A digital news organization by and for Southwest Minneapolis
I share a workspace with Alysha Price and her story is a powerful reminder of human resilience, creativity, and compassion.
August 21, 2024
The Hennepin Avenue boba and tea shop is decked out in hand-made “Alice in Wonderland” decor and hand-selected merchandise through September.
August 20, 2024
One example of why our community struggles to have the kind of relationship we deserve with our police officers, even under additional scrutiny
August 15, 2024
The community event brings together neighbors and local artists for a chance to connect
August 14, 2024
Local music journalist Andrea Swensson recounts Cornbread Harris’ music and personal life in a book about Black rock ‘n’ roll, Minneapolis music, and familial relations.
August 14, 2024
Toya López will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot alongside one of the DFL candidates. The DFL candidate will be chosen through a primary race held on Aug 13.
August 8, 2024
Our antiquated "pick one" system is creating a difficult choice to either vote with my heart or vote to block the candidate I dislike. This frustrates me.
August 7, 2024
Katie Jones will be on the Aug. 13 primary ballot in District 61A along with two other DFL candidates, Isabel Rolfes and Will Stancil. Only one of 61A DFL candidates will be on the Nov. 5 ballot. Rep. Frank Hornstein announced his retirement from this seat in early 2024.
August 6, 2024
Will Stancil will be on the Aug. 13 primary ballot in District 61A along with two other DFL candidates, Isabel Rolfes and Katie Jones. Only one of 61A DFL candidates will be on the Nov. 5 ballot. Rep. Frank Hornstein announced his retirement from this seat in early 2024.
August 6, 2024
Isabel Rolfes will be on the Aug. 13 primary ballot in District 61A along with two other DFL candidates, Will Stancil and Katie Jones. Only one of 61A DFL candidates will be on the Nov. 5 ballot. Rep. Frank Hornstein announced his retirement from this seat in early 2024.
August 6, 2024
A decades-old HIV/AIDS organization based in Kingfield is taking on Rainbow Health's contracts, while figuring out which community organizations will best serve them in the long term.
August 6, 2024
Getting to know the person behind the Lake Harriet haiku photography project.
August 5, 2024
The joint-construction project has been prolonged by months, upsetting a dense business district
August 1, 2024
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July 31, 2024
The last ten years of a taproom and brewery through the owner's eyes
July 30, 2024
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A Minneapolis resident argues the mayor needs to ask for more from Xcel and CenterPoint during franchise fee negotiations.
July 29, 2024
Go underground, upstairs at the newest "speakeasy" in Whittier
July 25, 2024
The City's historic investment in affordable housing includes almost 800 new housing units.
July 25, 2024
I'm writing this letter to the community so we can learn from the school’s and district’s response and hopefully come together as district families to learn from one another.
July 23, 2024
One settlement with officer who was involved in excessive force incident pulled back
July 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
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
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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
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
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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
