Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Tonight, MPD150 Part II: Creating the Future of Community Safety

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MPD150: A People’s Project Evaluating Policing

Join your Kingfield neighbors to learn about MPD150, a community-based initiative challenging the narrative that police exist to protect and serve. MPD150’s work seeks to shift the discussion around police and policing in Minneapolis from one of procedural reforms to one of meaningful structural change. These presentations were born out of a group of neighbors’ conversations about looking beyond policing to find alternative ways to create safe communities. KFNA is hosting these presentations as a way to start conversation in our neighborhood about the role that neighbors, and nonprofits (like KFNA), can play in creating a safe space for all.

Part 2: Tuesday May 4, 7pm-8pm

Creating the Future of Community Safety: Connect with neighbors to discuss harms we face in our neighborhood and City, measures we can take to prevent these harms, and alternatives we can create to address harms when they do occur.

Facilitators: MPD150 work group members, Sheila Nezhad 

More info and registration: bit.ly/3mFteEa

To view Session 1, The History of Policing in Minneapolis, visit here.

VERDICT REACHED. It will be announced 3:30-4pm today on 4/20/21.

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The jurors in the trial of Derek Chauvin have reached a verdict. It will be announced 3:30-4pm today on 4/20/21.

Day of Verdict of Derek Chauvin for the Murder of George Floyd Multi-Faith Prayer Vigil

Today 5:45-6:30 PM at 3800 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis

There will be a multi-faith prayer vigil the day that the verdict of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd is announced. We plan to begin at 5:45 and end at 6:30. Plan to come, bring an LED candle, bring your prayers, wear a mask and bring flowers or other offerings if you like.

Please note the 4 assumptions of George Floyd Square:
1. Assume everyone has COVID – mask up and back up.
2. Assume everyone is armed (this is America) – it pays to be polite
3) Assume everything is being recorded – if you don’t want someone to see it or hear it – don’t say it or do it. If you want to say something, say it with your whole chest.
4. There are ops (opposition and opportunists) everywhere. Assume that everyone in the square does not have your idea of liberation in mind.

Actions to Promote Peace in Kingfield: Make the Effort to Reach Out and Meet Your Neighbors

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Dear Kingfield Neighbors—

We all know this year has been heartbreaking and gut-wrenching. From Covid 19 to civil unrest, on top of political divisions and the personal concerns we all carry…it has been a long hard year. Although some of us are familiar with the patterns of oppression we are seeing now, others of us are recognizing for the first time the systemic racism and bigotry within our country. It’s horrifying, yet this moment gives us a necessary opportunity to learn and grow. Many of us are on edge and frightened, but sometimes in our efforts to protect ourselves and those we know and love, we end up causing harm to others.  More often than not, that harm falls on people of color, many of whom are our neighbors.

One of the best ways to protect ourselves, and our entire community, is to get to know one another by name, knowing each other’s comings and goings, kids, roommates, and cars.  This way we can watch out FOR each other, as opposed to watching in fear to protect ourselves.  Please take this message as a reminder that as our nerves are jangled, we need to be even more careful about checking the implicit biases we all carry in us.

Suggested Approach if you see someone you don’t recognize:

“Hi, we haven’t met. My name is _______________. I live (down the block, across the street, etc.).”

As opposed to “Who are you? What are you doing here? Etc.”

In these very challenging times, please take the time to reach out to those around you and get to know each other. Coming together is the only way our community is going to make it through this difficult time.

Thank you for being bold, patient, and kind with each other–

Sarah Linnes-Robinson,

Executive Director, Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Actions to Promote Peace: Practice Safe Protesting

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Many gatherings, protests, and events will be happening in the coming days. It is important for you to particpate in these actions of protest, healing and support. However, it is important to particpate in ways that keep your own body safe, and protect the safety of others with whom you are gathering.

Please follow these Safe Protest Practices:

  • attend with a friend and designate a meeting place if you get separated,
  • let another friend or your family know where you are going,
  • write your name and number and an emergency contact’s name and number on your arm.
  • bring your fully charged cell phone and a mobile charger,
  • wear a good quality face mask and consider bringing safety goggles,
  • bring drinking water and a snack,
  • strip down your wallet but include your ID and a small amount of cash,
  • pack a basic first aid kit for your use, and also to assist others.

Stay aware of your surroundings and have an exit strategy. And above all else know your rights and be prepared to state them loudly and calmly. 

Minneapolis Public Schools Schedule Updated for Week of April 19-23

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In-person learning next week will be impacted by the trial

The Derek Chauvin jury will begin deliberation Monday, the same time that MPS middle grades are making in-person learning available for the first time in more than a year.

After speaking with Hennepin County sources, we believe we can best serve students and staff through changing the learning format next week:

On Monday and Tuesday (April 19-20), in-person learning will continue for all grades with corresponding transportation to and from school. Sixth graders in most schools will be welcomed on Monday, and grades 7 and 8 in most will follow on Tuesday. A few schools in hybrid learning with start dates scheduled later in the week will provide updated start dates for their students. Please check with your school with any questions. Families who believe a different choice makes sense for their child are welcome to make that decision using your school’s approved absence process.

        From Wednesday through Friday next week (April 21-23), all in-person learning students in all grades will return home for distance learning. Students will not be required to leave their homes to attend school for the remainder of the week, though school buildings will be open. Over these three days, no athletic events or Minneapolis Kids before- and after-school childcare will be held. Meal box pick-ups will continue as currently available. [Read more…]

Kingfield Restaurants

currently open for take-out
(more info available here)

  • Tap Society
  • Sunstreet Breads
  • Royal Grounds
  • Rincon 38
  • Revival
  • Patisserie 46
  • Nighthawks
  • The Lowbrow
  • Hola Arepa
  • Grand Cafe
  • Good Times Pizza
  • Five Watt Coffee
  • Young Man
  • Dave The Pie Guy
  • Curran's
  • Cocina Latina
  • Cafe Ena
  • Butter Bakery Cafe
  • Boludo Empanadas
  • Apoy