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Block Leader Training–Create a Better Organized Block!

January 17, 2015 By Sarah

Monday, January 26th, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

or

Thursday, January 29th, noon – 1:00 PM

Minneapolis Police Department’s Fifth Precinct, 3101 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis

Having an organized block makes everyone feel safer, and more importantly, brings neighbors closer to each other.  Anyone can be a block leader – businesses, tenants, homeowners, even building managers on blocks with huge apartment complexes. And if you aren’t ready to commit to a block but live in an apartment or condo building, you could be the contact for your building!

If you’re interested in more information on being a block leader, contact Jennifer Waisanen, the Police Department’s Crime Prevention Specialist for the Kingfield Neighborhood, for a one-on-one meeting at a coffee shop, OR attend one of the upcoming Block Leader Trainings:

Monday January 26 or Thursday January 29!

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Helping Panhandlers and Homeless Persons – 2019 Updates

December 23, 2014 By Cheryl

Have you ever wondered what you can do to help someone that is panhandling? Who should you call if you are worried about someone sleeping in a car? When the temperature plummets and winter arrives, or in the heat of the summer when temperatures soar, who can people experiencing homelessness turn to when they need help finding a safe place to stay? Call The Outreach Team!

The St. Stephen’s Street Outreach Team helps people experiencing homelessness find the housing and services they need to end their homelessness and improve their lives. They serve people experiencing homelessness who sleep outside, in their cars, abandoned buildings, and in other places not meant for human habitation. They also provide drop-in hours for clients Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am and 11am. Teams of two canvass the streets from 9am to 9pm Tuesday through Friday and Monday and Saturday from 9am to 5pm. The Team connects people to available rental housing, supportive housing, community resources, emergency shelters, drop-in centers, food shelves, and meal sites. For those that who cannot find suitable shelter, St. Stephen’s Human Services provides emergency gear, builds their trust by checking on their welfare, and helps them to find safe housing and the services needed to stay in their housing.

What can you do if you are worried about someone who may be homeless or is panhandling and they approach you?
Acknowledge the person (smile, nod, say hello, or wish them the best).
If you are comfortable speaking to them, give them information about the Street Outreach Team.
Call the Outreach Team and leave a message anytime at 612-879-7624 (Put this number in your cell phone!)
The Team is available Tuesday-Friday: 9am-9pm, and Monday & Saturday: 9am-5pm
Assess safety of the situation: Is this person an immediate danger to themselves or others? If so, call 911 immediately.

Want more information? Go to http://ststephensmpls.org

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Filed Under: Crime and Safety, crime prevention & safety, Equity & Outreach, housing, Uncategorized Tagged With: crime

Minneapolis tops the Nation in NNO Participation!

December 2, 2014 By Sarah

Thanks to incredible community support and an increase in community policing, Minneapolis has once again grabbed the trophy for top National Night Out (NNO) city in the country. It is the city’s 3rd year in a row topping the charts nationwide.

1,484 events were registered for NNO in 2014 ([including 51 in Kingfield alone!], setting a record on our City streets the night of August 5th. Attendance totaled more than 74,000 and more than 23,500 of them were kids and young adults. All told, 19% of Minneapolis’ total population participated in the celebration and 100% of city’s 83 residential neighborhoods participated this year.

“Our communities and block club leaders realize what a tremendous honor this is for our City. Our Officers and Crime Prevention Specialists certainly do. The numbers prove that we have a very strong partnership with the neighborhoods that play a huge part in helping keep our streets safe,” Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau said.

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KFNA Board Meeting, Wednesday October 8, 8 PM, MLK Park

October 7, 2014 By Sarah

KFNA Board Meeting / Wednesday October 8 /8 PM, MLK Park (Note time change to accommodate attending the conversation with the Police Chief and Mayor)

The time for this meeting has been changed to 8-9 PM to accommodate attending the conversation with the Mayor and Police Chief. Please know that neighbors are always invited to come hear what the KFNA Board is working on or bring their questions or concerns before the board. Community Forum occurs at the beginning of the meeting which is your opportunity to ask a question or raise a concern. If you have an item that is more than a simple update and expect to need more than 1-2 minutes, please contact Executive Director, Sarah Linnes-Robinson at and ask if there is time on the agenda for a more in depth discussion.

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Kingfield Block Walkers Walking Tuesday Oct. 7

October 6, 2014 By Sarah

There’s still time (before the snow flies!) to join the new Kingfield Block Walkers for exercise, camaraderie, and to be additional eyes and ears on our blocks! Groups are being formed to start walking this month at both evening and daytime hours.

E-mail to become part of this fun new group or simply join us for the first walk on Tuesday Oct. 7 at 9:30 AM at Butter Bakery Cafe, 3700 Nicollet Ave. S.  Ask for the Kingfield Walker discount when you order your warm-up coffee to go!

PS– If you are a Kingfield Home-based worker, stop into Butter at 8:30 AM on Tuesday to meet others from the neighborhood that work from home!

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Save the date! Come celebrate National Farmer’s Save the date! Come celebrate National Farmer’s Market week at Kingfield’s farmers’ market on Sunday, August 7th, from 8:30am-1pm (@MLK Park, 4055 Nicollet)! Marking the second Nicollet pop-off event, the farmer’s market, Neighborhood Roots, will be celebrating in partnership with the Lyndale and Kingfield Neighborhood Associations and the City of Minneapolis’ Great Streets Program. A variety of fun events will take place: from 8:30-9:30am, come enjoy marketplace yoga; from 10am-12pm, enjoy music by local band Sweet Armadillo, and from 10am-12pm enjoy a live cooking demo from locally acclaimed Young Man Chef. Simultaneously get your shopping for the week done and support local vendors! All activities are free. Questions? Contact mara@neighborhoodrootsmn.org or call 612-824-9402.
NNO is coming August 2nd… do you know where your NNO is coming August 2nd… do you know where your ice cream is? Bringing back the traditional of Kingfield Neighborhood Association biking to block parties to connect with neighbors and deliver Nicollet Pothole Ice Cream, developed in collaboration with our very own Kingfield Commissary, Sebastian Joe’s!, the KFNA Board will be working their way across Kingfield  on Tuesday August 2nd. 

Due to staffing changes at KFNA, we can’t promise to get to every registered block party, but we will try! If you have issues or concerns that your block is dealing with and to make sure we hear your voices and concerns please email sarah@kingfield.org and put “Neighborhood Concern” in the subject line. Please tell us your name, your block, and the issue you are dealing with. If we can’t make it to your block party, we will follow up directly later in the month. Hope to see you out on the block on August 2nd!
A reminder that THIS coming Saturday, July 30th fr A reminder that THIS coming Saturday, July 30th from 6-8pm, there will be an outdoor movie night at Painter Park (620 W 34th St)! Movie will start at dusk, showing Bend it Like Beckham. Before the movie starts, bouncy houses, face painters, food trucks, naturalists, and art projects will be present! All activities are FREE and food trucks set at their own prices. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and bug spray! Questions? Email organizer@lyndale.org or call 612-824-9402. Can't wait to see you there!
The third Nicollet pop-off event is already happen The third Nicollet pop-off event is already happening! Local artist Hibaaq Ibrahim from Moon Juice Arts is partnering with the Kingfield and Lyndale Neighborhood Associations, along with the Fortune Relief and Youth Empowerment Organization, FRAYEO, to paint a new mural outside of Twisted Hare (3401 Nicollet, on north side of building)! On August afternoons 11th-13th, Hibaaq and youth involved in FRAEYO’s local peacebuilding trainings will be painting the mural. Then, on Saturday August 13th in the afternoon, there will be a community celebration involving food, music, hair braiding, Kubb playing, a mini farmer’s market and more! All neighbors are invited to stop by during the painting process and more information will be provided closer to the Saturday celebration! Questions? Contact director@lyndale.org.
Are you a business owner? An aspiring entrepreneur Are you a business owner? An aspiring entrepreneur? Want to share your passion with the Minneapolis business community?

Join Mayor Frey, Council Pres. Jenkins and business community leaders for the City’s second Black Business Week program and Kick Off Summit on Monday, July 25, 5:00 -8:00 p.m., at Sabathani Community Center, 2nd Floor Gym and Banquet Room located at 310 E 38th Street.

The Kick Off Summit is open to all, and will provide the opportunity for business owners and community members alike to access resources to help them launch, sustain, and grow their local business. Additionally, there will be a chance to hear from local leaders on a policy roundtable discussion focused on economic recovery and small business support, as well as network and support a variety of black organizations, businesses, and vendors. Please pre-register for the event using the following link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/2098d064264f47f2ad52fc152fb0380d.

Speakers for the policy roundtable will include:
Erik Hansen, City of Minneapolis – CPED, Dir. of Economic Policy
Kareem Murphy, Hennepin County Gov’t Relations Director
Commissioner Steve Grove, MN DEED
Tawanna Black, CEO of Center for Economic Inclusion
Tabitha Montgomery, Executive Director of the Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association
Moderator: PJ Hill, Financial Advisor, Entrepreneur and Community leader
Representative of the African American Leadership Forum’s Black Business Support Collective
 
The Summit Kick Off is just one of a series of events the City is hosting to celebrate Black Business Week. Learn more about events taking place during Black Business Week and how to participate.

Questions? For any questions regarding the event please reach out to Deebaa Sirdar or Zoe Bourgerie at deebaa.sirdar@minneapolismn.gov and/or zoe.bourgerie@minneapolismn.gov.
Save the date! Nicollet Pop-Off #2: Sustainably Sm Save the date! Nicollet Pop-Off #2: Sustainably Small @40th with the Kingfield Farmers Market / Sunday August 7th, 8:30am-1pm / Kingfield Farmers Market, 4055 Nicollet

Come celebrate National Farmer’s Market week at the Kingfield Farmers’ Market; find us in the parking lot of MLK Park!

This second Nicollet pop-off event of the summer features a variety of fun events including: 
-Marketplace yoga (8:30-9:30 AM);
-live music by a Kingfield PorchFest local duo, Sweet Armadillo;
-a cooking demo from locally acclaimed Young Man Chef;
-a kid’s scavenger hunt with fun prizes;
-and a chance to share your hopes and challenges with KFNA about Nicollet Avenues culture, traffic, and new opportunities due to the eventual moving of Kmart!

Simultaneously get your shopping for the week done and support local vendors! All activities are free.

Questions? Contact mara@neighborhoodrootsmn.org or call 612-824-9402.
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