Neighborhoods | Southwest Connector

Linden Hill hosts annual fest Sept. 17

The Linden Hills Neighborhood Council (LHiNC) is excited to announce that it will host its annual festival at Linden Hills Park on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 12 to 8 p.m. The park is located at 3100 W. … more

Barabara Lunde | 9/9/22

Bde Maka Ska Giant Green Chair Facelift

The chair at Bde Maka Ska is part of the original Green Chair Project that began in south Minneapolis during the early 1990s. The project was a way for young people to create a better community … more

Tesha Christensen | 9/9/22

Hibaaq Ibrahim, also known as Moon Juice Art, painted the mural with help from kids from the local YMCA.

Nicollet Pop-off Event and Mural [Photo gallery]

On Saturday August 13, the Lyndale and Kingfield Neighborhood Associations hosted a Nicollet Pop-off at the Twisted Hare Salon, 3401 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408. The main event, along with a … more

Chloe Peter | 8/24/22

Tom Balcom stands near the residents of the house at 5017 Belmont Ave. that is on the cover of “The Doors of Tangletown” by Elizabeth A. Vandam, published in 2002. View more photos from the tour online at www.swconnector.com. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)

A WALK THROUGH TANGLETOWN

Today’s Tangletown neighborhood used to be known as Washburn Park, and the high school, library and historic water tower still bear evidence of the family that transformed the space from farm … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 8/3/22 | 1 comment

Briefs Aug. 4 2022

Street Work on Nicollet Ave and 31st St. As part of the city’s Vision Zero Plan to reduce traffic-related injuries and deaths, crews will be installing several cost-effective safety … more

Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon. | 8/3/22

NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEFS Aug. 4, 2022

WALK & TALK IN LORING PARK Walk & Talk with a Naturalist: Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon at Loring Park during a guided stroll. The leisurely pace includes stops to observe and discuss different … more

8/3/22

Kenny Park court repair before and after

2017–2022: Six Years of NPP20 accomplishments

Rooted in racial and economic equity, the 20-Year Neighborhood Park Plan (NPP20) is transforming parks across the city. This long-term initiative resulted from a historic agreement between the … more

7/27/22

NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEFS July 21, 2022

LHENA NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AUG. 2 Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association will be meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 6-8 p.m. at Mueller Park (25th and Colfax) for live music and a potluck social. … more

7/27/22

The two buildings at Wirth on the Woods in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood at 2800 Wayzata Bouldvard will be named The Theodore and The Eloise. A groundbreaking was held on July 14, 2022.

INTRODUCING Wirth on the Woods

Wirth on the Woods is a collaboration between Lupe Development and Swervo Development Corporation to deliver 99 units of affordable senior housing in a six-story building (The Theodore) and 100 units … more

7/27/22

Work at Bryn Mawr Meadows Park delayed

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB), in coordination with the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission and the City of Minneapolis, recently advertised to receive bids from … more

7/27/22

Barb Koloshuk, the owner of Lake Seven Orchards, sells homemade pickled beets, pickled peppers, maple syrup and more at the first Twin Cities Community Pop-Up Market at Mueller Park on June 18.

Community pop-up market this Saturday, July 23 at Mueller Park

Bread and LHENA are organizing and hosting four monthly Twin Cities Community Pop-Up Markets this summer at Mueller Park (2509 Colfax Ave. S.). The next one will be on Saturday, July 23 from 11 a.m. … more

7/22/22

Judson Church shines on

Hope comes in many sizes and colors these days. And although it is a four-letter word, it can also be spelled in five letters: SOLAR. It’s not every church in south Minneapolis that invested in … more

By Beth Waterhouse | 7/13/22

NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEFS July 7, 2022

LYNLAKE STREET ART SERIES The 2022 LynLake Street Art Series is back for its fifth year July 16-17, and is looking for volunteers. Over 50 artists will visit LynLake and Uptown to paint over 30 … more

7/13/22

Kenzie Imhoff is the Lyndale Neighborhood Association Equity and Justice Organizer.

Master Gardeners of Lyndale (Official and Not)

It’s gardening season and if you’re like me, you’re frantically reading books like “Gardening for Dummies” while incessantly checking your garden to see if those seeds … more

By Kenzie Imhoff | 7/13/22

The simple things in life are often the best. (Laney Smith/Unsplash)

Honoring our unsung community heroes

There are a lot of local heroes today. But we don't hear much about these heroes. They don't usually make the papers or headline news. We thought we would change that, for a brief moment, … more

6/19/22

A watercolor of the Washburn Water Tower, built in 1932 by the Minneapolis Water Department.

Brunch at the Washburn Water Tower June 18

The Washburn Water Tower was built in 1932 by the Minneapolis Water Department. Located in the Tangletown neighborhood, the water tower is perched on the highest hill in the area and overlooks much … more

By Tom Balcom, neighborhood historian | 6/19/22

PORCHFEST JUNE 16

Porchfest is just a week away! Join Kingfield on Thursday, June 16 from 6-9 p.m. for an evening of acoustical music held at multiple outdoor venues throughout Kingfield. PorchFest is a chance for … more

6/16/22

2022 Hennepin County Master Gardener volunteer learning garden tour

The 2022 Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Learning Garden Tour is back and set for July 9, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. It’s bigger and better than ever this year with 10 … more

6/16/22

50TH TWIN CITIES PRIDE FESTIVAL RUNS JUNE 25-27

The 50th annual Twin Cities Pride Festival will be held at Loring Park on June 25 - 26, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature local BIPOC and LGBTQ+ vendors, food courts, a beer garden, and … more

6/16/22

JUNETEENTH PARADE JUNE 18

Juneteenth Parade (presented by the Juneteenth Community Board) will be on Saturday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to noon. The parade ends at Bethune Park (1304 10th Ave. N.). From noon to 6 p.m. there will … more

6/16/22