Kingfield Residents and Businesses:
While we are relieved that an arrest has been made today of the officer who killed George Floyd, we firmly believe that there is still much more work to be done in our neighborhood and the City of Minneapolis as a whole to demand justice. The work to address the racism and police violence displayed in the killing of George Floyd is the responsibility of every resident and organization in the City of Minneapolis. As one of those organizations, it is our promise to take on this work.
We know Kingfield residents, particularly our black indigenous neighbors of color, are impacted in a variety of ways and we want you to know we are here to stand with you and offer support.
As we are sure you have been following, the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police has grown to include damage to property throughout the city. For the last two nights, we have seen the impacted areas expand to include almost every neighborhood across South Minneapolis, including broken windows and damaged store fronts around 36th/ Nicollet and 36th/ Lyndale in Kingfield.
It is important to note that we are not aware of a known threat, demonstration or event planned in our neighborhood but in an abundance of caution, we are suggesting that you consider the following:
If you are looking for ways to help, KFNA has a list of community organized clean-ups and donation needs posted on our Facebook page (Kingfield Neighborhood Association) and website at www.kingfield.org. We will continue to add to this list in the coming weeks.
We will continue to communicate to the neighborhood as we get further information.
KFNA Board Executive Committee and Staff–
Chris DesRoches, KFNA Board President, on behalf of the KFNA Executive Committee
Sarah Linnes-Robinson, Executive Director
To keep community members informed and to continue to advance the project, the City of Minneapolis project team has recorded a narrated slide show to present the draft conceptual design and address frequently asked questions, which is posted at: http://www.minneapolismn.gov/cip/futureprojects/grand-ave-s.
A direct link to the video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7kpNOU0zEY&feature=youtu.be
… instead handing out vouchers to pay for vehicle repairs under a new department policy unveiled Wednesday.
Under the new policy, instead of writing a ticket, officers will now have the option of issuing drivers a voucher from the Lights On! program — financed by the nonprofit group MicroGrants, which partners with local organizations to promote economic self-sufficiency among lower income residents.
Editor’s Note: MicroGrants is based in Kingfield Neighborhood.
Help bring the biggest annual party IN the neighborhood TO the neighborhood…by being a volunteer at the event. We can’t do this event without you—from street closings to attendance tallies to compost and waste educating, sign up here!
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Building Bridges/Breaking Bread
Thank you so much for your interest in helping with the 2019 Building Bridges & Breaking Bread: E 38th St Bridge Pop Up Feast! Please fill in the short survey so we can better understand how you would like to help with the event. Council member Jenkins’ office will be reaching out to volunteers to coordinate final event details.
