
Rocco Dale, 3, of Sartell, poses with Santa and Mrs. Claus Dec. 10 during the Winter Extravaganza event at the City of St. Stephen.

The Hengel family of Sartell works on gingerbread ornaments Dec. 10 at the Winter Extravaganza event at St. Stephen City Hall. From left to right are twins Benjamin and Natalie, 5; their mother, Jenn; and Jack, 6.

Lisa Schliecher of St. Stephen pauses amidst the hustle and bustle to enjoy a peaceful moment of snuggling with her daughter Adlie, 15 months, during the Winter Extravaganza Event Dec. 10 at St. Stephen City Hall. The event, which included sleigh rides, crafts and visits with Santa in exchange for a toy for the Giving Tree, drew hundreds of people from all over central Minnesota.

Easton Paggen (right), 3, of St. Stephen, asks his friend, Eva Huls, 1, of Brockway Township if she’d like to hold his hand during a sleigh ride given by Donnor and Blitzen Dec. 10 at the Winter Extravaganza event at St. Stephen City Hall. She said “Yes.”