Week in Review: From Community Activists to Adult Storytime

We started the week with coverage of Southwest's gymnastics prospects, with Southwest senior Maya Rosenbloom and two compatriots to qualify for the Class AA championship.

We also featured Ramsey International Fine Arts Center string teacher Patricia Kelly, who was a candidate for teacher of the year. She spoke about how the admissions process for the arts are skewed against kids of certain class and ethnic backgrounds.

Patch also did a for our weekly Capitol Report. Dibble spoke about the prospect for stadiums, anti-bullying bills and his senior role at the Capitol.

Ashle Briggs Horton covered an , which featured Daily Show co-creator Lizz Winstead and some risque topics.

Mike Wilkinson profiled two of the Southwest Minneapolis students who've signed letters of intent to play college sports:—good athletes and good students.

Amy Finch conducted a long, but engaging, interview with Betty Tisel, a longtime Southwest Minneapolis "Peacenik" and LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) family activist.

This week's was packed with events, from Facebook stalking to armed robbery at a sandwich shop.

The Southwest Dad, Jeff Alexander, took us on a. At the time, I speculated that the sledding season might be over, but more snow is expected this weekend so the guide can still be of use!

We also had a member of our Southwest Mom's Council write on Facebook rules for kids and teens. Join in the boisterous debate with your own comments!

From classical music to storytime, here are five events to keep your kids busy this week.

Southwest High School's Maya Rosenbloom placed 3rd in gymnastic sectionals on the bar and fourth on beam, meaning she'll represent the school at state in those categories. Congratulations!

Patch Picks five great non-profits this week.

From rock & roll to a microcinema, here are your Get Out weekend events in South Minneapolis.

Yet again, we profile some houses for sale in Southwest in House Hunt, this time on Grand Avenue.

on English castles, sniffing books and the allure of inanimate objects.

Finally, we have a great gallery from the where Southwest High School's Alex Hager, Molly Carolan and Anika Hager all did well.