This story was written as told to by Melody Hoffmann For almost a decade, Terre Thomas was known in Minneapolis as the Fairy Godmother. She owned the Fairy Godmother gift shops in …
More than 40 law enforcement agencies have agreed to a framework and identified resources for responding to recent gang and group violence in Minnesota. All committed to sharing responsibility and …
As federal officials invest in mass deportations and help billionaires rake in more profits, and more Minnesotans struggle to balance everyday essentials, the Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie …
After failing to come up with outstanding rent, Pimento on the Lake vacated the premises this weekend, according to communications from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation system.
Oct. 22, 2026 will be the 31st annual National Day of Protest Against Police Brutality. Local entities are organizing three events: • October 22 at 6 p.m., Meet at the Alex Pretti memorial …
Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Lisa Sayles-Adams addressed the thousands of people that gave feedback about the school transformation plan by publicly asking to pause the options they provided to the school board in September.
It can be easy to walk past thousands of square feet of paint on the side of a building unaware of the time, work, and thought that goes into such monumental artwork. While the Twin Cities showcase …
A resolution to wait a year to close Minneapolis Public Schools is on the table after the community shared overwhelming feedback against the district’s school transformation plan. The school …
The Minneapolis City Council’s first effort to regulate fully autonomous motor vehicles failed. Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed the council’s proposal on Oct. 2, which would have required robotaxis’ …
The founders of TokkiTalk were at Moona Moono’s Chuseok celebration on Sept. 26. Co-founder, Soo Kyung Hwang, was helping people make persimmon origami and Claire Kim talked with people about their …
It was the day after the 2024 election. Donald Trump had been reelected U.S. president and Beth Turnbull was in no mood to see clients. But she showed up to her salon in Bryn …
The at-large Minneapolis Public Schools school board candidates were interviewed for 30 minutes and asked questions based on suggestions by Southwest Voices readers. MPS School board Director …
The McKnight Foundation announces the selection of poet, editor, and literary artist Heid E. Erdrich as its 2026 Distinguished Artist. Presented annually since 1998, the award honors a Minnesota …
It all started with “The Summer Christmas Came to Minnesota.” This 1989 article by Dr. William D. Green sent Jason Benjamin, a long-time South Minneapolis resident and teacher, down a Minnesota …
County budget decreasing 2.4% On Sept. 22 Hennepin County Administrator Jodi Wentland presented her recommended 2027 county budget of $2.993 billion that is 2.4% lower than the 2026 budget. That …
Safe Outdoor Parking The City Council has set a public hearing for 1:30 p.m., Oct. 20, at the Business, Housing & Zoning Committee, to consider an ordinance amendment establishing licensing …
A constitutional amendment to increase school funding is on the ballot for the November election. This ballot measure was approved by the Minnesota Legislature during its 2026 session with strong …
After a dry summer season, September 2026 yielded a slightly wetter pattern for the region, with the Twin Cities receiving 3.91 inches of precipitation, nearly an inch more than normal for the month. …
On Oct. 8, 2026, Minneapolis City Council announced a resolution coauthored by 10 Council Members demanding Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) leadership stop the Transformation Plan, joining an …
Minnesota Newspaper Association (MNA) Executive Director Lisa Hills, Emily Peterson (Star Tribune), MNA President Tara Brandl (Above The Fold Publishing, Tracy) Anita Grace (National Association of …
