A digital news organization by and for Southwest Minneapolis
A summary of the School Board meeting on January 25th.
January 26, 2022
Four families expressed gratitude for MPS teachers and staff and highlighted what children lose when they learn online.
January 26, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
January 26, 2022
"There is no practical way to replace the parking that will be lost with this plan."
January 26, 2022
"There have to be better ways to address climate change in a city in which I see very few bicycle riders using the dedicated bike lanes."
January 26, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
January 25, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
January 24, 2022
Prompt shoveling, helping others shovel, and smart salt use are some quick ways to contribute positively to the neighborhood.
January 24, 2022
Good day, Southwest.
January 21, 2022
This fee, charged to developers and redistributed to the parks system, is funding park improvements around the city.
January 20, 2022
Good Morning, Southwest
January 20, 2022
Taking a look at a new housing project
January 20, 2022
Good Morning, Southwest
January 19, 2022
An Interview with Park Board President Meg Forney
January 19, 2022
Good Morning, Southwest
January 18, 2022
This is our weekly edition of our newsletter, which goes out every Friday.
January 14, 2022
Good Morning, Southwest
January 13, 2022
Tonight the City is hosting its final public meeting about the redesign before the plan goes to the City Council for approval.
January 13, 2022
Coverage of the School Board's Tuesday, January 11 Meeting
January 13, 2022
Jono Cowgill wrapped up his tenure as Park Board President this month.
January 11, 2022
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
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
Good morning, Southwest
March 2, 2022
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March 1, 2022
Good Morning, Southwest
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
