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Another abandoned property in Minneapolis falls victim to a fire
April 5, 2024
The new Grace Trinity Church pastor wants the church space to expand beyond Sunday mornings
April 3, 2024
The Lynette team showed a little more of what they have planned at 42nd Ave and 38th Street during a sneak preview at Petite León, the buzzy Kingfield restaurant where two of the co-owners hail from.
April 2, 2024
Curious why vacant lots are, well, vacant? Brian Martucci looked up the history of a few and tried to figure out why they are empty and what plans the owners have for them.
April 1, 2024
The bustling Linden Hills 43rd and Upton intersection will be closed to vehicle traffic starting May 1, and Linden Hills Neighborhood Council is asking people to reimagine getting there without a car.
March 28, 2024
McMahon left the race after a small number of delegates voted for him at the DFL convention over the weekend. The delegate ultimately voted to not endorsement any candidate.
March 26, 2024
Rep. Frank Hornstein is not running for reelection after serving 11 terms in office. The election for his open seat will be Nov. 5, 2024.
March 25, 2024
A liquor license for the new business entity was approved by the City Council on March 12.
March 21, 2024
Rep. Frank Hornstein is not running for reelection after serving 11 terms in office. The election for his open seat will be Nov. 5, 2024.
March 21, 2024
In 2023, our revenue increased by 63%, our newsletter subscribers increased by 59%, and our total number of paying members increased by 62%.
March 21, 2024
Working at the children’s bookstore is a dream come true for the employee with a past in primate sanctuaries.
March 20, 2024
Students represented Malawi, Niger, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at a mock United Nations conference.
March 18, 2024
Performed for the third time since 2009, church member and local musician Doug Weatherhead first wrote the requiem for the church’s 100th anniversary.
March 14, 2024
Curious why vacant lots are, well, vacant? Brian Martucci looked up the history of a few and tried to figure out why they are empty and what plans the owners have for them.
March 14, 2024
The one-woman play breaks many theater rules and elicits joyful feedback from the crowd.
March 13, 2024
Hornstein sais he feels ready to pass the torch to exisiting leadership in the State House after passing a major transportation bill last year.
March 12, 2024
A one-man photo lab in the Wedge uses in-house chemical mixes for processing film at the back of Disco Death Records and Coffee Shop
March 12, 2024
We appreciate reader feedback and strive to publish the vast majority of what we receive. Here are the comments readers submitted about the sudden death of a flockless turkey that roamed Southwest Minneapolis.
March 11, 2024
Eighth grade reading teacher Angel Dwyer talked with her students about how to cope with life in ways that won't destroy them and students wrote about what they need most from adults.
March 11, 2024
Three extracurricular classes in Minneapolis Public Schools incorporate the pop star in critical thinking, literary analysis, and art production.
March 7, 2024
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.
January 20, 2022
Good Morning, Southwest
January 20, 2022
Taking a look at a new housing project
January 19, 2022
Good Morning, Southwest
January 19, 2022
An Interview with Park Board President Meg Forney
January 18, 2022
Good Morning, Southwest
January 14, 2022
This is our weekly edition of our newsletter, which goes out every Friday.
January 13, 2022
Good Morning, Southwest
January 13, 2022
Tonight the City is hosting its final public meeting about the redesign before the plan goes to the City Council for approval.
January 13, 2022
Coverage of the School Board's Tuesday, January 11 Meeting
January 11, 2022
Jono Cowgill wrapped up his tenure as Park Board President this month.
January 11, 2022
Good Morning, Southwest
January 10, 2022
Good morning, Southwest.
January 10, 2022
Inside the classroom of an MPS teacher in the week after winter break
January 10, 2022
Breaking down where the most thefts and carjackings happen.
January 7, 2022
The Southwest Weekly is here.
January 7, 2022
Our focus on crime reporting will focus on the how and the why.
January 6, 2022
Good morning, Southwest.
January 6, 2022
A response to our interview with Council Member Palmisano
January 5, 2022
Good Morning, Southwest
