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• In February, officers participated in the Polar Plunge again, raising $2,953 for the <br />Special Olympics. <br />• MVPD Officers and staff participated in the Torch Run for the Minnesota Special <br />Olympics. <br />• On August 5th, the NRO coordinated with block party captains for the MVPD, <br />SBM Fire and the Irondale marching band to attend 29 Block Parties, and 3 <br />luncheons at senior complexes to celebrate Night to Unite. <br />• The NRO and SRO along with Chief Zender attended a Halloween block party in <br />the area of Adams Street and Bronson Drive and provided Hot Dogs free of <br />charge. <br />• The Mounds View Police Department participated in the Salvation Army Coat <br />Drive again this year. As one of several participating agencies, the MVPD <br />collected over 956 coats in total to solidify our reigning championship (and an <br />autographed Justin Morneau bat). <br />• The Mounds View PD, Police Foundation, and SBM Fire Department participated <br />in Heroes and Helpers this year. The NRO worked with the SRO, property <br />managers, officers, and Ralph Reeder Food Shelf to identify families in need <br />during the holiday season. Donations made by private citizens, the MV Lions <br />Club, Abiding Savior, and the Police Foundation made it possible to take 10 <br />children shopping for holiday gifts, as well as sponsor two additional young family <br />members of some participants. <br />The NRO assists with all social media accounts for the MVPD including X (formally <br />known as Twitter), Instagram and now Facebook. The NRO works with others on the <br />social media team to ensure accurate and timely information is published. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Night to Unite 2025 <br /> <br /> <br />