August 2
Provided by the City of Minneapolis
National Night Out (NNO) is an annual nationwide event that encourages residents to get out in the community, holding block parties and getting to know their neighbors as a way to encourage crime prevention. It’s a great way to promote community-police partnerships and enjoy a Minnesota summer evening surrounded by friends and family. As with many past NNOs, Minneapolis was ranked #1 among all U.S. cities over 250,000 population in 2013. Over 1,480 events were registered in 2014. NNO in Minneapolis is an annual event on the first Tuesday of August that involves all segments of the community in building a healthier, safer community.
Registered 2016 NNO events in Minneapolis
The following list is sorted by neighborhood and within each neighborhood, by street: Events by Neighborhood (PDF)
Background
NNO is not just one night of the year, but the culmination of year-long crime prevention activity in all Minneapolis neighborhoods: people working together in block and apartment clubs and other networks to prevent and address crime and other neighborhood problems. It is an occasion to celebrate past successes, discuss current challenges or issues, and re-dedicate to collaborative efforts with neighbors, police, businesses and others to improve the quality of life in our city. NNO is the largest event of its kind in Minneapolis and the nation.
Key Messages
- Cohesive, healthy neighborhoods are keys to preventing crime and violence.
- Active block clubs build community, increase hope and create harmony.
- Positive activities displace negative activity; as people spend more time outside, they take back their streets and neighborhoods.
- NNO is an opportunity for all parts of the community including businesses, corporate sponsors, religious institutions, city agencies, and news media to come together around the shared goal of a safe, healthy community.
- NNO reinforces the partnership of citizens and police to combat crime.
Goals
- Utilize NNO to expand and strengthen Minneapolis’ network of block clubs.
- Increase the number of block clubs, multi-block events and individuals who participate in NNO.
- Involve the Minneapolis Police Department with citizens by participating in NNO events together.
- Promote increased involvement of youth with their neighbors.
- Promote crime prevention strategies and increase ways that citizens can protect themselves, and their property.
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