June 14.

A giant pencil, an opened street, and a closed parkway

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Professional Pencil Sharpener David Rees to Honor Pencil Sculpture

Satire writer and artisanal pencil sharpener visits Minneapolis this Saturday to honor our city's newest sculpture.

Student walk out, a lot is happening on 42nd Street, and track those turtles

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District addresses lower literacy rates and alternative literacy programs

Mid-year assessments show only 50% of middle school students are reading at grade level.

Lilacs, voter guides, and a State Senate primary challenge

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How Lilacs Can Bring Us Closer Together

Lilacs hold a special place in our emotional landscape.

A bit of sunshine this weekend

The Southwest Weekly

A reflection on the racial justice movement after two years of action, emotions

While I watched protests around the world, I started to wonder if feeling more outrage would have been a healthier response.

Council vote on interim city coordinator position delayed after 'unprecedented' public testimony

During the public hearing, 13 speakers spoke in favor of the appointment and 23 speakers spoke against the appointment.

Music in the Parks, Bob's Burgers meets Bebe's Zitos

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Don't get numb to this

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Planning Commission approves plans for 7 Points development, new Lakewood Cemetery building

The Planning Commission meeting, with an agenda filled with Southwest development news, on May 23 lasted ten minutes.

Southwest High getting a new principal, Ask a Realtor, construction updates

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Stevens Square lights, Urban Outfitters closing, a beloved principal's last school year

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Ask A Minneapolis Realtor

Ask A Realtor

Uptown Urban Outfitters closes June 20

The closing of Urban Outfitters follows the lead of other national-brand stores on Hennepin Ave. South shutting their doors including CB2,

It's farmers market season! Plus other goodies.

The Southwest Weekly

Primitiva Collective Opening in Uptown May 22

Founder curates space filled with creations from local women artisans

The World Jubilee Fair Trade Market Returns Saturday

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Avenue South

Farmers Markets of Southwest and beyond

A guide to the farmers markets of Southwest Minneapolis and the greater Minneapolis area

It's the Hennepin Avenue South Redesign Final Countdown

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New board leaders and budget discussions at recent school board meeting

Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education voted in an interim superintendent and at-large board member.

A not-very-brief and incomplete history of the Hennepin Avenue S redesign

The story behind the process

Nice Ride back to parks, what parents thinks about MPLS schools, Downtown Abbey/big dogs/live band karaoke tonight

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Lowry Hill buyback program update and funding to knock down Kmart

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After Three Months, Lowry Hill Buyback Program Has Shown Little Success

Looking into the first couple months of the program

Public School Parents Want Better Leadership, More Investments as Uncertainty Looms

Parents responded to Southwest Voices education survey with concerns about Minneapolis Public Schools and its future.

We're throwing a party!

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Voices of Southwest: Soo Line Garden, Extended school hours, Malt Shop

Voices of Southwest

Educators file grievance against union, edible Jason masks, Pet Fest!

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Educator union members file grievance against union, citing harm during strike

A group of 45 Minneapolis Federation of Teachers Local 59 members, primarily educators of color, have filed a grievance against their union.

Revival Smoked Meats opens Saturday and city plans for American Rescue Plan money

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New school board leadership, Eat Street's Pimento hot sauce at Target, enjoy a sci-fi evening

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Welcome home to Pimento

Pimento Jamaican Kitchen and Rum Bar owner Tomme Beevas brings two of his hottest and mildest sauces to Target stores.

What to Look for in MPS Leadership Changes Ahead

The MPS school board will be appointing an interim superintendent and interim board member during its May 10 meeting.

Bandshell roof repairs, School Board cuts, and best in-store pets in Southwest

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MPS Finance Meeting Shows COVID Funds Being Moved to Keep Staff On

Davis Center department budgets were reduced by 5%, which allowed the district to increase budgets to schools by 1%.

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