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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Common Cause is launching its 2026 Election Protection program in Minnesota to help voters across the state cast their ballots and make their voices heard. Voters who have questions or who have …

This fall, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is conducting prescribed burns in several areas of the park system: See below for a list of parks and locations. MPRB staff conduct …

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) announced that it has named Nick Running as assistant director of data and artificial intelligence. Running will lead the MAC's enterprise data practice, …

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, a leading advocate for Minnesota’s social media warning label law, released the following statement from CEO Erich Mische regarding a federal appeals court …

The people buying items at Longfellow’s recently opened cannabis shop, Levitated Dispensary, aren’t who you might expect. It’s older couples, women, college kids, and people from all walks of …

Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL-15) has introduced the bipartisan Stealth Bot Prohibition Act, legislation to establish transparency standards for automated web crawlers and crack down on deceptive …

On Saturday, Oct. 10 from 4–6 p.m., lawns and yards across Greater Longfellow are turning into tiny neighborhood stages, gathering spots, activity zones, and whatever else our neighbors came up …

If the City Council approves the budget as is, Mayor Jacob Frey’s $2.3 billion budget would increase City spending by $270 million and the property tax levy would go up by 11.3%. Final budget …

How well do you know your E-bike? How well do you know your kid’s? Each week, Minnesotans walk into bike stores seeking repairs on their E-Bikes unsure of exactly what they are riding. Details …

Whiting’s new baby On Sept. 5 Kelly and Jamison Whiting, Council member for Ward 11, had their first child, Louella Katherine Whiting. All are reportedly healthy. “We are overjoyed, and we could …