A digital news organization by and for Southwest Minneapolis
Uncertain about their future, “I’m writing this in the hope of sparking interest, empathy, and solidarity among my neighbors.”
January 31, 2025
The Park and Recreation Board commissioner is trying to unseat Katie Cashman, a first-term councilmember.
January 31, 2025
Hampton, a lawyer and Southwest Minneapolis Public Schools parent, announced his candidacy Thursday morning
January 24, 2025
Ann Ahmed is a semifinalist again, this year for the Outstanding Chef James Beard Award for her work at Khâluna in East Harriet.
January 22, 2025
A St. Paul upcycle-meets-vintage store relocates to Fulton with room for more.
January 16, 2025
The Plymouth Congregational Church minister outlined his campaign’s focus areas to over 100 people Monday night.
January 15, 2025
The new farmers market on 50th Street will host an information session on Jan. 11 at Bachman's Heritage Room.
January 8, 2025
After a temporary move to Sola Salon Studios, the 18-year business is headed south to Richfield.
January 8, 2025
Landlord blames drug dealing and insufficient police force.
January 7, 2025
NcNeal has been inducted into Southwest High's Athletic Hall of Fame and Minnesota's US Track and Field Hall of Fame.
January 6, 2025
Prescriptions will be moved to the 1010 W. Lake St. location unless customers ask for a different pharmacy location.
January 3, 2025
The restaurant and corner store opened in March 2023.
January 3, 2025
Minnesota’s love of saunas and winter lake dips inspire the new wellness business in the former Jiffy Lube.
January 3, 2025
Our curated collection of live events, music, and community gatherings in Southwest Minneapolis.
January 3, 2025
Steven Glasford measures ice across Southwest lakes and records it online
December 19, 2024
Current councilmembers spoke in support of having the two-term State senator as mayor.
December 17, 2024
A day after the City Council passed a 2025 City budget, the mayor vetoed it. Then the council overturned his veto.
December 12, 2024
Your Southwest-specific guide to local gift shopping.
December 11, 2024
One year after his death, a memorial for the Loring Park grocery clerk is being held at the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis today.
December 9, 2024
The Lowry Hill East bar and restaurant has been open since 1976
December 6, 2024
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.
