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We sat down with Soren to talk about housing policy, George Floyd Square, climate, and more.
March 9, 2023
A special focus on honey and pollinators welcomes us to the beginning of spring
March 9, 2023
What truths does Koski actually prioritize? It is easy to celebrate small businesses and share links to city programs and snow emergency schedules. It is hard to govern with humility, honesty, transparency and care for our entire city.
March 9, 2023
What is all this “caucus” stuff anyway?
March 8, 2023
A conversation about her first 14 months in office
March 8, 2023
The property manager at Loring Corners is holding out hope that the City makes the right decision.
March 8, 2023
A conversation with a candidate for the Ward 13 City Council seat
March 7, 2023
Pearl Park's renovations includes accessiblity upgrades and a remodeled recreation center.
March 6, 2023
Reader comments may be edited for clarity and length. You can send feedback on our reporting through the Add Context box found at the end of every story.
March 5, 2023
An open house on Saturday will showcase the fully electric-powered apartment building
March 3, 2023
The Park Board plan needs to take care of nature and fix what we’ve got before elaborate investments in new things.
March 2, 2023
Community input and traffic data will inform whether pilot program sticks around for good.
March 2, 2023
We all love farmers markets, but have you ever stopped to think about the behind the scenes effort it takes to run a market?
February 28, 2023
A conversation with one of the candidates for the Ward 7 City Council seat
February 28, 2023
Koski engages with 'multiple truths' in Ward 11.
February 27, 2023
Meet the new media group in town
February 26, 2023
The owners, who closed their downtown Minneapolis bar in late 2022, will have a similar rooftop bar when it warms up
February 23, 2023
With over half of its family homes in poor condition, the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority said a one-time investment from the State would allow the agency to catch up on repairs and preserve its existing housing stock.
February 23, 2023
A conversation with one of the candidates for the Ward 7 City Council seat
February 21, 2023
Local astronomer educator teaches the community about outer space
February 20, 2023
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
Good morning, Southwest
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
February 22, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
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
Good morning, Southwest
February 18, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
February 17, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
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
Good morning, Southwest
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
Good morning, Southwest
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
Good morning, Southwest.
February 10, 2022
The meeting included an update from Superintendent Graff and nearly an hour of public comments.
February 9, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
