photo by Carolyn Bertsch
Sartell Firefighter Tony Brown toasts marshmallows over a fire pit Dec. 6. The fire department served s’mores to all who joined them for the opening night of the Country Lights Festival at Lake Francis in Sartell. At no cost to the public, lights will be on everyday of December from dusk until dawn. Parking is available at the Sartell Community Center.

Joel and Laura Wensmann of Sartell select s’mores from a platter offered by Sartell Firefighter Rusty Deters Dec. 6 at opening night of the Country Lights Festival at Lake Francis in Sartell.

Georgia Magnuson, 3, of Sartell walks through a twinkling trail of lights Dec. 6 while holding her father Dylan’s hand.