Area residents took the opportunity to mingle with local law enforcement and firefighters, as well as each other, at Pequot Lakes' National Night Out at Trailside Park, Breezy Point's Night to Unite at the city park and Crosslake's National Night Out at the newly renovated fire hall and the newly built police station Tuesday, Aug. 3.
People had the chance to inspect law enforcement and emergency vehicles, enjoy a meal and - in Pequot Lakes' case - take in some live music and entertainment at the events, done to strengthen neighborhood and community partnerships.
Breezy Point's event also gave residents an opportunity to learn more about a proposed community center, and allowed children to try out the park's recently installed playground equipment, which had been opened to the public just hours before the event.
1/6: Pequot Lakes firefighter Justin Katterhage shows off the "jaws of life" at Breezy Point's Night to Unite on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Dan Determan / Echo Journal
2/6: Breezy Point Police Chief Brian Sandell conversed with members of the community during the city's Night to Unite on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Dan Determan / Echo Journal
3/6: Retired firefighter Bob Peterson hands out goodies to local children during Pequot Lakes' National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Dan Determan / Echo Journal
4/6: Breezy Point's Night to Unite on Tuesday, Aug. 3, gave local children the chance to try out the city's new playground equipment, which opened just a few hours earlier. Dan Determan / Echo Journal
5/6: Pequot Lakes Police Chief Eric Klang talks to residents during the city's National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Dan Determan / Echo Journal
6/6: Breezy Point police officer Jason Rieber discusses the department's drone during the city's Night to Unite on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Dan Determan / Echo Journal
