Community Corner
Building Community Through a Block Party
St. John's Lutheran Church sponsored a community meal and other events to commemorate Northfield's observance of Night to Unite.
Northfield residents joined over a community meal, bouncy house and K-9 narcotics dog on Tuesday.
St. John’s Lutheran Church sponsored a community block party Tuesday to commemorate Night to Unite.
Night to Unite is a crime prevention effort designed to build neighbors through block parties and other community events. It's conducted annually on the first Tuesday of August.
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As part of their church’s party, members of St. John’s congregation served food, set up a bouncy house in its parking lot and invited local law enforcement and rescue personnel to mingle with participants.
A highlight of the event was an appearance by Tucker, the Rice County Sheriff’s Department K-9 dog. Tucker showed off his abilities by finding hidden narcotics in a vehicle. He also had a chance to play ball and be petted by party-goers.
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The St. John’s block party was one of several visited by Northfield fire and police personnel on Tuesday.
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