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Mayor Jamie Barthel communicates with residents of Andover at the tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 5. Original Article

The community tree glows for the first time this year during Andover’s annual tree-lighting ceremony. Original Article

The newly lit Colorado blue spruce glows outside the Andover Community Center during the city’s annual tree-lighting ceremony on Dec. 5. Original Article

Volunteers dish out hot cocoa at Andover’s Dec. 5 tree-lighting ceremony. Original Article

Coon Rapids boasts a new Panda Express, which opened the morning of Dec. 1. Original Article

Panda Express held a grand opening Monday morning, Dec. 1, for its new Coon Rapids location at 3465 124th Avenue, opening on the site formerly occupied by White Castle. Original Article

Toys for Joy and BPM Motorcycle Club celebrate a successful evening. Original Article

James Hathaway shows off his cooking prowess. Original Article

Griff and the Grifters play a classic rock set for attendees at the Toys for Joy event in Anoka. Original Article