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Precinct Caucuses
Tuesday, February 6th, 7:00 PM
Find your Caucus location
WHAT IS A PRECINCT CAUCUS?
Precinct caucuses are meetings run by Minnesota’s political parties. They are the first in a series of meetings where parties may endorse candidates, select delegates, and set goals and values (called party platforms). In 2018, one part of precinct caucuses will be a preference ballot for the candidates you want your political party to support for Governor.
It all begins on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 with the precinct caucuses. Going to a caucus is a great way to show support for a candidate, raise an issue that’s important to you, influence who the party will endorse for many offices, and meet people in your community.
There is a lot more info at the Secretary of State’s link here.
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A Raucous Post-Caucus Ruckus
Tuesday, February 6, 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
The Lowbrow, 4244 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis
Facebook Event Page
Let the ruckus begin! MN Precincts 8-6 and 8-7, gather at The Lowbrow after caucus Tuesday night for a raucous post-caucus good-time! Meet other politically minded neighbors, connect with Kingfield Neighborhood Association's Get Out the Vote efforts, and enjoy happy hour pricing on drinks and appetizers courtesy of The Lowbrow!
New to caucusing and politics? Don't worry! Our goal is to help neighbors connect and support each other through this election season, to assist neighbors in understanding and navigating the political system with the goal of finding a place to plug in and help. and to increase voter turnout so those elected better represent the people.
Questions on this drop-in event, contact the Kingfield Neighborhood Association at 612-823-5980 or info@kingfield.org.
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Kingfield Empty Bowls
Thursday, February 8th, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
MLK Park, Recreational Center, 4055 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis
Actions:
I. Join the Facebook Event, and Share it to encourage your Friends to attend!
II. Invite a neighbor to walk to the park with you for dinner!
On Thursday, February 8th, Kingfield will host the seventh annual Kingfield Empty Bowls, and we would love to see you there! Empty Bowls is a single-evening event that combines art, food, local businesses, nonprofits, and lots and lots of neighbors raising awareness and funds to combat hunger in our neighborhood.
As in past years, donations to Empty Bowls will benefit Nicollet Square (a project of Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative), an organization that provides affordable housing and a supportive environment for youth who have experienced long-term homelessness or have been in the foster care system. New this year, we are also partnering with Lyndale Community Dinners (a project of the Lyndale Neighborhood Association (LNA), which welcomes neighbors to a free home-cooked meal every Wednesday. While helping to address ongoing food security issues in our community, these dinners also offer the chance for people of different walks of life to share a meal and fellowship.
All questions should be directed to KFNA Executive Director Sarah Linnes-Robinson at sarah@kingfield.org or 612-7-823-5980.
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Green Team Meeting
Monday, February 12th, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Butter Bakery Cafe, 3700 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis
Facebook Event Page
Because we at KFNA know that many of our neighbors care about the environment, part of our mission for the new year will be trying to shift more attitudes about environmental actions. Ideally, we would give up feeling that green habits are an extra effort and practice them without even thinking about it, essentially developing a greener lifestyle. KFNA will focus on creating change in the areas of home and business composting, waste reduction when hosting outdoor events, increasing pollinator habitat, incentivizing and supporting walking and biking, and more. We welcome you to bring your interests and ideas to the table and to be a part of our team as well!
If you are interested in being part of the green-washing in Kingfield, give us a shout at sarah@kingfield.org or 612-823.5980. We will meet the 2nd Monday each month at a rotating location so email us to get on the notification list–or join us at the first 2018 meeting on Feb. 12 at Butter!
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Various Candidate Meet & Greets
Elections are coming on November 6th and many candidates are already reaching out to the community share their viewpoints and listen to neighbors. Although KFNA does not endorse candidates we want to make neighbors aware of the opportunities in our neighborhood to meet any and all candidates running for Governor, State Representative, Hennepin County Commissioner, Minneapolis School Board, and any of the other seats that Kingfielder’s will cast votes for in 2018. If you have any questions related to these events please directly contact the organizers. Candidates, if you host a community event (fundraisers not included) in Kingfield Neighborhood please feel free to contact KFNA at info@kingfield.org to have us help share your event!
Meet and Greet with LaDonna Redmond, organized by Ladonna Redmond for Hennepin County Commissioner District 3
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38th Street Bridge Closes Late-February/Early-March
As a part of 35W@94: Downtown to Crosstown project on I-35W between 43rd Street and downtown Minneapolis, the 38th Street bridge over I-35W is scheduled to close in late-February/early-March for reconstruction and will remain closed through mid-summer 2018 to motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Additionally, the intersections of Stevens Ave and 38th Street and 2nd Ave S and 38th Street, and the ramp from 36th Street to southbound I-35W will close during the bridge closure. Before the bridge closure, one weekend closure of I-35W will be required for demolition of the bridge. For more information, questions or concerns, please visit the project website and sign up for email updates here or contact the project email (info@35w94.com) or hotline (612-284-6125).
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KFNA Annual Meet Up & Election
Wednesday, March 7th, 6:00 PM Potluck / 7:00 PM Meeting
The Aliveness Project, 3808 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis
Kingfield Neighborhood Association = building community / developing leadership
The annual KFNA election for the neighborhood's nonprofit board of directors will be held on Wednesday, March 7.The potluck begins at 6 PM, and the meeting will start at 7 PM. All nominations for board members will be taken from the floor at the meeting. Post-election the group will retire to Blackbird Cafe to continue conversations and get to know each other better.
For more information please contact KFNA Executive Director Sarah Linnes-Robinson at sarah@kingfield.org or 612.823.5980, and she will be happy to chat with you about eligibility, board needs, and organizational responsibilities. Board members meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month, so if you are interested in running for the board, please make sure you keep that evening free each month beginning 3/14/18.
Gather with neighbors, hear the news of the year, and celebrate the Kingfield Neighborhood at the Annual Meet Up and Board Election!
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