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SK Coffee opened its doors on February 4, making it one of many coffee shops at 2401 Lyndale Ave. S. since 1990.
February 7, 2023
Celebrating a few of the people you don't see at some of the places you love.
February 6, 2023
Despite its popularity, the roller-coastering toboggan slide didn’t last more than a few winters.
February 2, 2023
Here's what Josh had to say about the real estate market in Minneapolis
February 1, 2023
The monthly winter market is a great way to support local vendors and still get that farmers market vibes when it's chilly outside.
February 1, 2023
A detailed look at last year
January 31, 2023
Welcome to LynLake, an area of Minneapolis at the intersection of several neighborhoods that converge at Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street.
January 26, 2023
Local artists Xavier and Maria Cristina (Tina) Tavera completed installation of their lenticular sculpture on January 19, a fixture that will last for decades.
January 26, 2023
The City announced today that vehicles can only park on the odd-side of residential streets starting January 26 at 9 p.m. until April 1 or otherwise announced.
January 25, 2023
East Isles Neighborhood Association donated a snowmobile to be used for grooming ski, walking, and bike trails around Bde Maka Ska, Lake of the Isles, Cedar Lake, and Brownie Lake. The trails are groomed by volunteers.
January 24, 2023
The district wants to charge the robotics teams $30,000 to lease a field that was developed through a State grant.
January 23, 2023
Learn more about the work Senate House District 62A Representative Hodan Hassan plans to do this year and how you can connect with her.
January 23, 2023
Frazzled bus drivers honk their horns and children text their parents from buses unable to pass through streets too narrow to pick up and deliver kids.
January 23, 2023
Here is a breakdown of shows you can see at HUGE through February.
January 20, 2023
The Art Shanty Projects are set to welcome visitors along the shores of Lake Harriet / Bdé Umáŋ this year.
January 19, 2023
A massive snowstorm caused massive problems on Minneapolis streets. You had questions about it, we got you answers.
January 19, 2023
Last week, the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority announced it had secured financing to build 16 new public housing sites and are breaking ground on the developments.
January 17, 2023
As costs for utility customers rise, so do the earnings for CenterPoint investors.
January 16, 2023
Ten years ago, a local pastor started reading Letter from Birmingham Jail at Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Kingfield. This Sunday, the pastor invites people to join him once again.
January 12, 2023
Abdulkarim “AK” Abdulle and Yassir Mohamed bonded over sneaker culture. Two years later, they opened up The Hype and a nearby barber shop in Uptown.
January 12, 2023
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
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
Good day, Southwest
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
Good morning, Southwest
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
Good day, Southwest
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
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 25, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
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
Good day, Southwest.
January 20, 2022
This fee, charged to developers and redistributed to the parks system, is funding park improvements around the city.
