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Hill-Murray sophomore Abigail Boreen (22) breaks away towards the goal in first period action against Mahtomedi. The Pioneers won 8-1 at Tartan Arena Dec. 1. (Linda Baumeister/Review)

Many local parks have seen improvements with updated playground equipment, including the newest colorful creatures- bugs at Playcrest Park in Maplewood and the work in progress fun features of a gigantic fish at Joy Park at Silver Lake.

St. Anthony Village resident, Linh Ngyen, spent some time on Dec. 5 in the warm temperatures putting up Christmas lights in her front yard on the 29th block of Silver Lake Road. (Linda E. Andersen/Bulletin)

Oliver, 10, worked on his front yard snow fort in Roseville Dec. 3 following the first significant snowfall of the season. (Linda E. Andersen/Review)

After the Thanksgiving weekend, folks went out to John’s Landscaping in New Brighton to get ready for the next holiday. (Linda E. Andersen photos/Bulletin)

The ice was forming on Bennett Lake in Roseville’s Central Park Nov. 24. The geese are still in town and with cooler temperatures, area lakes will be freezing over soon. (Linda E. Andersen/Review)

Skaters hit the Roseville OVAL Nov. 20 to see the lighting of 100 trees at the third annual OVALumination, while taking some laps on the skating center’s gigantic outdoor rink. (photos courtesy of Mark Connolly)

A number of local and state leaders came out to celebrate the long career of DFL state Sen. Jim Metzen, who represents District 52. He was honored Nov. 19 at Croatian Hall in South St. Paul.

Hill-Murray Theatre has been gearing up for their upcoming production of Annie. The heart-warming musical runs Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec.

Parents and kids gathered for Family Storytime at the Ramsey County Library in Roseville Nov. 17. Family Storytime happens from 10:30-11 a.m. at the library every Tuesday and Thursday. (Linda E. Andersen/Review)