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Justice Page Middle School students write about their own convictions and turning points in their lives.
October 18, 2023
A recap of the Minneapolis City Council meetings from July through September.
October 16, 2023
Beads, fabrics, yarn, and sewing supplies are all within your reach here in Southwest Minneapolis
October 12, 2023
Xcel Energy recently removed its electrical poles that were cemented into the sidewalk, but residents lived with an inaccessible sidewalk for decades.
October 11, 2023
The three Ward 7 City Council candidates were asked about the future of downtown, homelessness, Hennepin Avenue reconstruction, and public safety.
October 11, 2023
After years of lawsuits and growing weeds, recent activity on the lot and a conversation with a real estate company point to a pending sale. But there are still some things we don't know.
October 6, 2023
The yet unnamed store will carry streetwear, vintage kids’ clothes and ephemera and welcomes skateboarders.
October 5, 2023
The business owners are opening a fiber craft store called Dandelion Fiber Company and a vintage goods shop called Love Token at the corner of 40th and Lyndale.
October 3, 2023
In this five-part series, housing reporter Zak Yudhishthu breaks down the different challenges to affordable housing in Minneapolis. In this article, Zak looks at how local policies can impact the costs of land, labor, and building materials for housing projects.
October 2, 2023
The formal rideshare legislation announcement came during a meeting where councilmembers approved funding for a second Avivo village in South Minneapolis, workers’ comp for MPD officers and corporate leadership for the Office of Community Safety.
September 28, 2023
The family-owned liquor store is also adding a sandwich counter, deli cheese shop and takeaway meals.
September 26, 2023
Catch your out-of-state football team play ball in Southwest Minneapolis.
September 26, 2023
Ward 6 encompasses Stevens Square-Loring Heights in Southwest.
September 25, 2023
The Wedge and Linden Hills Co-ops have rebranded under one shared name
September 21, 2023
Josh Zuehlke talks candidly about a slow housing market, affordable housing, and making home buying accessible to everyone.
September 20, 2023
Southwest Minneapolis businesses aren’t scrambling to advertise to Lynx fans, which isn’t surprising to the owner of a new women’s sports bar.
September 20, 2023
The Korean play brings traditional samulnori rhythms to a kitchen near you.
September 19, 2023
The new active-learning gardens will allow teachers to bring science lessons outside and let students become outdoor scientists.
September 15, 2023
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September 14, 2023
Palmisano votes one way and spins it to an audience who may not be tracking all the council votes that got us here.
September 14, 2023
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February 22, 2022
If you’ve followed the MPS board meetings recently, you wouldn’t know the financial crisis that the district is facing
February 22, 2022
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February 22, 2022
Knowing how students responded to the omicron wave may help the district plan for future pandemic disruptions.
February 22, 2022
If you don’t already know Flock, you might know its building. It’s tough to miss.
February 21, 2022
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February 18, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
February 17, 2022
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February 17, 2022
Voting for MFT 59 started Feb. 14 and closes Feb. 17. St. Paul Schools teachers are also voting on whether to authorize a strike on Feb. 17.
February 16, 2022
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February 16, 2022
The final public hearing on the proposed maps is Feb. 24.
February 16, 2022
Get ready to slam some 'za
February 15, 2022
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February 14, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
February 14, 2022
An organizer with the Justice for Justine coalition talks about our current moment.
February 11, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
February 11, 2022
A collection of perspectives from Southwest Voices readers
February 10, 2022
Hear from the students themselves about how their team got there.
February 10, 2022
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February 10, 2022
The meeting included an update from Superintendent Graff and nearly an hour of public comments.
February 9, 2022
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February 9, 2022
Director of Youth and Family Engagement at Change, Inc. Corey Byrd talks about programs that redirect youth to more positive paths.
February 8, 2022
Good Morning, Southwest
February 7, 2022
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February 7, 2022
By Friday evening, council members that represent Southwest Minneapolis had published statements
February 4, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
February 4, 2022
A winter gala brings the neighborhood together to celebrate local art.
February 3, 2022
Good morning, Southwest.
February 3, 2022
A look at a long-running issue in the neighborhood
February 3, 2022
Curlers from Minnesota are in this year's Winter Olympics. One hundred years ago, a curling clubhouse was built for its champions.
February 2, 2022
Good Morning, Southwest
February 1, 2022
On Sunday a community theater group was asked not to perform next to the U.S. Pond Hockey Championship.
February 1, 2022
Here's what Lowry Hill and other Southwest neighborhoods are considering.
February 1, 2022
Good Morning, Southwest
February 1, 2022
East Bde Maka Ska is voting on a new logo for the neighborhood as the final step in celebrating the new name.
January 31, 2022
The students organized the process for and selected the new name.
January 31, 2022
Good morning, Southwest.
January 31, 2022
A few ideas from cities where they're making progress
January 28, 2022
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board on Jan. 19 denied a permit for more time to close a parkway necessary for the Metropolitan Council
January 28, 2022
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January 28, 2022
Parents share that kids are missing out of socialization, instruction time, resources, and time to do their own work.
January 27, 2022
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January 26, 2022
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
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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 25, 2022
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January 24, 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 21, 2022
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