.jpg){kind=logo}
A news organization by and for Southwest Minneapolis
People looking to donate money need to check with community first
January 12, 2026
Leadership includes non-partisan majority and minority leaders.
January 7, 2026
A shake-up in the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board leaves four incumbents, five newcomers.
January 5, 2026
We reported on how kids are impacted by domestic violence, a water main break that ruined businesses, and reported on issues that mattered to you.
January 1, 2026
These forever chemicals have found their way into our chain of lakes.
December 23, 2025
The Southwest High School Robotics Team mentored 3rd through 5th graders on original science projects.
December 19, 2025
New budget policy requires departments to report to council when over budget after MPD reports being $19 million over this year.
December 18, 2025
This Lyndale neighbor cares for all of her community
December 16, 2025
The all-day plant-based cafe is designed for the Whittier neighborhood, bought from the former Common Roots owner.
December 16, 2025
New city councilmembers were elected in Wards 7, 8, and 11 with incumbents returning in Wards 10 and 13.
November 20, 2025
The family-run restaurant was started by a Tunisian immigrant who only settled for the freshest Italian food.
November 20, 2025
Private events, secret marriage proposals, and neighborhood regulars kept the cozy wine bar going.
November 20, 2025
A month-long calendar of events showcases businesses after two years of road construction.
November 20, 2025
Southwest Voices asked the district for data-backed positive trends that show improved outcomes for students. Here's what we found.
November 17, 2025
The Board of Estimate and Taxation raised the maximum property tax levy to 8% in September.
October 30, 2025
The third building in the Lupe Development Partners LynLake campus is complete
October 26, 2025
Urban folk school brings folk traditions into heart of city
October 17, 2025
Minneapolis must protect public access TV and the people’s voice.
October 17, 2025
‘Peter Williams: Homegoing’ exhibit free to public at MCAD through Nov. 1
October 17, 2025
Minnesota women who work full-time all year make $0.81 for every dollar that men make, with important differences when it comes to race and ethnicity, according to a 2024 study.
October 17, 2025
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
Good morning, Southwest
April 20, 2022
Good morning, Southwest.
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
Good morning, Southwest
April 19, 2022
Here's what's happening outside in April
April 18, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
.jpeg)
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
Good morning, Southwest
April 13, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
April 12, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
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
Good morning, Southwest
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
Good Morning, Southwest
April 6, 2022
What the data don’t show is the societal undercurrents that inform this sharp uptick in reckless driving.
April 6, 2022
Good morning, Southwest!
April 5, 2022
Good Morning, Southwest
April 5, 2022
Let us know how you are feeling amidst these tumultuous years and another very unpredictable year.
April 4, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
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
Good morning, Southwest
March 30, 2022
His resignation comes after a nearly three-week strike by district educators.
March 30, 2022
Good morning, Southwest.
March 29, 2022
Metro Mobility’s leaders, drivers, passengers, and advocates must come together to find impactful solutions that could pave a better path fo
March 29, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
March 28, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
March 25, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
March 24, 2022
Because the church is not listed as a historic resource, it doesn’t have any special protections from demolition.
March 24, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
March 23, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
March 23, 2022
One of the issues that the district and union have not settled on is protections for teachers of color from layoffs and excessing.
March 23, 2022
Community members share their reflections after hearing from speakers and their neighbors.
March 23, 2022
Throughout the night, people’s trauma as crime victims and their disappointment in the system unfurled.
March 22, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
March 21, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
March 18, 2022
We appreciate reader feedback and strive to publish the vast majority of what we receive.
March 18, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
March 17, 2022
The free school meals won’t happen again next year unless we do something about it. We want people to know that.
March 17, 2022
People around the world stood up for justice in Minnesota, and now it’s our turn to stand up for others.
March 17, 2022
Good Morning, Southwest
March 16, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
