A digital news organization by and for Southwest Minneapolis
A lot of our city is zoned for residential use. Do we want more options for commercial use?
February 14, 2023
Kate Mortenson to challenge Linea Palmisano, Scott Graham and Katie Cashman go head-to-head in Ward 7
February 14, 2023
The coffee company is owned by a group of siblings that started out in Columbia, Missouri
February 13, 2023
Though it’s a small space, you can’t miss the lime-green exterior on Hennepin Ave. of the taco bar, opening in March.
February 13, 2023
How Lyra Koutlas went from Lake of the Isles to Disney on Ice
February 10, 2023
The mayor and the police chief should be leading the city in a discussion about the steps they are taking to prevent a death like that of Tyre Nichols. So where are they?
February 9, 2023
Fig + Farro and Root to Rise owners converge to bring ‘regenerative’ food and ‘euphoric’ drinks to The Wedge
February 8, 2023
Eat Street Crossing, a collection of local chefs with new food concepts, opens this spring-ish.
February 7, 2023
SK Coffee opened its doors on February 4, making it one of many coffee shops at 2401 Lyndale Ave. S. since 1990.
February 7, 2023
Celebrating a few of the people you don't see at some of the places you love.
February 6, 2023
Despite its popularity, the roller-coastering toboggan slide didn’t last more than a few winters.
February 2, 2023
Here's what Josh had to say about the real estate market in Minneapolis
February 1, 2023
The monthly winter market is a great way to support local vendors and still get that farmers market vibes when it's chilly outside.
February 1, 2023
A detailed look at last year
January 31, 2023
Welcome to LynLake, an area of Minneapolis at the intersection of several neighborhoods that converge at Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street.
January 26, 2023
Local artists Xavier and Maria Cristina (Tina) Tavera completed installation of their lenticular sculpture on January 19, a fixture that will last for decades.
January 26, 2023
The City announced today that vehicles can only park on the odd-side of residential streets starting January 26 at 9 p.m. until April 1 or otherwise announced.
January 25, 2023
East Isles Neighborhood Association donated a snowmobile to be used for grooming ski, walking, and bike trails around Bde Maka Ska, Lake of the Isles, Cedar Lake, and Brownie Lake. The trails are groomed by volunteers.
January 24, 2023
The district wants to charge the robotics teams $30,000 to lease a field that was developed through a State grant.
January 23, 2023
Learn more about the work Senate House District 62A Representative Hodan Hassan plans to do this year and how you can connect with her.
January 23, 2023
October 4, 2025
Annunciation parents, elected officials, and concerned residents met Sept. 25 to share stories and learn about Minnesota’s political landscape.
September 2, 2025
Here's a rundown of what you can expect on Saturday, September 6th
September 1, 2025
A look at some of the “second responders” offering community care after tragedy
August 28, 2025
The Southwest Minneapolis community comes together to grieve as details emerge that the majority of the victims are children.
August 19, 2025
An excerpt from Southwest Minneapolis author Lindsay Dahl's new book.
August 18, 2025
Cub, one of the neighborhood's budget grocers, has reopened. Mayoral candidates share their thoughts about food access, groceries, and the neighborhood.
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August 14, 2025
The organizers of Uptown Porchfest share their process ahead of this year’s festival
July 14, 2025
Three restaurants are swapping some nearby parking for outdoor patio space
June 3, 2025
The project was an effort to reclaim the story of what happened at the end of May 2020 in Minneapolis
June 2, 2025
The aide to St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter wants to continue her career as a public servant closer to home.
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May 23, 2025
A new cricket festival is bringing people to Minneapolis this weekend
May 16, 2025
The Washburn coach and police reform attorney prioritizes public safety in his bid to represent his childhood neighborhood.
May 14, 2025
The accessible sport is full of agency, collaboration, and a bit of chaos
May 12, 2025
No, this isn’t the end of the road, but it is time to reset and transition.
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May 9, 2025
The garden's contaminated soil needs to be cleaned up for it to re-open.
May 9, 2025
The North Loop restaurant is transitioning to a smaller space and new concept on 46th Street.
May 9, 2025
Our curated collection of events for this weekend.
May 8, 2025
The online group moves their goods offline for the day in conjunction with the Kingfield Garage Sale
May 7, 2025
The short street in Tangletown has a rich history starring venture capitalist Nellie Mead
May 1, 2025
The man behind the quirky Lake of the Isles pencil talks with Southwest Voices about his family’s social philanthropy.
April 29, 2025
Artists and organizations can apply for two-year subsidized leases in Seven Points, Urban Outfitters, and other vacant spaces.
April 28, 2025
We appreciate reader feedback and strive to publish the vast majority of what we receive.
April 25, 2025
We make this city what we want it to be. But we can’t just complain and wish for a better city.
April 24, 2025
About the worm in our apple
April 23, 2025
The Southwest Minneapolis councilmember is running unopposed for a fifth term.
April 22, 2025
The City’s Traffic and Parking services presented the projects to a City Council committee last week.
April 18, 2025
This will be Reese Sweeney’s first professional theater performance.
April 17, 2025
Former Park Board and project planning members testified against the newest resolution to stop The Mall’s planned street removal.
April 16, 2025
A small group of students blossomed after the pandemic into a championship team.
April 15, 2025
Donna Minter and her friend are riding their bikes 3,200 miles across the country to raise money for climate justice organizations.
April 15, 2025
With seven months until Election Day, the Ward 11 councilmember cites a toxic political climate in her decision to suspend her mayoral campaign.
April 10, 2025
A revived Uptown Association, new businesses, and City-sponsored programs are revving up the heart of Uptown.
April 8, 2025
The City of Minneapolis opted for Hennepin Avenue over the original Open Streets location.
April 7, 2025
The Met Council says a late March sewage spill near Cedar Lake poses no public health risk.
April 7, 2025
Our curated collection of events and community gatherings in the Southwest quadrant of Minneapolis.
April 4, 2025
The DFL caucus is April 8 this year, with ward conventions happening April 26 through May 31 and a citywide convention in July.
April 2, 2025
The Kingfield restaurant opened in January 2024.
April 2, 2025
The current Minnesota senator wants to use his experience working with the community and his political adversaries to get work done at City Hall.
April 1, 2025
A single foster parent finds time to create art in South Uptown
March 27, 2025
Baristas at all of Daniel del Prado’s cafes unionized with UNITE HERE last summer.
March 25, 2025
The Windom coworking space opened in 2021
March 20, 2025
The LynLake restaurant's co-owner Christian Quito was charged with sexual assault of a minor in January.
March 19, 2025
A mix of funding is needed to build and maintain playground
March 19, 2025
Coffee industry veteran Tony Querio is behind the new coffee shop.
March 18, 2025
Spring break doesn't mean a break from fun and learning in Southwest Minneapolis.
March 17, 2025
Tenants at multiple buildings are struggling with unsecured doors and pending repairs
March 14, 2025
After ten years of operation, The Iron Door Pub’s last day will be March 23.
March 13, 2025
Where the region lacks in church-led fish fries, we make up for at local restaurants
March 13, 2025
The play, centered around romance amid a drug trial, looks at depression from an emotional and medical lens
March 11, 2025
The festival celebrates Indigenous culture through tattooing, music, and local vendors.
