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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
For the 2023 political campaign season, we are taking political ads. This is why.
April 28, 2023
The City is finally addressing a property that has been a nuisance to neighbors for months due to people breaking into the vacant and condemned building.
April 27, 2023
Join the Minnesota Historian and learn about the nationally recognized historic places in Lowry Hill, Stevens Square, Whittier, East Isles, Kenwood, and Cedar-Isles-Dean
April 26, 2023
City officials assemble to answer questions about Bryant Avenue reconstruction
April 25, 2023
We checked in with a neighbor who was recently profiled in an interactive New York Times house hunting series.
April 20, 2023
Minneapolis is the first city in the nation to allow the Islamic call to prayer to be broadcast
April 20, 2023
We check in with Josh about the state of the housing market in Minneapolis
April 19, 2023
Carpenter union say Regal Contractors subcontract out work that leads to unsafe working conditions and tax fraud.
April 19, 2023
Project staff finds a bluer paint after lackluster public feedback.
April 18, 2023
The Minnesota Historian takes you on a tour of Southwest spots on the National Register of Historic Places
April 17, 2023
Residents flooded a stakeholder meeting to express frustration over last-minute changes to a street design established in 2021. City engineers say the street plan needs to be changed for emergency vehicle access.
April 13, 2023
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.
August 15, 2023
With the City talking over the rubble cleanup, 2312 Lyndale may be cleared in October.
August 15, 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.
August 14, 2023
Szechuan Spice owner is moving to China
August 10, 2023
There are many takeaways from Humphrey’s early years, but maybe most important is that Humphrey’s accomplishments show how young people can make a difference in local and national politics, even when the odds seem stacked against them.
August 9, 2023
Administration shared some information about job vacancies at the district, including the newly-developed intervention triads.
August 9, 2023
The landlord is dividing the former Larue's into two separate retail spaces.
August 8, 2023
The shakeup comes as MPD continues to deal with the loss of hundreds of officers since the police murder of George Floyd in May 2020.
