[0:01] You're watching LMCC. [0:06] >> Here we are, the start of the 2025 [0:10] Spirit of the Lakes parade. [0:12] [Music] [0:15] Kicking off the parade of the Orno [0:17] Police Department. They proudly serve [0:19] Mound, Orno, Spring Park, Metitona [0:22] Beach. Communities are a huge support to [0:26] the Spirit of the Lakes Festival. [0:45] monitor. [0:46] >> Oh, monitor. Nice. Hi, I'm uh Tom Casey. [0:50] I'm here with Mike Palm this morning. [0:51] Good morning, Mound. [0:54] All right. [0:56] >> Kicking off the parade with the Orno [0:59] Mound [1:00] >> Fire Department. [1:02] >> Orno. How about Police Department? [1:04] >> Police Department. [1:06] >> Yeah, [1:06] >> I already said that. [1:07] >> They proudly serve mound and Orinode. [1:09] You knew that. You already did that. [1:10] >> I already did that. [1:11] >> I got Okay, we'll start paying attention [1:13] now. [1:16] >> Hey, good morning. How are you? [1:18] >> Good. How are you? [1:20] >> Good. [1:23] Trying to find a place to park. [1:33] >> Good morning. [1:34] [Music] [1:37] >> Going to take the be [1:42] >> coming in behind the Orno Police [1:44] Department is the American Legion Post [1:46] 398. [1:47] The American Legion family supports our [1:50] parade food shelf and veterans and their [1:53] families, both active and retired. [1:55] >> We do many fundraisers to accomplish [1:57] this goal. Come on down to the Legion. [2:00] We got bingo and everything going on [2:02] certain nights. [2:06] >> They're doing breakfast at the Legion [2:07] now, right? [2:09] >> Yes. [2:11] >> And we're doing [2:14] >> the honor guard is saying good morning [2:16] to us. The Legion serves breakfast [2:18] Monday through Friday from 9 to noon, I [2:22] believe it is. [2:42] >> Are we waiting on some timing issues [2:44] here or something? [3:05] Good morning. [3:14] [Music] [3:20] The auxiliary is here. [3:24] >> Linda Olsen. [3:27] [Music] [3:34] >> They have a very active auxiliary at the [3:36] Legion, don't they? [3:37] >> They do have an active auxiliary. The [3:39] sons of the American Legion are really [3:40] active too along with the Legion members [3:42] itself. [3:46] [Music] [3:53] [Music] [4:11] There it is. [4:15] [Music] [4:29] [Music] [4:36] and the Mountain Fire Department with [4:38] Chief Greg Peterson. [4:42] [Music] [4:47] The Mount Fire Department's number 44 [4:49] 2016 E1 HPV78 aerial [4:53] truck. The Mount Fire Department was [4:55] established in the December of 1923 and [4:58] has been proudly serving the community [5:00] for [5:03] >> a long time. [5:04] >> A long time. [5:15] [Music] [5:22] I don't know. [5:38] [Music] [5:42] Good morning. [5:46] [Music] [5:52] >> League of Women Voters, [5:56] >> be sure to vote. Good morning, ladies. [6:04] In 1925, the department serves over [6:06] 1,600 residents in four communities, [6:08] including Mound, Spring Park, Minitris, [6:11] and Shwood. The Mount Fire Department's [6:14] number 43 2016 Chevy Suburban was also [6:18] in the parade. The department has a [6:20] staff of 38 and operates 16 specialized [6:23] emergency vehicles and other response [6:25] units. The staff is prepared and ready [6:28] to answer the call 24 hours a day. 365 [6:32] days per year. We will answer the bell. [6:37] >> Who is this? [6:38] >> Answer the bell. Here's Jason Halt. [6:46] >> Here's the mayor. [6:48] >> Mayor Jason Holds. [6:56] >> Good morning. [7:08] Good morning. [7:11] Here's Abracadabra. I think we're [7:13] getting back on track now. There you go. [7:18] Abracadabra, your pest and wildlife [7:20] control right on right on Surfside [7:23] Beach. [7:26] Personally just used them recently and [7:28] highly recommend them. Good people [7:32] expensive but [7:37] >> and a bubble machine in Africa. There's [7:39] magic coming out of the back of that [7:41] truck. [7:56] [Applause] [7:58] Hagen. [8:01] [Music] [8:06] >> Next we got up Hagen Landscaping and [8:08] Barge Services. [8:10] >> Way to go, Hagen. Hey, shooting at the [8:13] birds as they go by. [8:16] >> There they go. [8:24] Gonna thank Hagen really involved in the [8:26] fireworks tonight. Their barges are out [8:28] there [8:29] >> are they [8:29] >> shooting the fireworks. Yeah. Thank you [8:30] Hagen for the help on the fireworks. [8:42] >> There's a guy in a ranger. [8:43] >> There's a guy in a ranger. [8:51] Presbyterian Homes [8:55] >> in their classic Mercedes 500 [9:00] >> driven by Lorie Casey. [9:01] >> Driven by Lorie Casey. [9:03] Lily Thompson the candy girl. Oh, [9:06] getting so excited. Sorry. [9:09] >> Yeah. [9:12] >> And Bella Thompson, another candy girl. [9:15] Thank you. [9:18] Patty Shaughnessy, the old Shaughnessy [9:21] family, [9:23] Donna Olsen. If you see Donna in the [9:25] parade, say happy birthday to Donna this [9:28] morning. Happy birthday. [9:32] >> Look at Jess got her own little bike out [9:34] there. Yeah, [9:41] >> Patty Shabasy [9:43] >> and her frisbees. [9:53] Yeah, the oldest kid in the parade. [9:59] >> And along comes Jubilee Foods. [10:01] >> The oldest kid in the parade right there [10:03] going by Jubilee. [10:06] >> How are you? [10:09] >> Good morning. [10:10] >> Thank you. [10:15] Yes, we will. [10:20] >> Johnny's [10:24] >> Johnny's [10:25] right next to Jubilee. Good morning. How [10:28] are you? [10:29] >> Owner Luke Rogers. [10:32] >> Imagine you walking through the parade [10:34] with this kid. [10:36] >> Nice to see you. [10:40] >> Look at all those pretty flowers. [10:43] Probably on sale right now, too, huh? [10:45] Yeah. [10:57] >> West Tanka Food Shelf. Is that what's [10:59] happening? [10:59] >> Yeah. Next, we got the the West Anka [11:02] Food Shelf. It's been operating since [11:05] 1969 in the West Anka community. [11:12] served our community respectfully [11:14] providing nutritious balance and food [11:16] operations to those who need it. [11:19] >> Let's talk a food ch. [11:21] >> Hey, [11:21] >> thanks for what you do. They just had [11:24] something big in uh like they got a [11:27] different 501c. They're independent. [11:28] They broke off from OL. [11:30] >> Yes, they broke off from the church. [11:34] >> Good morning. [11:40] Is [11:40] >> this McGruff? No. Is that Mc McFire dog? [11:45] >> The fire dog. [11:48] >> Sparky. [11:50] >> Bus drivers. [11:53] Let's talk a bus company. Looking for [11:55] drivers. [11:59] >> Nice job. I think you're done at like 9 [12:01] in the morning. [12:03] >> Good morning, [12:16] Oh, it's a marker. I didn't see it. [12:21] [Music] [12:26] >> It's a kid's name that bought Blue. [12:28] >> What's that? [12:29] >> What's the kid's name that bought Blue? [12:40] Next up, we got the Blue L Blue Lagoon [12:42] Marina owners [12:43] >> Lagoon [12:44] >> Jason and Beth Rice. [12:45] >> Good morning, [12:47] [Music] [12:48] >> Koozies. [12:50] >> That's a big score. Thank you. [12:57] >> Pulling a big old chaparel. [13:03] for sale. Is it funner back there on the [13:06] road or on the lake? [13:10] >> Both are good. [13:20] >> This is deck. No. Be like Tommy. [13:22] >> This is the Be Like Tommy project. [13:26] >> They're a nonprofit organization with a [13:28] mission to create joy and belonging for [13:31] youth. Nice job you guys. [13:38] Do you like Tommy's float? [13:42] >> Tommy's got a nice flow with a lot of [13:44] kids on board. A [13:44] >> lot of kids going to be like Tommy. [13:50] >> There's nothing like being like Tommy. [13:52] >> No, [13:54] I've grown I grew up with it. [13:58] >> You You know a lot about Tommy. [14:01] I could be like Tommy. [14:04] >> Here comes your [14:09] >> next is a West Haka [14:12] set a world record this year. 42 kids to [14:16] internationalists. Is that right? And [14:18] who are the two that took third place? [14:19] Are they here? [14:21] >> They're not here. Well, you all did [14:23] good. Nice job, you guys. [14:25] >> Mount Deck, a great program. Even if you [14:28] just want to join for the trip downtown [14:30] every year, right? That's I mean that's [14:31] worth it in itself. [14:43] >> Next up, I believe we got the West Hanka [14:45] Animal Hospital with the owners Jackie [14:48] and Craig Pipcorn. [14:50] >> There they are, looking young as ever. [14:56] The hospital is a full service animal [14:58] hospital for dogs and cats located right [15:01] in downtown Mound. We probably accepting [15:03] new patients all the time [15:08] >> with their old classic Mustang [15:10] convertible. Nice car. [15:12] >> The Gillespie Center is on show right [15:16] now. [15:16] >> Gillespie. The Gillespie Center is a [15:19] nonprofit organization provides [15:21] programs, services, and events for the [15:23] West Honk and surrounding communities. [15:26] If you're not a member of the Gillespie [15:27] Center, come on down anytime and join [15:29] up. [15:32] Come to for the cornhole project today. [15:35] Cornhole competition. [15:36] >> Cornhole. Yeah, there's a big old [15:37] cornhole. [15:38] >> Oll our lady, good morning. [15:42] Oh, celebrating their 74th year of [15:46] education here in Mound. Serving [15:48] students third to 8th grade in a strong [15:51] faithfilled learning environment. [15:54] Oll [15:56] >> lady. [15:59] >> Look at all the kids here. [16:02] >> You can't make it here. Try it. Come on. [16:04] Let's Come on. Let's see it. [16:07] [Laughter] [16:13] Okay. Okay. Careful what you wish for, [16:17] >> Tommy. I think you're wrong. They make [16:19] >> They made it. They made it. Yep. [16:34] >> Another bubble machine on the OL floor. [16:37] A lot of bubble machines this year. [16:45] There's Wendy Casey out in the street [16:47] stealing all the candy from the poor [16:49] young kids. [16:54] >> What do we got coming up next? [16:57] >> Still got some Our Lady. [16:58] >> Still Our Lady of the Lake. It must be a [17:00] big church. [17:02] >> Lots of floats and kids and adults [17:04] alike. [17:06] celebrating the incredible festival this [17:08] year. [17:09] >> Yeah. [17:09] >> Any idea how many incredible festivals [17:11] there's ever been? [17:14] >> It's on there. [17:17] >> 46 years of incredible festivals. [17:20] >> Oh, [17:23] and and the running father [17:26] part of the show. Blessing as he goes [17:29] by. That was nice. [17:33] Rock Bam. [17:35] >> Next we got Rock Vanam Boats coming by. [17:38] Yeah. [17:42] >> Pulling one of their rental pontoons, [17:44] I'm assuming. [17:46] >> Good morning. [17:51] >> This is what makes it a real parade [17:53] right here, Mike. [17:54] >> Yes. [17:54] >> The marching band. [17:57] >> Nice shot. [17:58] >> I hope. [18:00] >> Hey guys. [18:02] Come on, guys. Let's hear something. [18:04] >> The Manasaka marching band. [18:11] [Music] [18:18] >> And here comes the White Hawks [18:20] cheerleaders. [18:21] >> All right. [18:22] >> Hey, cheerleaders. [18:27] >> Hey, granddaughter. [18:29] >> Oh, really? [18:30] Jamie's. [18:31] >> Yep. [18:34] >> My oldest. [18:36] >> Who do we got up next? [18:37] >> Aqua Pro Sprinklers. [18:39] >> Aqua Pro Sprinklers. [18:41] >> They are a top-notch installation [18:44] repairs and fertilizer programs. Trust [18:47] Aquaro [18:49] for efficient water saving lawn [18:51] irrigation. [18:54] Look at that. They're sprinkling right [18:55] on the truck, too. That's nice. [18:59] I think we got the Minnesota Leaks Bank [19:01] coming up next. [19:12] The community is important to Minnesota [19:13] Lakes Bank and it's what they stand for. [19:16] With local decision-making, they have [19:18] the fast turnaround times and get the [19:20] job done. Stop into their mound location [19:23] today and let them show you why they'd [19:26] love to be your local community banker. [19:29] Minnesota Lakes Bank, my community, my [19:31] bank. [19:32] >> They've been around for a while. Right [19:33] on the railroad tracks [19:36] >> or the not railroad tracks anymore, is [19:38] it? [19:38] >> Not the railroad tracks anymore. I [19:39] believe it's a uh a bike trail. [19:44] >> Dojo Karate out of Aaconia. Yeah, [19:49] >> there we go. Dojo Karate provides karate [19:53] classes for ages three to 100. [19:56] >> 100. [19:58] [Music] [20:02] 101. [20:05] >> They uh we'll take 101 year olds to you, [20:07] I guess. [20:08] >> So, I still got time to join up. It [20:09] sounds like [20:09] >> you a couple years. They specialize in [20:12] self-defense and discipline. Our [20:15] competitors include Team USA members and [20:18] the national team, Dojo Karate. They're [20:21] around every year. Thanks for the [20:22] support, you guys. [20:29] Got a little separation in the parade [20:31] right now. [20:35] >> It's Edward Jones. [20:36] >> No wonder. [20:37] >> Yeah, money moves slow, doesn't it? [20:39] That's That's how that works. [20:43] >> Look at that big kid. [21:19] very soon. Here comes Edward Jones. [21:21] >> Is this Edward Jones coming up now? [21:23] >> Edward Jones. [21:31] Where is the Edward Jones office? [21:36] >> Right on Commerce. Right on Main Street. [21:38] Big sign out front. We can find you. [21:44] >> Look at him throwing the cups out. Thank [21:46] you, Edward Jones. [21:52] >> I see your pen laying out there now. [21:55] >> Is it [21:59] Dog Haven. The dog care. Doggy dog care. [22:04] Dog haven daycare and spa. Keeping your [22:06] pups active and beautiful since 2019. [22:10] That'd be f This is Oh, six years. Come [22:13] by for all your daycare, boarding, and [22:15] grooming needs. Doggy daycare. [22:18] Dog haven daycare and spa. [22:26] Look at that well behaved dog in the [22:27] Who's driving. [22:30] >> It's another one of those dog [22:32] commercials. The dog is driving. [22:35] >> We can tell you're in a costume. [22:42] >> State Farm. Colin Charleston. [22:47] Like a good neighbor, Colin Charleston [22:50] is there protecting your most important [22:53] assets. [22:59] >> Good morning. [23:05] >> Did you know that Barry Manalo wrote [23:07] that jingle? [23:08] >> No, I did not know. [23:08] >> Barry Manalow wrote Like a Good [23:10] Neighbor. Yeah. [23:11] >> Oh, D. [23:16] And that wasn't even his biggest hit. [23:18] >> It wasn't. [23:21] >> Maybe both played, but not his biggest [23:22] hit. [23:23] >> Next, we got the West Hanka Youth [23:24] Softball Association. [23:27] >> Yay. [23:29] >> The West Hanka Youth Softball [23:31] Association provides an opportunity for [23:33] girls to play competitive traveling [23:35] softball April through October. [23:38] >> Go Hawks. Thank you, [23:40] >> Hawks. [23:42] >> Thank you. Nice glasses. [23:46] those. I like your glasses. [23:49] >> Thank you. Oh, I got her. Thanks. [23:54] >> How's the season going, girls? Pretty [23:55] good. You having a good season? [23:57] >> Perfect. [23:59] >> You're doing good. That good to hear. [24:07] >> A1 rented. [24:11] >> Bring a bring in the back. go to help [24:13] clean up after the parade. [24:16] The three locations, Brooklyn Parkway [24:18] Zetta and Elk River, they have gotten [24:19] big. [24:21] >> They're a growing company. [24:22] >> At A1, they empower people to get [24:25] projects done by providing access and [24:27] expertise and quality equipment without [24:30] the cost of ownership. [24:32] Been around for years. Great operation. [24:38] >> Here comes Platinum Outdoor Services. [24:42] Yeah, [24:43] >> there's one. [24:44] >> Thank you. [24:45] >> There's two [24:50] >> and pens. [24:51] >> Platinum Outdoor Services specializes in [24:54] irrigation and outdoor solutions for [24:56] homes and businesses. [24:58] >> The Westwood Community [24:59] >> deliver reliable high quality services. [25:04] >> What do we got next? [25:05] >> Westwood Community Church. They meet [25:06] right here at the Gillespie Center on [25:08] Sunday mornings. Oh, just right here at [25:10] the center. [25:11] >> Right at Gillespie 10 a.m. services, [25:15] West Hanka campus. Thank you. This is [25:17] their worship team live [25:20] on the float. Look at them go. [25:25] >> They're sounding pretty good this year. [25:34] >> Good morning, [25:35] >> Koozies. No, [25:38] >> little frisbee. Say, good morning. [25:45] [Music] [25:48] >> Yeah, I got one. I'll take you. [25:50] >> We each got one. But thanks. [25:51] >> Thanks. [26:02] >> I think we got Mount True Valley [26:04] Hardware coming up next. [26:07] There they are. [26:13] >> True Value hardware and paint [26:16] >> and all paint. Also [26:18] >> locally owned for a lot of years. [26:20] >> We're proud to be a member of the True [26:21] Valley family and we're here to help [26:23] with any of your project needs. [26:25] >> Come on down to Mount True Valley [26:26] Hardware for any project you have going [26:28] on. [26:30] >> There's there's the security patrol. [26:32] >> Security. That's what we need. [26:34] >> Good morning. We need a security patrol [26:36] right there. [26:40] >> We're going to meet the security patrol [26:42] right after the parade, right? Yep. [26:44] Okay. [26:50] >> Why is that something? [26:54] >> Blue Line Security Solutions. It was I [26:56] believe they're dedicated to providing [26:58] top-notch security service tailored to [27:00] your unique needs. As a proud Miami [27:03] Orony and woman-owned company, we bring [27:05] diverse perspective and security indust [27:08] industry with a highly trained workforce [27:11] and a relentless commitment to [27:12] innovation. We aim not just to meet but [27:15] exceed your expectations. [27:18] >> Kind of got behind there. That was my [27:19] fault. These are the Weisetta Warrior [27:21] women's hockey team coming through. [27:24] There they are. [27:25] >> All right. [27:25] >> Look how serious they are with their red [27:27] noses. You got to like that. [27:31] Warrior Girls Hockey Association, one of [27:33] the Western Suburbs premier girls hockey [27:36] leagues. [27:38] >> I work at the arenas and I've seen them [27:40] play. They're pretty darn good. Teams, [27:42] >> are you guys keeping these? [27:44] >> Yeah. Well, you can have them if you [27:45] want. [27:46] >> Take your pick. [27:48] >> Table's filling up. Thank you. [27:54] >> Good morning, Cindy. [27:57] >> Good. Thank you. [28:01] Uh [28:02] >> oh. Ball got away. [28:04] >> Oh my freezing. [28:11] >> Who do we got next? [28:13] >> Neighborhood DFLers [28:14] >> with Senator Anne Johnson Stewart [28:17] and [28:20] Senate District 45 DFL. [28:24] >> Kelly Morrison. [28:25] >> Kelly Morrison. Johnson and [28:34] the Lake Area Democrats and Senate [28:36] District 45 wish you a fun Spirit of the [28:38] Lake celebration. Senator Anne Johnson [28:40] Stewart proudly represents us. Enjoy. [28:51] >> Thanks for your service. And [28:54] >> good morning. [29:18] >> Comes the community theater. Michael. [29:20] >> Well, the is this the West Haka [29:22] community theater community theater? [29:26] >> They uh were founded in 2018. They [29:30] provided amazing opportunity for [29:31] community members to share their talents [29:34] and love of the arts together and their [29:37] coordinated [29:39] spinny thing team. [29:51] Disaster is the name of their show this [29:54] year. [29:56] >> Seen a couple of their shows. They're [29:57] fun to go to. [29:58] >> I've seen a lot of disasters. [30:01] >> Did you write that? [30:15] What do we got coming up next? [30:18] >> Is that Bolton and Mink? [30:20] >> Bolton and Mink. [30:22] >> Real people, real solutions. [30:27] >> Each year over 250 community members [30:30] between the ages of 8 and 81 have poured [30:32] their time and energy into bringing the [30:34] magic of their lives. [30:36] >> Life theater. I think we're back on the [30:37] theater. [30:37] >> I think somehow we're on the theater [30:39] again. [30:40] >> Let's go down to Bolton. [30:42] >> Oh, that's where the That's right where [30:43] it is. [30:44] >> Yeah. Somehow I think they merged [30:46] together. [30:49] >> And then we got something about what [30:51] what do you got? We're the yoga people. [30:53] >> Joyflow. [30:54] >> Joy Flow. [30:57] >> They were born from a shared dream [30:59] between Megan Thomas and Becca Maras. [31:02] Marius [31:04] >> who first connected while teaching yoga [31:07] together back in the 1800s. [31:11] >> No, that's not it. [31:13] That's not what it says. [31:18] >> They met together. It doesn't say when [31:20] they met. [31:21] >> Yeah. Right here. With the deep love [31:22] movement and a community, the vision of [31:24] space. What? [31:25] >> They're up in Spring Park. [31:27] >> And then and then we got the West Tanka [31:30] Community Action Network. We can. [31:36] We can is a Western community actions [31:38] network. It's a nonprofit social [31:40] services agency serving the needs of [31:42] lowincome residents and the western [31:45] Henipin County. We can services includes [31:48] the cities of Greenfield, Independence, [31:51] Lorettto, Maple Plane, Minnetonka, [31:54] Minnitanka Beach, Minitista Mound, [31:56] Rockford, Spring Park, St. Bonafacious, [31:58] Tonka Bay and the Western Orno and Navar [32:00] area. Their service include emergency [32:03] assistance to prevent homelessness, [32:04] family support programs. You can [32:07] >> a mobile market, meals on wheels and job [32:09] center and a referral source re [32:12] resources. [32:13] >> That's a big area. They cover a big [32:14] area. [32:15] >> Cure is a big area. [32:35] This is not [32:37] >> No. [32:39] >> I don't even see them on this. [32:41] >> We have to go in front of them. I [32:43] thought they were videaping you. [32:45] >> No, they won't. I asked them to and they [32:46] won't. A [32:53] >> you better pronounce that. [32:59] >> Excuse me. [33:00] >> You need the handset. [33:01] >> I do. Thank you. [33:05] >> Screen printering and embroidering. [33:08] >> Excuse me. [33:12] >> Bunch of the Mount Hockey players too [33:14] snuck in there somehow. [33:19] Stump grinding. [33:21] >> I don't even see that on here. Well, we [33:24] got the West Metro Stump Grinding Group [33:26] here. [33:27] >> Oh, it's the boys hockey is what we got [33:28] going on. [33:29] >> Looks like a bunch of boys hockey on [33:30] board. [33:30] >> It looks like some hockey players. [33:34] >> Does everybody have all their teeth? [33:37] >> Yeah. [33:38] [Applause] [33:40] the the Mount Westanka Boys Hockey [33:42] Association and then the Youth Hockey [33:45] Program. [33:46] >> Nice flag, you guys. [33:49] >> We want candy. Woo! Woo! [33:56] >> Yeah, let us have it. You can't throw it [33:59] this far. [34:00] >> I got to get my glasses back on. Heck my [34:02] eyes. [34:08] All [34:09] right. Thank you. [34:27] The Spast Tagen. [34:29] >> The Spast Tagen is a town festival in [34:31] St. Bonnie. It's on September 6th. [34:35] >> Kids, [34:37] >> free kids zone. Does that say free food? [34:41] >> We're coming. [34:51] What does spasten mean? [34:55] >> Fun days. [34:58] >> Wow, that we'll be there. [35:00] Do you need announcers? [35:12] Looks like the uh [35:14] >> Lake Matanka Power Squadron, I believe. [35:16] >> Looks like it. [35:17] >> All right. [35:19] Looks like he's scared about the walking [35:21] on solid ground. He's got his uh life [35:23] jacket on. You never know. Very safe. [35:26] >> Power Squadron. America's Boating Club [35:28] is a nationwide boating organization. [35:30] They learn together, boat together, help [35:32] each other on other boats on the water [35:34] and on land. Our members learn voting [35:36] skills, engage with boating friends, and [35:38] connect with boating community. The [35:40] Minnitanka Squadron is a diverse and [35:42] inclusive organization with members from [35:44] all walks of life. We welcome power [35:45] boers, sailors, and paddlers who are [35:47] looking more about boating and want a [35:50] difference on and around the lake. Power [35:53] Squadron, [35:55] >> the big boys. My kids learned to drive [35:57] boats from the Power Squadron. [35:59] >> I believe they got their main docks over [36:00] at Big Island, don't they? [36:01] >> Big Island. Yep. Yep. Looking good over [36:03] there. Nice campgrounds. [36:13] >> What happened? [36:14] >> Next, I believe we got state [36:15] representative Andrew Meyers. [36:18] >> Hello. [36:18] >> Andrew Meyers serves our community by [36:20] focusing on our priorities like clean [36:22] water, affordability, education, and [36:25] community safety. Thank you, Andrew. [36:27] >> Thank you, Andrew. [36:28] >> Thank you, Andrew. [36:34] You can't throw it this far, I bet. [36:37] [Laughter] [36:40] >> Oh, I'll take a plate from Andrew. [36:43] >> Thank you. [36:45] Oh, thanks, boss. [36:46] >> That's better. [36:47] >> Hand delivered candy. [36:54] >> We could go. I think we could go on the [36:55] parade now. We got plenty of candy to [36:57] throw. [36:57] >> We could throw. Yeah. [37:06] Comes the Shriners. [37:21] live monkey. [37:23] [Laughter] [37:27] >> Hey, [37:28] >> good morning. Thank you, Shriners. [37:32] >> The the Shriners are always fun to see [37:35] at the parade. [37:38] >> There's some more bubbles. [37:39] >> They told me earlier if they knew there [37:40] was a parade, they would have got [37:41] dressed up. [37:51] [Music] [37:54] Shriners run a good organization. The [37:56] Shrine Hospitals do amazing work all [37:57] across the country. All based on these [38:00] guys fundraising and supporting our [38:03] community. Good group of people. [38:04] >> Yes, it is. [38:09] >> Shorty [38:14] >> money. [38:15] candy. [38:17] >> You know, the the guy in front of us [38:19] just said the same thing. We gave it all [38:20] out already. I'm sorry. [38:22] >> We were handing out $1 bills earlier. [38:25] >> You ran out. [38:25] >> Yeah, we ran out. First parade, first [38:28] guy went by, we were out. [38:30] >> Yeah, you guys are easy. [38:33] Thank you for having us. [38:34] >> Thank you for coming. [38:37] First student bus. [38:38] >> Always looking for bus drivers. [38:41] >> Oh, here comes the helicopter spraying [38:43] us. That's nice. Nice way. [38:45] >> Nice way to start the morning. [38:51] >> The first student is leader in safety [38:53] transportation. We're looking forward to [38:56] a great people to join our team serving [38:58] our community. Who do we got next? Uh [39:01] West Tanka Lake Dentistry, I believe. [39:02] >> You can tell by the smile on the face. [39:04] Look how pretty the smiles aren't. [39:05] >> Yeah. [39:06] >> West Tanka Dentistry. [39:08] >> They're not a They're not afraid to show [39:09] their teeth. Look at this. Proudly [39:12] serving the community since 2011, almost [39:14] 15 years, West Lakes is your trusted [39:17] hometown dental office, offering [39:19] compassionate, highquality care for the [39:21] whole family. From routine checkups to [39:23] advanced services like Invisalign and [39:26] dental implants, their experienced team [39:28] is dedicated to helping you achieve a [39:31] confident smile. [39:34] >> They had good smiles. I'll give them [39:35] that. [39:35] >> They had great smiles. [39:36] >> They had good smiles. [39:37] >> I think we got the Lake Minnetonka Dance [39:39] Academy up next. Here's the dance [39:41] academy. You going to show us some [39:42] steps? [39:43] >> I need to see some moves. Come on. There [39:45] you go. Get some good dancing moves [39:46] going here. [39:49] >> The Lake Minnetonka Dance Academy. It's [39:52] your premier competitive [39:54] dance studio with a caring professional [39:57] instructors with a positive environment. [40:00] Come join us today. [40:04] >> You and I could probably use a few dance [40:06] lessons. [40:09] I'm sure we our wives won't complain. [40:11] >> Here's the local scooter gang. [40:16] >> You're in [40:18] >> back channel scooter gang. [40:22] >> Back channel brewing. [40:26] Woohoo. [40:30] >> Good morning. [40:34] >> Back channel is the official drink of [40:36] the This is a 2025 Spirit. [40:39] >> Thank you very much. Oh, thank you. [40:42] >> You can go and treat yourself to [40:43] refreshing Spirit of the Lake [40:46] >> Maker America Logger. [40:48] >> Yeah, Spirit of Lake Logger maybe. [40:50] >> I believe they're selling them at the [40:51] beer at the down at the bar this year. [40:54] >> Hey, Back channel. [41:05] That's That's Melissa's mom on Piki. [41:08] There she is. [41:09] >> It is. [41:16] >> Coming up next, I believe, is the Tonka [41:18] Roofing Company. [41:20] Tonka Roofing is Minnesota's most [41:23] referred roofing company. [41:25] They're experts in roofing, siding, [41:28] windows, and gutters. [41:30] >> Yay, Tonka Roofing. Thanks for coming. [41:34] That is a fun little car in the back of [41:36] the truck, too. I like that. My grandson [41:38] would like that. [41:39] >> Well, enter to win it. [41:40] >> Are you giving it away? [41:41] >> I'm in. [41:41] >> I'm in. Thank you. [41:42] >> Nice. [41:44] >> Enter to win the cute little car. Look [41:46] for the uh Where's it? Where does it say [41:48] to go here? [41:50] >> Must have to scan it or something. [41:52] >> Got to scan the QR code. Yeah. So, grab [41:53] one of these so you get that little car. [41:56] Oll on the long walk back. [42:07] Coming up next is your Carboni Pizzeria [42:10] Bar and Grill. [42:13] Carbon's Pizzeria Pizzeria Bar and Grill [42:18] is a familyfriendly restaurant that has [42:21] full bar and pull tabs for the adults. [42:24] They also offer catering services [42:28] located right here in downtown Mound. I [42:31] think they deliver too. Do you [42:32] >> Do they deliver? Do they deliver pizzas? [42:34] >> Yeah, sure. [42:36] >> Is that their delivery truck right [42:38] there? [42:38] >> Is that the delivery truck? No. [42:41] >> Could we order something? Would you [42:42] bring it back in just a little bit? [42:46] >> Large sausage pepperoni. We'll be right [42:48] here. [43:04] They have a pizza man on that truck. [43:06] Pizza woman, pizza per pizza person. [43:09] Let's just go there. [43:11] >> Looks like a pepperoni person. [43:12] >> Pepperoni person. [43:19] >> That one will get me in trouble right [43:20] there. That's [43:37] There's [43:39] stuff all around. [43:57] Come on, guys. Let's go. [43:58] >> Coming up next is our American Family [44:00] Insurance Group. [44:03] >> Leona Simonet has 24 years of experience [44:05] with the American family. [44:07] >> She's been around forever. [44:08] >> She's been around here for a long time [44:09] and is a resident of Mound. The office [44:12] is located on Shoreline Drive in Spring [44:14] Park directly across from the Bay Public [44:18] Access. The office is staffed with three [44:21] licensed professionals available to [44:23] service all your insurance needs from [44:26] home, auto, life, and business. [44:29] >> Look at their bubble machine. [44:35] >> They got one of the oldfashioned ones. [44:41] >> Thank you. [44:41] >> Here you go. [44:47] We're so good we got beat out to it. [44:49] >> Yeah, I was. We got to get faster. [44:56] >> Mosquito Raider. Is that who's coming? [45:04] >> I believe you're correct. [45:06] >> This looks like a mosquito. [45:08] >> Oh, look at that. [45:10] >> Woo. You are good on that. Do it again. [45:13] Look at that. Wow. [45:16] Look at that mosquito go. [45:18] >> They must have put a front brake on that [45:20] or something. That's crazy. [45:22] >> I can tell my kid my grandkids don't do [45:25] that. [45:26] >> The mosquito raider. It's been here [45:28] since n 2015. [45:30] Mosquito Raider has operated as a [45:32] family-owned business serving Lake [45:33] Minnetonka and the west metro. They'll [45:35] keep your yard mosquito free. [45:38] >> I have a friend that uses them and says [45:40] it really it works. [45:42] It's worthy. [45:42] >> They've had them and it worked out [45:44] pretty good, huh? [45:44] >> Y maybe it's a good [45:46] >> good time to call your mosquito raider. [45:59] >> Uhoh. [46:02] >> What do we got coming next, Tom? [46:04] >> I don't know. They're doing a dance [46:05] thing down there, though. [46:07] >> Oh, look at that creo. That's where they [46:09] were supposed to be. [46:12] I have no clue, Michael. It's not. These [46:14] people are not on my schedule. [46:16] >> Trio Dance Conservatory is committed to [46:18] building strong, creative, and [46:20] determined, joyful, wholesome artists [46:23] through high quality dance classes. [46:25] >> Jeremy's Jeremy's mom [46:29] >> and maybe the mom. [46:32] [Music] [46:35] Hey, which me? [46:38] >> Yeah. [46:40] >> Which which which daughter? [46:42] >> Looks like they have some awesome [46:43] dancers in this group. [46:46] >> There's uh Jeremy Thompson. Jeremy and [46:49] Lindsay Thompson with their kids in the [46:52] dance group. There must be a good group [46:54] of people. [46:54] >> They must be. They must be good dancers. [46:56] >> Yeah, Jeremy's teaching them everything [46:58] he knows. [47:04] Well, here's Spring Park Pharmacy. [47:06] >> There they are. [47:09] >> We got Spring Park Pharmacy. [47:13] >> Good morning. [47:15] >> Spring Park Pharmacy right in Spring [47:17] Park. Been around forever. [47:20] Great people. Great pharmacists. Love [47:23] their people. [47:27] They've been here since Well, this says [47:29] since 2012. That's can't be right. [47:31] >> It might be close. I don't know the [47:33] camp. [47:34] >> I thought it was older. They've been [47:35] around longer than that, I think. [47:36] >> Well, the next [47:37] >> Well, we're going to 2012. [47:39] >> Well, I believe we got the Wasa Mountain [47:41] biking team in front of us now. [47:42] >> Mountain bike team. Look at them roll. [47:46] >> The Wasa Mountain biking teams aims to [47:48] get more kids on bikes. We're building [47:50] strong minds, strong bodies, and strong [47:53] character through cycling. [47:55] >> Just really people. [47:56] >> Looks like fun. [47:57] >> Really rad people. [48:06] Look at them out there. They're doing [48:07] their tricks. We got a little trick [48:09] formation going on here. [48:14] >> Coordination. [48:23] >> I see some basketballs coming up the [48:25] street. What do we got next? Oh, it's [48:27] the West Hanka Youth Basketball [48:29] Association. [48:31] >> The West Honka Youth Basketball [48:33] Association. [48:36] They provide opportunity for boys and [48:38] girls, grades three through eight to [48:40] participate in organized back basketball [48:44] focused on skill development, technique, [48:45] and competitive play. Practices begin in [48:48] mid-occtober for these guys. You ready [48:50] for practice to start, you guys? Yeah. [48:53] Yeah. Games are typically played from [48:55] November through early March. Each team [48:58] typically practices twice per week and [49:00] games tournaments are played on [49:02] weekends. [49:03] >> Go Hawks. [49:08] >> They look like they're a little sharp [49:09] for the NBA yet, but they're getting [49:11] there. [49:12] >> They could probably out They could [49:14] probably outshoot me. I know. I [49:16] >> Me, too. Right. [49:19] >> They look like they have some pretty [49:20] good athletes in that group. [49:36] school bus driver cup. [49:43] >> Oh, starting to hear the hot air [49:45] balloon. Now we know who's coming there. [49:49] I believe we got the Oakidge Pet [49:51] Boarding and Daycare Company coming up [49:53] next. [49:56] >> The Oakidge Pet Boarding and Daycare [49:58] specializes in individual pet care. They [50:01] familyowned by the Swanson family for 51 [50:04] years. [50:04] >> 51 years. [50:05] >> Yeah. Boarding, daycare, and grooming [50:07] services are available. [50:09] >> That's got to be like in one of the [50:10] original doggy daycarees right there. [50:12] >> I believe you're right. I think is that [50:13] Oakidge? Is that the one that's down by [50:15] Lake Little Long? by Little Long. Right [50:18] down by Little Long. [50:20] >> Yep. [50:21] >> Yeah, sure. [50:22] >> Yeah, I do. Yeah. Thanks. Great. [50:25] >> Have fun. [50:25] >> I just had one. [50:29] >> We got modern again. Vintage home [50:32] furnishing and decor [50:34] and bubbles [50:38] out of Navar. Correct. Navar. [50:41] [Music] [50:44] >> Mound. out of mound. [50:46] I see your truck in the VAR all the [50:48] time. That's [50:50] >> Who we got next? Is that Remax? Remax [50:52] Advantage. [50:53] >> Remax Advantage. There they are. [50:56] >> I believe they've been around this area [50:58] for 30 plus years. [51:00] >> Long time, [51:02] >> man. Feel the heat from that air [51:03] balloon. [51:05] >> A company of a longtime producing real [51:07] estate agents you know by name and you [51:10] see supporting our fine community. We [51:12] know this area. It's schools, churches, [51:14] and shopping. We are your neighborhood [51:16] neighbors and care about where you live. [51:19] Consider it sold when you call Remax. [51:21] >> One more time on the blaster. [51:29] >> There we go. [51:33] [Music] [51:36] >> I believe we got [51:37] >> Chopper Powers Sports. [51:38] >> Is that Chopper Powersports? [51:40] >> Yeah. and Chopper Powersports, Maple [51:43] Plane, [51:43] >> the Old Tri K, they uh just did some [51:46] work for me. They do nice work, nice [51:47] people. [51:48] >> Excellent. They're a family-owned [51:50] business since 1978. [51:52] Fueling passion in powersports in [51:54] Minnesota for over 40 years. Having the [51:57] honor of being one of your top Polaris [51:59] dealers in the United States and proud [52:02] to have two locations to better serve [52:03] our f our fellow power enthusiasts via [52:08] Fidley and Maple Plane. [52:12] Yeah, right out on Highway 12, right [52:13] outside of Maple Plane. Nice place. [52:18] [Music] [52:24] >> I believe we got the Wasaka Football [52:26] Boosters next. The West Ananka Football [52:30] Boosters Club is a 501c nonprofit [52:32] organization with a sole [52:34] >> football purpose [52:36] >> to support the West Anka football [52:38] program. additional funds and volunteer [52:40] hours to ensure a safe, memorable, and [52:42] successful experience for our players. [52:46] >> E29 Mike, [52:48] >> is this a engine 29? [52:52] That's a 2018 TMC Sierra. No, that's not [52:55] it. [52:58] >> Says 29. [53:04] And [53:04] >> we're getting towards the end of the [53:05] parade. We got all the mound fire [53:07] department trucks coming through. [53:10] >> Engine 40. [53:17] >> Got the heights team on board that [53:19] truck. [53:30] [Music] [53:32] >> Here's number 22. [53:33] >> She's been around a while. It's the [53:35] utility. It's the heavy equipment [53:37] command vehicle. And then we got a [53:39] tanker coming up here. [53:48] It carries 3,000 gallons of water on [53:50] board. Hey. [53:52] >> Hi. How's it going? [53:53] >> Good. [53:54] >> Good. [53:55] >> Bite. [54:01] >> You see everybody's right next to me or [54:03] no? [54:04] Good morning. [54:06] [Music] [54:09] >> There we go. [54:10] >> Ending up with the Orno police. [54:13] >> Orno police making sure that the fire [54:14] department gets back to home to save. [54:17] >> Is that a couple of cadets in there with [54:19] them? It's a training core right there. [54:26] >> I believe that is it, Tom. [54:28] >> Hey, Johnny. [54:30] >> Uh, I think so, too. That was a fun [54:33] parade. What do you think? [54:34] >> That was a perfectly timed parade. Nice [54:35] length, great weather. [54:39] >> Fireworks tonight. [54:41] >> We're we're we're promoting that [54:43] probably the biggest fireworks show [54:44] ever. [54:44] >> That's what it's starting to sound like. [54:46] >> That's what it sounds like. So, thank [54:48] you to everybody who participated and [54:49] everybody who came out. Thank you to the [54:52] kids for not hitting us too hard with [54:53] the candy. [54:55] >> Yeah, we did get plastered a couple [54:57] times there, didn't we? [54:58] >> Yeah. And thank you to uh the Mound CCTV [55:02] for doing a great job for us. We will [55:04] see you next year. Come back one more [55:07] year and