North Morristown

Last weekend our nation celebrated its independence. Every year, people throw on red, white and blue outfits and take a moment to enjoy summer and reflect on what it means to be American.

North Morristown marked its 124th Fourth of July celebration with plenty of food, music and fun. As always, the parade was a big draw. This year's parade featured 60 entries and lasted a little over an hour. Check out the pictures below for all of this year's fun and festivities...

I just wanted to let everyone know I did have enough fuel in my John Deere 820 for the North Morristown Parade on Monday. Just before the Heritage Days parade in Faribault I noticed the fuel sediment bowl was only about half full. Checking the fuel tank it was dry...

The 124th annual North Morristown July 4th celebration was another success, thanks in large part to perfect weather. When I arrived about 8:50AM to set up for the patriotic program broadcast, there was already a long line for the homemade pies...

I drove out to North Morristown on Sunday and saw some people getting things ready for their 124th annual event. The grounds were virtually empty compared to what they will be on the 4th. I'm honored once again to be asked to assist with announcing the parade, and we will be broadcasting the patriotic program on KDHL for those who can't be there...

It's been happening since 1892. If you have done your math correctly, that works out to 123 years. That's how long the North Morristown Celebration has been going on. For a little area of people, they do it up in a big way. North Morristown is basically Trinity Lutheran Church and School and a cluster of farm sites...