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Read a passage from the new book about an environmental investigator on an expedition into toxic waste dumps.
December 18, 2023
When a community garden remains in place for decades on a lot, very deep roots are established. When the government wants to use some of the public land for a different kind of community use, should the garden be compelled to share the space?
December 14, 2023
Bring that coat with a messed up zipper for a sewist to mend, or to learn how to mend it yourself.
December 14, 2023
The committee, formed in 1976, gives advice on how to implement ADA features within City projects and discusses disability-related issues.
December 14, 2023
The city's flag is 68 years old, so let’s design a new one
December 13, 2023
Hennepin County is planning to build an ADA-compliant path through the Soo Line Community Garden. Community members wrote in to Southwest Voices to express their concerns.
December 13, 2023
The garden community worked with a local designer to develop an alternative south-side ADA compliant path that connects Grand Avenue to the Midtown Greenway. Hennepin County wants to construct a paved path through the garden.
December 12, 2023
The longtime resident was brutally killed in an attack early Friday afternoon while working at the store.
December 11, 2023
This is the second time in three years a cougar has roamed Hennepin County, with no other sightings going back to 2004.
December 6, 2023
The new media arts studio "meets youth where they are" with the opportunity to explore technologies and skills including graphic design, poetry, and guitar.
December 6, 2023
The taproom will close Dec. 30, after being in business in Loring Park for eight years.
December 1, 2023
Starting Saturday, changes are coming to the 21 bus route through Uptown.
November 30, 2023
Southwest Minneapolis is home to some special small businesses that also make for really cool places to shop for the holidays. Impress your family and friends with local goods this season, because that’s what it’s all about.
November 28, 2023
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The Southwest-specific guide to local gift shopping you didn't know you needed.
November 28, 2023
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Les Sól owners Megan and Mikaela Harrod encourage shopping small and engaging with small business' social media to support the local economy.
November 28, 2023
In one year, Portland built 270 housing units with its residential infill project that includes cottage clusters and building four-plexes on single-family lots.
November 22, 2023
The local fish store has a calm, inviting atmosphere and a wide variety of fish and aquatic plants.
November 21, 2023
For the second time in a week, the City Council rejected a proposal to use funding from the State for police retention pay outs – a strategy that Councilmember Emily Koski says hasn't worked.
November 20, 2023
Named a Lake Street revitalization project, Jade Dynasty Restaurant and Bar is likely to open this winter
November 17, 2023
George Roberts of Homewood Studios has been working on the letterpress printing project for his Northside community since 2006.
November 16, 2023
December 8, 2021
Breaking down the budget and staffing changes at the MPD
December 7, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
December 7, 2021
An interview with incoming Ward 10 Council Member Aisha Chughtai
December 6, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
December 3, 2021
Welcome to the team!
December 2, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
December 1, 2021
Good morning, Southwest
November 30, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
November 30, 2021
Summary of the School Board's late November meeting
November 29, 2021
Good morning, Southwest
November 18, 2021
Lisa Bender talks about her time in office
November 18, 2021
Young Man is an Indonesian, Balinese, Hawaiian, and Japanese fusion restaurant in Kingfield.
November 16, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
November 15, 2021
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November 11, 2021
Here's what happened at Tuesday's meeting
November 11, 2021
A look at a few designs
November 11, 2021
Where the Mayor gained and lost support from 2017 to 2021
November 10, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
November 9, 2021
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November 8, 2021
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November 5, 2021
A hearing on the building will be on November 15th
November 5, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
November 4, 2021
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November 3, 2021
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November 2, 2021
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November 1, 2021
Good morning, Southwest
October 29, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
October 29, 2021
Answering a few of your questions about the election
October 28, 2021
Readers chime in on the discussion about where to place BRT stops in the Linden Hills commercial district.
October 27, 2021
The bell and wheel are finally home
October 27, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
October 26, 2021
The #1 seed believes in themselves, and each other
October 25, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
October 25, 2021
What the three charter amendments on the ballot this year are all about
October 22, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
October 22, 2021
Metro Transit provided helpful context on the 43rd and Upton station placement
October 22, 2021
Business owners across Linden Hills have written a letter regarding the proposed 43rd and Upton station placement
October 22, 2021
A quick breakdown of the METRO E Line
October 22, 2021
Here's who's running for Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (At Large)
October 22, 2021
Here's who's running for Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board in District 6
October 21, 2021
Here's who's running for Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board in District 4
October 21, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
October 20, 2021
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October 20, 2021
Southwest Voices readers share their feelings on deciding who, and what, to vote for in a high-stakes election.
October 19, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
October 18, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest (Oct. 18th)
October 15, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest
October 15, 2021
Do you care about how the city collects and spends your taxes? If so, then you should care about the BET.
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October 14, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest (Oct. 14th)
October 14, 2021
Rebuilt USPS station scheduled to open next Spring
