A digital news organization by and for Southwest Minneapolis
The exhibition features work from teenage students around the Twin Cities and tackles issues including childbirth death rates and distrusting the U.S. medical system.
July 20, 2023
Community input "made a huge difference" in the 2023 Climate Equity plan, according to a MN350 volunteer.
July 19, 2023
Attendees at the June 28 City Council Meeting. Source: City of Minneapolis
July 17, 2023
Evictions, settlements with steep payment plans and many tenant no-shows fill a day of non-stop cases.
July 17, 2023
Teenagers enjoy family time, breakfast, and Eid naps.
July 13, 2023
Palmisano’s motion to remove the ordinance from further consideration passed for one reason only – those who would have stood against it were practicing their religion.
July 13, 2023
The Southwest High School gardens celebrate community and facilitate hands-on knowledge about the ecological benefit of native plants.
July 12, 2023
LynLake's dive bar-cantina hopes to bring something brand new to the area.
July 12, 2023
After quietly moving in last summer, Chef Yia Vang is done with pop-ups at Lake and Bryant and is settling in with a familiar name.
July 12, 2023
At Rumba, Latin Caribbean tapas, cocktails from the Iconos mixologist, and a mission to bring diversity and unity to Uptown.
July 11, 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.
July 11, 2023
Some quick tips of how to make the most out of your farmers market trip.
July 10, 2023
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July 7, 2023
Co-owners Molly Stark and Katie Petri curate a fun and relaxed vibe at their tattoo shop to ensure clients feel comfortable saying what they want.
July 5, 2023
For one more weekend, a Tibetan play will roam the Washburn Fair Oaks Park in Whittier. Playgoers will follow along on foot.
July 5, 2023
Even when a driver seriously injures or kills someone, judges hand down short sentences and drivers get their licenses back. Permanently revoking licenses isn’t an option.
June 29, 2023
Three councilmembers were absent to celebrate Eid al-Adha
June 28, 2023
Traffic data show a decrease in crashes after Lyndale Avenue was redesigned in pilot program
June 27, 2023
Despite a veto-ready mayor, Home to Stay asks City leaders for a rent control policy to help renters currently in need of affordable rent.
June 27, 2023
Summer staffing is still not at full capacity but a new union contract may help fill some positions with higher wages.
June 23, 2023
May 10, 2022
Park Board sets a timeline for work on the structure at the edge of the lake
May 9, 2022
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May 6, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
May 5, 2022
A mayor-appointed search committee listened to feedback about what people want to see in the next MPD police chief.
May 5, 2022
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May 5, 2022
The Aqua City Motel will officially be no more.
May 4, 2022
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May 3, 2022
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May 2, 2022
After decades of nostalgia, the refurbished restaurant will open in August with new owners.
May 2, 2022
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May 1, 2022
Hennepin County wants to pave over the areas of the garden with a 10-foot wide petroleum-based access path through the garden.
April 29, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
April 29, 2022
Soo Line Community Garden members and Hennepin County have been at odds over an ADA-compliant ramp that is set to be installed next year.
April 28, 2022
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April 28, 2022
After 12 years serving the East Harriet neighborhood, Guse Green Grocer is permanently closed.
April 28, 2022
Capital planning and surplus facilities were the topics of an informational presentation at school board meeting.
April 27, 2022
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April 26, 2022
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April 25, 2022
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April 25, 2022
The extended school calendar reflects state-requirements and an opportunity to pay teachers and ESPs for lost work time during the strike.
April 22, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
April 21, 2022
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April 20, 2022
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April 20, 2022
The cafe is one of the few Uptown places to get a cup of joe and food at 6 a.m.
April 19, 2022
Apoy, meaning “fire” in Tagalog, also offers catering, serves a Filipino feast called kamayan, and hosts live bands and karaoke.
April 19, 2022
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April 19, 2022
Here's what's happening outside in April
April 18, 2022
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April 17, 2022
We appreciate reader feedback and strive to publish the vast majority of what we receive.
April 15, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
April 15, 2022
Funding will come from COVID funds and vacancy savings
April 14, 2022
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April 13, 2022
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April 12, 2022
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April 12, 2022
A Minneapolis neighborhood association is creating a peace plan with the community
April 12, 2022
The cafe offers coffee flights, sandwiches, and fizzy tea.
April 11, 2022
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April 11, 2022
The Comprehensive District Design was approved at the height of the early pandemic. The impacts are just being felt.
April 8, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
April 7, 2022
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April 6, 2022
What the data don’t show is the societal undercurrents that inform this sharp uptick in reckless driving.
April 6, 2022
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April 5, 2022
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April 5, 2022
Let us know how you are feeling amidst these tumultuous years and another very unpredictable year.
April 4, 2022
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April 1, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
March 31, 2022
The mood at the meeting was indicative of the mood in the district.
March 31, 2022
Here's what the people of Stevens Square told us they love about their neighborhood.
March 31, 2022
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March 30, 2022
His resignation comes after a nearly three-week strike by district educators.
