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...
Photo Contest
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...