A digital news organization by and for Southwest Minneapolis
We have statements from the two Southwest candidates on why they chose not to file for the 2023 City Council election.
August 18, 2023
The historic sign letters were thrown away and replaced by the current owners, with no repercussions from the City.
August 17, 2023
City Council candidate newcomer shares how he'd approach being a councilmember.
August 16, 2023
With the City talking over the rubble cleanup, 2312 Lyndale may be cleared in October.
August 15, 2023
Live & Local captures live music at local venues featuring local musicians. We talk with musicians about the Minneapolis music scene, their music backgrounds, and what it means for them to play music with other people.
August 15, 2023
Szechuan Spice owner is moving to China
August 14, 2023
There are many takeaways from Humphrey’s early years, but maybe most important is that Humphrey’s accomplishments show how young people can make a difference in local and national politics, even when the odds seem stacked against them.
August 10, 2023
Administration shared some information about job vacancies at the district, including the newly-developed intervention triads.
August 9, 2023
The landlord is dividing the former Larue's into two separate retail spaces.
August 9, 2023
The shakeup comes as MPD continues to deal with the loss of hundreds of officers since the police murder of George Floyd in May 2020.
August 8, 2023
Drug use, temporary sheltering, and waiting for the bus all intermix at a transit station without dedicated security, police, or community resources.
August 8, 2023
The Park & Rec Board’s StreetReach team helped navigate a long-term conflict in Stevens Square Park using a culturally-appropriate, non-violent approach.
August 7, 2023
The president and CEO of the YWCA Minneapolis announced the closures today.
August 3, 2023
In public, you can smoke weed if you want to, just make sure it's in places where smoking isn't prohibited.
August 3, 2023
A Cedar-Riverside second-hand store sells modest fashion and mentors young women.
August 3, 2023
Diners can explore special vegan meals made just for the challenge and rate and review as they go.
August 1, 2023
With three shops in one block, you can make an afternoon of shopping vintage on Lyndale Avenue.
July 28, 2023
Live & Local captures live music at local venues featuring local musicians. We talk with musicians about the Minneapolis music scene, their music backgrounds, and what it means for them to play music with other people.
July 27, 2023
After a City Council meeting this week, we’re a step closer to figuring out the answer to two of the most vexing questions in Southwest Minneapolis over the last several months – what happened to the Uptown sign, and when will it replaced?
July 26, 2023
The City Council passed a motion last week that keeps any future policy precincts or facilities from being built at the current Third Precinct site.
July 23, 2023
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
January 4, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
January 3, 2022
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January 3, 2022
I chatted with Jessica Burge about her apprehensions about losing parking for her business.
December 30, 2021
I chatted with the Hennepin for People community member during the Holiday Bike Ride on Dec. 18.
December 28, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
December 27, 2021
This is the last week to create a snowflake to benefit Southside Harm Reduction Services at the Kingfield Five Watt.
December 27, 2021
The Lowry Hill East neighborhood has 53 block clubs out of 56 blocks. LHENA needs help to connecting them.
December 24, 2021
The Committee of the Whole meeting was focused on the ongoing development of a strategic plan for the district.
December 23, 2021
Good day, Southwest.
December 22, 2021
An interview with LIsa Goodman
December 22, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
December 21, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
December 21, 2021
Digging into the plans for both lakes
December 21, 2021
A conversation with Linea Palmisano
December 20, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
December 17, 2021
The Southwest Weekly
December 17, 2021
If you buy late, buy local
December 17, 2021
The Minneapolis Public Schools Board met for its annual Truth-in-Taxation Meeting Tuesday night at the Davis Center.
December 16, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
December 16, 2021
Heavy Table covers Wooden Ship Brewing Co.
December 15, 2021
You may ask yourself, how did I get here?
December 14, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
December 13, 2021
Here's what Ward 11's new representative had to say before she begins her term
December 13, 2021
Seven finalists for a Met Council seat representing southwest Minneapolis made their case virtually before a selection committee on Dec. 9.
December 13, 2021
Minnesota Reading Corps and Math Corps, a branch of AmeriCorps, are short 118 tutors in Minneapolis schools.
December 13, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
December 10, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
December 10, 2021
The Art Shanty Projects is returning to Lake Harriet January 2022 with an exterior twist.
December 9, 2021
5-8 PM through the Linden Hills business district starting at 43rd and Upton
December 9, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
December 8, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
