Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Planned I-35W south closure tonight is delayed but I-94 still occurring

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

Postponed: The planned closure for I-35W south tonight is moved to Monday, Sept. 24.

Also note these future closures:

I-94: Both directions  closed 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 to 5 a.m. Friday,  Sept. 21 from I-394 to I-35W.

I-35W south: Closed 10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24 to 5 a.m. Sept. 25

I-35W: Both directions closed 10 p.m. Oct. 8 to 5 a.m. Oct. 9 from I-94 to Highway 62.

I-94 west ramp to I-35W south: Closed Oct. 12 to Oct. 22.

I-35W: Full closure from Hwy 62 to I-94 10 p.m. Oct. 19 to 5 a.m. Oct. 22.

Nicollet Open Streets; almost more fun than the street can contain!

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Happening this Sunday September 23, 11 AM- 5 PM, from Lake to 46th Street!

Here is a link to the Google Map showing all the great vendors and activities up and down the avenue!

There is still time to get involved:

Register for the Nicollet Open Streets Run for Beer, presented with support from the MN Brewery Series! Kicking off at 11:20 AM (check-in begins at 11 AM) from MLK Park and racing up and back down Nicollet Avenue.

Join your neighbors for a very casual 5k-ish fun run at the start of Nicollet Open. Get there at 11 for registration check-in and stretching. This event is open to the public, but please preregister! Cost for the run is $30 and 100% of all registration fees go directly to Kingfield and Lyndale Neighborhood Associations, non-profits committed to developing local leadership, identifying and solving local issues, and building a stronger community in our neighborhoods and within the City. Your registration includes the fun-run, swag/give-aways, 1 free beer from your choice of select vendors along Nicollet Avenue… and bragging rights! Get more information here and invite your friends via Facebook and Register to join the run today!

…and “Yes, we need help!” It takes a village (or at least a neighborhood of fun-loving, committed volunteers!) to pull off an event of this scale! Sign-up to VOLUNTEER on Sunday September 23rd! Shifts are for an hour and 45 minutes, giving 15 minutes of overlap between shifts so you can be certain you are comfortable in your role and prepared. Register here to help; if you have questions, contact aryca@lyndale.org or 612-824-9402 ext.14.

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

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Road Closure Information:

Friday, Sept. 14: I-35W north will be closed at 10 p.m. Friday  to 5 a.m. Saturday from I-94 to Highway 62 and I-35W south will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14 to 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15.The full closure planned for Sept. 15-17 is POSTPONED. 

Sept. 18-19: I-35W closed in both directions from I-94 to Highway 62  at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19.

Sept. 27-28: I-35W closed in both directions from I-94 to Highway 62 10 p.m. Sept. 27 to 5 a.m. Sept. 28.

All closures are weather permitting and subject to change. Check 511mn.org for real-time updates.

Nicollet Open Streets Artisan Alley Fair!

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Returning to the 3400 block of Nicollet on September 23rd from 11 AM- 5 PM…an Artisan Fair! As part of the larger, two-mile event, Nicollet Open Streets, we are providing 10-by-10-foot spaces rented to local artists for $25. We hope to again to reflect our community’s love of art while providing local artists an opportunity to showcase their work. Featuring over 20 artists this year, there are still a few spaces remaining! Registrations are due by September 14th.  Please note, artists cannot sell food or drink, just art.

Applications and more details are available here and payments can be made online or mailed to the Lyndale Neighborhood Association c/o Aryca, 3537 Nicollet Ave. S, MPLS, MN 55408.  Questions can be directed to aryca@lyndale.org.

 

 

Citizen Tree Pruning Workshop

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September 13th and 20th, from 6:30pm-9pm at Martin Luther King Jr Park Recreation Center

Calling Kingfield Orchard Caretakers! Interested in learning more about trees and being part of the Tree Team for the new Kingfield Orchard in MLK Park? Want to learn how to identify tree species in your neighborhood and implement proper pruning practices? Come attend the Citizen Pruner Volunteer training led by the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Forestry Department.

At this two session training you’ll learn tree ID, restricted species, fundamentals of pruning, and receive hands-on field practice. Training will focus on common species, and will include a fruit tree specific component. With over 100 new trees planted in MLK Park this spring we have a lot of examples to work with!

All pruning equipment will be provided for the training. After training you’ll be able to sign-up as part of the Kingfield Tree Team and attend pruning events throughout Minneapolis where you can apply these skills and help your community’s trees.  Citizen Pruners are responsible for submitting 10 volunteer hours a year or attending 3 city-hosted events and must recertify every 3 years by completing an updated recertification assessment.

Be the Lorax; speak for the trees!  Register today!!

Cost: $25 (If financial assistance is needed, contact Calli at CCloutier@minneapolisparks.org)

To register now contact:  Calli at CCloutier@minneapolisparks.org

For more information: http://www.mntca.umn.edu/citizen-pruner/minneapolis-citizen-pruner

Nicollet Open Streets Sponsors

Event Sponsors

  • kmart
  • Lyndale Neighborhood Association
  • MN Brewery Running Series
  • Wells Fargo
  • Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Neighborhood Sponsors

  • Nicollet Ace Hardware
  • Five Watt Coffee
  • Driftwood Char Bar
  • Pat's Tap
  • Pompadour
  • Butter Bakery Cafe
  • Stonewood Properties
  • Revival

Street Sponsors

  • Valerie's Taqueria
  • Moe Bodyworks
  • Nighthawks
  • YMCA
  • The Lowbrow
  • Cocina Latina
  • Ramen Kazama
  • Quality Coaches
  • Curran's
  • Twisted Hare
  • House Lift
  • Hola Arepa
  • Cinco de Mayo Mercado