4th of july

Officials with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety encourage residents to leave exploding fireworks to the experts. My dog would be in favor of such a move as well.

Operation Dry Water is a national campaign aimed at deterring drinking and boating. So far this year Minnesota has recorded nine boating fatalities, which translates it into being the most deadly since 2005. In 2016 alcohol was a factor in nine of the 17 deadly boating accidents...

This morning I will be heading to Elysian to host today's AM Minnesota program. For many years I have gone to Elysian just before their huge 4th of July celebration. Instead of being at City Hall this year we will be in their new library so I am looking forward to seeing that...

Wallethub.com put out a list of the best places to celebrate the fourth of July holiday. Out of 100 best and worst places, two Minnesota cities made the list. Minneapolis just missed the top 10 at No. 11 and St. Paul is at No. 29. The top 10 best cities were: Atlanta San Francisco Buffalo, N ... Read More ...

Al Spitzack is the chairman of the North Morristown 4th of July annual observance and will be on today's AM Minnesota program at 9:30AM. If you can't tune in then, drop by the KDHL YouTube channel and get the details about the fun-filled day on the grounds of Trinity Lutheran Church in North Morristown...

The Fourth of July is two weeks away, just enough time to get your plans together and start working on how you're going to decorate your boat for the upcoming Roberds Lake Club Boat Parade. Most of the boats I saw last year went with one theme or another such as patriotic, Santa, tropical, birthday, sportsman, rubber duck and more...

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...

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...