Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Get Out the Vote, Kingfield Style!

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As city elections approach, we are proud to continue two nonpartisan Kingfield traditions:

#1. We encourage Kingfield property owners (south side of 36th Street – north side of 46th Street / east side of Lyndale – Stevens) to request a We Vote At MLK Park yard sign at kingfield.org/gotv. Simply request a sign, and we’ll place it in your yard. After the election, we’ll collect it for re-use in 2024. KFNA is proud to have been reusing these signs since 2017 and keeping them out of landfills.

 #2.  KFNA will host its traditional Polling Party all day on November 7 at MLK Park. We will have tents outside the building and greet neighbors with coffee, tea and treats baked by neighbors like you. We’ll also have a volunteer crossing guard at 41st Street to help neighbors safely cross Nicollet, and fire pits burning to help keep everyone warm. It takes a small army of volunteers to greet, feed, warm and safely cross our neighbors all day, and it’s so much fun! See all the ways you can help with the Polling Party at https://tinyurl.com/2023PollingParty

And remember, all of Kingfield, and Kingfield only, votes at MLK Park, 4055 Nicollet Avenue. Please talk with your neighbors and encourage them to vote this fall!

–Scott Mueller, KFNA Board Member and GOTV Champion



Who should Run for the Kingfield Board? You, if you are interested in the following projects!

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Why might you want to get involved? KFNA is looking for people to run for the board who can help guide the projects coming down the pipeline this year focused on:

  • MLK Park exterior activity space use and planning;
  • Utility Box Enhancement and Rewrapping;
  • Deepening partnerships with the Kingfield Farmers Market, targeted towards local youth and seniors;
  • Mental health support for Spanish speaking individuals; and
  • And housing, whether affordable, supportive, or infill.

How do you put your name into the hat?

Simply apply for a two year term at the link found here.

When does the election start?

The election starts at the Kingfield Neighborhood Association Spring Social & Annual Meeting which will be held on Wednesday May 10, 6:30-8:30 PM int the MLK Park Multipurpose Room. It moves online for two weeks after that to allow all neighbors to vote.

What will happen at the Meeting? 

  • 6:30 Come for treats from local restaurants and a social time! Enjoy treats from longtime KFNA supporters: Butter Bakery, The Lowbrow, Royal Grounds, and Victor’s 1959 Cafe!
  • 7:00 Welcome & Introduction of the Board of Directors
  • 5 minute Introductions by both Ward 8 candidates: Council President Andrea Jenkins and Soren Stevenson (both invited to attend)
  • Review of KFNA’s historical work.
  • Outline of work for the coming year.
  • Opening the Floor for Candidates and Voting

Do you have questions?

Contact or call 612-823-5980.

Consider how you can be part of the Kingfield Neighborhood Association by learning more about the Roles and Responsibilities of the Board.

KFNA 2023 Spring Social & Annual Meeting!

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Celebrate KFNA’s work over the past quarter century under the guidance of Executive Director Sarah Linnes-Robinson, who will be transitioning out of leadership of the organization this summer.

6:30 Social

Enjoy treats from longtime KFNA supporters: Butter Bakery, The Lowbrow, Royal Grounds, and Victor’s 1959 Cafe!

7:00 Agenda

Welcome & Introduction of the Board of Directors

5 minute Introductions by both Ward 8 candidates:

Council President Andrea Jenkins and Soren Stevenson

KFNA Historical Overview +Year in Review & Budget Report

Opening the Floor for Candidates and Introductions

Voting Opens! (Voting closes midnight on Wednesday May 24.)

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Questions? Contact

Want to run for the board? Visit https://bit.ly/LNABoard2023

 

Want to Serve on the KFNA Board?

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 Learn more, and apply here!

The Kingfield Neighborhood Association (KFNA) is a community-based nonprofit that covers the area of 36th to 46thStreet and 35W to the middle of Lyndale Avenue. The mission of the organization is “Serving Kingfield by creating connections, building community, and fostering engagement.”

KFNA has spent over 30 years creating community safety by connecting neighbors to each other, building a thriving small business and nonprofit network where our business owners and nonprofit leaders are valued members of our neighborhood, and problem solving with neighbors by being the bridge to the City of Minneapolis regarding projects, planning, and issues. KFNA has created a series of innovative projects that celebrate our residents and their talents including PorchFest, Empty Bowls, Light It Up Kingfield, decades of visual art shows, the conceptualization and testing of the first utility box wraps in the City, stormwater management demonstration sites, the launching and management of the Kingfield Farmers Market, establishment and care of the Donation Garden and Community Orchard, and over seventy pieces of public art including the Walldogs on Nicollet project.

Consider how you can be part of the Kingfield Neighborhood Association by learning more about the Roles and Responsibilities of the Board, and consider applying for a two year term at the link found here.

DFL Digital Caucus, sign up before 11:59 PM Tuesday March 14

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There are elections for the City Council this November for a two year term. Kingfield is located in Ward 8. The current representative is Andrea Jenkins. The other candidate at this time is Soren Stevenson. Both candidates are seeking the endorsement of the Minneapolis DFL.

The precinct caucuses are coming up on March 14. The caucus process this year for Ward 8 involves simply filling out this form. There is a spot on the form to indicate if you wish to be a delegate to the ward convention, where voting will occur for the endorsement. The ward convention will be held on May 20 over Zoom. Additional information is available at the Minneapolis DFL website.

Information about endorsing processes for other political parties was not available at the time of publication. We encourage those who are interested in other parties to check the party’s website for more information or reach out to the party with questions.