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



KFNA is Hiring a Community Coordinator!

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Community Coordinator Role (15-18 hours/week)

Overview & Mission

The mission of KFNA is serving Kingfield by creating connections, building community, and fostering engagement. KFNA coordinates many much-loved events such as Empty Bowls, the Sap Tap & Pancake Breakfast, and Porchfest, as well as supporting neighborhood projects such as the Pollinator Pathway, community safety workshops, renter canvasses, and neighborhood history projects. This role serves as a key point of engagement and communication between Kingfield renters, homeowners, business owners, and neighborhood community members, and the KFNA Board of Directors. The position of the Community Coordinator will report directly to the Board of Directors.

Read more about KFNA’s Guiding Principles and activities on our website: kingfield.org/about/

Responsibilities [Read more…]

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

 

Did you know KFNA is Hiring?

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With our neighboring neighborhood, Lyndale, KFNA is looking for a full-time Equity and Justice Organizer! Read more about the position here. 

Lyndale is also seeking a part time ESL Evening Teacher, with optional additional hours to assist students to prepare resumes and achieve their career goals by helping them prepare for interviews or apply for career path training. Read the details on the ESL Teacher position here.

Both positions offer a local focus, good pay, and a new way to connect to your community. The Equity and Justice Organizer position covers a wide variety of events and tasks and offers a very flexible schedule. Both positions really require someone with a comfortable grasp of the Spanish language.

If you would like to have a conversation about either position before you decide to submit your resume simply contact Sarah Linnes-Robinson, Director at .