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Here's a recap on the recent business openings in Uptown and what we can expect for early this year.
January 11, 2023
Last week's Lake Harriet Bandshell renovation open house revealed a mock-up that was lacking in a promised blue hue. Our earlier reporting also suggested a lack of blue in the mock-up design.
January 10, 2023
The pilot program, with a multi-organization backing, will subsidize payroll and bookkeeping services for small business owners.
January 9, 2023
Due to non-disclosure agreements, it not clear when LynLake Brewery will close.
January 5, 2023
The new Minneapolis Public Schools school board, with new members outnumbering incumbents, met for the first time on Tuesday evening.
January 4, 2023
The owners of Royal Grounds were set to hand off their business to a new owner. Residents organized a parade for them. The seller fell through, but the parade went on.
January 3, 2023
At a corner cafe in a bustling commerce area, people found community and a deep commitment to sustainably grown food.
January 2, 2023
Here is a breakdown of the most divided City Council votes in 2022 and how each councilmember voted.
December 23, 2022
Minneapolis is spoiled with outdoor winter events that can warm even the coldest of winter hearts. Here in Southwest, we are fortunate to have a host of outdoor winter activities, including Art Shanty Projects and plenty of sledding hills.
December 22, 2022
Residents at a small encampment on 31st Street were evicted from the underpass on Tuesday morning.
December 21, 2022
More than 40 nonprofits across the state are calling on the Minnesota legislature to prioritize fully funding rent support for Minnesotans in need.
December 20, 2022
A next-door resident reached out to Southwest Voices and reported that windows are still open at 2621 Pillsbury, a vacant building owned by C. David George. The City's Regulatory Services told Southwest Voices the property was boarded up on November 28.
December 20, 2022
A data analysis of councilmember vote records in 2022 show that there are voting blocks despite most City Council votes being unanimous.
December 19, 2022
HEALS 2.0 has been working on addressing carjackings and other violent crime in our city since early this year.
December 15, 2022
Police Chief Brian O’Hara said he is “blown away” by many police policies and wants to enact change
December 13, 2022
El Jefe, a popular Mexican restaurant on Lyndale, is closed until March 2023 due to rising costs of running the business.
December 12, 2022
Seventy percent of the rock salt we use during the winter stays in our waterways. The only viable solution to stop this pollution is to significantly cut back on using chloride as a deicer.
December 8, 2022
Neighbors previously expressed concerns about the building but the City said its hands were tied.
December 8, 2022
The subscription-based coffee company had little interest in opening a full coffee shop–until the ideal location become available.
December 7, 2022
Plans for a mixed-use building in Fulton and an office building in Linden Hills were approved by the Planning Commission on December 5.
December 6, 2022
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
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December 3, 2021
Welcome to the team!
December 2, 2021
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December 1, 2021
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November 30, 2021
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November 30, 2021
Summary of the School Board's late November meeting
November 29, 2021
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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
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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
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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
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November 4, 2021
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November 3, 2021
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November 2, 2021
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November 1, 2021
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October 29, 2021
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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
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October 25, 2021
What the three charter amendments on the ballot this year are all about
October 22, 2021
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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
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October 18, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest (Oct. 18th)
October 15, 2021
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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
