If you live in Kingfield you vote at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Park, 4055 Nicollet Avenue South.  If you are unsure if you live in Kingfield or unsure of where you are supposed to vote, please use the Secretary of State’s Poll Finder at http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us.

If you are still unsure who is running for various offices in your district please visit the Secretary of State’s Sample Ballot tool found here: http://myballotmn.sos.state.mn.us.

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As a thank you to all voters, KFNA will be back this year (101 feet back, in fact!) at MLK Park all Election Day handing out fresh hot coffee and fabulous treats donated by many of our generous local businesses including Blackbird Café, Butter Bakery, Five Watt Coffee, Pat’s Tap, Sun Street Breads, The Lowbrow, Grand Café, Curran’s, Bruegger’s Bagels Station 27, Victor’s 1959 Cafe, + more!  Thank you amazing Kingfield restaurants!

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Community Forum Topic:  2017 Planned Street Repaving and Additional Proposed Kingfield Bikelanes

Regarding Repaving:

As an ongoing improvements on the City’s streets The City of Minneapolis, Department of Public Works is planning on a resurfacing (mill and overlay) in these two areas (called in the Harriet/Lakewood area and these areas DO cover parts of Kingfield Neighborhood) in the summer of 2017.  These two projects were originally built in 1980 & 1978 respectfully.  As part of the funding for this work, there will be a property assessment included as a part of this project.  City staff will be available to discuss this in more details at the upcoming meeting with KFNA on November 9.

Regarding Bikelanes:

The proposed bikeway project on 42nd/43rd St W would be installed following the resurfacing work and would not require additional roadway closures. The current scope and status of proposed 2017 bikeway projects in the area to be discussed at this meeting includes:

42nd/43rd St W (Kingfield and East Harriet)

• Project limits: Lake Harriet Parkway to Nicollet Ave
• Bikeway project is in coordination with resurfacing planned for 2017
• Proposed as a bike boulevard with no parking removal

38th St W (East Harriet)

• Project limits: Bryant Ave to Lyndale Ave
• Bikeway project is in coordination with resurfacing planned for 2017
• Proposed as bike lanes with parking removal on the south side

Note: 38^th St is on the Bike Plan east of Lyndale and the City is asking if the community would like to install bike lanes there as well. If there is interest in moving that conversation forward, or not, be good to hear from the community at this meeting.

In this club, youth will meet twice each month to explore their local environment and community through team building games and hands-on activities.  Youth, ages 9-14 are welcome to register and join on November 7th!

2016 – 2017 Schedule: 

• November 2016: 1st and 3rd Monday
• December 2016: 1st Monday
• January 2017: 5th Monday
• February 2017: 1st and 3rd Monday
• March 2017: 1st and 3rd Monday
• April 2017: 1st and 3rd Monday
• May 2017: 1st and 3rd Monday
• Stay tuned for June 2017 and beyond

In partnership with the Minnesota Civic Youth Council, this 4-H club will engage youth to identify social and environmental issues in their community, conduct effective research, and improve our environment and community through legislature. Youth will meet local experts, create a research portfolio on a local issue, and participate in civil discourse. In May 2017, youth will present their research portfolios and recommendations to local policymakers and stakeholders.

Please contact Amy Hughes () with questions.

Note: This event will be held at the Kingfield Community Outdoor Oven located Kingfield’s Pleasant Community Garden on the grounds of the Center for Performing Arts.

Celebrate the turning back of the clocks! The oven will be hot (literally 800 degrees of hot!) and we will be baking pizza for neighbors to enjoy. Wander on down and help yourself to a slice! Bring your own lawn chair or picnic blanket (and maybe a blanket to snuggle up in too!) Please consider packing your own reusable plate, utensils, and bring your own beverage.  There will be compostable tableware for those who need it.

This is a No Cost event–free will donations will be accepted.

We are also providing, at no cost, a two partial-day training in working oven events on Nov. 5 & 6. If you want to volunteer and learn how to work the oven and manage events at this outdoor site contact to check the times and see if there is still space available to participate.

Questions? You can also call Sarah Linnes-Robinson, KFNA Executive Director, at 612.823.5980.

 

S’mores, apple cider, spooky stories for all ages…..and Fire Breathers!

Once again, the Kingfield Neighborhood Association will partner with MLK Park and co-host a free fun-filled night for all ages, with a new twist  a spectacular performance by fire-breathers!  We will be on the northern side of the building, just look for the fire pits – bring your chairs and come prepared to meet neighbors and be entertained!