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A news organization by and for Southwest Minneapolis
The dimly lit, cozy coffee shop serves their award-winning chai as friendly faces fill the retrofitted Victorian house.
April 3, 2023
City contends with potholes as pavement remains wet, weak, and old. Here is what you can do to help.
April 3, 2023
The three elected officials ran through a list of bills that have passed through the House and Senate and answered constituent questions
March 31, 2023
Celebrating the people you don't see at some of the places you love.
March 30, 2023
Schools closures and consolidation was not part of the agenda, and there was no discussion by board members.
March 29, 2023
Frank Brown owns the biggest Black-owned print shop in Minnesota and wants to continue hiring more Black and Brown employees at his new location in North Minneapolis.
March 28, 2023
After 41 years in operation, the Greek restaurant leaves a corner of Lyn-Lake empty.
March 28, 2023
Without brick and mortar stories bringing in foot traffic, small businesses await a new apartment development that will shift the building once again.
March 23, 2023
Josh talks multi-generational living, "missing middle" housing, and the rise of Fulton
March 22, 2023
Chance York learns how to sail with Joe Leadley of the Minneapolis Sailing Center
March 22, 2023
Kingfield will be gaining a market and cafe at 4237 Nicollet Ave.
March 21, 2023
The Black and Funny Improv festival brings together Black improvisers from across North America to joyously interrupt expectations of what improv should look like.
March 20, 2023
Readers share concerns of conflict of interest with a potential council seat win and our stereotyping in our recent coverage of a vacant building.
March 17, 2023
Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association is trying to buy the former brewery space and turn it into affordable housing.
March 16, 2023
Metro Transit is closing the waiting area on March 16 until contracted security guards can be in place. Today, the Met Council is considering a security contract with Allied Universal, a security firm with a history of killing transit riders in other states.
March 15, 2023
In its first two months of 2023 the council took up controversial votes on the Roof Depot demolition in East Phillips, a legislative directive on municipal shoveling, and a neighborhood-specific 2040 Plan amendment
March 14, 2023
Nearby property owner and residents are dealing with a lack of help with a well-known slumlord’s property.
March 14, 2023
A conversation about her tenure as City Council President so far.
March 13, 2023
A conversation about her record and time in office.
March 10, 2023
There is a climate justice movement growing in the City of Lakes, ward by ward.
March 9, 2023
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
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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
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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%.
May 10, 2022
Park Board sets a timeline for work on the structure at the edge of the lake
May 9, 2022
Good Morning Southwest
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
Good morning Southwest
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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