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Southwest in Video

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YouTube videos from and about Southwest Minneapolis.
(VIDEO) Take a Ride on the Como-Harriet Streetcar Line
by Jon Collins
The trolley rides are a project of the Minnesota Streetcar Museum. Check here for fares and schedules.

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Columns

Pucks In The City

By Jess Myers
From Rabid Rivalry to a One Town Team: The Decline of Minneapolis Hockey
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Savoring Southwest

By Marsha Trainer
Walker Place's Mini-Market Brings Produce to Seniors
Low-Key Eats at Penn and 50th
Our Fine Farmers Markets Before Opening Weekend: The Kingfield Edition
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Editor's Notebook

By Jon Collins
City Satisfaction Survey: Property Taxes Still Popular (But Only Just)
You Won't Believe What Your Neighborhood Looked Like Over 50 Years Ago
8 More Reasons To Hope the Groundhog Doesn't See His Shadow
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Strange Ramblings and Other Horrible Nonsense

By Charlie Vaughan
On the Road and On the Chin: Girl Novas Fall to the St. Paul Blades
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Schoolhouse Talk

By James Sanna
School Board Discussed Southwest Crowding Challenge
Board Approves Calendar Despite Concerns About Starting on Muslim Holiday
How Minneapolis Public Schools Could Weather Expected Budget Shortfalls
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Guest Commentary

Off-leash Area Not Just for Dogs—It Brings People Together
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Southwest Voices

Hornstein and Dibble's End of Session Update
Citizen Lobbyist: Day Three of Elissa Cottle's Experiences in D.C.
Citizen Lobbyist: Day Two of Elissa Cottle's Experiences in D.C.
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Capitol Review

Busy First Week For Southwest Delegation
Kelash: Why Should Minneapolis Pay For A Vikings Stadium?
Legislature Passes Omnibus Finance Bills to Mixed Reviews
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Critters' Corner

(VIDEO) Mister the Cat Needs a Home
(VIDEO) Pet of the Week: Give Gizmo a Home
Pet of the Week: Bring Home Beeb!
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Week in Words

The Week of Constitutional Amendments and Environmental 2nd Graders
The Week We Covered Both Healthy School Lunches and Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
The Week That Threatened Hatmakers and Property Taxes
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The Southwest Dad

Crossing Lake Harriet by Bridge or Tunnel
Thawing Toward Spring
Hitting Hardware Stores With the Southwest Dad
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PatchTube

(VIDEO) Rybak Asks Obama for Tornado Damage Help
(VIDEO) Berglin: Global Budget Agreement Needed Before Commissioners Can Negotiate
(VIDEO) Thissen: Republicans Need to Actually Negotiate
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Yeti Recommends

Secret Stash Label Releases Persian Funk Record
New Cassette from Daughters of the Sun
Albert Elmore: The Albert Record
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The Filing Cabinet

By Jon Collins
Courtwatch: Lyndale, CARAG, East Harriet and Kingfield Impact Statements
Maps of Prospective Dog Park Sites
Rybak Asks Obama for More Disaster Aid
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Fish Out of Water

By Katelynn Metz
(VIDEO) From a TV Lover to a TV Installer
(VIDEO) Local Journalist turned Hairdresser
VIDEO: Word Slinger to Branch Trimmer
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Order Up!

Fresh Mozzarella Made to Order
(VIDEO): When Pig Met Scallop
I'll Take the Roast Beef Sandwich
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Ask Me Anything

VIDEO: How Do I Dress for Winter Biking?
(VIDEO) How Do I Prepare My Garden for Fall?
(VIDEO) How Do I Toss a Pizza?
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Superstar Next Door

(VIDEO) Dodgeball: The Sport of Kings
(VIDEO) Slicing Her Way To The Top
Rugby Players Compete For Love of the Game
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Southwest Citizen

(PHOTOS) Kingfield Farmers Market Opening Day
Southwest Citizen: Monica Meyer
Southwest Citizen: Eric Utne
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Southwest Sports Roundup

Millers, Lakers Dive Into The Playoffs
Lakers and Millers Earn Wins, Despite Some Postponements
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Parents Talk

Should Dr. Kermit Gosnell Have Gotten the Death Penalty?
Hey Mom and Dad: What Is Your Prom Budget?
Parents Talk: Too Much ADHD?
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Police Blotter

MAP: Quiet Week For Southwest Crime
Police Blotter: Attempted Burglaries of Cars Reported
Police Blotter: Seven People in a Car Are Too Many
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Week in Photos

Week in Photos: From Art at Night to Baseball in the Afternoon
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What's Going On?

(Schedule) Linden Hills Sidewalk Sale Saturday
(Schedule) Linden Hills Festival Sunday!
(MAP) Linden Hills Garage Sales Today
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Southwest in Video

(VIDEO) Take a Ride on the Como-Harriet Streetcar Line
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Southwest Sights

SNOW! Share Your Pictures of the First Snowfall of the Season
Check Out These Gorgeous Fall Photos!
Lake Harriet's Aspiring Submariner
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Blogging Bests

Best Patch Blogs of the Week
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The Fifth District Report

Ellison: Oil Speculation Rules, Cutting Oil Subsidies Would Lower Gas Prices
Are Republicans Wasting Time on Obamacare Votes?
Ellison Praises Passage of Gay Marriage Bill
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The Ellison Report

By Michael Rose, James Warden, Kevira Voegele, Caitlin Burgess, and Chris Steller
Ellison: Perry Ally 'Needs To Read The Constitution'
Ellison: I'm 'Inspired' By #OccupyMN Demonstrations
Ellison Slams GOP Budget Priorities
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Dispatches: The Changing American Dream

Dispatches: Launching A New (Urban) Farm In A Down Economy
Dispatches: Remodeling the American Dream, With Elbow Grease
Dispatches: Bob Bayers' Final 9/11 Tribute Concert
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Untitled: A Patch Holiday Story

Chapter 14: At The Final Countdown, Ivey Lends a Hand
Chapter 13: Mistle Might Die For His Country After All
Chapter 12: Something Fishy This Way Comes
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Question Of The Week

By James Sanna
Do Police Have A Discipline Problem?
Ban Cellphones For Drivers?
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12 Days of Hannukwanzaamas

New Year's Resolutions
Kwanzaa's Principles
Jewish Law
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Where in the Southwest?

By James Sanna
Find That Fixture
Where Is This Precarious Teacup?
Where Is This Cat Curled Up?
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Student Spotlight

By James Sanna
Student Spotlight: Marcus Lee
Student Spotlight: Leela Hart
Student Spotlight: Maddy Kersten
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Election 2012

Obama Wins Richfield By Landslide
Richfield Election Guide
UPDATE: Candidate Forums Available Online, on TV
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Ask an Expert

Ask an Expert: Pet Grooming
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West Metro Football Roundup

Edina, Washburn, St. Michael and Maple Grove Get Wins in Instant Classics
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Hot Topics

How Should Twin Cities Suburbs Respond to Increasing Poverty?
How Would The Legalization of Gay Marriage Affect You?
Should You Pay Tax When You Buy Online?
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You by Grape-Nuts

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A Twin Cities Wounded Warrior Reclaims a Life of Joy and Service
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