Minnesota Wheels of Honor and local and metro area law enforcement officials recognized the distinguished law enforcement career of Circle Pines resident Jim Wychor during a recent ceremony at the retired police officer's home. Wychor was diagnosed with ALS last year. — Photos by Paul Dols
Shannon Kilmartin and her mother Debi Johnson recently demonstrated the Ukrainian Easter Egg decorating process. She and her mother Debi Johnson are continuing to practice the centuries-old tradition that they learned from dear family friends Tamara and Alex Zaluckyj, who have since passed away.
Approximately 800 plungers participated in the recent White Bear Lake Polar Plunge benefit for Special Olympics. The event is the first benefit plunge of the season and kicks off a series of events around the state of Minnesota. — Photos by Paul Dols
A clip from the recent White Bear Lake Area High School Theatre Department production of the classic musical "Chicago." — Video by Paul Dols
A wind-powered kinetic sculpture titled "The Glassinator," created by Andrew Carson, is installed outside the Cafesjian Art Trust (CAT) museum in Shoreview. — Video by Paul Dols
Some members of a group of 18 Ukrainian exchange students, who have spent the last five weeks exploring the city and learning about civic engagement, shared some of their culture by performing onstage during a recent goodbye party at the Old Stewart House in White Bear Lake. — Video by Paul Dols
Lexington recently hosted its annual Fall Fest. The event, which saw great weather, featured a climbing wall, inflatables, petting zoo, games, live music, fireworks a car show and more. Photos by Namystphotography.com | Contributed
Another Blue Heron Days is in the books. This year’s Blue Heron Days included the Food Truck & Fun Festival, Ambassador Coronation, Rotary Hotdog Mile & Foam Run, parade, Quad Dog Days and more. — Photos by Shannon Granholm and Paul Dols | Press Publications
This year’s Fete des Lacs summer festival included events like Music in the Park, Public Safety Night, Centerville Elementary Open House, kickball and cornhole tournaments, fireworks, parade, car show, Bark Party, Paddle des Lacs and more. — Photos by Shannon Granholm
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