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Participants warm up inside Metta Coffee in downtown Anoka on Jan. 24, where coffee and hot cocoa were provided during a candlelight vigil honoring Alex Jeffrey Pretti. Original Article

Residents gather with candles at the corner of Main Street and Third Avenue in downtown Anoka on Jan. 24 for a candlelight vigil honoring Alex Jeffrey Pretti. The gathering was part of a statewide “Shine a Light for Minnesota” event… ...

A protester waves the American Flag. Original Article

Protesters hold signs along Main St in Coon Rapids. Original Article

Pancho’s Taqueria in Circle Pines, which temporarily closed earlier this month after an employee was reportedly detained by federal immigration officers, has reopened with limited hours. Original Article

The Grinch was spotted at Pineapple Girl the night of Dec. 19 in Downtown Anoka. Original Article

The front entrance of Real Sportscards in Blaine. Original Article

2gether Productions played Christmas songs inside the tent. Original Article

A Coon Rapids Fire Truck at the Christmas Lighting. Original Article

Attendees could write letters to Santa, shown here by this mailbox. Original Article