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National Association of Town Watch ranked Minneapolis in first place for its National Night Out activities in 2011, according to city information.
National Night Out is a community-building celebration that encourages neighbors to get to know each other through block parties and other get-togethers. It’s been a tradition in Minneapolis for 28 years.
This past summer, nearly 60,500 people showed up for 1,173 events.
“The impact of NNO lasts throughout the year. Neighbors who know and care about each other, do a better job of watching out for one another and reporting crime and suspicious behavior to police,” a prepared statement from the city reads.