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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
July 1, 2024
Minneapolis apparel and retail industry veteran Erick DeLeon is bringing hard to find brands to South Uptown
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June 27, 2024
The tour, which has been happening since 2017, visited over 20 cat homes Wednesday evening with crowds erupting in cheers as cats appeared in windows.
June 27, 2024
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June 27, 2024
Workers gathered outside the home of Park & Recreation Board Superintendent Al Bangoura on Tuesday to picket for a union contract that includes fair pay.
June 25, 2024
Either displaced or locked in for the night, tenants say they were frustrated with the lack of communication about why their apartments were being searched.
June 18, 2024
Mohamed shares what she and the DFL majority have accomplished over the last two years, based on constiutent concerns.
June 18, 2024
Minneapolis Public Schools high schools are welcoming to exchange students and families are needed to open up their homes and hearts to show students around the city and their own cultures.
June 17, 2024
The ice cream remains with more fresh food options.
June 13, 2024
Making Lyndale Avenue “safer for all” is Hennepin County’s main goal is it plans to reconstruct the street in 2027.
June 10, 2024
A fourth person died of his injuries June 7.
June 6, 2024
A new affordable thrift store is set to open at the former Phuoc Loc Tho jewelry store.
June 5, 2024
The Minneapolis and Park Police Departments responded to numerous large groups gathered at lakeshores last year.
June 5, 2024
The young officer helped an elderly couple escape their burning house next to Bde Maka Ska in 2023.
June 4, 2024
The neighborhood organization and Alliance Housing, its development partner, aim for a mix of transitional housing and smaller, deeply affordable units at 2116 Nicollet Ave.
May 30, 2024
The group behind the Mother’s Day weekend art fair at the Sculpture Garden is bringing new artists to the edge of Minneapolis.
May 30, 2024
GroundUp Development and EHR Construction think Southwest Minneapolis is ready for a Scandinavian-style modern home with standout siding and high-tech finishes.
May 28, 2024
Some business owners want Lyndale Avenue to retain all of its parking, others are emphasizing the importance of bike and bus lanes. Hennepin County hasn’t released a plan yet.
May 24, 2024
The once missing bell and wheel are displayed inside Pimento Market
May 23, 2024
Artist and educator Adam Johnson wants to spread fandom through his art.
May 22, 2024
Heirloom Properties plans a crowdfunding campaign for an all-electric powered duplex and carriage house apartment near Dupont Ave. and 37th St.
May 19, 2024
Sebastian Joe's Kingfield Social is opening in the former Apoy space.
May 15, 2024
Rituals include meditation, conversations and natural memorials that eventually return to the earth.
May 15, 2024
After buying its own building, City-required maintenance put HUGE Theater behind on its financial plan. Now it may close for good.
May 14, 2024
A group of five U of M grad students took second place in the American Planning Association design competition for their work developing a plan proposal for the former Kmart site in south Minneapolis.
May 14, 2024
After a seamless lead cast change, “A Year with Frog and Toad” brings audiences a show full of “humor grounded in truth.”
May 8, 2024
C. David George’s portfolio of vacant buildings is a case study of how easy it is to let hundreds of units sit empty.
May 7, 2024
After neighbors voiced concerns over an approved master plan, Park & Recreation Board members offer a resolution to pause decision making.
May 2, 2024
After running out of time at the citywide DFL convention, delegates for Greta Callahan and Lara Bergman reconvene on May 5.
May 1, 2024
Curious why vacant lots are, well, vacant? We look up the history of a few and try to figure out why they are empty and what plans the owners have for them.
April 30, 2024
The bar’s cowboy neon sign has been taken down; no word from owner as to why
April 30, 2024
Minneapolis law enforcement officials are asking for the community’s help to ensure this year’s Fourth of July celebrations go more smoothly following a tumultuous 2023.
April 29, 2024
Rain Taxi, a nonprofit literary arts organization, is organizing the event.
April 29, 2024
The park’s limited amenities are run down, but equity-based funding measurements put Steven Square Park farther down the upgrades list than other parks.
April 25, 2024
Southwest Minneapolis is home to seven independently-owned bookstores that focus on Indigenous authors, mystery fiction, and kids books.
April 23, 2024
Dine out to end HIV. Thirty restaurants in Southwest Minneapolis and 97 restaurants in Minnesota have committed to donate a portion of their sales to The Aliveness Project.
April 18, 2024
The 26th and Nicollet store is the second in Minneapolis to unionize in the past two years.
April 17, 2024
Playwright Inda Craig-Galván modeled one character after a classmate who didn’t seem to put in as much effort as other students but still got a degree.
April 17, 2024
Nearly 40 percent of all food in America is wasted – much of it in our homes. Here are some ways you can save money inside your own fridge.
April 16, 2024
Two young men are running around Lake Harriet to raise money for the Minnesota chapter of the Special Olympics, and they want people to join them.
April 5, 2024
Another abandoned property in Minneapolis falls victim to a fire
April 3, 2024
The new Grace Trinity Church pastor wants the church space to expand beyond Sunday mornings
April 2, 2024
The Lynette team showed a little more of what they have planned at 42nd Ave and 38th Street during a sneak preview at Petite León, the buzzy Kingfield restaurant where two of the co-owners hail from.
April 1, 2024
Curious why vacant lots are, well, vacant? Brian Martucci looked up the history of a few and tried to figure out why they are empty and what plans the owners have for them.
March 28, 2024
The bustling Linden Hills 43rd and Upton intersection will be closed to vehicle traffic starting May 1, and Linden Hills Neighborhood Council is asking people to reimagine getting there without a car.
March 26, 2024
McMahon left the race after a small number of delegates voted for him at the DFL convention over the weekend. The delegate ultimately voted to not endorsement any candidate.
March 25, 2024
Rep. Frank Hornstein is not running for reelection after serving 11 terms in office. The election for his open seat will be Nov. 5, 2024.
March 21, 2024
A liquor license for the new business entity was approved by the City Council on March 12.
March 21, 2024
Rep. Frank Hornstein is not running for reelection after serving 11 terms in office. The election for his open seat will be Nov. 5, 2024.
March 21, 2024
In 2023, our revenue increased by 63%, our newsletter subscribers increased by 59%, and our total number of paying members increased by 62%.
March 20, 2024
Working at the children’s bookstore is a dream come true for the employee with a past in primate sanctuaries.
