National Night Out (NNO) is an annual nationwide event that encourages residents to get out in the community, hold block parties and get to know their neighbors as a way to encourage crime prevention. It involves all segments of the community in building a healthier, safer community. And it’s a great way to promote community-police partnerships and enjoy a late summer evening surrounded by friends and family. For info see the Minneapolis NNO mission statement – and all things NNO – at minneapolismn.gov/nno.
NNO has been held on the first Tuesday in August for 36 years, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic this year it’s been rescheduled in Minneapolis to Tuesday, September 15.
As with many past National Night Outs, Minneapolis was ranked #1 among all U.S. cities with a population over 250,000 in 2019. Over 1,500 events were registered in 2019. Was yours one of them? Save the date for this year: NNO is September 15. If you’re involved in your block club contact your block club leader for updated info. Not sure if your block has a club? Contact your neighborhood organization in the neighborhood section or visit minneapolismn.gov/nno.