Aaron Lavinsky
Photographer
Lavinsky previously worked at newspapers in Washington State and Arizona. Lavinsky is a licensed drone pilot and is passionate about the outdoors. He lives in Richfield with his loving girlfriend and cat, Pixel.
Latest from Aaron Lavinsky
Burnsville first responders mourned
A processional for officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, who were killed on Sunday in a shooting in Burnsville along with paramedic/firefighter Adam Finseth, was held between the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office and the funeral home in Jordan. A vigil for the fallen first responders was also held in the evening outside the Burnsville Police Station.
February 21, 2024
Gallery: All-Metro Sports Awards show at Target Center
The Star Tribune’s sixth annual All-Metro Sports Awards show celebrating outstanding student-athletes and those who support them at Target Center.
November 9, 2023
Photos: Gophers topple Louisiana 35-24, end losing streak
The Gophers defense tightened up after halftime, while the offense scored three second-half touchdowns.
September 30, 2023
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Watch: Super blue moon rises over Lake Harriet in Minneapolis
The second full moon of August — a phenomenon called a "blue moon'' — was also of a rare super variety.
August 31, 2023
Birds of a feather hit the Minnesota State Fair together
Matching outfits sprouted up all over the fairgrounds, by chance and via families hoping to keep track of each other.
August 31, 2023
Taylor Swift dazzles in first of two Minneapolis performances
It's a Taylor takeover! Swift fans flocked to U.S. Bank Stadium Friday night to watch the pop star's Friday-night concert.
June 24, 2023
St. Paul Mosque damaged by suspected arson
A St. Paul mosque heavily damaged by fire is a suspected arson, the sixth attack on a Minnesota mosque so far in 2023 amid calls for accountability and increased security for the houses of worship.
May 17, 2023
Watch: Super blue moon rises over Lake Harriet in Minneapolis
The second full moon of August — a phenomenon called a "blue moon'' — was also of a rare super variety.
August 31, 2023
Birds of a feather hit the Minnesota State Fair together
Matching outfits sprouted up all over the fairgrounds, by chance and via families hoping to keep track of each other.
August 31, 2023
Taylor Swift dazzles in first of two Minneapolis performances
It's a Taylor takeover! Swift fans flocked to U.S. Bank Stadium Friday night to watch the pop star's Friday-night concert.
June 24, 2023
St. Paul Mosque damaged by suspected arson
A St. Paul mosque heavily damaged by fire is a suspected arson, the sixth attack on a Minnesota mosque so far in 2023 amid calls for accountability and increased security for the houses of worship.
May 17, 2023