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A bit of sunshine this weekend

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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.

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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%.

Lake Harriet Bandshell Repairs to Start This Fall

Park Board sets a timeline for work on the structure at the edge of the lake

Half a mill in MPD workers' comp claims, Black Fashion Week, Jimmy Jam's dad is a jazz piano legend

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New Malt Shop, Rubber Ducky Races, Chug Kombucha

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Police Chief Listening Session in Kingfield Draws Neighbors, Community Orgs

A mayor-appointed search committee listened to feedback about what people want to see in the next MPD police chief.

Spring into Uptown and Aqua City Motel goes residential

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Aqua City Motel Site to Become Affordable Housing

The Aqua City Motel will officially be no more. 

Community input about police chief search and a Nextdoor post worth reading

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What's up at the Malt Shop and celebrate your favorite Minneapolis teacher

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Here’s the scoop on everybody’s favorite Malt Shop

After decades of nostalgia, the refurbished restaurant will open in August with new owners.

Soo Line Garden fights against a paved path, this week's meetings, let's jam

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Soo Line Garden Doesn’t Need a Paved Path

Hennepin County wants to pave over the areas of the garden with a 10-foot wide petroleum-based access path through the garden.

MPS investments, local biz updates, dance the weekend away

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Soo Line Community Garden, County Work to Balance Accessibility Needs

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. 

Another blistering report about the MPD, goodbye to a grocer, kitties for adoption

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Goodbye, Guse Green Grocer

After 12 years serving the East Harriet neighborhood, Guse Green Grocer is permanently closed. 

MPS Committee Discusses Northside Investments, Surplus Buildings

Capital planning and surplus facilities were the topics of an informational presentation at school board meeting. 

Union protests outside MPS meeting, a smoother greenway, a bigger Boludo

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Last call for cereal ice cream, Blaisdell bikeway construction, join the Litter League

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Some MPS high schools given flex, it's going to get hot in June, fashion shows all week

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