GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. -- An annual tradition is bringing communities across Hennepin County together on August 2. It's called National Night Out.
This year's celebration that aims to bring crime, and drug abuse awareness to neighborhoods comes as a new report shows violent crime across Hennepin County is down 34 percent from 2006-2010.
Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek joined us on KARE 11 Sunrise with more on the day's events.
Maple Grove - National Night Out
Location: Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove
Date/Time: Tuesday, Aug. 2, 11am-1pm
Plymouth - Night to Unite
Location: Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Avenue, Plymouth
Date/Time: Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2:30pm-5pm
Greenfield - National Night Out
Location: Greenfield City Hall, Greenfield
Date/Time: Tuesday, Aug. 2, 6pm-8pm
For more information visit: www.hennepinsheriff.org.