A digital news organization by and for Southwest Minneapolis
Minneapolis law enforcement officials are asking for the community’s help to ensure this year’s Fourth of July celebrations go more smoothly following a tumultuous 2023.
April 30, 2024
The park’s limited amenities are run down, but equity-based funding measurements put Steven Square Park farther down the upgrades list than other parks.
April 29, 2024
Rain Taxi, a nonprofit literary arts organization, is organizing the event.
April 29, 2024
Southwest Minneapolis is home to seven independently-owned bookstores that focus on Indigenous authors, mystery fiction, and kids books.
April 25, 2024
Dine out to end HIV. Thirty restaurants in Southwest Minneapolis and 97 restaurants in Minnesota have committed to donate a portion of their sales to The Aliveness Project.
April 23, 2024
The 26th and Nicollet store is the second in Minneapolis to unionize in the past two years.
April 18, 2024
Playwright Inda Craig-Galván modeled one character after a classmate who didn’t seem to put in as much effort as other students but still got a degree.
April 17, 2024
Nearly 40 percent of all food in America is wasted – much of it in our homes. Here are some ways you can save money inside your own fridge.
April 17, 2024
Two young men are running around Lake Harriet to raise money for the Minnesota chapter of the Special Olympics, and they want people to join them.
April 16, 2024
Another abandoned property in Minneapolis falls victim to a fire
April 5, 2024
The new Grace Trinity Church pastor wants the church space to expand beyond Sunday mornings
April 3, 2024
The Lynette team showed a little more of what they have planned at 42nd Ave and 38th Street during a sneak preview at Petite León, the buzzy Kingfield restaurant where two of the co-owners hail from.
April 2, 2024
Curious why vacant lots are, well, vacant? Brian Martucci looked up the history of a few and tried to figure out why they are empty and what plans the owners have for them.
April 1, 2024
The bustling Linden Hills 43rd and Upton intersection will be closed to vehicle traffic starting May 1, and Linden Hills Neighborhood Council is asking people to reimagine getting there without a car.
March 28, 2024
McMahon left the race after a small number of delegates voted for him at the DFL convention over the weekend. The delegate ultimately voted to not endorsement any candidate.
March 26, 2024
Rep. Frank Hornstein is not running for reelection after serving 11 terms in office. The election for his open seat will be Nov. 5, 2024.
March 25, 2024
A liquor license for the new business entity was approved by the City Council on March 12.
March 21, 2024
Rep. Frank Hornstein is not running for reelection after serving 11 terms in office. The election for his open seat will be Nov. 5, 2024.
March 21, 2024
In 2023, our revenue increased by 63%, our newsletter subscribers increased by 59%, and our total number of paying members increased by 62%.
March 21, 2024
Working at the children’s bookstore is a dream come true for the employee with a past in primate sanctuaries.
March 20, 2024
March 30, 2022
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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
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March 28, 2022
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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
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March 23, 2022
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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
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March 21, 2022
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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
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March 16, 2022
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March 16, 2022
Although not unheard of, it’s rare for two education union chapters to negotiate their contracts together.
March 15, 2022
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March 15, 2022
We sat down to talk about what she’s up to at the Capitol this legislative session
March 14, 2022
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March 14, 2022
We sat down to talk about what he’s up to at the Capitol this legislative session.
March 13, 2022
Where did this Somali-owned, halal-based burger joint come from?
March 11, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
March 10, 2022
Teaching amidst the pandemic has been incredibly challenging. I’ll never forget the last “normal” day in March 2020.
March 10, 2022
Additional routes through attendance areas are needed, but if no one asks for them, will Metro Transit see the need?
March 10, 2022
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March 9, 2022
Allison Bross-White started her secondhand clothing shop with the mission of creating an unapologetic space for socially-engaged weirdos.
March 9, 2022
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March 9, 2022
How the past decade playing together has shaped the team's success.
March 8, 2022
What he's up to this session, and his work on climate and public safety policies
March 8, 2022
Do you have a passion for your city and for following rules? If so, Minneapolis has the job for you.
March 8, 2022
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March 7, 2022
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March 6, 2022
Childcare, drop-in centers, and food resources for the potential MPS teacher and ESP strike.
March 4, 2022
I love what I do, and I just want some help to continue doing what I do. I want to take care of my students.
March 4, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
March 3, 2022
Espresso Coffee expands to America
March 3, 2022
A collection of reader comments submitted over the past month
March 3, 2022
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March 2, 2022
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March 1, 2022
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February 28, 2022
In an active city like Minneapolis, maintaining clear sidewalks and curb cuts in the winter is a necessity.
February 28, 2022
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February 25, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
February 24, 2022
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February 24, 2022
The Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education met on Feb. 16 as a Committee of the Whole.
February 22, 2022
If you’ve followed the MPS board meetings recently, you wouldn’t know the financial crisis that the district is facing
