Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Community Meeting about the U.S. Department of Justice’s ongoing investigation into the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD)

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Wednesday, June 30 at 6:00 PM

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The Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota are conducting a civil “pattern or practice” investigation into the City of Minneapolis and MPD. Specifically, this investigation is examining whether the City of Minneapolis or MPD engages in a pattern or practice of using excessive force; discriminating against people, including on the basis of race or disability status; or using force against members of the press or individuals who are engaging in free speech activities that are protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

At the community meeting, attorneys from the team conducting the investigation will provide more information about the investigation and answer questions from attendees. Additionally, an important piece of the investigation is hearing from the public to learn about their experiences with MPD. The meeting will provide information about how you can connect with the team.

To attend the community meeting, please register by clicking here. [Read more…]

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We, the neighborhoods surrounding the Wells Fargo site at 31st & Nicollet, want to engage community members in picturing a vibrant, integrated cultural and economic area that offer opportunities for residents to shop, learn, engage, build skills, build wealth, and build connections in community.

We are seeking: renters, seniors, youth, BIPOC, those living in affordable housing, those who used to live in affordable housing, those concerned about housing prices, those who are unhoused, those who are looking for work and training, and those who have been trained and work as planners, architects, nonprofit managers, business owners, artists, and entrepreneurs, + people who speak different languages, practice different religions, and come from different cultures and call this city their home.  Essentially we need EVERYONE to share their vision and ideas for what will make Lake and Nicollet a thriving community that will empower low-income residents and help them gain and retain wealth.

Thank you for applying HERE to Represent Your Community!

Stipends valued at $150.00 are available for community members to do this work!

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https://kingfield.org/19003-2/

A New Transit Hub: I-35W & Lake Street Station a Virtual Presentation

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Wed, April 28
A New Transit Hub: I-35W and Lake Street Station
6-7 p.m.

Join our Virtual Sips & Scoops series from the comfort of your home. Metro Transit staff will talk about the new, two-story transit facility at Lake St. and I-35W that will allow customers to board the new METRO Orange Line and I-35W express bus routes on the freeway level. It will also provide easy connections to Lake St., local bus routes and the Midtown Greenway.

This initiative is part of the 35W@94: Downtown to Crosstown project between 43rd St. and 15th St. in Minneapolis. [Read more…]

3601 Nicollet Public Hearing & Recording of the Community Meeting

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Michael Margulies of Valerian, LLC, has applied for the following land use applications to allow for a new five-story, mixed-use building located at 3601 Nicollet Ave:
  • Variance to reduce the minimum off-street parking requirement.
  • Site plan review.
The City Planning Commission will meet on Monday, April 26, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. During the declared local public health emergency, Minneapolis has transitioned to an electronic format for its public meetings and hearings, authorized under Minn. Stat. Section 13D.021, to minimize the risk of exposure to or potential spread of COVID-19. The public may view the public hearing using the following options: Watch on Comcast Channel 14 or 799 or live on www.minneapolismn.gov/tv/citycounciltv.
In accordance with the Zoning Code, all property owners within 350 feet of the subject property are notified of this public hearing.  The public may submit comments or participate by phone in the meeting by using the following website: www.minneapolismn.gov/government/meetings/public-comment/.
If you have questions about the project, please contact the City staff person listed below.  If you would like to submit comments, you may submit them via the link above or by emailing:
Planning Department staff will issue a recommendation to the Planning Commission. After hearing from the public, the Planning Commission will make a determination based on required legal findings of fact. Please visit www.minneapolismn.gov/meetings/planning for the agenda with staff reports (web page will be updated by the end of the day Wednesday prior to the meeting date).

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.