Nine-year-old Andrew Wheeler catches his first fish on March 14, one of the last days of ice fishing on Prior Lake. The sunfish was allowed to return to the lake to grow bigger with its buddies. (Submitted photo)

Four-year-old Austin Lorinser of Prior Lake colors a pot of gold at a leprechaun party on St. Patrick's Day. The city of Prior Lake sponsored the morning event, which featured crafts, cookies and a treasure hunt. (Photo by Meryn Fluker)

The Prior Lake synchronized swimming team opened its season March 16 with a figures meet at Eden Priarie. The Lakers have high hopes this season with 20 returning performers. For more, go to www.scoreboard.mn.