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35W Construction Update AND Temporary Highway Closing Notices

December 8, 2020 By Sarah

The I-35W@94 project will be installing overhead signs Friday. It will need a day time lane closure.

  • I-35W north is reduced to two lanes between 46th Street and 32nd Street 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11.
  • The ramp from 46th Street to I-35W north is closed 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11.

Southwest Light Rail has some work to do on Highway 62. It will require a full closure of Highway 62 Thursday through Monday.

  • Weekend closure  Highway 62 is closed in both directions  from 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 to 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14 between Highway 169 and I-494.

All closures are weather permitting and subject to change. Check the project page and www.511mn.org for real-time traffic updates.

I-35W@94 http://www.dot.state.mn.us/35w94/

 

 

Southwest Light Rail https://metrocouncil.org/Transportation/Projects/Light-Rail-Projects/Southwest-LRT.aspx

 

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The State of Minnesota Human Rights Department is Investigating the Minneapolis Police Department

December 6, 2020 By Sarah

Reminder: Please submit any comments by December 15th, 2020.

On June 2, 2020, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights launched a civil rights investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department after filing a Commissioner’s charge related to the death of George Floyd. This investigation into policies, procedures, and practices over the past 10 years will determine if the police department engaged in systemic discriminatory practices towards people of color and ensure any such practices are stopped.

This is the first time the state launched a civil rights investigation into the systemic discriminatory practices of the largest police department in the state. It’s also the only investigation surrounding the killing of George Floyd focusing on the policies and practices implemented by the Minneapolis Police Department.

Minnesota has one of the strongest civil rights laws in the country. Under the Minnesota Human Rights Act, it is illegal for a police department to discriminate against someone because of their race. Where civil rights violations are found, the Human Rights Department seeks structural change.

The Human Rights Department is currently seeking individuals to share their experiences with MPD over the last 10 years, whether positive, negative or neutral.

Any direct interactions by citizens with the police, positive or negative, should be reported by phone or online here:

  • (651) 539-1100
  • mn.gov/mdhr/

For info on the full investigation and process, check out: https://mn.gov/mdhr/mpd/

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The State of Minnesota Human Rights Department is Investigating the Minneapolis Police Department

November 23, 2020 By Sarah

The Human Rights Department is currently seeking individuals to share their experiences with MPD over the last 10 years, whether positive, negative or neutral.

Any direct interactions by citizens with the police, positive or negative, should be reported by phone or online here:

  • (651) 539-1100
  • mn.gov/mdhr/

Please complete your comments by December 15th, 2020.

Background: On June 2, 2020, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights launched a civil rights investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department after filing a Commissioner’s charge related to the death of George Floyd. This investigation into policies, procedures, and practices over the past 10 years will determine if the police department engaged in systemic discriminatory practices towards people of color and ensure any such practices are stopped.  [Read more…]

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New Restrictions to Control the Spread of COVID-19 Start 11/20/20

November 18, 2020 By Sarah

Today, Governor Walz announced new state restrictions to control the explosive spread of COVID 19. The following restrictions take effect on Friday, November 20 at 11:59 p.m.  

  • Bars and restaurants must close in-person food and drink service, both indoor and outdoor. Take-out, curbside, and delivery may continue.
    • Minneapolis businesses with curbside pickup zone can continue using those spaces. Businesses who do not have a curbside pickup zone can request one.
  • The following facility types must be closed.
    • Gyms and other fitness facilities, public pools, including facilities within housing complexes.
    • Recreation and entertainment facilities, such as bowling alleys, theaters, movie theaters, museums, arcades, etc.
    • Other venues providing indoor or outdoor events, such as festivals or fairs. Drive-in events may continue.
  • No wedding receptions or gatherings after funerals will be allowed. Weddings, funerals and church services will be able to continue.
  • No changes are being made to retail, personal services (e.g. salons and barbershops), schools, or places of worship.

These closures will be in effect from Friday, November 20 through Friday, December 18.

See staysafemn.gov for more details

Minneapolis businesses can contact the Small Business Team at or 612-673-2499 with questions.

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What is one thing you are going to do to create the more equitable and just city that we all desire?

June 18, 2020 By Sarah

“My commitment to a more just Minneapolis is working to ensure people don’t forget the importance of racial equity and the importance of this moment in time.  To that end I plan to be on the 38th street bridge every tuesday from 4:30-5:30 until the end of this year with banners and signs keeping my own commitment right in front of me and hopefully others as well.  Please join me. ”

–Becky Dankowski, KFNA Board Member


This week, KFNA Staff and Board of Directors have made commitments to one another to how we will, both as individuals and as an organization, create a more just Minneapolis.

We are calling on community members, to do the same and submit an audio recording of their commitments to action, over the following week, in response to the question above.

There are four ways for you to share your commitments:
1) Call and leave a message @ 612-234-1867
2) Record a “Voice Memo” on your phone and email it to
3) Submit a written comment of (which will be read and recorded by a KFNA board member) to
4) Send a written or voice message via the mobile Facebook messenger app to The Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Submission Length: Please keep your answers to 60 seconds or 200 words (if written)
Submission Deadline: Friday June 19th @ 9pm

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Come to Kingfield Farmers Market Sunday 8:30 am - Come to Kingfield Farmers Market Sunday 8:30 am - 1:00 pm to buy Kingfield T-shirts and to preview some of the new merch supporting Kingfield PorchFest that is available on www.LoveYourNeighborhoodMPLS.org.
Welcome back @kingfield_farmers_market! We have mi Welcome back @kingfield_farmers_market! We have missed you. They are open every Sunday 8:30-1:00!
Thank you to @nighthawksmpls for donating dessert Thank you to @nighthawksmpls for donating dessert to Empty Bowls! Join KFNA tomorrow for Empty Bowls at Judson Church from 10:30 - 2pm. Donate and enjoy lovely handmade pottery bowls, soup, and bread pudding with caramel sauce from Nighthawks. 
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Thank you to @patisserie46 @sunstreetbreads and @b Thank you to @patisserie46 @sunstreetbreads and @bruggersbagels for donating breads to Empty Bowls! 
Join us this Sunday at Judson Church-- your donation gets you a handmade bowl, delicious soup, and great bread from local favorites!
Join the Kingfield Neighborhood Association in our Join the Kingfield Neighborhood Association in our fight to Tackle Hunger with the annual Empty Bowls event on SOUPer Bowl Sunday (February 12th) from 10:30 am - 2:00 pm @judsonchurch41. 
All donations will go to Nicollet Square, a housing option for formerly homeless youth that provides both efficiency apartments and optional onsite mental health care and emotional support. 
Kingfield Empty Bowls is an event that brings the community together to share a meal of homemade soup and bread donated by local restaurants out of handmade bowls donated by local artists. 
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Thank you to @clanceysmeats for donating Southwest Thank you to @clanceysmeats for donating Southwest Turkey Chili to the 2023 Empty Bowls event! Join KFNA this Sunday at Judson Church from 10:30 - 2pm. Donate and enjoy handmade pottery and amazing soup from local restaurants. Proceeds benefit Nicollet Square who help provide housing for community members. 
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