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A news organization by and for Southwest Minneapolis
The City is waiting on C. David George to clean up the rubble from the demolition of his building that caught fire in December.
June 6, 2023
Welcome to Lyndale, a neighborhood bordered by 35W and Lyndale. Nestled inside are delicious restaurants and hidden gems.
June 5, 2023
The market sells goods from Native vendors and offers fresh food and drinks, no colonial ingredients included.
June 1, 2023
Artist and ColorWheel owner Tammy Ortegon uses paints, metals and Russian nesting dolls in an exhibit that explores her life as a female artist in her fifties.
May 30, 2023
An attempt to publicly craft a rent stabilization policy may be quickly thwarted by a veto-ready mayor.
May 30, 2023
The northwest corner block of 35th and Lyndale could see quite a transformation given the next door businesses for sale.
May 24, 2023
Delegates from the Minneapolis DFL party sought to endorse candidates for the 2023 City Council race.
May 23, 2023
Stigma and cultural norms make hospice hard to talk about, but its services could be of use to a lot of people. Including potential volunteers.
May 19, 2023
While blending old-world history with modern-day relevance, local author Julie Jo Severson explores hidden and legendary gems throughout the region she’s called home most of her life in her new guidebook.
May 17, 2023
Over two months, councilmembers voted on new public safety positions, the settlement with the Human Rights Department, a noise ordinance exception for religious worship, and appointments for the new Community Commission on Police Oversight.
May 16, 2023
A routine convention held to endorse a City Council candidate erupted into physical assaults, shouting, and people storming the stage during convention proceedings.
May 15, 2023
Readers nominated 64 sandwiches to compete in our hyper-local competition.
May 15, 2023
Lake Chipotle is a popular discussion topic and a pain to drive through. This week, Chipotle began paving some people's paradise to create a functional parking lot.
May 11, 2023
Good Times focuses on the walk-in dining experience instead of the pandemic-era takeout pizzas.
May 11, 2023
We sat down with Mark to talk about why he's running for the City Council
May 10, 2023
We appreciate reader feedback and strive to publish the vast majority of what we receive. Here are the comments readers submitted about the proposed 4-story apartment building at 50th and Lyndale, a new, bluer shade of paint for the Lake Harriet bandshell, the Bryant Avenue redesign plans, and a few other recent stories we have published.
May 9, 2023
The space, which has hosted three events so far, operates as a venue for author events and a warehouse for the business’ online orders
May 3, 2023
Join the Minnesota Historian and learn about the nationally recognized historic places in Lyndale, South Uptown, Kingfield, East Harriet, Linden Hills, Lynnhurst, and Tangletown.
May 3, 2023
A conversation with a newly announced candidate for the Ward 11 City Council seat.
May 3, 2023
A conversation about her priorities while in office.
May 2, 2023
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.
January 5, 2024
The building's value increased substantially last year. The new owners have not yet filed for any business licenses.
January 4, 2024
After replacing El Travieso Taqueria in November, this is Taqueria el Patrón’s second Minneapolis location.
January 2, 2024
Robert Skafte’s tragic death spurs community-led petition for increased mental health interventions
January 1, 2024
Route 21 will be replaced by the B Line, which is leading to a four-to-two lane conversion down most of Lake Street. The bus drivers will have green light control, too.
December 26, 2023
No need to leave your neighborhood to party before the clock strikes midnight.
December 21, 2023
Incarnation Catholic Church’s Harvest From the Heart serves thousands of people each month.
December 21, 2023
Yuoh’s extraordinary backstory in Liberia is inspiring his retirement project
December 19, 2023
Winter break doesn't mean a break from fun and learning in Southwest Minneapolis.
December 19, 2023
The mural was commissioned by Calhoun Pet Supply, which closed in 2021. The current tenants have plans for new art later this year.
December 18, 2023
Washburn High School Model UN members attended a state conference in November to debate global issues.
December 18, 2023
Read a passage from the new book about an environmental investigator on an expedition into toxic waste dumps.
December 14, 2023
When a community garden remains in place for decades on a lot, very deep roots are established. When the government wants to use some of the public land for a different kind of community use, should the garden be compelled to share the space?
December 14, 2023
Bring that coat with a messed up zipper for a sewist to mend, or to learn how to mend it yourself.
December 14, 2023
The committee, formed in 1976, gives advice on how to implement ADA features within City projects and discusses disability-related issues.
December 13, 2023
The city's flag is 68 years old, so let’s design a new one
December 13, 2023
Hennepin County is planning to build an ADA-compliant path through the Soo Line Community Garden. Community members wrote in to Southwest Voices to express their concerns.
December 12, 2023
The garden community worked with a local designer to develop an alternative south-side ADA compliant path that connects Grand Avenue to the Midtown Greenway. Hennepin County wants to construct a paved path through the garden.
December 11, 2023
The longtime resident was brutally killed in an attack early Friday afternoon while working at the store.
December 6, 2023
This is the second time in three years a cougar has roamed Hennepin County, with no other sightings going back to 2004.
