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A news organization by and for Southwest Minneapolis
With the closures of the Uptown and downtown YWCA gyms, Southwest gym-goers still have plenty of fitness options
November 2, 2023
Ward 13 Councilmember Linea Palmisano doesn’t align with SWAE’s politics, so the group tries to paint her more as a racist than a realist.
November 1, 2023
A conversation with one of the candidates for the Ward 7 City Council seat
October 30, 2023
City leaders, past and present, gathered on Sunday to celebrate the imminent demolition of the Kmart building, while the City officials said fire department could not conclude what caused the fire on Oct. 20.
October 30, 2023
A fire broke out at the former Kmart building last Friday, which is City property.
October 26, 2023
Indigenous curators organized the “In Our Hands: Native Photography, 1890 to Now” exhibit with photos from Indigenous artists from the Rio Grande to the Arctic Circle.
October 26, 2023
Contrary to what media outlets have recently reported, Ward 7 City Council candidate Scott Graham has 290 housing code violations, not 209. Most of the code violations occurred at properties that he or Uptown Realty managed.
October 26, 2023
Southwest Voices teamed up with English teachers from Justice Page Middle School to bring you insights from eight grade writers.
October 25, 2023
Multiple encampments have formed and then been swept by the City, MnDOT in the area over the last year.
October 24, 2023
In this five-part series, housing reporter Zak Yudhishthu breaks down the different challenges to building affordable housing in Minneapolis. In this article, Zak looks at how the 2040 Plan has impacted the housing stock in the city.
October 19, 2023
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
April 17, 2025
Former Park Board and project planning members testified against the newest resolution to stop The Mall’s planned street removal.
April 16, 2025
A small group of students blossomed after the pandemic into a championship team.
April 15, 2025
Donna Minter and her friend are riding their bikes 3,200 miles across the country to raise money for climate justice organizations.
April 15, 2025
With seven months until Election Day, the Ward 11 councilmember cites a toxic political climate in her decision to suspend her mayoral campaign.
April 10, 2025
A revived Uptown Association, new businesses, and City-sponsored programs are revving up the heart of Uptown.
April 8, 2025
The City of Minneapolis opted for Hennepin Avenue over the original Open Streets location.
April 7, 2025
The Met Council says a late March sewage spill near Cedar Lake poses no public health risk.
April 7, 2025
Our curated collection of events and community gatherings in the Southwest quadrant of Minneapolis.
April 4, 2025
The DFL caucus is April 8 this year, with ward conventions happening April 26 through May 31 and a citywide convention in July.
April 2, 2025
The Kingfield restaurant opened in January 2024.
April 2, 2025
The current Minnesota senator wants to use his experience working with the community and his political adversaries to get work done at City Hall.
April 1, 2025
A single foster parent finds time to create art in South Uptown
March 27, 2025
Baristas at all of Daniel del Prado’s cafes unionized with UNITE HERE last summer.
March 25, 2025
The Windom coworking space opened in 2021
March 20, 2025
The LynLake restaurant's co-owner Christian Quito was charged with sexual assault of a minor in January.
March 19, 2025
A mix of funding is needed to build and maintain playground
March 19, 2025
Coffee industry veteran Tony Querio is behind the new coffee shop.
March 18, 2025
Spring break doesn't mean a break from fun and learning in Southwest Minneapolis.
March 17, 2025
Tenants at multiple buildings are struggling with unsecured doors and pending repairs
March 14, 2025
After ten years of operation, The Iron Door Pub’s last day will be March 23.
March 13, 2025
Where the region lacks in church-led fish fries, we make up for at local restaurants
March 13, 2025
The play, centered around romance amid a drug trial, looks at depression from an emotional and medical lens
March 11, 2025
The festival celebrates Indigenous culture through tattooing, music, and local vendors.
March 10, 2025
It’s the school’s first State championship for the ski team
March 6, 2025
The neighborhood hub first opened in 1973 and was sold in 2022.
March 6, 2025
A Park & Recreation Board resolution to stop construction for green space failed by a 5-4 vote.
February 28, 2025
A call to support surrounding businesses, damaged ones wait for answers
February 26, 2025
The PERIS Foundation works with youth aging out of the foster system and is looking for more investment in permanent supportive housing.
February 26, 2025
Affordable housing will be developed first over the five-year project.
February 25, 2025
The two-term mayor discusses small business support, homelessness, and what he’s learned since taking office in 2018.
February 24, 2025
If the reverend is elected mayor, he wants to empower and collaborate with Minneapolis residents.
February 24, 2025
Funding for the redesign isn’t coming to Southwest until at least 2027
February 21, 2025
The Lakers co-captain has broken the school's rebounding record and leads the State this year.
February 20, 2025
The short answer: property owners will have to file a claim to find out
February 19, 2025
Camera locations are yet to be determined, with 19 proposed in the Southwest area.
February 18, 2025
The owner is hesitant to say the bookstore is gone for good, but the damage is extensive.
February 14, 2025
The intersection remains closed as businesses and crews clean up.
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February 12, 2025
The popular ice rink is being considered for closure by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board due to its high cost of operations.
February 10, 2025
City restarts contract process for human trafficking prevention work at the future Community Safety Center after the chosen organization was called out for its reputation.
February 6, 2025
We appreciate reader feedback and strive to publish the vast majority of what we receive.
February 4, 2025
Responses to our online poll revealed the issues that matter most to readers during a big local election year.
January 31, 2025
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 24, 2025
Hampton, a lawyer and Southwest Minneapolis Public Schools parent, announced his candidacy Thursday morning
January 22, 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 16, 2025
A St. Paul upcycle-meets-vintage store relocates to Fulton with room for more.
January 15, 2025
The Plymouth Congregational Church minister outlined his campaign’s focus areas to over 100 people Monday night.
January 8, 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 7, 2025
Landlord blames drug dealing and insufficient police force.
