Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Expecting a package?

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Take steps to make sure you receive what you ordered!

Every year around the holidays, there is an increase in packages ordered online and delivered to homes. This also can come with an increase in thefts when the packages are left unattended outside. Victims usually report the theft to their shippers so the police department may not know the extent of these thefts.

Doorstep delivery can be a crime of opportunity. It could be someone following a delivery truck or it could be someone who happens to be in the area and sees a package delivered.

In looking at the most frequently used delivery services, here are some suggestions the shippers made.

    • Ship the package to a location where you know someone will be available to receive it. Consider selecting the “signature required” option.
    • Send any FedEx package directly to a FedEx Office location near you or choose from several delivery options. You can have it held for pickup at one of the stations. You can go to www.fedex.com to find the nearest location or call 1-800-GO-FEDEX.
    • UPS also has stores that a package can be routed to and have several options for delivery choices. Their information is www.UPS.com or 1-800-PICK-UPS.
    • The United States Postal Service has a number of ways to track and secure safe delivery for your packages. You have options on how you want the package delivered as well as tracking and insuring the package. Many of their tips are similar to UPS and FedEx. More info: www.usps.com

As neighbors, if you see something suspicious such as a person picking up a package off your neighbor’s front step or a car following a delivery van, please call 911 immediately.

If you are a victim of this crime, please contact 311 or file a police report online. If you have suspect information, call 911. Depending on who was set to deliver your package, you can also file a mail theft complaint through the US Postal Inspection Service (go.usa.gov/x8WjE), file a lost package through UPS (goo.gl/AZc7IY), or file a claim through FedEx (goo.gl/p2NGL0). If you used another carrier, check with them on what you need to do in order to file a report for a lost or stolen item.

For further crime prevention resources, please visit:   http://minneapolismn.gov/police/crimeprevention/index.htm

Looking for Somthing Fun and FREE to do on Sunday? 11/25/2018

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Come and paint a bowl that has been hand created just for our Kingfield Empty Bowls Event – we just need YOU!  Sunday, November 25, from 1-4pm, at MLK Park.

Supplies are provided, it is free and all are welcome!  No experience is needed; recommended for ages 6 and up (ages under 12 must be accompanied by an adult); one bowl per person.

Your artwork will be on display at the 2019 Kingfield Empty Bowls Event, February 7th, benefiting Nicollet Square which provides housing and support for young adults who have experienced homelessness or been in the foster care system. For more information about Kingfield Empty Bowls, please visit our website: www.Kingfield.org

From Plaid Friday to Small Business Saturday…and Beyond!

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Kingfield is so full of small, unique shops that we aren’t going to list them all (for fear of leaving one of them out!)  So this Friday and Saturday, and heck, why not all holiday season?, think about supporting our many locally-owned, independently-run, one-of-a-kind businesses before you order online or visit a big box or chain store.  In Kingfield you can find handcrafted gifts, handmade food, and heartfelt experiences offered by your neighborhood restaurants and shops…often gift-wrapped and handed across to the counter to you from one of your very own Kingfield neighbors and shop owners!

Live your values. Support your community. And shop local this year!

Minneapolis’ Neighborhoods 2020 Community Meetings

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There are multiple upcoming opportunities to weigh in on the Neighborhoods 2020 Work Group recommendations. During the first week of December there will be five community meetings which are open to anyone interested. Work Group members are invited to listen to questions, comments, and concerns from residents.

  1. Saturday, December 1, 2018
    9:00 – 11:00 AM
    Waite House
    2323 11th Ave S, MPLS MN 55404
  2. Monday, December 3, 2018
    6:00 – 8:00 PM
    Opportunity Center
    CROC Room
    740 E 17TH ST MPLS 55404
  3. Wednesday, December 5, 2018
    1:00 – 3:00 PM
    North Market
    4414 Humboldt Ave N MPLS 55412
  4. Thursday, December 6, 2018
    1:00 – 2:30 PM
    Little Earth Residents Association – LERA Conference Room
    2495 18th Ave South MPLS MN 55404
  5. Friday, December 7, 2018
    11:30 – 1:30 PM
    Harrison Education Center
    Multipurpose Room
    501 Irving Ave N MPLS 55405
What is Neighborhoods 2020?

The Neighborhoods 2020 process was created by the City Council to look at how the City serves and supports neighborhood organizations both internally and externally via finances, City staffing, organizational/advisory board oversight, and grant-funded programs. Each piece is important for equitable and high-quality services to be provided to residents. The Neighborhoods 2020 process comprises four important parts:

  • consistent funding and programming for neighborhoods andother community-based programs such as the One Minneapolis Fund and the Community Innovation Fund;
  • proper sizing and oversight of these programs by an advisory body;
  • a consistent citywide community engagement policy for the City of Minneapolis that incorporates the Core Principles of Community Engagement; and,
  • evaluating the Neighborhood and Community Relations Department’s service delivery model and making changes if necessary.

Learn more about the Minneapolis 2020 Work Groups and process here: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/ncr/2020