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More housing coming to Stevens Square, Melody on the radio, Kacey Musgraves at hunt & gather

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Lydia Apartments Expanding Their Successful Project in Stevens Square

Taking a look at a new housing project

Community hours at Walker Library, Painter Park's future, and order some free COVID tests.

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"We definitely found out that parks are essential services." An Interview with Park Board President Meg Forney

An Interview with Park Board President Meg Forney

See the sun at 5, map of park activities, and part of Cedar Lake Parkway closing soon

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What DIDN'T happen this week?

This is our weekly edition of our newsletter, which goes out every Friday.

Schools going online Friday, Hennepin Ave open house, vaccine/test mandate for food & bev

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City set to host final public meeting about Hennepin reconstruction, support, skepticism about design remains

Tonight the City is hosting its final public meeting about the redesign before the plan goes to the City Council for approval.

School Board discusses COVID staffing shortage, online learning, and next year's calendar

Coverage of the School Board's Tuesday, January 11 Meeting

Exit Interview: Former Park Board President Jono Cowgill

Jono Cowgill wrapped up his tenure as Park Board President this month.

Andrea Jenkins elected Council President, Art Shanties this weekend, Carjacking map

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New Council, MPS goes distant, and giddy up on ice

Good morning, Southwest.

What it's like to be a Minneapolis Public School teacher right now

Inside the classroom of an MPS teacher in the week after winter break

Auto theft and carjackings in Southwest

Breaking down where the most thefts and carjackings happen.

Our approach to public safety and more Hennepin redesign perspectives

The Southwest Weekly is here.

Our Approach to Public Safety 

Our focus on crime reporting will focus on the how and the why.

Mask up, Charter Commission chair done this year, salt vs. sand

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What Mike Norton's Campaign Supported

A response to our interview with Council Member Palmisano

New Park Board kicks off and step up for Step Up

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Minneapolis schools' COVID plans, Met Council finalists, blood donations needed

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A Hennepin conversation with Cafe Meow, Omicron impacts local biz, and let's go skating

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A conversation with Cafe Meow owner about the Hennepin redesign

I chatted with Jessica Burge about her apprehensions about losing parking for her business.

A conversation with Peter Schmitt about the Hennepin redesign

I chatted with the Hennepin for People community member during the Holiday Bike Ride on Dec. 18.

Meet Melody IRL, neighborhood block clubs, Iconos Gastro Cantina gets some love

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Make a Snowflake for Southside Harm Reduction Services

This is the last week to create a snowflake to benefit Southside Harm Reduction Services at the Kingfield Five Watt. 

Calling All Wedge Block Club Leaders

The Lowry Hill East neighborhood has 53 block clubs out of 56 blocks. LHENA needs help to connecting them.

MPS Strategic Plan Announced, Disparity Metrics Set

The Committee of the Whole meeting was focused on the ongoing development of a strategic plan for the district. 

Lisa Goodman, strategic planning, and our Hennepin Project Page

Good day, Southwest.

"We have term limits. It's called an election." An Interview with Ward 7 Council Member Lisa Goodman

An interview with LIsa Goodman

Where to get a free COVID test, when Isles was a winter horse racing paradise, and winter events at Minneapolis parks.

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Buy Liquor Lyle's, an interview with Linea Palmisano, and comparing the new Cedar & Isles plans

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Here's what the Park Board is planning for Cedar Lake and Lake of the Isles

Digging into the plans for both lakes

"We have a golden opportunity right now as to how we build back our law enforcement system." An Interview with Ward 13 Council Member Linea Palmisano

A conversation with Linea Palmisano

The public weighs in on redistricting, city council starts its rent control work, and go see some jazz.

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Last Minute Local Gift Guide, School Board meeting wrap-up, city's new push to fight carjacking, new Cedar-Isles plan

The Southwest Weekly

Last Minute Local Gift Guide for Southwest Minneapolis

If you buy late, buy local

MPS Board Holds Truth-in-Taxation Meeting

The Minneapolis Public Schools Board met for its annual Truth-in-Taxation Meeting Tuesday night at the Davis Center.

Holidazzle this weekend, Heavy Table covers Wooden Ship, Park Board's public rink plan

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A SHIP IN THE NIGHT

Heavy Table covers Wooden Ship Brewing Co.

It's me, Melody

You may ask yourself, how did I get here?

Tutors needed in Minneapolis schools, Met Council candidate wrap-up, and interview with Emily Koski

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"I think that what I've heard through and through door knocking and connecting with our constituents is that public safety was number one on people's minds." An Interview with Incoming Ward 11 Council Member Emily Koski

Here's what Ward 11's new representative had to say before she begins her term

Finalists for Southwest Mpls. Met Council Seat Make Their Case Before Committee

Seven finalists for a Met Council seat representing southwest Minneapolis made their case virtually before a selection committee on Dec. 9.

AmeriCorps Urgently Needs Minneapolis Reading, Math Tutors

Minnesota Reading Corps and Math Corps, a branch of AmeriCorps, are short 118 tutors in Minneapolis schools.

When the ice rinks open, profiles of small business owners in Uptown, and Electric Fetus hosts Mason Jennings

Good Morning, Southwest

It's going to snow (a lot), Art Shanties are back, and TONS of weekend events

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Let the Shantying Begin

The Art Shanty Projects is returning to Lake Harriet January 2022 with an exterior twist. 

Linden Hills Annual Holiday Wine & Stroll Happening on December 16th

5-8 PM through the Linden Hills business district starting at 43rd and Upton

Last call for Last Minute Local Gift Guide, Jingle All the Way, City Council passes the budget

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How the MPD can shrink while its budget grows, Hennepin Ave redesign, last public budget hearing, packed Park Board meeting

Good Morning, Southwest

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