A digital news organization by and for Southwest Minneapolis
Camera locations are yet to be determined, with 19 proposed in the Southwest area.
February 19, 2025
The owner is hesitant to say the bookstore is gone for good, but the damage is extensive.
February 18, 2025
The intersection remains closed as businesses and crews clean up.
February 14, 2025
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The popular ice rink is being considered for closure by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board due to its high cost of operations.
February 12, 2025
City restarts contract process for human trafficking prevention work at the future Community Safety Center after the chosen organization was called out for its reputation.
February 10, 2025
We appreciate reader feedback and strive to publish the vast majority of what we receive.
February 6, 2025
Responses to our online poll revealed the issues that matter most to readers during a big local election year.
February 4, 2025
Uncertain about their future, “I’m writing this in the hope of sparking interest, empathy, and solidarity among my neighbors.”
January 31, 2025
The Park and Recreation Board commissioner is trying to unseat Katie Cashman, a first-term councilmember.
January 31, 2025
Hampton, a lawyer and Southwest Minneapolis Public Schools parent, announced his candidacy Thursday morning
January 24, 2025
Ann Ahmed is a semifinalist again, this year for the Outstanding Chef James Beard Award for her work at Khâluna in East Harriet.
January 22, 2025
A St. Paul upcycle-meets-vintage store relocates to Fulton with room for more.
January 16, 2025
The Plymouth Congregational Church minister outlined his campaign’s focus areas to over 100 people Monday night.
January 15, 2025
The new farmers market on 50th Street will host an information session on Jan. 11 at Bachman's Heritage Room.
January 8, 2025
After a temporary move to Sola Salon Studios, the 18-year business is headed south to Richfield.
January 8, 2025
Landlord blames drug dealing and insufficient police force.
January 7, 2025
NcNeal has been inducted into Southwest High's Athletic Hall of Fame and Minnesota's US Track and Field Hall of Fame.
January 6, 2025
Prescriptions will be moved to the 1010 W. Lake St. location unless customers ask for a different pharmacy location.
January 3, 2025
The restaurant and corner store opened in March 2023.
January 3, 2025
Minnesota’s love of saunas and winter lake dips inspire the new wellness business in the former Jiffy Lube.
January 3, 2025
October 26, 2023
A fire broke out at the former Kmart building last Friday, which is City property.
October 26, 2023
Indigenous curators organized the “In Our Hands: Native Photography, 1890 to Now” exhibit with photos from Indigenous artists from the Rio Grande to the Arctic Circle.
October 26, 2023
Contrary to what media outlets have recently reported, Ward 7 City Council candidate Scott Graham has 290 housing code violations, not 209. Most of the code violations occurred at properties that he or Uptown Realty managed.
October 25, 2023
Southwest Voices teamed up with English teachers from Justice Page Middle School to bring you insights from eight grade writers.
October 24, 2023
Multiple encampments have formed and then been swept by the City, MnDOT in the area over the last year.
October 19, 2023
In this five-part series, housing reporter Zak Yudhishthu breaks down the different challenges to building affordable housing in Minneapolis. In this article, Zak looks at how the 2040 Plan has impacted the housing stock in the city.
October 18, 2023
Justice Page Middle School students write about their own convictions and turning points in their lives.
October 16, 2023
A recap of the Minneapolis City Council meetings from July through September.
October 12, 2023
Beads, fabrics, yarn, and sewing supplies are all within your reach here in Southwest Minneapolis
October 11, 2023
Xcel Energy recently removed its electrical poles that were cemented into the sidewalk, but residents lived with an inaccessible sidewalk for decades.
October 11, 2023
The three Ward 7 City Council candidates were asked about the future of downtown, homelessness, Hennepin Avenue reconstruction, and public safety.
October 6, 2023
After years of lawsuits and growing weeds, recent activity on the lot and a conversation with a real estate company point to a pending sale. But there are still some things we don't know.
October 5, 2023
The yet unnamed store will carry streetwear, vintage kids’ clothes and ephemera and welcomes skateboarders.
October 3, 2023
The business owners are opening a fiber craft store called Dandelion Fiber Company and a vintage goods shop called Love Token at the corner of 40th and Lyndale.
October 2, 2023
In this five-part series, housing reporter Zak Yudhishthu breaks down the different challenges to affordable housing in Minneapolis. In this article, Zak looks at how local policies can impact the costs of land, labor, and building materials for housing projects.
September 28, 2023
The formal rideshare legislation announcement came during a meeting where councilmembers approved funding for a second Avivo village in South Minneapolis, workers’ comp for MPD officers and corporate leadership for the Office of Community Safety.
September 26, 2023
The family-owned liquor store is also adding a sandwich counter, deli cheese shop and takeaway meals.
September 26, 2023
Catch your out-of-state football team play ball in Southwest Minneapolis.
September 25, 2023
Ward 6 encompasses Stevens Square-Loring Heights in Southwest.
September 21, 2023
The Wedge and Linden Hills Co-ops have rebranded under one shared name
September 20, 2023
Josh Zuehlke talks candidly about a slow housing market, affordable housing, and making home buying accessible to everyone.
September 20, 2023
Southwest Minneapolis businesses aren’t scrambling to advertise to Lynx fans, which isn’t surprising to the owner of a new women’s sports bar.
September 19, 2023
The Korean play brings traditional samulnori rhythms to a kitchen near you.
September 15, 2023
The new active-learning gardens will allow teachers to bring science lessons outside and let students become outdoor scientists.
September 14, 2023
We appreciate reader feedback and strive to publish the vast majority of what we receive.
September 14, 2023
Palmisano votes one way and spins it to an audience who may not be tracking all the council votes that got us here.
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September 13, 2023
Funding approval for the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority to rehab existing properties comes within a week of the organization's announcement that their modular housing project is nearing completion.
September 12, 2023
In this five-part series, housing reporter Zak Yudhishthu breaks down the different challenges to affordable housing in Minneapolis. We begin with a look into the different types of housing shortages.
September 12, 2023
Hennepin Chief Judge Toddrick Barnette spoke at a Southwest judges listening session this July
September 10, 2023
The four Ward 13 City Council candidates were asked about city-specific issues and their approach to governing.
September 8, 2023
LynLake’s theater scene is buzzing this week with a sold-out run at Jungle Theater and HUGE Theater buying a building and temporarily performing at another one.
September 6, 2023
"Neighborhood gathering spot first, food second" venue opening in the old Clancey's space in Linden Hills
September 6, 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.
September 5, 2023
The Eat Street restaurant will reopen in about two weeks following an injury and tax troubles.
August 31, 2023
Want the on-a-stick experience without having to go to St. Paul? Here's how to find State Fair charms in our own Southwest.
August 31, 2023
As homeless bounce around to encampment sites, City says it makes “conscientious effort” to confirm shelter availability
August 31, 2023
Owning the shop has become difficult for Tom Thomson since his wife’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and the Bryant Avenue reconstruction.
August 30, 2023
Thirteen state legislators volunteered during Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s Red Blue Build
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August 29, 2023
In four hours, the teams raised $1400 to pay for coaches, transportation, and equipment.
August 29, 2023
Associate Director Alison Hiltner discusses the process of presenting gallery exhibitions and what happens when things don’t go as planned.
August 28, 2023
Last week’s brouhaha over the end of the arrangement between Our Streets Minneapolis and the city’s Public Works department brings a long-standing funding problem to a head.
August 28, 2023
We talked with crop artist Jill Moe about her first place win in crop art at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair for her depiction of Lake Chipotle, a reference to an often-flooded Chipotle parking lot.
August 24, 2023
As a loyal State Fair-goer I had to find the local angle for Southwest Voices. Luckily that wasn't hard to do.
August 24, 2023
You’ll never guess what is inside the doors of an unassuming East Isles business.
August 23, 2023
Bri Bergin attended ThreeSixty Journalism’s broadcast camp and worked with Brittney Ermon and Marianne Combs.
August 22, 2023
Once a steady source of rare and independent film showings, the Lagoon has stepped in to fill the blockbuster gaps left by shuttered theaters.
August 21, 2023
I've learned how complicated new technology can be to someone older. I'm glad that I can put a little time and effort into helping someone in my community.
August 18, 2023
We have statements from the two Southwest candidates on why they chose not to file for the 2023 City Council election.
August 17, 2023
The historic sign letters were thrown away and replaced by the current owners, with no repercussions from the City.
August 16, 2023
City Council candidate newcomer shares how he'd approach being a councilmember.
