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A news organization by and for Southwest Minneapolis
Funding for the redesign isn’t coming to Southwest until at least 2027
February 24, 2025
The Lakers co-captain has broken the school's rebounding record and leads the State this year.
February 21, 2025
The short answer: property owners will have to file a claim to find out
February 20, 2025
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
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.
August 8, 2023
Drug use, temporary sheltering, and waiting for the bus all intermix at a transit station without dedicated security, police, or community resources.
August 7, 2023
The Park & Rec Board’s StreetReach team helped navigate a long-term conflict in Stevens Square Park using a culturally-appropriate, non-violent approach.
August 3, 2023
The president and CEO of the YWCA Minneapolis announced the closures today.
August 3, 2023
In public, you can smoke weed if you want to, just make sure it's in places where smoking isn't prohibited.
August 3, 2023
A Cedar-Riverside second-hand store sells modest fashion and mentors young women.
August 1, 2023
Diners can explore special vegan meals made just for the challenge and rate and review as they go.
July 28, 2023
With three shops in one block, you can make an afternoon of shopping vintage on Lyndale Avenue.
July 27, 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.
July 26, 2023
After a City Council meeting this week, we’re a step closer to figuring out the answer to two of the most vexing questions in Southwest Minneapolis over the last several months – what happened to the Uptown sign, and when will it replaced?
July 23, 2023
The City Council passed a motion last week that keeps any future policy precincts or facilities from being built at the current Third Precinct site.
July 20, 2023
The exhibition features work from teenage students around the Twin Cities and tackles issues including childbirth death rates and distrusting the U.S. medical system.
July 19, 2023
Community input "made a huge difference" in the 2023 Climate Equity plan, according to a MN350 volunteer.
July 17, 2023
Attendees at the June 28 City Council Meeting. Source: City of Minneapolis
July 17, 2023
Evictions, settlements with steep payment plans and many tenant no-shows fill a day of non-stop cases.
July 13, 2023
Teenagers enjoy family time, breakfast, and Eid naps.
July 13, 2023
Palmisano’s motion to remove the ordinance from further consideration passed for one reason only – those who would have stood against it were practicing their religion.
July 12, 2023
The Southwest High School gardens celebrate community and facilitate hands-on knowledge about the ecological benefit of native plants.
July 12, 2023
LynLake's dive bar-cantina hopes to bring something brand new to the area.
July 12, 2023
After quietly moving in last summer, Chef Yia Vang is done with pop-ups at Lake and Bryant and is settling in with a familiar name.
July 11, 2023
At Rumba, Latin Caribbean tapas, cocktails from the Iconos mixologist, and a mission to bring diversity and unity to Uptown.
