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Minneapolis is filled with great local people doing great things in the world. The Southwest Connector will showcase them with "Let's Connect," a new community speakers series.
Every month, the …
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11/27/23
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Well friends, my time in office has come to an end. I want to thank you, the people of Ward 12, for giving me the opportunity to serve you over the past decade, and for your tremendous support along …
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11/21/23
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There is still time to comment on the city of Minneapolis 2024 budget before it is approved in early December.
Council members will be drafting amendments this month, and their last chance …
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By Cam Gordon
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11/16/23
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Through the end of November 2023, visitors can view the photography of Nedahness Rose Greene alongside KingDemetrius Pendleton’s work at his new place, Listen 2 Us Studio (3730 Chicago Ave.).
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By Jill Boogren
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11/16/23
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Terrell Woods, who goes by the stage name of Carnage, the Executioner, took some time recently to reflect on his career as a beat box artist and rapper.
The Saint Paul musician has built a …
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By Jan Willms
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11/16/23
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Arnée Martin wanted 100 rejections.
“The worst they can say is no,” Martin said.
As an artist applying for grants and scholarships, the TikTok trend of …
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By Talia McWright
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11/16/23
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In America, the avenue to achieving economic mobility is not unilaterally obtainable by every person in our society. This is a truth that is especially evident in our communities throughout …
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By Brett Buckner
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11/16/23
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Sonny’s ice cream should absolutely be on every list of best patios in the city… and they serve wine.
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11/16/23
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Having access to safe, reliable, and clean public transit is crucial for so many Ward 10 residents and visitors. Multiple deep societal crises, from the COVID-19 pandemic to the housing and opioid …
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Minneapolis Council By Aisha Chughtai
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11/16/23
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The next Metro Transit service change is in effect Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Changes that affect the Southwest Connector readership area are: • Routes 17 and 25 will have minor schedule changes …
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By John Wilson
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11/16/23
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This question rose again in my latest meeting with two prospective buyers: “When is the housing market going to calm down?”
“It seems like it’s been crazy for three years …
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By Larry LaVercombe
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11/16/23
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The concept of wellness has ancient origins rooted in Greek, Roman, Indian, Native, and Chinese cultures. It was, and is, a belief that an integrated approach to one’s health and well-being …
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By Michele Rae
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11/16/23
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The Southwest area will see few changes in city council representation following the Nov. 7, 2023 election results where all 13 Minneapolis City Council seats were on the ballot. All the incumbents …
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By Cam Gordon
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11/16/23
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Changes to the Mall
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is planning work at The Mall in uptown that runs parallel to the Midtown Greenway between Hennepin Ave. and Lake of the Isle. The …
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Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon
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11/16/23
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By Cam Gordon
The Southwest area will see few changes in city council representation following the Nov. 7, 2023 election results where all 13 Minneapolis City Council seats were on the ballot. …
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By Cam Gordon
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11/13/23
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More than a dozen dancers took their show on the road, literally, Oct. 8, 2023, by bringing a flashmob to Open Streets Lyndale. In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, performers …
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By Jill Boogren
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11/2/23
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“Oct. 20, 2023 is when Minneapolis changed in a different way. We’re never going back,” said chef Tomme Beevas of Pimento on the Lake, the new restaurant inside the rebuilt Bde Maka …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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11/2/23
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The Hennepin County Board has set a time frame to end operations at the downtown garbage incinerator. With unanimous agreement on Oct. 24 2023, they directed staff to provide them with a closure plan …
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By Cam Gordon
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11/2/23
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Karen and Cristian De Leon welcome the community to their casa, the new El Sazon Cocina and Tragos at 5309 S Lyndale Ave.
Their dream was birthed during the hard times of COVID-19 when …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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11/2/23
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Why go to the pumpkin patch, when the pumpkin patch will come to you? Serious display of pumpkins on 50th and James. (Illustration by WACSO)
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11/2/23
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