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January 4, 2022

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

Good morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

January 3, 2022

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

Good morning, Southwest

Melody Hoffmann

January 3, 2022

A conversation with Cafe Meow owner about the Hennepin redesign

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

Melody Hoffmann

December 30, 2021

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.

Melody Hoffmann

December 28, 2021

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

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

December 27, 2021

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.

Melody Hoffmann

December 27, 2021

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.

Community Post

December 24, 2021

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.

Melissa Whitler

December 23, 2021

Lisa Goodman, strategic planning, and our Hennepin Project Page

Good day, Southwest.

Melody Hoffmann

December 22, 2021

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

An interview with LIsa Goodman

Charlie Rybak

December 22, 2021

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

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

December 21, 2021

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

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

December 21, 2021

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

Digging into the plans for both lakes

Charlie Rybak

December 21, 2021

"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

Charlie Rybak

December 20, 2021

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

Good Morning, Southwest

Melody Hoffmann

December 17, 2021

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

The Southwest Weekly

Charlie Rybak

December 17, 2021

Last Minute Local Gift Guide for Southwest Minneapolis

If you buy late, buy local

Community Post

December 17, 2021

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.

Melissa Whitler

December 16, 2021

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

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

December 16, 2021

A SHIP IN THE NIGHT

Heavy Table covers Wooden Ship Brewing Co.

Jerard Fagerberg

December 15, 2021

It's me, Melody

You may ask yourself, how did I get here?

Melody Hoffmann

December 14, 2021

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

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

December 13, 2021

"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

Charlie Rybak

December 13, 2021

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.

H. Jiahong Pan

December 13, 2021

AmeriCorps Urgently Needs Minneapolis Reading, Math Tutors

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

Melody Hoffmann

December 13, 2021

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

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

December 10, 2021

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

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

December 10, 2021

Let the Shantying Begin

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

Melody Hoffmann

December 9, 2021

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

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

Community Post

December 9, 2021

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

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

December 8, 2021

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

Good Morning, Southwest

Community Post

December 8, 2021

How the Minneapolis Police Department can shrink while their budget grows

Breaking down the budget and staffing changes at the MPD

Charlie Rybak

December 7, 2021

Rondo steps down, Interview with Aisha Chughtai, last public budget meeting on Wednesday

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

December 7, 2021

"If there’s anything this pandemic taught us, it’s that we are nothing without the workers that make our economy run." An interview with incoming Ward 10 Council Member Aisha Chughtai

An interview with incoming Ward 10 Council Member Aisha Chughtai

Charlie Rybak

December 6, 2021

Last Minute Local Gift Guide, British Arrow Awards, Park Board events over winter break

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

December 3, 2021

Introducing Our New Founding Editor: Melody Hoffmann

Welcome to the team!

Founding Editor

December 2, 2021

Seven Points getting mini golf & a sculpture garden, Kenilworth Channel reopening

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

December 1, 2021

City Budget and Park Board meetings today, Hennepin County needs more SROs, and city booster clinic this Saturday

Good morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

November 30, 2021

SW Voices members meeting, guide the future of Lake Street, School Board meeting wrap-up, and play Dune games

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

November 30, 2021

School Board Meeting Wrap-up: November 23rd

Summary of the School Board's late November meeting

Melissa Whitler

November 29, 2021

Redistricting Group meeting again today, Kitchen Window sale this week, and park facilities re-open for drop-ins

Good morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

November 18, 2021

Exit Interview: Ward 10 Council Member Lisa Bender

Lisa Bender talks about her time in office

Charlie Rybak

November 18, 2021

Local Business Profile: Young Man

Young Man is an Indonesian, Balinese, Hawaiian, and Japanese fusion restaurant in Kingfield.

Charlie Rybak

November 16, 2021

The cherry leaves the spoon, budget hearing today, two arrested for carjacking

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

November 15, 2021

Prepare for the big city budget and redistricting meetings this week

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

November 11, 2021

School Board Meeting Wrap-up: November 9th

Here's what happened at Tuesday's meeting

Melissa Whitler

November 11, 2021

Here's some new housing being planned for Southwest Minneapolis

A look at a few designs

Charlie Rybak

November 11, 2021

Three sets of precincts to explain the 2021 mayor's race

Where the Mayor gained and lost support from 2017 to 2021

Charlie Rybak

November 10, 2021

Redistricting continues, School Board meeting wrap-up, and a Super Smash Brothers tournament

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

November 9, 2021

School Board meeting tonight and re-paving the re-paved Greenway

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

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Big donation moments in Minneapolis bring scammers

Minneapolis City Council elects new leadership, committee assignments

Newly-elected Minneapolis Park Board reps included in leadership

Southwest Voices and Southwest Connector's top stories of 2025

PFAS are deadly and produced right here in Minnesota

Students test their own STEM questions at the Windom Science Fair

City Council approves 2026 budget

Pam sees the people that others ignore

Dreamstate brings Reverie owners back to Southwest

Big Spending, Big Turnout in Minneapolis' 2025 Election

Rinata overcomes founder’s death and street reconstruction

How Troubadour creatively survived Hennepin construction

Holidays on Hennepin celebrates local businesses

Looking for Bright Spots in Minneapolis Public Schools

City budget enters last laps

Lakefield Apartments is a hopeful sign for new affordable housing in Southwest Minneapolis

Center for People and Craft launches in Loring Park

Stand up, speak up for free speech

Call and response exhibit highlights 16 black artists

What I learned about business as a stay-at-home mom

All Posts

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

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

A conversation with Cafe Meow owner about the Hennepin redesign

A conversation with Peter Schmitt about the Hennepin redesign

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

Make a Snowflake for Southside Harm Reduction Services

Calling All Wedge Block Club Leaders

MPS Strategic Plan Announced, Disparity Metrics Set

Lisa Goodman, strategic planning, and our Hennepin Project Page

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

Last Minute Local Gift Guide for Southwest Minneapolis

MPS Board Holds Truth-in-Taxation Meeting

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

A SHIP IN THE NIGHT

It's me, Melody

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

"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

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

AmeriCorps Urgently Needs Minneapolis Reading, Math Tutors

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

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

Let the Shantying Begin

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

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

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

How the Minneapolis Police Department can shrink while their budget grows

Rondo steps down, Interview with Aisha Chughtai, last public budget meeting on Wednesday

"If there’s anything this pandemic taught us, it’s that we are nothing without the workers that make our economy run." An interview with incoming Ward 10 Council Member Aisha Chughtai

Last Minute Local Gift Guide, British Arrow Awards, Park Board events over winter break

Introducing Our New Founding Editor: Melody Hoffmann

Seven Points getting mini golf & a sculpture garden, Kenilworth Channel reopening

City Budget and Park Board meetings today, Hennepin County needs more SROs, and city booster clinic this Saturday

SW Voices members meeting, guide the future of Lake Street, School Board meeting wrap-up, and play Dune games

School Board Meeting Wrap-up: November 23rd

Redistricting Group meeting again today, Kitchen Window sale this week, and park facilities re-open for drop-ins

Exit Interview: Ward 10 Council Member Lisa Bender

Local Business Profile: Young Man

The cherry leaves the spoon, budget hearing today, two arrested for carjacking

Prepare for the big city budget and redistricting meetings this week

School Board Meeting Wrap-up: November 9th

Here's some new housing being planned for Southwest Minneapolis

Three sets of precincts to explain the 2021 mayor's race

Redistricting continues, School Board meeting wrap-up, and a Super Smash Brothers tournament

School Board meeting tonight and re-paving the re-paved Greenway

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