Kingfield Neighborhood Association

KFNA Board seeking three neighbors to fill open seats

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At the April KFNA Annual Meeting and Election, five community members were seated on the board. Three additional seats remain open, however. KFNA is committed to being an equitable and inclusive organization that reflects the diversity and many identities in our neighborhood. KFNA is specifically encouraging those who have been historically underrepresented in neighborhood organizations to apply. This includes Renters, POCI,  LGBTQ+, Youth, or Seniors.

If you have any questions or are potentially interested in serving please contact KFNA Executive Director Sarah Linnes-Robinson at sarah@kingfield.org. Or complete and return a brief Interest Form (found below) to info@kingfield.org; KFNA is then inviting all interested individuals to the June KFNA meeting on 6/12/19 at 7 PM, MLK Park to introduce themselves to the board.

KFNA Interest Form 2019

KFNA’s Comments on the Minneapolis Draft 2040 Plan

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The Kingfield Neighborhood Association recognizes the importance of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan in shaping the future of Minneapolis.  We understand that the policies and guidance set out in this document will shape the future of its residents’ lives, the neighborhoods in which they live and the outlook for the city as a whole.  As a vibrant, active and connected community we are deeply invested in ensuring that the Kingfield neighborhood continues to grow and thrive over the next twenty years.  This document seeks to comment, support and question the policies laid out in the 2040 Comprehensive plan as they relate to our neighborhood.

We recognize that our perspective is limited but have made a conscious effort to consider our neighborhood wholestically in the broader fabric of Minneapolis.  While these comments don’t represent all of the residents of Kingfield, we have done our best to consider multiple perspectives and focus on the broad and inclusive topics that affect our community.

KFNA’s response as submitted to the City of Minneapolis can be read here. Comments on the KFNA response to this Plan or on the 2040 Draft Plan itself can be submitted to the KFNA Redevelopment co-chair Chris DesRoches at Chris@kingfield.org.

KFNA Comments Regarding MPLS 2040

Neighborhood Board Representation Training for People of Color

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by CURA’s Neighborhood Organizing and Leadership Program

Thursday February 15, 6:30-8:30 PM

Stassen Room 170, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, 301 19th Ave S (U of M West Bank)

Who is this for?
The training is open to people of color who want to join their neighborhood board and create local change so they are prepared to run at their neighborhood association or district council annual meeting elections, or want to inquire about board vacancies in their community. (Note: KFNA’s Board election is coming up on March 7th, 2018 at The Aliveness Project!)

If you are a Person of Color or know a Person of Color interested in joining their neighborhood association, CURA’s Neighborhood Organizing and Leadership Program is looking for participants for a free training to empower and assist them in their journey toward leadership. We are looking for People of Color that want to create change and fight injustice in their community through neighborhood board membership.

For more information or to register, interested participants should fill out this registration form.

Questions? Email Malik Holt-Shabazz at shabazmu@umn.edu or call 612-791-7734.

If you have questions specific to the Kingfield Neighborhood Association Board and the upcoming election on March 7th at 7 PM (potluck beforehand at 6 PM) email Sarah Linnes-Robinson at sarah@kingfield.org or call 612-823-5980.

Paint-a-Bowl for Empty Bowls Tonight! 12/13/2017

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You are invited to paint locally handmade bowls being prepared for the annual Kingfield Empty Bowls Event. It’s fun (AND FREE)!  Hosted by the Lyndale Community Dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 13th from 6-7:30pm in the Banquet Hall at Zion (128 W 33rd Street). Please bring family and friends for this engaging arts and social justice neighborhood activity! Your handiwork will decorate bowls that will then be glazed and used at the Kingfield Empty Bowls fundraiser coming on Thursday Feb 8, 2018.

And while you are there, enjoy a delicious homemade dinner! The Lyndale Community Dinner is a weekly meal that welcomes neighbors together for a feast of food and friendship. Dinner is prepared by a variety of groups, neighbors and organizations who rotate hosting. The meal is always healthy, creative and delicious… and free (donations are graciously accepted, and help support the weekly dinners).

Kingfield PorchFest Sponsors

  • Locus Architecture
  • The Lowbrow
  • Butter Bakery Cafe
  • Twin Town Guitars