Repaving is the first since 1968.
Patch looks ahead at the week's news.
Chief Alex Jackson has been criticized for handling of overtime pay.
Southwest Minneapolis Patch covered the event live at Powderhorn Park.
A look ahead at exciting news that will be happening this week.
Planners had expected between one and two snow emergencies this month.
Crime prevention specialists also preserved, but water and sewer rates go up.
Mayor RT Rybak formally presented his plan on Thursday.
Two specialists are slated for layoffs under the proposed budget.
The mayor testified before the legislature on his Vikings stadium proposals.
The Fifth District congressman also weighed in on the American Crystal Sugar strike, Occupy Wall Street and the payroll tax debate.
Southwest's Crime Prevention Specialists might not loose their jobs, after all.
City Councilmember Elizabeth Glidden to host a forum for the two main candidates competing for Sen. Jeff Hayden's old seat.
State-subsidized childcare providers are being given a chance to unionize by Gov. Mark Dayton.
Republican and Democratic representatives submitted census-based redistricting proposals shortly before Thanksgiving.
Heave your voices heard on property taxes and plans to deal with school overcrowding.
The new park has been years in the making.
Chris Fields is accusing Rep. Keith Ellison of not doing enough for urban minorities.
Fine would come on top of removal costs.
Kingfield will vote for its next state representative on Jan. 10
Kingfield and much of South Minneapolis are searching for a replacement for now-Sen. Jeff Hayden.
Kingfield and much of South Minneapolis is searching for a replacement for now-Sen. Jeff Hayden.
Kingfield and much of South Minneapolis searches for a replacement for now-Sen. Jeff Hayden.
City Councilmembers want to ditch a 300-foot buffer zones between churches and alcohol sellers.
Friday morning, the city council honored city employees who served in the armed forces.
Farheen Hakeem, runner-up in the recent SD61 race, is among the registered candidates.
Do you use the 35W express bus line?
Despite opposition—including all of Southwest's city councilors—mayor works to keep Minneapolis in the mix
Info is scarce, but $72.8 million seems to be the magic number.
Area councilwomen don't support public financing for a new Vikings stadium.
'The last thing they want is some politician telling them what to do.'
The news Southwest Patch is looking forward to this week, aside from Halloween.
Southwest's legislators also oppose raising money on the backs of gamblers.
The race to replace Kingfield's state representative may kick off next week.
Move will help keep property taxes down in 2012.
Voters choosing a replacement for retired state Sen. Linda Berglin in special election.
Minneapolis asks residents to water trees
This is the latest in a string of maneuvers brought by residents concerned about the proposed development.
Progressive caucus co-chair weighs in on "religious test" debate.