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A news organization by and for Southwest Minneapolis
Chughtai stands out as a vocal and highly energetic advocate for her constituents.
August 29, 2022
Over half of Minneapolis residents are renters. In neighborhoods like Whittier and Stevens Square-Loring Heights, the number is over 80%
August 29, 2022
Good morning, Southwest Minneapolis
August 29, 2022
Union Hmong Kitchen is currently using the space to prepare food for the Minnesota State Fair.
August 27, 2022
Good morning, Southwest Minneapolis
August 26, 2022
When you go to a Minneapolis beach, you know you are swimming in safe water thanks to the water quality staff.
August 26, 2022
Research shows that BIPOC students have improved academic and disciplinary outcomes when they have educators who look like them.
August 25, 2022
God morning, Southwest Minneapolis
August 25, 2022
Cox shared with the board that every building principal will present to the board at some point during the school year.
August 25, 2022
Good morning, Southwest
August 24, 2022
Good morning, Southwest Minneapolis
August 23, 2022
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A guide to the search and decision-making process from personal experience.
August 23, 2022
Good morning, Southwest Minneapolis
August 22, 2022
We appreciate reader feedback and strive to publish the vast majority of what we receive.
August 22, 2022
The Southwest Weekly
August 19, 2022
This is the first business meeting of the Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education in the 2022-23 academic year.
August 18, 2022
As of Aug. 12, there are 397 job openings posted to the Minneapolis Public Schools district website, 216 for classroom positions.
August 18, 2022
Good morning, Southwest Minneapolis
August 17, 2022
Good morning, Southwest Minneapolis
August 16, 2022
Boiler Room Coffee is coming back in September to Stevens Square-Loring Heights
August 15, 2022
January 12, 2026
People looking to donate money need to check with community first
January 7, 2026
Leadership includes non-partisan majority and minority leaders.
January 5, 2026
A shake-up in the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board leaves four incumbents, five newcomers.
January 1, 2026
We reported on how kids are impacted by domestic violence, a water main break that ruined businesses, and reported on issues that mattered to you.
December 23, 2025
These forever chemicals have found their way into our chain of lakes.
December 19, 2025
The Southwest High School Robotics Team mentored 3rd through 5th graders on original science projects.
December 18, 2025
New budget policy requires departments to report to council when over budget after MPD reports being $19 million over this year.
December 16, 2025
This Lyndale neighbor cares for all of her community
December 16, 2025
The all-day plant-based cafe is designed for the Whittier neighborhood, bought from the former Common Roots owner.
November 20, 2025
New city councilmembers were elected in Wards 7, 8, and 11 with incumbents returning in Wards 10 and 13.
November 20, 2025
The family-run restaurant was started by a Tunisian immigrant who only settled for the freshest Italian food.
November 20, 2025
Private events, secret marriage proposals, and neighborhood regulars kept the cozy wine bar going.
November 20, 2025
A month-long calendar of events showcases businesses after two years of road construction.
November 17, 2025
Southwest Voices asked the district for data-backed positive trends that show improved outcomes for students. Here's what we found.
October 30, 2025
The Board of Estimate and Taxation raised the maximum property tax levy to 8% in September.
October 26, 2025
The third building in the Lupe Development Partners LynLake campus is complete
October 17, 2025
Urban folk school brings folk traditions into heart of city
October 17, 2025
‘Peter Williams: Homegoing’ exhibit free to public at MCAD through Nov. 1
October 17, 2025
Minneapolis must protect public access TV and the people’s voice.
October 17, 2025
Minnesota women who work full-time all year make $0.81 for every dollar that men make, with important differences when it comes to race and ethnicity, according to a 2024 study.
October 17, 2025
Extreme Protection Order Act, a ‘red flag’ law, gaining traction in state
October 17, 2025
The area's print and digital publications join forces to create a new and improved Southwest Voices
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 22, 2025
MPRB district boundaries changing in 2026
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.
