People throughout Southwest Minneapolis will be celebrating Neighborhood Day on May 11 this spring to connect residents and business owners to the work of neighborhood organizations in the …
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By Cam Gordon
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4/17/24
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Hennepin Ave. construction
The reconstruction of Hennepin Ave. between W. Lake St. and Douglas Ave. Construction began in April. It will take two years to complete. This year Lake St. W to 26th …
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Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon
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4/17/24
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SWHS ROBOTICS TEAM
Southwest High School’s robotics team is headed to Houston, Texas, to compete in the FIRST Robotic World Championship April 18-20, 2024. FIRST Robotics Competition is an …
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4/17/24
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There are over 35,000 Minnesotans living with limb loss, and thousands more living with limb difference and mobility impairments. Many are unable to access prescribed orthotic and prosthetic care due …
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By Margie O’loughlin
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3/27/24
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A film that has been long in the making will premiere during the Minneapolis Saint Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) running April 11-25 at the Main Cinema, 115 SE Main in Minneapolis.
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By Jan Willms
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3/27/24
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Did you know there’s an option for recycling leftover paint in Minnesota? That’s right, recycling, not just disposing of leftover paint.
Since 2014, the non-profit PaintCare has been …
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By Margie O’Loughlin
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3/27/24
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Move Minnesota hosted a rally for a bike/pedestrian-friendly Lyndale Ave. reconstruction on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 27th St. and Lyndale Ave S. It was part of the Livable Lyndale project and …
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By Cam Gordon
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3/20/24
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At-large Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Commissioner, Tom Olsen, is a vocal supporter of the car-free option along Nicollet Ave. through the former Kmart site. “If the public works plan …
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By Cam Gordon
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3/20/24
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Knute Nelson and Walker Methodist, two esteemed leaders in the aging services field, have successfully merged, marking a transformative step forward in their shared commitment to enhancing the lives …
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Spending time in nature helps reduce stress. There are many scientific studies that have found it can help lower blood pressure, anxiety, and evoke a feeling of relaxation and positivity in us. …
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By Suzie Marty
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3/20/24
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There is so much to enjoy and experience through our small businesses here in Southwest Minneapolis. In fact, we’re home to more businesses than the Mall of America! With more than 600 …
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By Karen Binkowski
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3/20/24
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When you see your health care provider or have a question about your health, are you a great advocate for yourself and those you support in their well-being? Some of us were taught to believe that we …
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By Michele Rae
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3/20/24
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Minnehaha Watershed District Partnership
An agreement has been signed between the City of Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District …
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Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon
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3/20/24
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ROUTE 4 PROPOSED CHANGES Metro Transit is proposing changes to the Route 4 bus route as part of their Better Bus Routes programs to improve the customer experience.Proposed changes include: • …
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3/20/24
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BIKEABLE SCULPTURE
A new sculpture is on view - and available for biking - as part of the recent improvements project at Hall Park (1524 Aldrich Ave. N). During the project, a team from the …
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3/20/24
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The Southwest Connector is excited to welcome Lee Syndergaard to " Let's Connect ," our monthly community speaker series, on Friday, May 3, 2024.
Syndergaard is the regional director of …
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by Eric Ortiz
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3/17/24
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By TALIA MCWRIGHT
Rosie Jablonsky brushed out the curly hair of a young girl, as stylists in the Mall of America salon gathered around. “She looks like a lion,” one …
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By Talia McWright
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2/21/24
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There is a new, detailed plan that would transform 3000 Minnehaha Ave into a “Black Cultural Center.”
The plan for the city-owned site was presented Jan. 29 at the Hook and …
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By Cam Gordon
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2/21/24
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Violence Free Minnesota issued the following statement on Tuesday, Feb. 20 to call attention to the full circumstances around Shannon Cortez Gooden's murder of two police officers and an EMT in …
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2/20/24
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The Southwest Connector is excited to welcome Gina Rautenberg and Karen Binkowski to " Let's Connect ," our monthly community speaker series, on Friday, March 8, International Women’s …
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2/14/24
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