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Though 7th Street Live, the Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood music and street festival planned for Aug. 26, was cancelled due to storms, the planned breakdance battles were moved to the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center. The event was hosted by Cypher Side, an organization that teaches hip hop and breakdance. In addition to the dance battles, there were food trucks, art, and free school supplies available for visitors. photo courtesy of Cypher Side

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Lake Elmo City Council member Christine Nelson, left center; Mayor Mike Pearson, center; and Washington County Commissioner Gary Kriesel, right center, cut the ribbon for a revitalized downtown area Aug. 21, while John and Chris Schilitz, owners of Lake Elmo Inn & Event Center held the left side of the ribbon and Wayne Sandberg, Washington County engineer and deputy public works director, held the right side. photo courtesy of the Washington County public works department

Reflective material can be applied to items children already wear to school, helping them be seen more easily by motorists. Halloween presents an opportunity for parents to get creative with how they incorporate reflective material on their children’s clothes. Submitted photos

The area around Mounds View City Hall saw plenty of visitors on Saturday, Aug. 19 for the city’s annual Festival in the Park. From the parade, on a new route, to games and food, there was no shortage of entertainment ... or candy.

An August survey put out by the City of New Brighton and its department of public safety found strong public support for the city’s police officers to wear body-worn cameras. The city’s Public Safety Commission is set to discuss body cameras next month, and the commission’s findings will be sent on to the city council. file photo

Johnson High School students PaChia Xiong, PaDer Yang, Nouchi Vang, Xai Sarah Lee, Shaun Vang and group leader Tou Thai Lee have been going out into the community this summer to educate people about the dangers of menthol cigarettes. submitted photo