Connexus Energy Blog

On Tuesday, August 2, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., thousands of residents and businesses in Connexus Energy’s service area will be joining communities across Minnesota to promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships in pursuit of more safe communities. During Night to Unite, registered neighborhood gatherings will be visited by community officials, fire departments, and Sheriff’s Office representatives.

Night to Unite is designed to:

• Heighten awareness of crime and drug prevention
• Generate support and participation in crime prevention and community policing programs
• Strengthen neighborhood spirits and public safety-community partnerships
• Let criminals know that we are committed to keeping our neighborhoods safe

Connexus Energy is once again working with local law enforcement communities on the annual Night to Unite. Connexus provides local police and sheriff departments with promotional items which will be distributed at neighborhood block parties.

If you are organizing a Night to Unite community event and you are looking for giveaway items, please contact your police department directly.

Here is the list of the police departments we are working with in 2022.

Anoka County
Laura Landes
763.324.5179
laura.landes@co.anoka.mn.us

Becker
Brent Baloun
763.200.4267

Coon Rapids
Carey Strouse
Coon Rapids Police Department
11155 Robinson Drive NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
763.767.6516
cstrouse@coonrapidsmn.gov

Sherburne County
Roxanne Schreder
763.765.3579
roxanne.schreder@co.sherburne.mn.us

City of Zimmerman Park Board
Nicole Janas 
763.245.8990
Nicole.Browning@hotmail.com

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