Kingfield Neighborhood Association

A Public History of 35W 

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MnDOT is excited to partner with the Hennepin History Museum and University of Minnesota to present A Public History of 35W on Thursday, October 10 from 6-8pm at Hope Community, 611 East Franklin Avenue.
 
Public Historians will discuss how freeway planners thought about Minneapolis transportation needs in the late 1950s and early 1960, share oral histories of people who were impacted by the freeway, and explore how the freeway displaced racially diverse communities and established a physical barrier that has contributed to the growing racial divisions in South Minneapolis that remain today.    

Dept. of Corrections Community Input Requested 8/15/2019

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On Thursday, August 15th, everyone is invited to attend a community conversation about the needs or concerns specific to the immigrant community as the Hennepin County’s Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation seeks to develop an inclusive community advisory board.  The meeting is open to anyone who lives in Hennepin County, including youth and adults of all ages.

The meeting will take place on 8/15, from 6-9pm, at Wood Lake Nature Center (in the Fireplace Room), 6710 Lake Shore Drive, in Richfield.  If interested, please RSVP to elexis@marnitastable.org.

For more information, please click here to read the attached flyer, or call 612.928.7744.

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

Building Bridges, on the 38th Street Bridge

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Now that the 38th Street bridge has reopened over Interstate 35W, neighbors will gather for a sit-down dinner — on the bridge — on Thursday, Aug. 16.

The evening will feature live music, kid-friendly activities, dinner and conversation.

Volunteers at Eat for Equity have started preparing about 200 meals, with a menu loosely based on a southern heritage meal they’ve served at Bonnaroo in Tennessee. Dinner begins at 5:45 PM–there are no reservations and seating will be first come, first served.

Reade more about the event here!

http://www.southwestjournal.com/news/neighborhoods/2018/08/dinner-is-served-thursday-on-the-38th-street-bridge/

https://www.facebook.com/events/1901481466821843/