A digital news organization by and for Southwest Minneapolis
We have statements from the two Southwest candidates on why they chose not to file for the 2023 City Council election.
August 18, 2023
The historic sign letters were thrown away and replaced by the current owners, with no repercussions from the City.
August 17, 2023
City Council candidate newcomer shares how he'd approach being a councilmember.
August 16, 2023
With the City talking over the rubble cleanup, 2312 Lyndale may be cleared in October.
August 15, 2023
Live & Local captures live music at local venues featuring local musicians. We talk with musicians about the Minneapolis music scene, their music backgrounds, and what it means for them to play music with other people.
August 15, 2023
Szechuan Spice owner is moving to China
August 14, 2023
There are many takeaways from Humphrey’s early years, but maybe most important is that Humphrey’s accomplishments show how young people can make a difference in local and national politics, even when the odds seem stacked against them.
August 10, 2023
Administration shared some information about job vacancies at the district, including the newly-developed intervention triads.
August 9, 2023
The landlord is dividing the former Larue's into two separate retail spaces.
August 9, 2023
The shakeup comes as MPD continues to deal with the loss of hundreds of officers since the police murder of George Floyd in May 2020.
August 8, 2023
Drug use, temporary sheltering, and waiting for the bus all intermix at a transit station without dedicated security, police, or community resources.
August 8, 2023
The Park & Rec Board’s StreetReach team helped navigate a long-term conflict in Stevens Square Park using a culturally-appropriate, non-violent approach.
August 7, 2023
The president and CEO of the YWCA Minneapolis announced the closures today.
August 3, 2023
In public, you can smoke weed if you want to, just make sure it's in places where smoking isn't prohibited.
August 3, 2023
A Cedar-Riverside second-hand store sells modest fashion and mentors young women.
August 3, 2023
Diners can explore special vegan meals made just for the challenge and rate and review as they go.
August 1, 2023
With three shops in one block, you can make an afternoon of shopping vintage on Lyndale Avenue.
July 28, 2023
Live & Local captures live music at local venues featuring local musicians. We talk with musicians about the Minneapolis music scene, their music backgrounds, and what it means for them to play music with other people.
July 27, 2023
After a City Council meeting this week, we’re a step closer to figuring out the answer to two of the most vexing questions in Southwest Minneapolis over the last several months – what happened to the Uptown sign, and when will it replaced?
July 26, 2023
The City Council passed a motion last week that keeps any future policy precincts or facilities from being built at the current Third Precinct site.
July 23, 2023
October 13, 2021
What we're working on before the election, new B Line bus, and School Board votes to negotiate an extension for Superintendent Graff
October 12, 2021
Long-standing business at 34th and Lyndale won the award from the MN Retailers Association
October 12, 2021
No charges in Winston Smith's shooting, packed agenda for the School Board meeting tonight, and apply to join the Met Council
October 11, 2021
Happy Indigenous People's Day, early votes trickling in, and a fun week of high school soccer
October 11, 2021
A packed weekend of events, from Open Streets Lyndale to art, and a Ward 10 Forum wrap-up
October 11, 2021
Ward 10 candidates discuss public safety, the role of police in our city, and the charter amendment.
October 11, 2021
Ward 10 Forum, The Jungle Theatre is back, and the first Native artist in the Sculpture Garden
October 11, 2021
Racial covenants, a new third space for LynLake, a Minneapolis-designed USPS stamp, and funding for supportive housing
October 11, 2021
What one group is doing about their neighborhood's history of racial covenants for homeowners
October 11, 2021
Good Morning, Southwest (October 5th)
October 4, 2021
Another mayoral forum, new bike paths around the lakes, and a Southwest High School football standout
September 30, 2021
7 Reasons Why You Should Go to the LHENA Community Festival and Drawing Contest at Mueller Park
September 30, 2021
A preview of Southwest Voices + what residents say they want from a local news site
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September 27, 2021
What we're up to in the weeks ahead
September 20, 2021
You voted on our name. Here's why we're so excited to be "Southwest Voices".
