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City leaders call for moment of silence during National Night Out

UPDATED August 6, 2007, 4:48pm

City officials have called on community leaders and residents to honor a moment of silence for the victims of the bridge collapse during National Night Out gatherings tonight.

The moment of silence will be observed from 6:05–6:06 p.m., which coincides with the time of the bridge collapse on Aug. 1. The faith community has also been asked to observe the moment of silence by ringing bells. The bells in City Hall’s clock tower will also ring during the moment of silence.

A handful of National Night Out parties have been planned for the Downtown area. The Downtown Minneapolis and North Loop neighborhood associations host one of the largest gatherings on West River Parkway near the Federal Reserve Bank. The party runs 6 to 9 p.m. and will feature music by Corn Bread Harris, Andrew Cadillac Kolstad, Debbie Duncan and Bruce Henry and Friends.

Minneapolis saw record-breaking attendance at last year’s National Night Out, an event aimed at uniting residents against crime, and this year’s gathering of more than 900 block parties is tonight.

The Loring Park party runs from 6–9 p.m. in the park at 1382 Willow St.

The Night Out is an opportunity to check out the new dog park, meet the shuffleboard club, or take a garden tour hosted by neighborhood resident and University of Minnesota horticulturist Lee Frelich. The event also offers food and music by the KGB Band. Information will be available about the Greenway Renovation Project, the Loring Neighborhood Block Club, the Restorative Justice Program and an update on safety issues.

Organizers of an Elliot Park event expect to draw 200 people to the parking lot next to e.p. atelier at 609 S. 10th St. The coffee shop is hosting an evening picnic with music, poetry, sidewalk chalk, art and visits from members of the City Council and Police Department. The event runs from 6–10 p.m.

Several Downtown streets will be blocked off this evening for neighborhood block parties. For information on event locations and times, visit the city's website.

In Elliot Park, the coffeehouse e.p. atelier, is hosting an evening picnic from 6 to 10 p.m. The party will have music, poetry and sidewalk chalk art, among other things.

 


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