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Read a passage from the new book about an environmental investigator on an expedition into toxic waste dumps.
December 18, 2023
When a community garden remains in place for decades on a lot, very deep roots are established. When the government wants to use some of the public land for a different kind of community use, should the garden be compelled to share the space?
December 14, 2023
Bring that coat with a messed up zipper for a sewist to mend, or to learn how to mend it yourself.
December 14, 2023
The committee, formed in 1976, gives advice on how to implement ADA features within City projects and discusses disability-related issues.
December 14, 2023
The city's flag is 68 years old, so let’s design a new one
December 13, 2023
Hennepin County is planning to build an ADA-compliant path through the Soo Line Community Garden. Community members wrote in to Southwest Voices to express their concerns.
December 13, 2023
The garden community worked with a local designer to develop an alternative south-side ADA compliant path that connects Grand Avenue to the Midtown Greenway. Hennepin County wants to construct a paved path through the garden.
December 12, 2023
The longtime resident was brutally killed in an attack early Friday afternoon while working at the store.
December 11, 2023
This is the second time in three years a cougar has roamed Hennepin County, with no other sightings going back to 2004.
December 6, 2023
The new media arts studio "meets youth where they are" with the opportunity to explore technologies and skills including graphic design, poetry, and guitar.
December 6, 2023
The taproom will close Dec. 30, after being in business in Loring Park for eight years.
December 1, 2023
Starting Saturday, changes are coming to the 21 bus route through Uptown.
November 30, 2023
Southwest Minneapolis is home to some special small businesses that also make for really cool places to shop for the holidays. Impress your family and friends with local goods this season, because that’s what it’s all about.
November 28, 2023
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The Southwest-specific guide to local gift shopping you didn't know you needed.
November 28, 2023
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Les Sól owners Megan and Mikaela Harrod encourage shopping small and engaging with small business' social media to support the local economy.
November 28, 2023
In one year, Portland built 270 housing units with its residential infill project that includes cottage clusters and building four-plexes on single-family lots.
November 22, 2023
The local fish store has a calm, inviting atmosphere and a wide variety of fish and aquatic plants.
November 21, 2023
For the second time in a week, the City Council rejected a proposal to use funding from the State for police retention pay outs – a strategy that Councilmember Emily Koski says hasn't worked.
November 20, 2023
Named a Lake Street revitalization project, Jade Dynasty Restaurant and Bar is likely to open this winter
November 17, 2023
George Roberts of Homewood Studios has been working on the letterpress printing project for his Northside community since 2006.
November 16, 2023
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
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
March 16, 2022
Although not unheard of, it’s rare for two education union chapters to negotiate their contracts together.
March 15, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
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
Good morning, Southwest.
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
Good morning, Southwest
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
Good morning, Southwest
February 25, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
February 24, 2022
Good Morning, Southwest
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
