Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Signs of the south Nicollet Pollinator Pathway!

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Signs of Pollinator Pathway will be popping up through the neighborhood in early June so keep your eyes peeled for the happy bee signs!

We are planting over 50 garden stops for the Rusty Patched Bumblebee through the Lyndale, Kingfield, and Tangletown neighborhoods! Bees will know where to stop because each garden will have similar flowers blooming at the same time and these tiny native bees feed on “constancy” (kind of like a picky toddler who will only eat plain noodles for an entire two weeks, who then hates them and will only eat hotdogs!)

Thank you neighbors for sharing in this work with us to create a tasty neighborhood for pollinators!

KFNA Board Election now open online

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Vote for Your Kingfield Board Members!

Five community members have put their names in to run for the open seats on your nonprofit neighborhood association board of directors. Read about them, and vote for them here!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KFNA2023

Please note, seats do remain open even once these community members are elected, so if you are passionately interested in building community, doing outreach to under-reached and underserved populations, or are just a super detailed financier or planner please consider filling an empty seat! To do so, simply reach out to board Secretary Josh Martin.

KFNA is Hiring a Community Coordinator!

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Community Coordinator Role (15-18 hours/week)

Overview & Mission

The mission of KFNA is serving Kingfield by creating connections, building community, and fostering engagement. KFNA coordinates many much-loved events such as Empty Bowls, the Sap Tap & Pancake Breakfast, and Porchfest, as well as supporting neighborhood projects such as the Pollinator Pathway, community safety workshops, renter canvasses, and neighborhood history projects. This role serves as a key point of engagement and communication between Kingfield renters, homeowners, business owners, and neighborhood community members, and the KFNA Board of Directors. The position of the Community Coordinator will report directly to the Board of Directors.

Read more about KFNA’s Guiding Principles and activities on our website: kingfield.org/about/

Responsibilities [Read more…]

Who should Run for the Kingfield Board? You, if you are interested in the following projects!

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Why might you want to get involved? KFNA is looking for people to run for the board who can help guide the projects coming down the pipeline this year focused on:

  • MLK Park exterior activity space use and planning;
  • Utility Box Enhancement and Rewrapping;
  • Deepening partnerships with the Kingfield Farmers Market, targeted towards local youth and seniors;
  • Mental health support for Spanish speaking individuals; and
  • And housing, whether affordable, supportive, or infill.

How do you put your name into the hat?

Simply apply for a two year term at the link found here.

When does the election start?

The election starts at the Kingfield Neighborhood Association Spring Social & Annual Meeting which will be held on Wednesday May 10, 6:30-8:30 PM int the MLK Park Multipurpose Room. It moves online for two weeks after that to allow all neighbors to vote.

What will happen at the Meeting? 

  • 6:30 Come for treats from local restaurants and a social time! Enjoy treats from longtime KFNA supporters: Butter Bakery, The Lowbrow, Royal Grounds, and Victor’s 1959 Cafe!
  • 7:00 Welcome & Introduction of the Board of Directors
  • 5 minute Introductions by both Ward 8 candidates: Council President Andrea Jenkins and Soren Stevenson (both invited to attend)
  • Review of KFNA’s historical work.
  • Outline of work for the coming year.
  • Opening the Floor for Candidates and Voting

Do you have questions?

Contact or call 612-823-5980.

Consider how you can be part of the Kingfield Neighborhood Association by learning more about the Roles and Responsibilities of the Board.

KFNA 2023 Spring Social & Annual Meeting!

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Celebrate KFNA’s work over the past quarter century under the guidance of Executive Director Sarah Linnes-Robinson, who will be transitioning out of leadership of the organization this summer.

6:30 Social

Enjoy treats from longtime KFNA supporters: Butter Bakery, The Lowbrow, Royal Grounds, and Victor’s 1959 Cafe!

7:00 Agenda

Welcome & Introduction of the Board of Directors

5 minute Introductions by both Ward 8 candidates:

Council President Andrea Jenkins and Soren Stevenson

KFNA Historical Overview +Year in Review & Budget Report

Opening the Floor for Candidates and Introductions

Voting Opens! (Voting closes midnight on Wednesday May 24.)

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Questions? Contact

Want to run for the board? Visit https://bit.ly/LNABoard2023