The North Branch American Legion Post 85 would like to thank all of those that supported our Annual Midsummer Days Celebration. This event would not be possible without the support of the City of North Branch, North Branch Fire Department, North Branch Police Department, North Branch Boy Scouts, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Riders, Post 85 Members and Employees, the VFW, and the North Branch Lions. A special thank you to the Highway 95 Construction Crew for their efforts in opening up Main Street for the Parade route to remain the same as previous years! Also, a huge thank you to the “Family Fun Shows” for bringing their Carnival and supporting our home town celebration for over 25 years!   We would like to thank our major sponsors; Branch Manufacturing, County Market, Kwik Trip, Nu Cara Pharmacy, Kaffe Stuga, Anderson & Koch Ford, Grandstrand Funeral Homes, and Hermann Insurance for their financial assistance in supporting this 98-year-old tradition.

The North Branch Businesses providing advance carnival ticket sales this year were Ace Main Street Hardware, Associated Bank, Casey’s General Store, County Market, Olde Brick Inn, Post Haste, Neighborhood National Bank, North Branch Barbers, Merchants Café, Petersons Mill, and Tailgaters. The Harris businesses were the Kaffe Stuga and The Fuse. Our Almelund business was Rod’s Country Corner. These businesses provided a valuable service to the young and young-at-heart. Our special thanks also go out to the North Branch Dairy Queen who furnished all the prizes for the Kiddie Bingo sessions.

If you enjoyed the street dances, the golf tournament, any of our bingo sessions, the carnival rides, the kiddie events, the free lunch, the parade, and the Vintage Jets flyover, please join me in thanking those listed above who made this all possible!

Thank you all for the success of our 2024 Midsummer Days!

Rick Hals– Commander Post 85