[0:01] [Music] [0:28] Welcome to Edina's 29th annual Fourth of July parade organized by the Adina [0:33] Community Foundation and presented by Explore Dina. I'm Dietrich Nissen and I'm Shelley Loberg of Explore Dina and [0:40] the Adina Chamber of Commerce, proud sponsors of this broadcast. Well, Shel, it is a perfect day to be [0:48] out here at the parade. It is a quintessential Fourth of July day. Absolutely. And you know, right behind [0:53] us, kicking off the start of this parade, you'll see Officer Jerry Zack, who's riding a 2017 Harley-Davidson [1:01] Electric Glide Police Edition motorcycle. And then right behind them are members of the Dina Fire Department [1:08] participating in the parade with their families. You're going to spot fire chief Andrew Slama, his wife Hillary, [1:14] and their children. The fire department's equipment in this parade include tower 90, engine 83, rescue 91, [1:23] medic 4, and utility 1, and let's see. [1:29] Oh, there he is. [Music] [1:36] And one of the great things about Edina is that our fire department are also our first responders in emergency [1:43] situations. So super fortunate for that. Yep. Every one of them firefighter [1:49] paramedics. If you spot the boat there, there's some fun history on that. The boat is named [1:56] the Ruth Anne. It's named after the longest serving member of Edina Fire, [2:01] Ruth Schmall. If you ever stopped by Fire Station 1, she was always a friendly face that you could say hi to. [2:07] Have a conversation with. Love that. [2:34] Right there is Minnesota Task Force One. That is a group that helps with uh [2:40] building collapses, uh trench rescue, all kinds of different things. Really? Yeah. Interesting. Really cool group of [2:47] guys. And they're pulled from all over the state. So if there's ever a serious situation in Minnesota, those are the [2:52] folks who respond to it. Wow. [Music] [3:01] [Applause] [3:06] [Applause] [3:16] We've got a lot of vehicles here today. We do. Yeah. [3:22] [Music] [Applause] [3:30] [Music] [3:39] I think we have a nice healthy crowd here today. Yeah, it's great. Yep. Tons of fun showing up. The Minnesota [3:45] Equestrian is a women's precision drill team that you're going to see here coming up next. And they're made up of [3:51] members of all ages, teens through seniors. They perform at local parades and county fairs all throughout the [3:57] summer and proceeds from their appearances go toward breast cancer prevention which I think is really [4:03] special. Um this is actually the drill team's 18th year appearing in the Adino [4:08] Fourth of July parade. Wow. Yeah. Pretty cool. Of course, a lot goes into preparing for [4:14] the parade because there's sensory training, practicing maneuvers, bathing the horses, cleaning the tack, and then [4:20] getting here. And then the real work begins with braiding manes, tails, applying glitter to the hooves. I didn't [4:26] know they put glitter on the hooves. And um just making everything perfect for all of our spectators here. [4:36] Yeah, those are some welltaken care of horses. Yes, they are. Yes, they are. [4:44] They look amazing. They really do. [4:53] Well, coming up behind our four-legged friends, we have the Patriotic Heritage Allegian Honor Guard. The Guard has been [5:00] training young women since 2014 and has had the tremendous honor of performing [5:06] in a variety of ceremonies from the Minnesota Peace Officers Memorial to the [5:11] 911 Tribute Memorial Concert. Wow. The city of Adina honors US veterans during [5:18] each and every Fourth of July parade and here they are marching. Uh please stand, [5:24] wave or salute our veterans as they pass by you today. We are honored to have [5:29] veterans from all branches of the military and we salute these men and women who served in conflicts in World [5:36] War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Operation Freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan. [5:51] [Music] [6:11] Coming up behind them are the Red Bull Bulls, an affiliate of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association. The [6:18] group has approximately 150 members primarily in Minnesota and western Wisconsin with additional members in 11 [6:25] states and overseas. The Red Bulls members range in age from 19 to 93. And [6:31] the vehicles range from military mules to HMBBS. Fun fact, the group's interests vary. [6:37] They'll conduct World War II reenactments, have static vehicle displays at the World Wheels, and then [6:43] they'll also have convoys to honor our country's veterans. Let's take a listen. It's pretty loud. [6:49] That is a cool bike. Yes, it is. I didn't know about the reenactments. [6:58] Love the vintage feel of the vehicles. Absolutely. They don't make them like they used to, [7:04] right? Exactly. [7:23] kind of want to hop in one and take a ride. I was going to say I just can't imagine how much work and how much [7:28] knowledge you have to have to to keep those up to date and running. And good point. Yeah. Given their age now too. [7:37] Exactly. Beautiful. [7:54] [Music] [8:09] [Music] [8:15] [Music] [8:21] Look at the kids getting ready for candy with their bags. Poised and ready. I love all the bags. They're prepared. [8:29] You know, do you think the kids get more candy uh in this parade or on Halloween? Shel, what do you think? What's your Oh, [8:35] I'm going to guess Halloween. Yeah, [8:42] I've been in this parade a couple of times. Uh once with the Rotary Club and once as a Grand Marshall. And I know [8:49] when we were with the Rotary Club, we ran out of candy like halfway through the parade. And I kept telling him, I'm [8:54] like, "Listen, next year you got to buy buy more candy. [9:04] Thelma is the name of this one of these jeeps coming up here. Oh, [9:12] the Navy League of the United States Minnesota Council serves all Navy and [9:17] Coast Guard servicemen and women, their families and veterans. The June Lin Lacy [9:23] Foundation serves vulnerable adults and children, seniors, disabled, and our veteran community. [9:30] [Music] Well, I know you can hear them coming. Uh, it's the Minnesota Pipes and Drums [9:38] lending a sense of tradition and formality to the start of this year's parade. Since 1963, Minnesota Pipes and [9:44] Drums have been delighting audiences all around the Upper Midwest with their traditional Celtic music. They're a [9:50] nationally recognized competition and performance bagpipe and drum corp based in Minneapolis. And they perform [9:56] throughout the year at parades, concerts, and global competitions. Fun fact, they offer lessons to piping and [10:02] drumming students of all ages and backgrounds. And the group's mission is to carry on the rich history and heritage of Scottish music by performing [10:09] for the community and making lessons available to all free of charge. Let's take a listen. [10:21] [Music] [10:28] [Music] [10:37] All right. And right behind them, Edina's Fourth of July festivities would not be possible without the generosity [10:42] of many sponsors. Explore Edina is the presenting sponsor of today's parade and is also sponsoring this special [10:49] broadcast. Explore Edina is the proud visitors bureau for our community, generating positive brand awareness for [10:54] Edina as a regional travel destination in the vibrant Twin Cities metro area. Thank you, Shel, for everything you and [11:01] Explore Edina do for the Edina community. Absolutely. It's my pleasure and this is an amazing community to work [11:08] in, honestly. Well, we're on to Braar City of Blakes's [11:14] Figure Skating Club. Founded in 1966, the club calls Braar Ice Arena its home. [11:19] And the goal of the skating club is to promote and encourage the sport of figure skating in accordance with the [11:24] guidelines set by the national organization United States Figure Skating. So whether on the ice or [11:29] dazzling here for you in the parade, the skaters love to perform for a crowd. Love that. Next, we have Platinum Dance, [11:36] and they have been providing quality dance education to children for over 15 years in the community. Their mission is [11:43] to share a passion for dance to enrich lives. From a dancer's first steps to their graduating performance, they focus [11:50] on making a difference, building a future, and training for more. Today's dancers are a group from Platinum Summer [11:56] Classes, and they're excited to share their fireworks with you. And next is one of my favorite places to [12:02] grab a drink and meal. Chick-fil-A, home of the original chicken sandwich and serving smile since 2013. They sponsored [12:09] last night's veterans dinner. And in fact, they've also sponsored many events for youth in our community and continue [12:15] to be an organization that gives back. Love that. [12:24] Ambrosia [12:33] [Music] Coffee is passionate about brewing, serving, and creating quality beverages [12:38] for their customers. Located in the Centennial Lakes Medical Building, Ambrosia Coffee is another generous [12:44] sponsor of today's July 4th events. And this morning, they provided coffee and donuts for our veterans and the parade [12:50] planning committee, which is really nice. Oh, yeah. [13:05] I don't if I don't know if you've uh sat outside there. They're located their uh first location was right at Centennial [13:11] Lake, so you could kind of sit and have a coffee and soak it in. It's really nice. Well, before they get to us, the [13:16] Ridgefield Marching Spartans are coming up. You can hear that banging of the drum. They're led under the direction of [13:22] Chad Armbruster. The Spartans compete in area marching bands festivals through [13:27] the summer and they're recognized for their color guard and drum kn drum line, excuse me. [14:11] They have got to be hot. Shelly, I assume so. Oh my goodness. Absolutely. [14:17] Here we go. Here we [14:35] Henipin County Sheriff's Office, coming up next, led by Sheriff Dana Wit, works [14:40] to provide the best possible public safety services to everyone who lives, works in, or visits Henipin County. More [14:47] than 800 employees in the sheriff's office do this by patrolling townships, managing county the county jail and [14:54] district court. Um, keeping our waterways safe, working to respond to and prevent crime, as well as providing [15:00] education on public safety topics. Sheriff Wit is riding in a boat escorted [15:06] by members of the Henipin County Outreach and Public Affairs Office. And I don't know if you've ever had the [15:12] pleasure of hearing Dana speak public um publicly, but she's just an amazing [15:18] person. Um super engaging. I think we're really really lucky to have her in the Twin Cities area. I agree completely. [15:25] Yeah. A dynamic speaker. If you get the chance to go see her her speak and are watching this, please do take that [15:31] opportunity. [15:36] And while we have a second, uh, one of the sponsors of today's parade, kind of went by, Crown Bank, the sponsor of [15:42] tonight's fireworks at Rosland Park, uh, there's going to be a couple food trucks there and, uh, starting around 7:00 p.m. [15:48] And then the first John Phillips Soua Memorial Band will perform at 8:30 before the fireworks light up our sky. [15:54] Um, they are going to be held rain or shine, might be delayed if there's some uh, strong weather, but uh, otherwise [16:00] head out to Ros. How's our forecast looking? Yeah, I think it's going to be sunny. Okay, good. [16:14] All right. And behind the Henipe County Sheriff's Office is Jerry's Food. So, in 1947 at Grand View Market in Dina, there [16:22] was a man named Jerry Pollson who was the neighborhood butcher. Jerry was the kind of business owner who knew all his [16:27] customers by name and could cut their steaks and chops to order. Well, his legacy has continued. When you go to [16:32] Jerry's, you get full service and you always get more than you wanted. Uh, and so today, each Jerry's food store is an [16:40] integral part of each store's neighborhood. From specialty foods that reflect their locations to hiring [16:46] practices and services, Jerry's Foods has remained committed to sustaining Jerry Pollson's dedication to [16:51] personalized service, his passion for food, and the importance of a family work environment. Absolutely. And great [16:58] donuts. Great donuts. Great donuts. Edina Magazine is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, featuring rich [17:05] and stylish. Um, emphasizing the best our community has to offer with insider [17:10] information and engaging articles about local dining, shopping, and leisure activities. This monthly publication [17:17] highlights local residents that have great stories to tell. And the magazine's coverage is fresh and [17:23] friendly with a commitment to living in and enjoying the Adina community. Um, at [17:28] Explore Edina, we work with Adena magazine a lot to help elevate some of the stories of the business community [17:34] and our tourism partners. Froze does a great job. Yes, she does. Yep. And [17:40] behind them, Mayor Jim Hland is Edina's longest serving mayor. Here he is riding [17:45] in Tom Olsen's vintage Cadillac. It's a 1962 El Dorado Barretts originally [17:51] purchased by the city of Oklahoma City as a parade car. So, it's it's serving its purpose. Tom likes to wear a polo [17:57] shirt matching his lilac Cadillac. And joining Mayor Hublin today are a few of Edina's Rotary Global Scholars. The [18:04] scholars are Aditi Jaha, Daniel Martinez, and Aeli Bardam. All student [18:10] leaders who are also representing the Adina Asian-American Alliance. Awesome. [18:25] can hear. Our next band coming up is the Adino Middle School and Alumni Marching Band. The Adina Middle School and Alumni [18:33] Marching Band is proud to represent Adina bands all throughout the years. The directors are Geneva Fitz Simmons [18:39] and Melody Snider. [19:00] [Music] [19:07] She is talented to be able to walk backwards and conduct. That's I'm pretty sure I would fall over backwards. [19:13] [Music] [19:44] And following them is Dr. Daniel Bitman, the new interim superintendent of Edina [19:49] public schools. Dr. Bitman is a nationally recognized leader with over three decades of experience as a [19:55] superintendent and educational administrator. He is joined today by assistant superintendent Nate Swenson in [20:03] that Edina school bus. The bus is being driven by longtime bus driver Jeff Fitz [20:08] Simmons. Looks great. Yeah, we really have a great team at the [20:14] Udino public schools. We're really lucky. Absolutely. Fun fact, I went to college with Dan [20:21] Bman. You are a kid. Yes, we were bulldogs together up in Duth and literally one of the nicest people you [20:28] can ever meet. So, he'll be an amazing leader for the school district over the next year. [20:50] Looks like we've got a tiny little gap here. The kids are all coming out into the street checking out where the next [20:57] uh candy throwing is coming from. That's right. Yeah. Poised and ready. [21:05] I know. I wonder, you know, if if you look at who has what kind of candy. Like [21:10] when you were buying candy, did you try to find candy that was like a certain vibe that won't melt? That won't melt. [21:17] That's the key, right? Don't buy chocolate. Unfortunately, leaks into the bag, makes [21:23] a super chocolate bar. Right. Here we've got the Adina Football Association coming up. Um, and they represent youth [21:30] football and part of its vision is to instill core values of respect, sportsmanship, work ethic, and football [21:37] excellence by empowering young athletes to become positive role models in the community. Got to love that. The Dina [21:44] Football Association offers tackle football for grades 4 through 8, flag football for kindergarten through um, [21:50] grade 7, and for the first time, a dedicated girls flag football league for kindergarten through grade three. [21:57] I'll have to get my girls involved. Maybe they'll like that. Yeah, why not? I say let them try lots of different [22:03] things. That's right. [Applause] [22:09] Oh, there they go. Tossing out the good stuff. Yep. I see some suckers. Oh, I [22:14] just saw some chocolate. Uh-oh. Well, good thing those kids are in the shade, though, right? Smart. [22:23] Maybe their parents brought a cooler, too. Yeah. No, now that is a pro tip, Shel. It is cooler. Got to do that next [22:30] time. I really like that float the goalpost. That is really cool. Do they ever, you know, and I I haven't seen it, [22:36] but they ever stop to do a field goal like try try for it in the middle of the street. I think that would be good [22:42] entertainment. Yeah, we'll have to make that suggestion. We'll have to we'll [22:55] Well, behind them is one of my favorite groups that participates each year. The Minnesota Forest is a Star Wars club for [23:02] the Renaissance Star Wars fan. They have a book club, a gaming group, collectors, artists, social events, and costumemers. [23:08] Check out that BB-8 car. I mean, that is amazing. Rotating head. Awesome. [23:15] [Applause] May the force be with you, Dietri. Yeah. And with you. Thank you. Let's see who [23:22] they have. That was a scout trooper. I'm nerdy enough to to kind of recognize him. Some Jedi doing force moves and the [23:28] Millennium Falcon. All right. Yeah, look at that. Slave One on the back. Shout out to Boba Fett. Best bounty hunter in [23:34] the galaxy. Yes, I'm a nerd. Got to love it. And Count Dooku. There we go. The [23:41] very first movie that I ever saw in a theater when I was about seven was the [23:47] the first Star Wars. Oh, you're kidding. Oh, man. [23:52] Right behind uh the force, we've got the Adina Swim Club is a youth swim club with over over 300 members from ages 6 [24:00] to 18, plus a master's program for those between the ages of 18 to 99. Wow, it's [24:06] never too late. Never too late. These swimmers participate in competitions all over the country as well as locally. [24:17] Behind [24:25] them, the Dina Basketball Association is walking. They coordinate programs for [24:30] over 1,400 youth in Edina annually. The EBA's mission is to create a fun, [24:36] competitive, and safe basketball environment that's focused on providing skill development as well as fostering [24:41] respect for others. prides itself on instilling self-confidence, leadership, and teamwork in Edina's student [24:47] athletes. Hoop dreams. Hoop dreams. That's right. [24:58] It just goes back to show you you have so many options uh any football to basketball. It's just really nice, [25:04] right? Oh, and you can spot it coming. Here [25:10] comes the Zamboni. I love it. We've got the Adina Hockey [25:16] Association provides programs aimed at creating fun, fair, competitive, safe [25:21] hockey. The programs are meant to increase participation and provide the opportunity to improve skills while [25:27] developing respect for others, self-confidence, and teamwork in student athletes. The EHA has more than 12,200 [25:35] boys and girls ages 4 to 18 registered for hockey. [25:40] Rick Ducharm is driving the Zamboni in today's parade and the walkers are all [25:46] hockey players in the association. Behind them is Ellingsson and [25:51] Ellingsson, a local firm of certified public accountants celebrating more than 45 years of service to the Dina [25:57] community. Ellingsson and Ellingsson is proud to sponsor the next unit, the Tin Cups Steel Drum Band, bringing the [26:04] vibrant sounds of the Caribbean to our community. Love that. The Tin Cups Steel [26:09] Drum Ensemble, presented by Chops Incorporated, performs in area parades and events all during the summer months, [26:17] offering performance opportunities for all interested in area musicians. [26:28] [Music] [26:43] very festive. I love how they shaded um all of their players and they are the premier parade steel drum band in the [26:49] Midwest. You know, when you close your eyes, you can almost see yourself sitting on that beach. That's right. Yep. Behind them [26:55] are the Girl Scouts bringing their dreams to life and working together to build a better world. Girl Scouts lead [27:00] the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. My daughter was a [27:07] Girl Scout for the first time this year. Shel was it was so fun. She made so many good friends throughout her school. It [27:13] was like half of her grade showed up to be Girl Scouts. So, it was really nice. Love that. Yep. [27:21] It's great to teach kids young about community involvement. Speaking of community involvement, the League of [27:26] Women Voters of Adina is coming up. They're a nonpartisan organization working to grow, empower, and protect [27:33] the vote to make our democracy work for all. Members are walking with their banners and signs. [27:46] And right behind them is the Edina Garden Council. They help sew the seed for a greener Edina. Members plant for [27:54] the city greenhouse, hold a yearly plant sale, which is phenomenal, and host a bianial garden tour benefiting the city [28:00] of Edina's parks. The council's float represents all the group does in local parks. Love the garden council. [28:08] [Music] We've got a few more generous sponsors [28:14] coming up um right after the garden council here. [Music] [28:22] I'm also seeing more encroaching for candy. Yeah. Right. [28:28] Do you love how they're almost out in the middle of the road? The the parade tunnel slowly gets narrower. [28:35] It's amazing. Accredited investors. um is coming up [28:40] and they are another generous sponsor today. You want your money to support your values, not to define them. And [28:46] accredited investors will help you design the life you imagine for yourself, your family, your future, and [28:52] your dreams now and for generations to come. Spend your life wisely. [28:58] And behind them, we have a banner for another one of our July 4th sponsors, M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital. M [29:04] Health View M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital is an acute care hospital providing medical care for the southwest [29:10] suburbs. Fairview South employs more than 2,000 people and it supports the work of many philanthropic and community [29:17] groups throughout E9. We're lucky to have them. Uh next up, these beats you're hearing are from the RI River [29:23] City Rhythm, founded to serve the Minneapolis St. Paul metro area by executive director Bo Hansen in the fall [29:30] of 2009. Originally, um, they functioned solely as an indoor drum line, competing [29:37] locally in the Minnesota Percussion Association and nationally as part of Winter Guard International World [29:43] Championships. Let's give a listen. [Applause] [Music] [29:55] [Applause] [Music] [30:22] Just makes you want to get up and dance. Absolutely. Oh, behind them, the Dina Arts and Culture Commission strives to [30:28] build a vibrant community through support of our arts and culture and advises the city council on artistic [30:34] initiatives in Udina, including the Edina Art Center, Udina Art Grant Program, and utility box art wraps. [30:42] Commissioners and supporters of the arts are walking with umbrellas with art painted on them. They have one drummer [30:47] and are chanting their slogan, "Every day, I need art." Love it. [30:54] The Anti-Racism Collective fosters the unlearning of racism through conversations in order to dismantle our [31:01] racialized culture and actively oppose discrimination and hate. [31:06] Really appreciate their work in the community. [31:14] Next up, Edina resident Dave II is driving one of his vintage vehicles. His [31:20] vehicles have been a part of the parade for many, many years. [31:26] What a cool truck, man. That's really awesome. Oh, 19. It's a 1929. Wow. [31:34] It'll be wild, Shel. When it's 2029, I hope we're here. I hope we're here, [31:40] too. Oh, wow. That's amazing. And when he just honked the horn, say aa [31:48] sounds like, you know, like farm. It has that old timey sound. It definitely does. Very vintage. Coming up, we have [31:54] the first John Phillips Soua Memorial Band. They are a Dina tradition playing [31:59] together since 1970. The band's Dixie combo is being carried by Premier [32:05] Machine Farming Carriage driven by Tim and Jess Vernick of Princeton, Minnesota. And now this is the band that [32:11] will play tonight at Rosland Park, I believe, at 8:30 p.m. Yep. Right before the fireworks. [32:19] They've been doing it for many years. Just so talented and you know they draw quite a crowd. [32:25] They do. Yes. Get there early and sit on the hill and [32:31] let's take a listen. Yep. [32:36] [Music] [32:42] And walking behind them is the Edina Asian-American Alliance, an intergenerational multithnic grassroots [32:48] coalition of parents, students, and community members. At its core, the Edina Asian-American Alliance serves as [32:54] a vehicle to build relationships, elevate our youth, and support Edina public schools and the city of Edina to [32:59] fulfill their equity and inclusion goals. EA is proud to welcome its partner organization, the Adina Somali [33:06] American Community to this year's parade. The Adina Somali American community's goal is to motivate, [33:12] support, and encourage the Adina Somali American community to succeed and thrive [33:17] through collaboration and engagement with Adina public schools as well as the wider community. The group aims to [33:24] bridge gaps in resources and opportunities for the Somali American community and to belie that together we [33:30] can thrive. Sounds great. Hey, are you ready for some fun? There's the Cracker Jacks [33:35] gliding our parade spectators like they do every year. These talented drummers will even switch places with spectators [33:42] as they move throughout the parade. Take a listen. [34:03] [Music] so talented. [34:11] We've got the Authentic Beauties Pageant of Minnesota. Um they are a vibrant and [34:18] empowering pageant program celebrating individuality, confidence, and inner beauty. Based in Minnesota, the pageant [34:25] provides a welcoming platform for participants of all ages to express themselves, build self-esteem, and [34:31] develop lifelong skills. [34:41] I think any opportunity that uh we have to build confidence in young people is [34:47] really important. Oh yes. [34:53] Well, it's great because you know when you do that, you're you're creating future leaders and we sure could use a [34:59] lot more of them. Absolutely. We can always use good leadership that's never out of style. That's right. [35:06] That's true. All right. And behind them, Job's Daughters International is coming [35:11] up. Job's Daughter's mission is to create confident young women. Again, back to what we were just talking about, [35:17] respecting tradition and shaping the future. Their members learn invaluable skills that increase their confidence [35:23] and prepare them to be leaders. They teach girls to use their voice. [35:28] Minnesota job's Daughters is part of an international organization created for girls between the ages of 10 and 20 with [35:34] the Joby 2B program for girls's age ages eight and nine, excuse me. The [35:40] organization works to build strong leadership confidence and public speaking skills in these girls with a focus on service, community, and [35:47] sisterhood bonds that will last a lifetime. Awesome. Locallyowned and [35:52] operated North American Banking Company is a full-ervice community bank serving the Twin Cities in Minnesota. North [35:59] American Banking Company has a branch at 50th and France and is a sponsor of today's events. [36:06] [Music] We appreciate their support. They actually do a lot to support the Chamber of Commerce as well. Um, and just our [36:14] local financial institution that's very involved. It's always great when you know the money is coming back into the [36:20] community. Absolutely. Next, the Center for Pediatric Movement is a pediatric rehabilitation clinic [36:27] providing physical therapy, occupational therapy, and orthotic services to the kids of the Dina community. They believe [36:34] strongly that all kids should be able to do what they want and most importantly just be a kid. Love that. [36:40] Coming right down the street with energy and excitement and a whole lot of heart is the Lakeville North High School [36:46] marching band. This band is known for their traditional high-step marching and shoulder swing style and has appeared in [36:52] major parades all around the country. Get ready to go back in time with driving horns, infectious rhythms, and [36:59] that unmistakable groove. Love that. [37:11] [Music] Do you recognize this tune, Dietrich? I [37:17] don't. I don't either. You know, it I've never been part of band, but I'd love to know how they go [37:23] about choosing the song. You know, like you want something that gets the crowd going, right? Lifting them up. Yeah. [37:28] Something that people know. Exactly. [37:34] [Music] [37:41] Matthew Wankin directs the band with assistants Matt Nielsen and Melissa Nielsen. The drum majors are William RS, [37:49] Emma Buzznik, and Charlie Porter. [37:55] And I'm really enjoying the flags. Yes. [Music] [38:05] I mean, the coordination you need to spin that rifle around and then walk forward. Oh, I'd nail myself in the [38:12] face. I was going to say without hitting yourself in the eye. Or someone else. Or someone else. Yeah. Hopefully not a kid [38:18] trying to grab candy, right? [Music] [38:24] Heat. Heat. [Music] [38:31] [Applause] [Music] [39:00] I love when the drums go by and you can feel it in your chest. Oh yeah. Well, behind that strong beat is Brahma [39:07] Kamarus, a worldwide spiritual movement led by women dedicated to personal transformation and world renewal through [39:14] Raja Yoga meditation. Founded in India in 1937, Brahma Kumarus has spread to [39:20] over 110 countries on all continents and has an extensive impact in many sectors [39:25] as an international NGO. Have you ever tried Raja yoga [39:30] meditation? I've never even heard of it. I don't think I have. I am a yoga enthusiast. Yeah. Um but I have not [39:36] heard of that particularly that particular form. So I'll have to check it out. Absolutely. [39:43] Well, I know a place. Minneapolis. Do you know where I can try it conveniently? Right behind them, we've [39:50] got Senate District 50 GOP representing Republicans in most of the Bloomington [39:56] and Edina communities. [40:12] [Music] [Applause] [40:29] I thought she was handing out bags of candy, but no. It's a It's a smart giveaway just for [40:36] those who weren't as prepared. That's right. with their with their candy bags. [40:46] Love the big flags in the pickup truck. What a beautiful convertible. Yeah. Is [40:52] that a BMW? Can you tell? [41:08] Mercedes. Mercedes. Ah, [41:14] that's a cool car. It is cool. I'd like to take that for a spin. [41:19] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [41:29] [Music] Americanast [Applause] [41:46] [Music] singing some Lee Greenwood. Absolutely. Well, the man who just shouted out to me [41:51] is a guy named Dave Peterson. Was really involved with the sended 50 with all the kids there. Got it. All right. Coming up [41:57] behind them, Luns and Berleys. With 28 locations throughout the Twin Cities, [42:02] Luns and Berleys is family-owned and committed to providing every customer with a sensational grocery shopping [42:08] experience. The company's extended family of employees has an unwavering focus on exceeding expectations through [42:15] extraordinary food, exceptional service, and passionate expertise. [42:21] Always been a Lensley stand. Yeah, we're really lucky. We have a lot [42:27] of great stores, grocery stores here in Adina. Yes. Yeah. And all I mean, a lot [42:33] of them familyowned operations. Yes. If you ever want to soak in a beautiful [42:39] view of our city and take in some of Adina's best dining and shopping options, book a room at the Weston Adina [42:45] Galleria, one of two hotels in Adina. The Weston is another of today's event [42:51] sponsor bringing us Jack Brass and its jazzy sounds of New Orleans. [42:57] [Music] [43:09] What's fun about the Jack Brass Band? They were found formed in 1999. They're the only New Orleans style brass band in [43:15] Minneapolis, which I think is pretty cool. That is cool. And right behind them, we've got Hajin Stilts, founded in [43:20] 1989 through a research and development grant from Forecast. And then right after [43:28] that, we've got Mom's Demand Action, an organization dedicated to raising awareness of gun violence and supporting [43:34] common sense gun laws. [43:43] I think the uh the Hajin stilts ladies, [43:48] they um walk at a lot of the local art fairs and festivals in town. Really, [43:53] which is really cool. Chang Young in martial arts is a taekwond do school on [43:59] Cahill Road with the goal of being a black belt leader. Practicing taekwond [44:05] do engages both the mind and body in a spirit of respect and cooperation. Definitely love the values that are [44:12] instilled in that. Um mentally practicing taekwondo develops focus, concentration, mental strength and [44:19] confidence. Another confidence builder. Can't get enough of me. Right. Right. [44:24] You know it's funny, Shel. I don't know if you know this about me. I'm a black belt in taekwondo. I'm a second degree [44:29] black belt in taekwondo. I uh I Yeah, I did it until I was about 17 years old [44:34] that it was awesome. You learn a lot of different things. And you just saw there they were doing some of the board [44:40] breaking things. Were they? Yep. Could you break a board? I have broken [44:45] bricks, Shel. I'm that strong. What? I can't do it now. I don't drink enough milk. So, is any of this captured on [44:51] video? [Applause] I would like to see that. That's all I'm [44:58] saying. [45:08] And coming up behind him, Grand View Ty and Auto has two Edina locations on Vernon Avenue across from Jerry's Foods [45:15] and on 70th Street about a half mile west of Minnesota Highway 100. Grand View Ty and Auto have been a proud Edina [45:23] community partner for nearly 50 years with staff actively involved in the Rotary Club of Edina, the Edina Chamber [45:29] of Commerce, and they support Edina public schools, the ECF, Edina Crime Prevention Fund, Edina Giving and Go, [45:36] Edina Federated Women's Club, Youth Frontiers, and more. Grand View Tire and Auto will care for your car and help [45:42] make our Edina community better together. Just another amazing local familyowned company that really does a [45:49] lot to support the community. [Music] [Applause] [46:09] I got to see one of those boards break. That was impressive. Here [46:27] comes Grand View. Mhm. You know, one of the great things that [46:33] Grand View does is put those inspirational sayings on their boards outside their buildings. That's right. Creates good conversation. Fox Realy is [46:40] coming up behind Grand View. They can help you buy, sell, design, remodel, or build the home of your dreams. [46:51] [Music] I heard candy. Candy. C in that massive [46:58] dump of candy. Wow. [47:08] Got to love that. Oh yeah. [47:13] It's quite the branded truck they've got. I was going to say [47:27] I'm seeing more chocolate. Yes. Let's hope it doesn't melt before the kids can actually eat it. [47:34] Part of me thinks, you know, you collect as much candy as possible and it's like, well, right. How many pieces do you want your [47:41] kid actually to have? All right, here comes the DFL party made up of local organizing districts 46 and 50. They [47:48] proudly serve Edina, Bloomington, St. Louis Park, and Hopkins. Democrats are here today to celebrate our nation's [47:54] Independence Day and spread a message of community, unity, and hope for a brighter future for all. [48:16] How are you? [48:23] [Applause] [48:35] Got a lot of four-legged friends walking in the parade today. I hope they're staying cool. I was going to say, boy, [48:41] it's a warm day for those guys, right? Oh, and look at the bubble machine. [48:51] The kids are loving that. Trying to pop every bubble. But that thing throws out like a 100 bubbles every second. Right. [48:58] All right. Right now we've got the Rotary Club of Edina um coming up. The [49:04] mission of Rotary International is service above self and Rotarians are handing out treats with their kids and [49:09] families today. Um the Rotary Club of Adina is Adina's largest service organization and actually we have two [49:17] Rotary clubs in Adina. One that meets in the morning uh that is the Rotary Club [49:22] of Adina morning side and then the Rotary Club of Adina meets in the afternoon. Um they work to promote [49:29] integrity, advance world understanding and goodwill and peace through fellowship of business, professional uh [49:36] services and community leadership. I know a lot of the people at Rotary do business with each other. So it is a [49:41] place um to build trust and create relationships and the Rotary clubs do a [49:47] lot of amazing local work supporting nonprofits that are serving the Twin Cities community in in a multitude of [49:54] different ways. um but then also do a lot of work abroad in the international community as well. And I've had the [50:01] opportunity to travel with Rotary a couple of times. Um this is Lisa Walker, the incoming [50:07] president for the Rotary Club of Adina. And then we've got Mike Anderson and his son Owen um representing the Rotary Club [50:16] of Adina Marine Side. And since the fiscal year uh begins on July 1st, it's [50:21] a brand new year for Rotary. And so they just had some new presidents inducted in their clubs. [50:35] And coming up behind him, sprinkled in with the Rotarians are the crowd-pleasing Minnesota Superheroes [50:40] United. This group of superhero and villain character costumemers appear at charity events, PR events, parades, [50:47] conventions, hospitals, and more in the Twin Cities. The superheroes are sponsored by the Rotary Club of Edina. [50:53] Everyday superheroes. What characters we got there? Superman. [51:00] Superman. Batman. Now that's a hot costume to wear today. Yes. That cannot [51:05] hopefully it's got some some vents to let some air in. [51:17] And kids have to love it. Absolutely. [Music] [51:24] Fat man's getting some high fives. Love it. Yep. [51:32] And now we've got Brandon Vatitali of Win Trust Mortgage along with Joe Kirk [51:37] of Lake Sabes Realy and they're joined by their family and friends [51:46] and actually Brandon is a local Rotarian in the Morningside Club. Yes, [51:52] Lake Sabes has an office right at 50th in France. [51:59] When I first met Brandon, I had zero idea he was this talented at drum. I didn't know this either. So, this is [52:05] Brandon on the drums. Wow. [Music] [52:12] Win trust mortgage. Be a dynam. And a cowbell. And a cowbell. We need [52:19] more cowbell. Absolutely. The cowbell's important. [52:36] We've got the Enso Daiko Japanese drummers representing Tao Arts Midwest and have appeared in every single one of [52:43] Edina's parades. Um driven by Jeff Oln of Jeff's Transport and SADO Japanese [52:51] drummers offer loud and energetic performances that combine music, dance, culture in pure athleticism. [53:00] [Music] Love that [53:07] they regularly premiere new work adding their unique voice to the expanding canyon and innovation of North American [53:14] Tao. Looks like they've got students of all [53:20] ages and abilities. They're phenomenal. They are. I've seen them a bunch of times now. A lot of [53:26] great energy. So much. Yeah. Well, before we sign off, we'd like to [53:31] thank the team who put today's parade together. Yes, absolutely. Who are those folks, Shel? Mary Brindle is our chair [53:37] who also coordinated entertainment and the lineup. Then we've got Allison Brakes, um, sponsor recruitment, Amanda [53:45] Clark, the city of Adina, John Curry, veterans, military vehicles and color [53:51] guard, Tom Gump, parade day unit starter, and police sergeant Ben Wanandi [53:58] and Special Operations Chief Pete Nabley, Emergency Management. [54:04] Yes. And before we sign off today, we we have to thank Shelly and Explore Dina [54:09] again for sponsoring this broadcast and and working with the ECF to put this on. [54:15] It's just such a great event. Um on behalf of the Dina Community Foundation and Explore Dina, thank you for tuning [54:21] in. I'm Dietrich Niss and I'm Shelley Loberg. Happy 4th of July. [54:29] Heat. Heat. [55:02] Heat. Heat. [55:34] [Music]