A digital news organization by and for Southwest Minneapolis
Good morning, Southwest
August 4, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
August 2, 2022
Delta-9 edibles have been legal in Minnesota for a month, but what about all the other edibles you can buy? What are they like?
August 2, 2022
The Park Board collaborated with City of Skate to move a skate park that skaters constructed in 2020.
August 1, 2022
Good morning, Southwest Minneapolis
August 1, 2022
Southwest Voices is expanding its meeting coverage to cover some Metropolitan Council meetings.
August 1, 2022
We visited three walls during the LynLake Street Art Series and revisited the spots two week later to see the transformation.
July 31, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
July 29, 2022
The redesign resolution passed in committee and moves to the full City Council for approval Aug. 4.
July 28, 2022
Owner Kathy Lawrow is moving Larue’s because she believes upcoming street infrastructure changes will negatively affect her business.
July 27, 2022
Good morning, Southwest Minneapolis
July 27, 2022
Understanding different views in good faith will lead to better policy outcomes if we see the complexity of others.
July 26, 2022
This upper-middle class white woman has had her world shaken. But maybe, in the end, that can be used for the goo
July 25, 2022
Good morning, Southwest Minneapolis
July 25, 2022
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Good morning, Southwest Minneapolis
July 22, 2022
The markets have a restorative focus and are free, accessible to all, and designed to build local connections.
July 21, 2022
Good morning, Southwest Minneapolis
July 21, 2022
Streetcars were known to bring neighborhoods and people of different ethnicities together to share common spaces.
July 20, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
July 20, 2022
The move will be official in September
July 19, 2022
October 23, 2024
A domestic violence incident involving gunfire at Lime Apartments ended with a man allegedly killing someone during a carjacking outside of Minneapolis.
October 21, 2024
Zeynep Tuzcu has created a wellness space in the Loring Corners building.
October 17, 2024
If we are going to have an impact on mitigating the effects of climate change on our planet, we need bold action.
October 15, 2024
An open house is scheduled for Oct. 23 to gather additional feedback
October 15, 2024
Agate Housing and Services said 16 of its units were damaged in the fire.
October 10, 2024
Attorney John Goetz filed an appeal based on the site plan, testifies about the high-traffic area
October 3, 2024
A petition with over 1,600 signatures voices disapproval of fencing that limits access to a long stretch of beach.
September 27, 2024
Longtime Twin Cities musicians opened the space with stripped-down sets
September 26, 2024
Flipside is asking the City to reconsider its cannabis store zoning rules based on an old liquor store law.
September 20, 2024
The people behind Mr. Paul’s Supper Club bring wood-fired pizza to 50th and France
September 17, 2024
The death of Uptown came slowly, then all at once. Its rebirth may be around the corner.
September 12, 2024
A new chapter for the Loring Park brewery space.
September 10, 2024
Neighborhood Roots plans for a fresh location and new community connections at the Mount Lutheran Olivet Church parking lot on 50th Street.
September 6, 2024
After moving into a larger venue, financial barriers are keeping the improv theater from continuing operations.
September 4, 2024
Gary Lee Hallberg is suing Lakeshore Recycling Systems for $2.8 million after building was a "total loss" from fire.
September 3, 2024
Minneapolis organization works to help marginalized communities get therapy
August 29, 2024
Sooki & Mimi and then Kim's operated at the corner of 31st and Hennepin Avenue since early 2021.
August 28, 2024
We appreciate reader feedback and strive to publish the vast majority of what we receive.
August 27, 2024
Why aren’t we pushing city officials to distribute resources equitably across neighborhoods, based on their unique histories and needs?
August 26, 2024
The dog grooming, boarding, and day care center will open its third location in 2025, beer included.
August 21, 2024
I share a workspace with Alysha Price and her story is a powerful reminder of human resilience, creativity, and compassion.
August 20, 2024
The Hennepin Avenue boba and tea shop is decked out in hand-made “Alice in Wonderland” decor and hand-selected merchandise through September.
August 15, 2024
One example of why our community struggles to have the kind of relationship we deserve with our police officers, even under additional scrutiny
August 14, 2024
The community event brings together neighbors and local artists for a chance to connect
August 14, 2024
Local music journalist Andrea Swensson recounts Cornbread Harris’ music and personal life in a book about Black rock ‘n’ roll, Minneapolis music, and familial relations.
August 8, 2024
Toya López will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot alongside one of the DFL candidates. The DFL candidate will be chosen through a primary race held on Aug 13.
August 7, 2024
Our antiquated "pick one" system is creating a difficult choice to either vote with my heart or vote to block the candidate I dislike. This frustrates me.
August 6, 2024
Will Stancil will be on the Aug. 13 primary ballot in District 61A along with two other DFL candidates, Isabel Rolfes and Katie Jones. Only one of 61A DFL candidates will be on the Nov. 5 ballot. Rep. Frank Hornstein announced his retirement from this seat in early 2024.
August 6, 2024
Katie Jones will be on the Aug. 13 primary ballot in District 61A along with two other DFL candidates, Isabel Rolfes and Will Stancil. Only one of 61A DFL candidates will be on the Nov. 5 ballot. Rep. Frank Hornstein announced his retirement from this seat in early 2024.
August 6, 2024
Isabel Rolfes will be on the Aug. 13 primary ballot in District 61A along with two other DFL candidates, Will Stancil and Katie Jones. Only one of 61A DFL candidates will be on the Nov. 5 ballot. Rep. Frank Hornstein announced his retirement from this seat in early 2024.
August 6, 2024
A decades-old HIV/AIDS organization based in Kingfield is taking on Rainbow Health's contracts, while figuring out which community organizations will best serve them in the long term.
August 5, 2024
Getting to know the person behind the Lake Harriet haiku photography project.
August 1, 2024
The joint-construction project has been prolonged by months, upsetting a dense business district
July 31, 2024
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July 30, 2024
The last ten years of a taproom and brewery through the owner's eyes
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July 29, 2024
A Minneapolis resident argues the mayor needs to ask for more from Xcel and CenterPoint during franchise fee negotiations.
July 25, 2024
The City's historic investment in affordable housing includes almost 800 new housing units.
July 25, 2024
Go underground, upstairs at the newest "speakeasy" in Whittier
July 23, 2024
I'm writing this letter to the community so we can learn from the school’s and district’s response and hopefully come together as district families to learn from one another.
July 23, 2024
One settlement with officer who was involved in excessive force incident pulled back
July 23, 2024
A letter to the editor from an Ilhan Omar supporter
July 23, 2024
A letter to the editor from a Don Samuels supporter
July 19, 2024
Park & Rec Board negotiating team wants union workers to vote on its proposed contract
July 18, 2024
The forum was moderated by the League of Women Voters.
July 18, 2024
As workers express need for predictable and fair wages, public displays of support "heartwarming."
July 16, 2024
A journey through movement and connection in the Loring Park neighborhood
July 11, 2024
Business for the Youth, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, was founded by Southwest High School student Sam Vahhaji after he had reached an epiphany.
July 9, 2024
Minneapolis Park & Recreation management claims union contract costs will need to be covered by a tax levy, while the union argues there are other ways to cover the costs.
July 8, 2024
The new building reflects changes in burial traditions and continues the non-profit’s commitment to the community.
July 2, 2024
The City's Planning Commission approved plans for a six-story, mixed-use building focused on affordable housing for seniors.
