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MPS School Board meets tonight, co-working at Flock, KinhDo and Christo's looking for support

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When COVID Spiked, Southwest High Schoolers Wanted to Learn From Home

Knowing how students responded to the omicron wave may help the district plan for future pandemic disruptions.

Where do spaces like Flock fit into the future of work?

If you don’t already know Flock, you might know its building. It’s tough to miss. 

Snow on the horizon, Stevens Square visit recap, condo with cracks now has flooded garage

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Teachers & ESPs vote to authorize a strike, Wrecktangle/Boludo/Clanceys/Centro expand, how redistricting shook out

The Southwest Weekly

Last day of MPS strike authorization vote, we're in Stevens Square tomorrow, and how to donate COVID-19 tests

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MPS teachers and ESPs collectively vote on whether to authorize a strike this week

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.

Wrecktangle Opening for Takeout in March, Redistricting breakdown, Park Board meets today

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Restricting Maps puts all of East Harriet in Ward 13, West Bde Maka Ska in Ward 7

The final public hearing on the proposed maps is Feb. 24. 

Wrecktangle Expecting to Open for Takeout at LynLake in Mid-March

Get ready to slam some 'za

Admin emails MPS families about possible strike, crisis response team launches, a free jazz concert at lunch

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From Justice for Justine to Amir Locke, Teachers marching, Boludo and Clancey's teams expanding

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To Eliminate Police Violence, Listen to the Communities Most Affected By It

An organizer with the Justice for Justine coalition talks about our current moment.

Perspectives on the MPD, the loss of Deshaun Hill Jr., Empty Bowls on Sunday

The Southwest Weekly

Voices of Southwest: The MPD killing of Amir Locke and the role of local journalism in covering it

A collection of perspectives from Southwest Voices readers

Team From Justice Page Middle School to Compete at Future City Nationals Competition

Hear from the students themselves about how their team got there.

Big Council meeting this morning, student sit-in, Cherry & Rock the Garden return

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MPS School Board Approves Strategic Plan, Inclusive School Calendar

The meeting included an update from Superintendent Graff and nearly an hour of public comments. 

It's all about the kids: student walk-out, meeting youth where they are at, become a trolley driver

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If Left Unattended: An interview series with Corey Byrd, Part 1

Director of Youth and Family Engagement at Change, Inc. Corey Byrd talks about programs that redirect youth to more positive paths.

The future of MPD, Council grills Mayor on no-knock warrants, go play Mario Kart at Up-Down

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Justice for Amir Locke, council members' statements, no-knock warrants discussion today

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Southwest Council Members respond to MPD killing of Amir Locke

By Friday evening, council members that represent Southwest Minneapolis had published statements 

Public Works nominee references street light outages, a neighborhood art gala, and fire dancers at 50th & France

The Southwest Weekly

Community Artists At Gigi's Art Gala

A winter gala brings the neighborhood together to celebrate local art.

Curling's history in Minneapolis, and when are Stevens Square's lights getting fixed?

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Why Are Stevens Square Residents Still Waiting for Functioning Street Lights?

A look at a long-running issue in the neighborhood

A Century Ago, Minneapolis Was Home to Major Curling Clubhouse

Curlers from Minnesota are in this year's Winter Olympics. One hundred years ago, a curling clubhouse was built for its champions.

Learn about the police buyback system, #eatlocalMPLS, Park Board meeting tonight

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Latins on Ice Move to a More Comfortable Location 

On Sunday a community theater group was asked not to perform next to the U.S. Pond Hockey Championship.

Lowry Hill Taps City's Buyback Program for More Police Patrols, and What Other Neighborhoods Are Doing

Here's what Lowry Hill and other Southwest neighborhoods are considering.

New identities for Jefferson and East Bde Maka Ska, 1,000 points (and counting) for Virginia Johnson, and world-class art to Mia

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A winding journey to East Bde Maka Ska and a new logo

East Bde Maka Ska is voting on a new logo for the neighborhood as the final step in celebrating the new name.

Jefferson Students Vote to Name School after American Hero Ella Baker

The students organized the process for and selected the new name.

How other cities are lowering crime, give the City feedback on its traffic calming process, the arts are bountiful

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Looking for solutions from cities where homicides decreased

A few ideas from cities where they're making progress

Parkway permit rejection only latest derailment in Southwest light rail

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board on Jan. 19 denied a permit for more time to close a parkway necessary for the Metropolitan Council

House of Charity needs help, parents share more about kids learning at home, a weekend full of Great Northern activities

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Sending Students Back

Parents share that kids are missing out of socialization, instruction time, resources, and time to do their own work.

How parents have dealt with virtual learning, Great Northern launches, Boludo back open for dine-in

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Superintendent Discusses Return to In-Person Learning with School Board

A summary of the School Board meeting on January 25th.

MPS Parents Share Their Experiences Moving Online, Again.

Four families expressed gratitude for MPS teachers and staff and highlighted what children lose when they learn online.

MPS will be in-person next week, last chance to submit Hennepin redesign feedback, and join the plastic-free challenge

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Uptown resident concerned that district parking solutions aren't enough

"There is no practical way to replace the parking that will be lost with this plan."

Small business owners concerned about droppping sales

"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."

France 44 expansion, snowshoe animal tracking class, and School Board meets tonight

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Sidewalk shoveling, MPS strike vote allowed, and how to fund your pollinator garden

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors Shovel Sidewalks 

Prompt shoveling, helping others shovel, and smart salt use are some quick ways to contribute positively to the neighborhood.

A weekend full of outdoor events and neighborhood parks improved with park dedication fees

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Park Dedication Fees Fund Whittier Futsal Courts

This fee, charged to developers and redistributed to the parks system, is funding park improvements around the city.

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