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A news organization by and for Southwest Minneapolis
With the closures of the Uptown and downtown YWCA gyms, Southwest gym-goers still have plenty of fitness options
November 2, 2023
Ward 13 Councilmember Linea Palmisano doesn’t align with SWAE’s politics, so the group tries to paint her more as a racist than a realist.
November 1, 2023
A conversation with one of the candidates for the Ward 7 City Council seat
October 30, 2023
City leaders, past and present, gathered on Sunday to celebrate the imminent demolition of the Kmart building, while the City officials said fire department could not conclude what caused the fire on Oct. 20.
October 30, 2023
A fire broke out at the former Kmart building last Friday, which is City property.
October 26, 2023
Indigenous curators organized the “In Our Hands: Native Photography, 1890 to Now” exhibit with photos from Indigenous artists from the Rio Grande to the Arctic Circle.
October 26, 2023
Contrary to what media outlets have recently reported, Ward 7 City Council candidate Scott Graham has 290 housing code violations, not 209. Most of the code violations occurred at properties that he or Uptown Realty managed.
October 26, 2023
Southwest Voices teamed up with English teachers from Justice Page Middle School to bring you insights from eight grade writers.
October 25, 2023
Multiple encampments have formed and then been swept by the City, MnDOT in the area over the last year.
October 24, 2023
In this five-part series, housing reporter Zak Yudhishthu breaks down the different challenges to building affordable housing in Minneapolis. In this article, Zak looks at how the 2040 Plan has impacted the housing stock in the city.
October 19, 2023
Justice Page Middle School students write about their own convictions and turning points in their lives.
October 18, 2023
A recap of the Minneapolis City Council meetings from July through September.
October 16, 2023
Beads, fabrics, yarn, and sewing supplies are all within your reach here in Southwest Minneapolis
October 12, 2023
Xcel Energy recently removed its electrical poles that were cemented into the sidewalk, but residents lived with an inaccessible sidewalk for decades.
October 11, 2023
The three Ward 7 City Council candidates were asked about the future of downtown, homelessness, Hennepin Avenue reconstruction, and public safety.
October 11, 2023
After years of lawsuits and growing weeds, recent activity on the lot and a conversation with a real estate company point to a pending sale. But there are still some things we don't know.
October 6, 2023
The yet unnamed store will carry streetwear, vintage kids’ clothes and ephemera and welcomes skateboarders.
October 5, 2023
The business owners are opening a fiber craft store called Dandelion Fiber Company and a vintage goods shop called Love Token at the corner of 40th and Lyndale.
October 3, 2023
In this five-part series, housing reporter Zak Yudhishthu breaks down the different challenges to affordable housing in Minneapolis. In this article, Zak looks at how local policies can impact the costs of land, labor, and building materials for housing projects.
October 2, 2023
The formal rideshare legislation announcement came during a meeting where councilmembers approved funding for a second Avivo village in South Minneapolis, workers’ comp for MPD officers and corporate leadership for the Office of Community Safety.
September 28, 2023
January 4, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
January 3, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
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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
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
Good Morning, Southwest
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
Good Morning, Southwest
