Cities Sampler release

More than 100 people bundled up and waited in the cold starting at 4:15 a.m. Nov. 15 at the SuperTarget in Savage to await the release of the Cities Sampler Vol. 19 CD. The sales of the CD annually benefit several Minnesota charities. Those waiting for the store to open also were visited by Santa Claus (Connie Johnson of Target).

Updated: Nov 20, 2007 4:07pm PST

ValleySCARE

From the moment you enter the gates of ValleySCARE, more than 200 ghosts, goblins, mutants and other strange creatures will be lurking in the fog to find you. A world of horrifying mazes and shocking scare zones will bring your worst fears and phobias to life. Your screams of sheer panic will pierce throughout the Minnesota River Valley.. ...

Updated: Oct 10, 2007 2:32pm PST

Shakopee Russian church

Children at Russian Evangelical Christian Church in Shakopee prepare for Christmas concerts in December 2006. (Staff photos by Shannon Fiecke)

Updated: Aug 29, 2007 6:02pm PST