Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Nicollet Open Streets; almost more fun than the street can contain!

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Happening this Sunday September 23, 11 AM- 5 PM, from Lake to 46th Street!

Here is a link to the Google Map showing all the great vendors and activities up and down the avenue!

There is still time to get involved:

Register for the Nicollet Open Streets Run for Beer, presented with support from the MN Brewery Series! Kicking off at 11:20 AM (check-in begins at 11 AM) from MLK Park and racing up and back down Nicollet Avenue.

Join your neighbors for a very casual 5k-ish fun run at the start of Nicollet Open. Get there at 11 for registration check-in and stretching. This event is open to the public, but please preregister! Cost for the run is $30 and 100% of all registration fees go directly to Kingfield and Lyndale Neighborhood Associations, non-profits committed to developing local leadership, identifying and solving local issues, and building a stronger community in our neighborhoods and within the City. Your registration includes the fun-run, swag/give-aways, 1 free beer from your choice of select vendors along Nicollet Avenue… and bragging rights! Get more information here and invite your friends via Facebook and Register to join the run today!

…and “Yes, we need help!” It takes a village (or at least a neighborhood of fun-loving, committed volunteers!) to pull off an event of this scale! Sign-up to VOLUNTEER on Sunday September 23rd! Shifts are for an hour and 45 minutes, giving 15 minutes of overlap between shifts so you can be certain you are comfortable in your role and prepared. Register here to help; if you have questions, contact aryca@lyndale.org or 612-824-9402 ext.14.

Citizen Tree Pruning Workshop: New Dates for October 2018!

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Calling Kingfield Orchard Caretakers! Interested in learning more about trees and being part of the Tree Team for the new Kingfield Orchard in MLK Park? Want to learn how to identify tree species in your neighborhood and implement proper pruning practices? Come attend the Citizen Pruner Volunteer training led by the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Forestry Department.

At this two session training you’ll learn tree ID, restricted species, fundamentals of pruning, and receive hands-on field practice. Training will focus on common species, and will include a fruit tree specific component. With over 100 new trees planted in MLK Park this spring we have a lot of examples to work with!

Cost: $25 (If financial assistance is needed, contact Calli at CCloutier@minneapolisparks.org)

To register visit here

Be the Lorax; speak for the trees!  Register today! [Read more…]

Nicollet Open Streets

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The route may be straight, but I bet you will be sidetracked a number of times by the over 200 vendors!

See the Goggle Map of activities!

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/533106567071217/

You will have the opportunity to explore and enjoy their neighborhood street without the presence of motorized traffic at Nicollet Open Streets! More than a street festival, Nicollet Open Streets brings together local businesses, families, and neighbors to bike, walk, socialize, play, enjoy art and live performances, and shop in their communities in a car-free environment.

Planned I-35W south closure tonight is delayed but I-94 still occurring

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I-35W@94   http://www.dot.state.mn.us/35w94/

Postponed: The planned closure for I-35W south tonight is moved to Monday, Sept. 24.

Also note these future closures:

I-94: Both directions  closed 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 to 5 a.m. Friday,  Sept. 21 from I-394 to I-35W.

I-35W south: Closed 10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24 to 5 a.m. Sept. 25

I-35W: Both directions closed 10 p.m. Oct. 8 to 5 a.m. Oct. 9 from I-94 to Highway 62.

I-94 west ramp to I-35W south: Closed Oct. 12 to Oct. 22.

I-35W: Full closure from Hwy 62 to I-94 10 p.m. Oct. 19 to 5 a.m. Oct. 22.

Community Bread Bake at the Kingfield Outdoor Oven

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Facebook Event Page

Raise your favorite loaf of bread dough Saturday evening at your home and join us at the outdoor oven on Sunday morning to see how the oven performs at a cooler temp! The open Community Bread Bake will occur between 9-11:30 AM Sunday Sept 16, as space in the oven allows!

Want to see the oven REALLY on fire? you are welcome to join us at the Pizza Party on Saturday from 4:30-6:30, as well! See details here!

Nicollet Open Streets Sponsors

Event Sponsors

  • kmart
  • Lyndale Neighborhood Association
  • MN Brewery Running Series
  • Wells Fargo
  • Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Neighborhood Sponsors

  • Nicollet Ace Hardware
  • Five Watt Coffee
  • Driftwood Char Bar
  • Pat's Tap
  • Pompadour
  • Butter Bakery Cafe
  • Stonewood Properties
  • Revival

Street Sponsors

  • Valerie's Taqueria
  • Moe Bodyworks
  • Nighthawks
  • YMCA
  • The Lowbrow
  • Cocina Latina
  • Ramen Kazama
  • Quality Coaches
  • Curran's
  • Twisted Hare
  • House Lift
  • Hola Arepa
  • Cinco de Mayo Mercado