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Ward 8 Crime and Safety Meeting

February 18, 2021 By Sarah

Hosted by Council Member Andrea Jenkins.

Monday, Feb. 22nd from 5 pm – 6:30 pm

We have shared a list of safety concerns that we have been consistently hearing from residents across neighborhoods throughout the ward for MPD to address and respond to while providing an opportunity for residents to share additional concerns.

We will be joined by 3rd Precinct Inspector Sean McGinty, 5th Precinct Inspector Katie Blackwell and area crime prevention specialists Jennifer Neale (3rd precinct) and Jennifer Waisanen (5th Precinct) for this meeting.

How to Participate: Join this virtual event on Monday, Feb. 22nd at 5 pm via Microsoft Teams using the instructions below. You access this meeting online or by phone.

Join on your computer or mobile app: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTgwOTQzOWItZWEwZC00NjU1LWE1ZDgtZjJkOWQ2ZGQyMzgy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220bfb3f5a-e8ea-4d54-b021-2b2f910c715f%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22cba4738a-6221-4fda-8c61-e66ee2987599%22%7d

Join by Phone: +1 612-276-6670, Phone Conference ID: 681 742 887#

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/279876910144618 – please share as you are able!

 

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Welcoming 2 New Directors to the Kingfield Neighborhood Board!

January 26, 2021 By Sarah

Thank you to the six community members that threw their hats (and their hearts!) into the ring for a chance to serve their community as  one of the thirteen volunteers that serves the Kingfield Neighborhood as a volunteer leader on the Board of Directors. It is truly heart-warming to see the passion of service and breadth of skills and experience that comes from members of our community. Two residents were selected due to their personal commitments,  as well as their experiences in volunteering and leadership.

Katie Blanchard is an experienced organizer, and has been active in organizing her Kingfield neighbors around issues of safety and justice. Her experience will be invaluable to KFNA, as the organization continues its shift toward an organizing model. She has a deep understanding of people power, racial equity and anti-racism, and of the strength that organizations can find when they are willing to reach across lines of difference.

 

Lorial Roballo is a young woman of color, and holds identities that have been underrepresented on the KFNA board. But beyond that, she has a deep commitment to the values of equity and inclusiveness — values the KFNA Board centers in its work. She is on the Student Senate at Bemidji State University, serving on the Inclusivity and Diversity committee, and is an avid volunteer for projects around the community.

 

If you are interested in serving on the KFNA board, whether you recently applied or have never heard of this group until this moment, please note that we will have an election for seven additional seats this spring, most likely in early May. To learn more about this opportunity and the Kingfield Neighborhood Association please contact Executive Director Sarah Linnes-Robinson at or 612-823-5980.

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Free Postcards to create Waves of Thankfulness for Healthcare Workers now available!

December 22, 2020 By Sarah

Step 1: Go to Butter Bakery Cafe , located at 3700 Nicollet.
Step 2: Select several of the Artist designed postcards.
Step 3: Order a warm beverage and sit outside and add a personal note of “thanks” to each card, or take them home with you to do at the kitchen table.
Step 4: If you want to mail your cards to healthcare workers that you have a relationship with leave the right-hand side of the card free, and address and mail them (….and thank you for supporting the US Post Office!)
Or
If you want us to deliver them to local nursing homes, hospitals, and clinics you can fill the entire back of the card with text! Then just bring them back to Butter Bakery (3700 Nicollet) by end of the day December 24th (or on their December 31st New Year’s/Birthday Party) and place them in the Christmas Postcard box!

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KFNA December Board Meeting Presentation

December 10, 2020 By Sarah

The KFNA Board’s monthly meeting was held on Zoom last night. The beginning of the meeting focused on an update on the MLK Park Encampment from some of the lead volunteers who have been supporting the unhoused residents there since June 2020. Board business follows this discussion.

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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 3rd Annual Kingfield SapTap is just around the The 3rd Annual Kingfield SapTap is just around the corner. If you haven’t yet, register on Kingfield.org to get your kit. Only 60 remain! The sap boilings will take place on the 13th and 20th of March, so get those trees tapped by the 6th of March! #saptapping #kingfield #kfna
If you are missing Empty Bowls this year (like we If you are missing Empty Bowls this year (like we are), there are still pandemic ways to participate. Tonight there is a virtual community dinner with trivia tonight  from 6:30-8:00. More information on the KFNA website! #emptybowls #kfna #kingfield
Don’t forget, tonight at 7:00 pm there is a free Don’t forget, tonight at 7:00 pm there is a free virtual viewing of the film “I Am” sponsored by the MN Peacebuilding Leadership Institute. Registration on the January 7th on the Kingfield website #kingfield #kfna #antiracism #racialjustice
Minneapolis officials have declared a Snow Emergen Minneapolis officials have declared a Snow Emergency beginning today, Jan. 24.

Snow Emergency parking rules

Sunday, Jan. 24, 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25 (Day 1) Do not park on EITHER side of a Snow Emergency route until 8 a.m., or the street is fully plowed.
Monday, Jan. 25, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Day 2) Do not park on the EVEN numbered side of a non-Snow Emergency route until 8 p.m., or that side of the street is fully plowed, or on EITHER side of a parkway until 8 p.m., or the parkway is fully plowed.
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Day 3) Do not park on the ODD numbered side of a non-Snow Emergency route until 8 p.m., or that side of the street is fully plowed.
Today, we honor Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. The Kin Today, we honor Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. The Kingfield park is named after him. What is your favorite place in MLK park? #mlk #kingfield #kfna
As a reminder, the KFNA board will be participatin As a reminder, the KFNA board will be participating in the Mapping Prejudice Virtual Workshop, so the board meeting will be abbreviated on Wednesday from 8:00-9:00 #kfna #kfnaboard
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