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A big announcement from our team – Southwest Voices and the Southwest Connector are joining forces to create one publication covering Southwest Minneapolis across print and digital platforms. southwestvoices.news/posts/o…
The Lakes of the Isles skating rink may close to due budget constraints and the high cost of its operation.
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Our Rescue loses potential contract with City of Minneapolis
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DeWayne Davis kicked off his mayoral campaign on Monday night at Capri Theater, focusing on the themes of dignity, opportunity, and safety.
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Minneapolis has a snow emergency starting Thursday, Dec. 19 at 9 p.m.
A Snow Emergency has been declared. Day 1 parking rules begin at 9 p.m. tonight, Dec. 19. During Day 1, do not park on either side of a Snow Emergency Route which have red "Snow Emergency Route" signs and blue street name signs. Learn more at minneapolismn.gov/getting-ar….
We'd love your input on how we cover the 2025 Minneapolis election cycle. Take our very quick survey. Your input will make a difference.
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ALT A screenshot of the top of the Minneapolis Voices 2025 Campaign Coverage survey. The opening reads, "As we gear up to cover candidates running for office in 2025, we'd like your input on the coverage you'd like to see. Southwest Voices and Downtown Voices are focusing coverage on the Minneapolis City Council and mayoral races."
Ward 11 Councilmember Emily Koski is running for mayor and doesn't think Mayor Jacob Frey is doing a great job.
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Greta Callahan decidedly wins the District 6 school board seat with 62% of the vote and Kim Ellison wins re-election as an at-large school board director.
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Wedge resident Katie Jones has been elected the new 61A State Representative. She will replace Rep. Frank Hornstein who has been in office for 11 terms and is retiring. Southwest-area Reps. Jamie Long and Aisha Gomez were also re-elected.
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UPDATE: Tickets are sold out
Tickets for the final season of "A Very Die Hard Christmas" at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater go on sale TODAY, Nov. 4, at 3 p.m.
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Our 2024 Elections Mega Thread compiles our interviews and forum coverage for the Southwest and school board races. Hyperlocal candidate coverage you have come to expect, all in one post.
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Tickets for the final season of "A Very Die Hard Christmas" at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater go on sale TODAY, Nov. 4, at 3 p.m.
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INBOX: Art Shanty Projects are back this winter on Lake Harriet, Jan. 18-Feb. 9
“Whether you’re one of the lucky 10,000 people who made it out during our only weekend last year - or were bummed to miss out - WE GOT YOU!” -Erin Lavelle, artistic director
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There is a "dangerous situation" happening between 29th and Lake Street on the west side of Lyndale. No movement is allowed in or out of the area but Lyndale Avenue is reopening to vehicle traffic.
Donations for residents who lost their Agate housing from the garage fire on Lyndale Avenue are being collected at Washburn Library.
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Did you know divers inspected the Green Line Extension tunnel excavation? Met Council released a video showing inspectors going under water to check on construction for light rail. 👇
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UPDATE: The City's Planning Commission voted to change the zoning code to a 3-acre business zone (instead of 5 acres), which means places like Flipside will be included in cannabis dispensary zones (As long as it passes thru City Council and mayor).
A hemp store in East Harriet falls outside the City's proposed cannabis dispensary zones, which are based on liquor store zones established in the 1950s. Should the City have updated zoning for dispensaries? Flipside thinks so. 👇
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A hemp store in East Harriet falls outside the City's proposed cannabis dispensary zones, which are based on liquor store zones established in the 1950s. Should the City have updated zoning for dispensaries? Flipside thinks so. 👇
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