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Japanese-influenced burgers are moving in next door to Yuichiro Matthew Kazama’s 34th and Nicollet’s ramen restaurant on March 1.
February 20, 2024
Two strangers came together over their love of the game and desire to pass along the life skills embedded in chess.
February 18, 2024
The pizza place and music venue holds significance in local Black music history.
February 15, 2024
Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks is replacing the neighborhood business that shut down in 2017.
February 15, 2024
The 50th and Washburn pizza joint closed in 2017 amid expensive, drawn-out renovations.
February 15, 2024
The Children Theatre Company’s take on the classic novel is a collaborative work on stage.
February 13, 2024
The temporary poles, part of the new B Line project, will be removed in late 2024.
February 9, 2024
There are tons of options for heart-themed plans throughout the week
February 9, 2024
A local brand formulates tinctures for menopause, cancer, and creativity
February 8, 2024
The Minneapolis 2040 Plan is now held up with a lawsuit but the plan’s successes has influenced state-wide discussion of land-use reforms.
February 7, 2024
Nico’s Tacos opens a third location in Lynnhurst and expands its catering and nixtamal space
February 6, 2024
A mother of two gives readers a peek behind the curtain at what it’s like to open a bar in Southwest Minneapolis.
February 1, 2024
Hennepin County and Met Council agree to splitting the remaining costs of the Green Line extension.
February 1, 2024
Co-owner of Sushi Train set to open an authentic Chinese spot along the “Asian food court” of Nicollet Avenue.
January 30, 2024
A neighbor has filed a lawsuit against the developer of a five-story apartment building, based on the size of the building.
January 29, 2024
The Whittier Alliance developed the branding in the 90s, but Nicollet Avenue has been home to diverse cuisine long before it was called Eat Street.
January 25, 2024
Speed cameras placed at high-crash intersections have a proven record of decreasing speeds and fatal crashes.
January 24, 2024
Many are talking about how a path could negatively impact a garden. But, is everyone missing that this may be a great chance to make the outdoor hobby more accessible?
January 23, 2024
Vote for your favorite submitted Minneapolis flag design.
January 23, 2024
The Lynnhurst bookstore, which opened in 1975, has been in Andy Hersey’s family for over 30 years.
January 23, 2024
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
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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
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
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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
Good Morning, Southwest
March 16, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
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
Good morning, Southwest
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
Good Morning, Southwest
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
Good morning, Southwest
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
