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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

November 8, 2021

How to track what the Council is doing, new development planned for Linden Hills, and lots of high school cross country success

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

November 5, 2021

New Four Story Building Planned for 44th & Abbott in Linden Hills

A hearing on the building will be on November 15th

Charlie Rybak

November 5, 2021

Winter markets, West African drumming, and learn how to make Scandinavian mittens, all this weekend

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

November 4, 2021

Massive turnout surge, final list of City Council and Park Board members, and slower speeds coming to parkways

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

November 3, 2021

The Election Is Over. So What Happened?

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

November 2, 2021

It's election day! Now go vote!

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

November 1, 2021

Happy day after Halloween and before the election. Now get out and vote!

Good morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

October 29, 2021

Election FAQ, how to vote, and lots of spooky events

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

October 29, 2021

Southwest Voices Election FAQ

Answering a few of your questions about the election

Community Post

October 28, 2021

More perspectives on the E Line

Readers chime in on the discussion about where to place BRT stops in the Linden Hills commercial district.

Community Post

October 27, 2021

Back in Minneapolis, Park Board To Decide Bde Maka Ska Bell and Wheel Resting Place

The bell and wheel are finally home

H. Jiahong Pan

October 27, 2021

Southwest's soccer season ends, campaign fundraising reports rolling in, and Ben & Jerry's enters the fray

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

October 26, 2021

Can Southwest Deliver The City's First Boys Soccer Championship?

The #1 seed believes in themselves, and each other

Charlie Rybak

October 25, 2021

Ballot initiative voter guide, Southwest boys soccer gets the #1 seed, and Mayoral debate

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

October 25, 2021

Voter Guide: Charter Amendments

What the three charter amendments on the ballot this year are all about

Charlie Rybak

October 22, 2021

Park Board voter guides, E Line project page & drama in Linden Hills, and how you're feeling about the election

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

October 22, 2021

Metro Transit Context Regarding Linden Hills E Line Station at 43rd and Upton

Metro Transit provided helpful context on the 43rd and Upton station placement

Community Post

October 22, 2021

Linden Hills Business Community Concerns with Proposed 43rd & Upton E Line Station

Business owners across Linden Hills have written a letter regarding the proposed 43rd and Upton station placement

Community Post

October 22, 2021

E Line Bus project page

A quick breakdown of the METRO E Line

Community Post

October 22, 2021

SW VOICES VOTER GUIDE: Park Board (At Large)

Here's who's running for Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (At Large)

Community Post

October 22, 2021

SW VOICES VOTER GUIDE: Park Board (District 6)

Here's who's running for Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board in District 6

Community Post

October 21, 2021

SW VOICES VOTER GUIDE: Park Board (District 4)

Here's who's running for Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board in District 4

Community Post

October 21, 2021

We're launching our membership program, Parks budget announced, and they still need youth volleyball coaches

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

October 20, 2021

Southwest beats Washburn, Ward 13 forum video, and help find the owners of two wallets

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

October 20, 2021

Reflecting on the upcoming elections

Southwest Voices readers share their feelings on deciding who, and what, to vote for in a high-stakes election.

Andrew Haeg

October 19, 2021

Ward 13 forum & Southwest vs. Washburn soccer tonight, and get help with your rent

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

October 18, 2021

City Council redistricting underway, street sweeping starts, and improv tonight at HUGE

Good Morning, Southwest (Oct. 18th)

Charlie Rybak

October 15, 2021

BET Voter Guide, Eat Street Fall Arts Fest, and 3 Soccer teams win and play Saturday

Good Morning, Southwest

Charlie Rybak

October 15, 2021

SW Voices Voter Guide: Board of Estimate and Taxation

Do you care about how the city collects and spends your taxes? If so, then you should care about the BET.

Community Post

October 14, 2021

Lake Street Post Office rebuild, Khâluna reservations open today, and a new exhibit on 35W's impact

Good Morning, Southwest (Oct. 14th)

Charlie Rybak

October 14, 2021

Construction begins on replacement Lake Street Post Office station destroyed during unrest

Rebuilt USPS station scheduled to open next Spring

H. Jiahong Pan

All Posts

Superintendent Discusses Return to In-Person Learning with School Board

MPS Parents Share Their Experiences Moving Online, Again.

MPS will be in-person next week, last chance to submit Hennepin redesign feedback, and join the plastic-free challenge

Uptown resident concerned that district parking solutions aren't enough

Small business owners concerned about droppping sales

France 44 expansion, snowshoe animal tracking class, and School Board meets tonight

Sidewalk shoveling, MPS strike vote allowed, and how to fund your pollinator garden

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Shovel Sidewalks

A weekend full of outdoor events and neighborhood parks improved with park dedication fees

Park Dedication Fees Fund Whittier Futsal Courts

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

Lydia Apartments Expanding Their Successful Project in Stevens Square

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

"We definitely found out that parks are essential services." 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

What DIDN'T happen this week?

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

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

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

Exit Interview: Former Park Board President Jono Cowgill

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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

How to track what the Council is doing, new development planned for Linden Hills, and lots of high school cross country success

New Four Story Building Planned for 44th & Abbott in Linden Hills

Winter markets, West African drumming, and learn how to make Scandinavian mittens, all this weekend

Massive turnout surge, final list of City Council and Park Board members, and slower speeds coming to parkways

The Election Is Over. So What Happened?

It's election day! Now go vote!

Happy day after Halloween and before the election. Now get out and vote!

Election FAQ, how to vote, and lots of spooky events

Southwest Voices Election FAQ

More perspectives on the E Line

Back in Minneapolis, Park Board To Decide Bde Maka Ska Bell and Wheel Resting Place

Southwest's soccer season ends, campaign fundraising reports rolling in, and Ben & Jerry's enters the fray

Can Southwest Deliver The City's First Boys Soccer Championship?

Ballot initiative voter guide, Southwest boys soccer gets the #1 seed, and Mayoral debate

Voter Guide: Charter Amendments

Park Board voter guides, E Line project page & drama in Linden Hills, and how you're feeling about the election

Metro Transit Context Regarding Linden Hills E Line Station at 43rd and Upton

Linden Hills Business Community Concerns with Proposed 43rd & Upton E Line Station

E Line Bus project page

SW VOICES VOTER GUIDE: Park Board (At Large)

SW VOICES VOTER GUIDE: Park Board (District 6)

SW VOICES VOTER GUIDE: Park Board (District 4)

We're launching our membership program, Parks budget announced, and they still need youth volleyball coaches

Southwest beats Washburn, Ward 13 forum video, and help find the owners of two wallets

Reflecting on the upcoming elections

Ward 13 forum & Southwest vs. Washburn soccer tonight, and get help with your rent

City Council redistricting underway, street sweeping starts, and improv tonight at HUGE

BET Voter Guide, Eat Street Fall Arts Fest, and 3 Soccer teams win and play Saturday

SW Voices Voter Guide: Board of Estimate and Taxation

Lake Street Post Office rebuild, Khâluna reservations open today, and a new exhibit on 35W's impact

Construction begins on replacement Lake Street Post Office station destroyed during unrest

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