Bring flowers, weather-appropriate photos, or mementos to the Judson Playground. Write the names of your loved ones on ribbon (provided) to tie on the fence. A time to remember, to reflect.
Join a 20-minute meditation/remembrance indoor circle at 12 noon or 2 p.m.
Join a public event to discuss the future of the Former Kmart & New Nicollet Ave project, including food, live music, and supervised children’s activities! Walking, rolling, and biking encouraged. Limited parking available on the northside of the building.
Share your experience using the former Kmart area and your ideas for the future of the site.
Kmart Phase 1 Open House Flyer (English)
Kmart Phase 1 Open House Flyer (Somali)
Kmart Phase 1 Open House Flyer (Spanish)
In celebration of my Golden Anniversary in auto repair business, and 38 years on 38th street, I am having an Ice Cream Social at my shop–Quality Coaches, 20 West 38th Street on October 22, 3:00-5:30 PM. Sebastian Joe’s is making a special flavor to commemorate the day!
Stop by to say ‘Hi!’
Join KFNA for the regular monthly Board of Directors meeting, in person!, at Judson Church. The beginning of each meeting is a Community Forum which is your chance to bring a question or issue to KFNA. We ask that all attendees bring masks, as, depending on the COVID levels in the county you may be required to wear one if you want to attend the meeting. Any questions can be directed to Sarah Linnes-Robinson, Executive Director, at
Preparing for a Kmart-Free Nicollet
For close to 50 years we have lived with Kmart cutting off our main street from the center of the city. Now that the City of Minneapolis has both site and building control of the property, we know that this poorly conceived urban planning decision will be reversed. This project is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to engage all of you, the neighbors and businesses, who have been impacted by the decades long disconnection of Nicollet Avenue to identify your needs and share your perspectives on what you love and want to retain along the avenue, and in redeveloping a 10-acre parcel known as Kmart. Come share your thoughts and dreams for Nicollet Avenue and learn about upcoming community engagement opportunities.
As Zion Church moves on, Simpson Housing Services moves in!
In early November, Simpson Housing Services will be moving their extended stay shelter operations to Zion Lutheran Church, 128 West 33rd Street – this will be their interim site housing 66 individuals while construction is underway at their permanent location, on 28th Street at First Avenue. Simpson has been operating shelter in South Minneapolis for over 40 years. They look forward to bringing their service-rich shelter program to the Zion site – so that shelter guests will have uninterrupted service. Come learn about Simpson’s work, the interim plan for the Zion site, and how you can get involved. If you have questions about this project please contact Steve Horsfield, Executive Director, 612-455-0841.