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A news organization by and for Southwest Minneapolis
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
The exhibition features work from teenage students around the Twin Cities and tackles issues including childbirth death rates and distrusting the U.S. medical system.
July 20, 2023
Community input "made a huge difference" in the 2023 Climate Equity plan, according to a MN350 volunteer.
July 19, 2023
Attendees at the June 28 City Council Meeting. Source: City of Minneapolis
July 17, 2023
Evictions, settlements with steep payment plans and many tenant no-shows fill a day of non-stop cases.
July 17, 2023
Teenagers enjoy family time, breakfast, and Eid naps.
July 13, 2023
Palmisano’s motion to remove the ordinance from further consideration passed for one reason only – those who would have stood against it were practicing their religion.
July 13, 2023
The Southwest High School gardens celebrate community and facilitate hands-on knowledge about the ecological benefit of native plants.
July 12, 2023
LynLake's dive bar-cantina hopes to bring something brand new to the area.
July 12, 2023
After quietly moving in last summer, Chef Yia Vang is done with pop-ups at Lake and Bryant and is settling in with a familiar name.
July 12, 2023
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
