Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Conversations with the Minneapolis Public Schools’ At-Large Candidates

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Hosted by KFNA President Chris DesRoches

Have a question for Kim Ellison or Michael Dueñes, the two individuals running for the Minneapolis School Board at-large seat? Ask it here and KFNA will sort and categorize them, and ask each candidate some of these in our upcoming conversation with candidates.

Want to ask them your question yourself? Depending on how many people want to do this, we are willing to try and figure out how to create a setting and the technology to allow you to address the candidates directly–just let us know if you are interested in this when you submit your question.

Conversations will be recorded on October 26th and shared via the Kingfield, Tangletown, and Lyndale neighborhood association websites on Tuesday October 27th. Please submit your questions by noon, Sunday October 25th.

Public hearing on Southwest Parks Plan by Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

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Hearing Date: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 at 6:45 pm during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting.

The Southwest Service Area Master Plan, called the Southwest Parks Plan for short, includes long-term plans for 42 neighborhood parks, one regional feature, six potential parks, and four park search areas in Southwest Minneapolis. It sets a vision for the improvement, operation and management of all neighborhood parks in Southwest Minneapolis over the next 20-30 years. The plan was created after nearly two years of community-based engagement, planning and design with individuals, neighborhood groups and community organizations throughout Southwest Minneapolis.

Please note: The proposed Southwest Parks Plan will be published to the project page (minneapolisparks.org/sw) on Friday, Oct. 2, when the Board agenda is posted.  The public is encouraged to view the meeting from home and email comments on the plan to the Secretary to the Board at jringold@minneapolisparks.org before 3:30 pm on Oct. 7. Comments should be limited to approximately 300 words, which is similar to three minutes when they are read out loud by the Secretary at the Board meeting.The MPRB is adhering to social distancing recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic and all Board meetings are being held virtually.

If you prefer to speak in person, please call 612-230-6400 before 6 pm on Oct. 7 to sign up to speak at the meeting and be present in the Board Room at the Mary Merrill MPRB Headquarters, 2117 West River Road by 6:45 pm. Although all commissioners will not be physically present, the Board Room is open to the public during Board meetings. Social distancing is encouraged.

After the hearing, the Planning Committee will consider approval of the Southwest Parks Plan. The full board could consider final approval at either its Oct. 21 or Nov. 4 meeting.

MPLS School Board At-Large Candidate Forum

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Have kids in Minneapolis Public Schools?  Care about public education? Here’s your opportunity to meet and interact with the 2020 candidates for the Minneapolis School Board. This fall we will be electing an at-large school board member and a District 4 school board member. Join us for a LHENA-hosted campaign forum with the candidates for these seats and take the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about how they’ll approach the future of public education in our community.

Agenda:
6:30-7:15 Kim Ellison and Michael Duenes (At large Candidates)

7:15-8:00 Adriana Cerillo and Krisa Mims (District 4 Candidates)

When:  Monday, October 5 at 6:30pm
Where:  ZOOM
Format:  Moderated Q&A with candidates
Hosted by: Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association

Join this Zoom meeting
Passcode: 215807

Note: the meeting is limited to 100 attendees, but will be recorded for those unable to attend. 
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If you have questions about the event or you’d like submit a question to pose to the candidates in advance please email executive director Paul Shanafelt at Paul@thewedge.org.

Kingfield Garage Mural Program 2020

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Kingfield Neighborhood Association is partnering with LEAP*, and a local artist on a garage mural project. The goal of the project is to deter graffiti and improve the alley environment, but also to provide actual skills and adult mentorship to youth struggling to find employment in this challenging period of high employment. Youth will be trained and mentored by artist Katrina Knutson, who has a relationship already with many of these youth, and has also worked with KFNA on an alley mural project ten years ago. Katrina’s work in Kingfield can be seen in the allies of 3700 Blaisdell and Nicollet, as well as the  3600 and 3700 blocks between 1st and Nicollet. A link to her work in Kingfield (which will be the same style of work this project will follow) can be found here: https://bit.ly/3fpqgzk
Submit this form as your “Application”. You will be contacted and informed if your Application was approved or denied. Upon Approval, you will be required to pay the entire fee up front, then will be put in touch with the Artist who will coordinate the design with you, as well as lining up the youth to complete the work. Work can be done as soon as the week of July 21st.
Details:
• Extra base coat paint (if garage is prepped) will be left with the homeowner in case they want to touch up the garage, or paint the remaining three sides themselves.
• Designs are approved by property owner before painting, as is base color for garage.
• Proper distancing for all activities and interactions will be maintained.
Questions should be directed to Sarah Linnes-Robinson, KFNA Executive Director at sarah@kingfield.org or 612-823-5980.
Payments should be mailed to: KFNA, 3537 Nicollet Ave S, MPLS MN 55408. Please put ‘Garage Mural’ in the memo line and must be received before work is started. Do not mail your payment until your application has been approved. Contact KFNA if you want to arrange to make your payment by credit card.

Kingfield Restaurants

currently open for take-out
(more info available here)

  • Tap Society
  • Sunstreet Breads
  • Royal Grounds
  • Rincon 38
  • Revival
  • Patisserie 46
  • Nighthawks
  • The Lowbrow
  • Hola Arepa
  • Grand Cafe
  • Good Times Pizza
  • Five Watt Coffee
  • Young Man
  • Dave The Pie Guy
  • Curran's
  • Cocina Latina
  • Cafe Ena
  • Butter Bakery Cafe
  • Boludo Empanadas
  • Apoy