Gardener Jodi Martin snapped this shot of a bright green tree frog nestled in a Hollyhill Black Beauty dahlia, one of more than 300 varieties...
Photo Contest
First Snowfall
Christopher Knipe enjoys the view with an eye toward what’s around the bend. “The peaceful stillness of the setting slowed my walk to a stop,” says...
Focus on Cities South 2024 Winners
Explore the winning photos from our Focus on Cities South photo contest. This summer, we asked local residents to scroll down their digital files or...
Meeting of the Seasons
An image of fog captured in a moment of clarity. Kirsten Otting, a hobby photographer in Lakeville, was on her way to a nearby park in October 2022...
Readers’ Choice Voting for Focus on Cities South 2024
In July and August, we invited you to submit photos of your Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville and Prior Lake in our annual Focus on Cities South photo...
Ripples at Sunset
Mark Dobbelmann captures the rippled reflection of a sunset during an evening bike ride. Mark Dobbelmann is a longtime photographer who seeks to...
Participate in Our 2024 Focus on Cities South Photo Contest
How do you (and your camera) view local life? Each July and August, Cities South Magazine invites readers to submit their favorite photos to our...
A New Leash on Life
Meet a rescue dog who is up for fresh experiences. Duke Silver is a dog that loves adventure. After being adopted by Mary Mittelstaedt in 2020 from...
Winter Beauty
A frost-covered tree takes home top honors in the Seasons category of our annual photo contest. Kirsten Otting is a lifelong fan of photography. She...
Sunset at Lebanon Hills
Savor the beauty of fall before winter sets in. With little more than his trusty iPhone, David Ring focused on the sun setting at Lebanon Hills...
Focus on Cities South 2023 Winners
Check out the winners of our first Focus on Cities South photo contest. This summer, we asked readers to share their shots of Apple Valley, Eagan,...
Readers’ Choice Voting for Focus on Cities South 2023
In July and August, we invited you to submit photos of your Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville and Prior Lake in our first ever Focus on Cities South...
Announcing the Focus on Cities South Photo Contest
Use the link at the bottom of the page to submit your images! Throughout its pages, the Cities South Magazine Collection showcases the communities...
Treasure Hunt
Local mother captures her three children looking for agates at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve. Laura Miller spends time in nature, observing flowers,...
Ahh-Inspiring Patriotic Celebration
Apple Valley’s Freedom Days culminates with a fireworks display. City of Apple Valley staff snapped this picture at the 56th annual Apple Valley...
Seeking Nature’s Beauty
Photographer Roslynn Long spots a wild animal at the Minnesota Zoo. Most people go to the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley to see the zoo animals, but...
Sunshine on Snow
Wayne Moran captures the beauty after a winter storm. Photographer Wayne Moran of Eagan is always looking for the next stunning shot. On his...
Calling All Photographers
From hobbyists to professionals, you're all invited to participate in our upcoming photo contest. Our communities play host to beautiful scenes...
