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A letter to the editor from an Ilhan Omar supporter
July 23, 2024
A letter to the editor from a Don Samuels supporter
July 23, 2024
Park & Rec Board negotiating team wants union workers to vote on its proposed contract
July 19, 2024
As workers express need for predictable and fair wages, public displays of support "heartwarming."
July 18, 2024
The forum was moderated by the League of Women Voters.
July 18, 2024
A journey through movement and connection in the Loring Park neighborhood
July 16, 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 11, 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 9, 2024
The new building reflects changes in burial traditions and continues the non-profit’s commitment to the community.
July 8, 2024
The City's Planning Commission approved plans for a six-story, mixed-use building focused on affordable housing for seniors.
July 2, 2024
Minneapolis apparel and retail industry veteran Erick DeLeon is bringing hard to find brands to South Uptown
July 1, 2024
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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
Help us get to 1,000 paying members by the end of this summer
June 27, 2024
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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 27, 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 25, 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 18, 2024
The ice cream remains with more fresh food options.
June 17, 2024
Making Lyndale Avenue “safer for all” is Hennepin County’s main goal is it plans to reconstruct the street in 2027.
June 13, 2024
A fourth person died of his injuries June 7.
June 10, 2024
March 18, 2024
Students represented Malawi, Niger, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at a mock United Nations conference.
March 14, 2024
Performed for the third time since 2009, church member and local musician Doug Weatherhead first wrote the requiem for the church’s 100th anniversary.
March 14, 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 13, 2024
The one-woman play breaks many theater rules and elicits joyful feedback from the crowd.
March 12, 2024
Hornstein sais he feels ready to pass the torch to exisiting leadership in the State House after passing a major transportation bill last year.
March 12, 2024
A one-man photo lab in the Wedge uses in-house chemical mixes for processing film at the back of Disco Death Records and Coffee Shop
March 11, 2024
We appreciate reader feedback and strive to publish the vast majority of what we receive. Here are the comments readers submitted about the sudden death of a flockless turkey that roamed Southwest Minneapolis.
March 11, 2024
Eighth grade reading teacher Angel Dwyer talked with her students about how to cope with life in ways that won't destroy them and students wrote about what they need most from adults.
March 7, 2024
Three extracurricular classes in Minneapolis Public Schools incorporate the pop star in critical thinking, literary analysis, and art production.
March 5, 2024
Seven Southwest neighborhood organizations pooled money to get the project off the ground.
March 4, 2024
Witness accounts and comments on social media point to a U.S. Postal Service worker as the person who killed the turkey
March 4, 2024
A small lot is still available for an entrepreneur or local ice cream shop to lease
March 1, 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.
February 29, 2024
The Whittier-based animal advocacy group brings awareness to the treatment of animals and builds community across Minnesota.
February 29, 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.
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February 28, 2024
We appreciate reader feedback and strive to publish the vast majority of what we receive.
February 27, 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.
February 22, 2024
While our region lacks in church-led fish fries, local restaurants serve fried fish all year long.
February 22, 2024
A new encampment popped up a few blocks north hours later.
February 21, 2024
Rep. Frank Hornstein announced last week he was not running for reelection after serving 11 terms in office. The election for his open seat will be Nov. 5, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Japanese-influenced burgers are moving in next door to Yuichiro Matthew Kazama’s 34th and Nicollet’s ramen restaurant on March 1.
February 18, 2024
Two strangers came together over their love of the game and desire to pass along the life skills embedded in chess.
February 15, 2024
The pizza place and music venue holds significance in local Black music history.
February 15, 2024
Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks is replacing the neighborhood business that shut down in 2017.
February 15, 2024
The 50th and Washburn pizza joint closed in 2017 amid expensive, drawn-out renovations.
February 13, 2024
The Children Theatre Company’s take on the classic novel is a collaborative work on stage.
February 9, 2024
The temporary poles, part of the new B Line project, will be removed in late 2024.
February 9, 2024
There are tons of options for heart-themed plans throughout the week
February 8, 2024
A local brand formulates tinctures for menopause, cancer, and creativity
February 7, 2024
The Minneapolis 2040 Plan is now held up with a lawsuit but the plan’s successes has influenced state-wide discussion of land-use reforms.
February 6, 2024
Nico’s Tacos opens a third location in Lynnhurst and expands its catering and nixtamal space
February 1, 2024
Hennepin County and Met Council agree to splitting the remaining costs of the Green Line extension.
February 1, 2024
A mother of two gives readers a peek behind the curtain at what it’s like to open a bar in Southwest Minneapolis.
January 30, 2024
Co-owner of Sushi Train set to open an authentic Chinese spot along the “Asian food court” of Nicollet Avenue.
January 29, 2024
A neighbor has filed a lawsuit against the developer of a five-story apartment building, based on the size of the building.
January 25, 2024
The Whittier Alliance developed the branding in the 90s, but Nicollet Avenue has been home to diverse cuisine long before it was called Eat Street.
January 24, 2024
Speed cameras placed at high-crash intersections have a proven record of decreasing speeds and fatal crashes.
January 23, 2024
Many are talking about how a path could negatively impact a garden. But, is everyone missing that this may be a great chance to make the outdoor hobby more accessible?
January 23, 2024
The Lynnhurst bookstore, which opened in 1975, has been in Andy Hersey’s family for over 30 years.
January 23, 2024
Vote for your favorite submitted Minneapolis flag design.
January 17, 2024
The Lyndale Neighborhood Association leans on dedicated volunteers to assist immigrants and refugees in their education
January 17, 2024
We appreciate reader feedback and strive to publish the vast majority of what we receive.
January 17, 2024
Seniors knit scarves for students at Ella Baker Elementary School.
January 16, 2024
Where to eat after 10 p.m. in Southwest Minneapolis, map included.
January 16, 2024
The Art Shanty Projects are delaying their opening date to Jan. 27.
January 15, 2024
A new Neighborhood Revitalization Program Policy Board with more organization representation may impact funding decisions in the future.
January 11, 2024
Mortenson Properties and Greater Minnesota Housing Fund could support affordable housing component, which is a "big need" in the Lyndale neighborhood.
January 11, 2024
Sutherland said there’s a chance that his food will return to Uptown Ties in the spring
January 9, 2024
After electing council leadership, supporters of a Middle East ceasefire resolution shouted at Councilmember Palmisano as she spoke.
January 9, 2024
Owner Michael Misewicz fixes lamps, and sells lampshades, new and handcrafted lamps at Fulton storefront.
