KNA is at a Critical Crossroads and We Need You
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- Published: 23 November 2022 23 November 2022
The Kenny Neighborhood Association represents all residents of our neighborhood. KNA is your go-to source for advocacy with the city, for social events, and for creating a sense of community for all.
- We provide input on city initiatives and work with our elected representatives to share neighbor views.
- KNA sponsors popular events throughout the year like the Ice Cream Social, Kenny Festival, New Neighbor and Renter Welcome dinner, Spring Clean-up, and Fire & Ice Skating Party.
In 2023, KNA will stand at a critical crossroads. One road takes us forward but requires investments from neighbors and others. The other road leads to less programming and advocacy.
KNA, and all neighborhood associations, have depended on funding from the city and donations from residents to operate. Unfortunately, Kenny and the other neighborhoods face significant reductions in city funding starting January 1.
In the past, KNA received $25,000 per year to support activities. In 2023, that funding will fall to $14,000. We do have reserves that we will use sparingly to cover expenses, but the reality is that we need to find new revenue to ensure that we remain a viable association.
Our other choice is to significantly cut programming, but we are hoping to avoid that route.
Get Ready for the Holiday Light Tour
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- Published: 08 November 2022 08 November 2022
Enjoy the colorful city streets and light displays of the Armatage AND Kenny neighborhoods this holiday season! The Holiday Light Tour is self-guided and runs each night from 5–8pm on Friday, December 9 through Sunday, December 19. This year’s map will be available here by December 8 so you can plan your route.
Please be respectful of neighbors on your adventure. If you drive the tour, please turn off your vehicle when you arrive at each stop. Free and open to all!
Register for the Tour by December 6
If you live in Armatage or Kenny and love to decorate for the holidays, sign up to be a part of the Holiday Light Tour! The deadline to register is Tuesday, December 6 at 11:59pm. By signing up you agree to have your decorations up during every night of the tour and to have your address published on the map.
Instead of voting this year, we will do a random drawing for $50 gift cards to neighborhood businesses.
Click here to sign up!
Give Today to Support the KNA
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- Published: 08 November 2022 08 November 2022
We hope you'll join us in supporting the Kenny Neighborhood Association with a Give to the Max Day donation this year. Give to the Max Day is Nov 17, but you can give early today. The KNA represents renters, homeowners and businesses in Kenny and connects our great community by sponsoring activities and programs, and advocating for the neighborhood.
Give today at https://www.givemn.org/organization/Kenny-Neighborhood-Association. With annual funding dropping to just over 50% of pre-COVID levels, every donation big or small supports the KNA's advocacy and work in the community. Donations fund community events, newsletters, annual renter and new neighbor gatherings and more. Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to the Kenny Neighborhood Association this year!
Halloween Tour Voting Results
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- Published: 01 November 2022 01 November 2022
hank you to everyone who hosted a display, participated in the tour, and voted in this year's Halloween Tour! The results are in and voting was close this year!-
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- Best use of Pumpkins: 5642 Oliver Ave S (bottom left)
- Spookiest: 5621 Morgan Ave S (top left)
- Kenny Neighborhood Fave: 5428 James Ave S (bottom right)
- Armatage Neighborhood Fave: 5821 Sheridan Ave S (top right)
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- 23 total displays
- 92 total votes
- 3,225 tour map views
- Visitors were from Minneapolis and all over the Twin Cities (Maple Grove, Burnsville, South St. Paul, Woodbury, Edina, Richfield, St. Louis Park)
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We had such a blast partnering with our neighbors in Armatage on this year's tour and are already excited to team up again for the Holiday Light Tour in December! Look for the sign-up this month!
The Kenny & Armatage Halloween Tour is HERE!
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- Published: 21 October 2022 21 October 2022
Enjoy the sights and frights around Armatage AND Kenny for this year’s Halloween Tour, which runs each night from 6–8pm starting Mon, Oct 24 through Mon, Oct 31! The tour is self-guided and great for all ages.
Friendly reminder: please be respectful of others on your adventure and minimize idling if you drive.
The tour map is now available below and at armatage.org. Click read more to vote for your favorite displays!
Tour Map
- Here's a direct link to the digital version of the Halloween Tour Map.
- If you prefer to print the map instead, here's a link to a PDF you can download!