Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Pollinator Pathway Project (P3) Educational Forum Materials Available to Those That Missed the Event

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Seventy neighbors attended the September 29th Pollinator Pathway Project (P3) Educational Forum to learn about native plants, native bees, and started their journey to build our pathway through Lyndale, Kingfield, and Tangletown neighborhoods for the Rusty Patch Bumble Bee, a native bee whose habitat has been severely diminished and is on the Endangered Species list. Links to the slide show presentations can be found here: https://kingfield.org/gardens-and-greening/  and the YouTube meeting recording can be found here.

Program Overview provided by: Sarah Linnes-Robinson, Director of the Kingfield and Lyndale Neighborhood Associations and Andrea Siegel, Director of the Tangletown Neighborhood Association Speakers included: Julie Weisenhorn, U of M Extension Educator and Horticulturist, Master Gardener, AND a master trainer of the Hennepin County Master Gardeners Mary Mason, Hennepin County Master Gardener and Kingfield resident Lisa Lewis, P3 Team Member and a Lyndale resident

Funding for the project has been provided by the the MN Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) through a grant from the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources and the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (LCCMR and the ENTRF)

Full House at Solomon’s Porch to Kick-off the South Nicollet Pollinator Pathway Project!

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Seventy neighbors attended Thursday’s P3 Educational Forum to learn about native plants, native bees, and started their journey to build our pathway through Lyndale, Kingfield, and Tangletown neighborhoods for the Rusty Patch Bumble Bee, a native bee whose habitat has been severely diminished and is on the Endangered Species list.

Thanks to wonderful our super wise speakers, including U of M Extension Educator and Horticulturist, and a master trainer of the Hennepin County Master Gardeners’ herself, Julie Weisenhorn, for taking the time to share her expertise with us.  Also thanks to our many local, trained and talented Master Gardeners from our three neighbors who are sharing their time and expertise throughout this project. In the spirit of we all do better when we all share a common understanding, a video of the presentation ands link to the slide show will be available soon!

Funding for the project has been provided by the the MN Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) through a grant from the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources and the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (LCCMR and the ENTRF), and the three community-based Neighborhood Associations of Lyndale, Kingfield, and Tangletown. Additional donations to support this project can be made to 


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Nicollet Avenue is Popping-off!

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Thanks to the funding provided by the City of Minneapolis Great Streets program, we had a fabulous summer celebrating businesses up and down Nicollet Avenue including the Kingfield Farmers’ Market at 40th, Butter Bakery at 37th, Twisted Hare, Ichigo, and Ramen Kazama at 34th, as well as the new businesses that will be moving to 31st with the development of the Project for Pride in Living affordable housing project!
Last week we welcomed these businesses (Dominic’s Tax Service, The Hub by MaKee Company, Afro Deli, Novadades Krystal, and Wells Fargo) with a community celebration highlighting all of them including food, provided by Afro Deli, and a quinceanera fashion show, organized by Novadades Krystal!
Definition of “popping-off”: a verb used when one is doing extremely well and performing better than anyone else in the game or in their field of work. 

Stop 5G! Community Event

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Thursday September 22, 12:30-3pm (documentary screening until 1:45)

Washburn Library, 5244 Lyndale Ave S

Stop 5G Community Event Flyer

Stay Connected but Protected. Join local community members and safe technology experts to learn how 5G impacts us, our kids, and the environment.

Screening of documentary “Generation Zapped” followed by a Q&A discussion with Cece Doucette, National 5G Expert and Director of MA 4 Safe Technology and Nate Johnson, Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist (EMRS).

Zoom Option: Can’t be there in person? Join on Zoom!

This is a community-organized event. KFNA is not sponsoring this event.

Join Judson Church for a Family & Friends Activity & Pizza Night!

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FAMILY & FRIENDS NIGHT

Saturday, September 10th

Downstairs in Fellowship Hall at Judson Church 4101 Harriet Ave. S.

Come join us for complimentary pizza from local pizza restaurants beginning at 5 p.m.

Children welcome! Parents or grandparents bring your kids or grandkids. All adults are welcome (with or without kids!) 

We’ll have games, crafts, and activities set up to enjoy! Adults bring your favorite game to play or join some children and play a game or do a craft.

Outside fun too! Hope you can join us!