Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Minneapolis Garden Tool Swap

At seven parks citywide, including MLK Park!

KFNA could use a volunteer (or 2!) to support the City Staff at this event—if this could be you, please email and put “Garden Tool Swap Volunteer” in the subject line!

Attention, gardeners! From seasoned growers to novice seed-sowers, all are welcome at the 3rd annual free Minneapolis Garden Tool Swap organized by Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling.

As you start Spring cleaning, hang on to unused yard tools, planters, garden décor, books, seeds, and more, and share them with neighbors at the swap. You do not need to bring items to participate. All items donated at the swap are free for any participant to take home. For more event details, visit the City’s Garden Tool Swap web page.

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In 2022, over 2,200 items were dropped off and more than 66% of items were taken by the end of the three-hour event. 

Tour the New Alliance Housing Location at 33rd & Nicollet

You’re invited to help us celebrate the grand opening of 3301 Nicollet this Thursday, April 20! Come hear from Mayor Jacob Frey, County Commissioner Marion Greene, and others on how Alliance is helping to reduce homelessness in Minneapolis through affordable housing.
What: Program at 5:15 p.m.; guided tours before and after program

2023 KFNA Annual Meeting

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.”

SAVE the DATE!

This meeting will feature a review of projects from the last 30 years of KFNA and introduction of candidates and the start of the election for KFNA Board members (voting will move online the following day and continue for one week). Also invited is 8th Ward Council President Andrea Jenkins and Soren Stevenson, an 8th Ward candidate. Both are asked to speak on their vision of the City, and neighborhoods role in their vision of Minneapolis.  Join us at 6:30 PM for tasty treats from local restaurants before the meeting kicks off!

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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.

 

 

April KFNA Board Meeting Tonight

Every meeting starts with Community Forum, your chance to bring your question, idea, or concern to the volunteer Board of Directors.

The Agenda for the April meeting also includes:

  • Discussion of NRP Plan Modification moving funds from a KFNA developed project from 2010 called community initiated grants to support future infrastructure projects at MLK Park.
  • MLK Park 2023 Engagement Plan for the Access and Spending of Park Dedication Fees
  • Review of the Proposed KFNA 2023-24 Fiscal Year Budget