30 people under 40 who make a difference in the albert lea area
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age: 28 comes back? City of residence: Albert Lea Writing letters. Livelihood: recreation supervisor for city of Owatonna What are you most likely to Favoritecomes thing about become famous for? age:29 back?albert Lea: initiative way of life, in Crafting. City of residence: rural Emmons lakes, Blue Zones The old-fashioned Livelihood: Le-Vel brand promoter, the sense of a handshake deal, people the best way to start the being would stand behind their word, cosmetologist and co-owner of J & What’s A What could you give a 40-minute Trucking. day? kind and courteous to others, and — presentation on with absolutely most of alleating — respecting others. Drinking coffee, breakfast and no preparation? Favorite thing about albert Lea: The watching the news. The positives of recreation for people small-town atmosphere! And Bomgaars! What are you most likely to with disabilities.
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Lucas schuster age: 32 city of residence: Albert Lea Livelihood: real estate agent Favorite thing about albert Lea: My favorite thing about Albert Lea is having deep relationships with many different people; having a lake to walk around helps with that.
What’s the best way to start the day? Getting coffee and drinking it outside, preferably with a lake view at my house, but the historic downtown is fun, too, especially with a friend!
What takes up too much of your time?
What fad or trend do you hope comes back?
I’d like to see flash mobs make a comeback.
What are you most likely to become famous for?
Well, the book I just wrote might take off. But it’s more likely that I’ll run for mayor someday.
What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
Real estate, or the principles of flight. I used to be a flight instructor.
Your life is a book. What’s the title of the current chapter of your life?
Definitely not commuting — getting around is easy! I wish I didn’t need to sleep as much, though.
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University located in Forest City. I am also a fitness instructor at Albert Lea Family Y. Favorite thing about albert Lea: the lakes and the friendly people. I’m very active with Albert Lea Community Theatre, so I would say I love our theater as well.
A cup of coffee and either silence or soft music while getting ready. I’m very moody in the morning!
What takes up too much of your time? Grading papers.
What fad or trend do you hope comes back?
andrea brua age: 30 city of residence: Albert Lea Livelihood: administrative office assistant and part-time respite care provider. Favorite thing about albert Lea: I love the people, small businesses, beautiful parks and the community events.
What’s the best way to start the day?
Wake up before the alarm and a pot of coffee.
What takes up too much of your time?
For sure laundry takes up too much of my time. Once I think I’m caught up, the kids have a full basket again. I’m truly thankful they are old enough to help get it done!
What fad or trend do you hope
TGIF television shows. Also, boy bands.
What are you most likely to become famous for? Acting.
What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
How to find reliable sources for a paper or a speech you’re working on.
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I’m a fan of unplugging from technology. I think we get too wrapped up in it that we disconnect from what really matters (family and friends).
What are you most likely to become famous for?
If I were to be famous for anything I would like it to be for helping people.
What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
The importance of helping people in need.
Your life is a book. What’s the title of the current chapter of your life? “30 — now what?”
Your life is a book. What’s the title of the current chapter of your life? “I am confident in myself. I have confidence in myself.” — The start of my daily mantra to help me interact with people. (If you saw the last play I was in, this is part of the mantra my character kept saying. I’ve found that it’s quite applicable to daily life!)
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eythan Frandle
age: 28 City of residence: rural Frost livelihood: attorney at Peterson, Kolker, Haedt & Benda Ltd. in Albert Lea Favorite thing about albert lea: In my line of work, I spend a lot of time with the people of this area. The people here are by far my favorite thing about Albert Lea.
What’s the best way to start the day?
When I can, I enjoy waking up to a warm cup of coffee and my newspaper.
What takes up too much of your time?
Bell bottom jeans. I promised my uncle I would never wear them, and I would like to make good on that promise.
What are you most likely to become famous for? World’s greatest coffee consumer.
What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? Estate and medical assistance planning.
My family — I prefer it that way.
your life is a book. What’s the title of the current chapter of your life?
What fad or trend do you hope comes back?
“Putting down roots: growing my family.”
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Tips and advice for the whole process of buying or selling your house. The do’s and don’ts.
your life is a book. What’s the title of the current chapter of your life?
“Committing to a healthier lifestyle.”
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Brittany Colvin age: 30 City of residence: Albert Lea livelihood: employment specialist at
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Megan HauKooS age: 25 City of residence: Albert Lea Livelihood: baker and CBD enthusiast at Big Dream Organics Favorite thing about albert Lea: My favorite thing about Albert Lea is the camaraderie between small businesses.
What’s the best way to start the day?
The best way to start the day is listening to MPR and taking a walk in nature.
What takes up too much of your time?
Worrying and anxiety take up way too much of my time.
What fad or trend do you hope
comes back?
A trend that I hope comes back (and my wish is currently being granted!) is tie-dye, flower crowns and flowy bohemian pants.
What are you most likely to become famous for?
I’m most likely to become famous for my creative baking or being an outspoken activist.
What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
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Megan eVerS age: 23 City of residence: Albert Lea Livelihood: police officer for the city of Albert Lea Favorite thing about albert Lea: the lakes and the small-town feel while still having many opportunities here.
What’s the best way to start the day?
This one is hard; I mostly work nights. Probably a big breakfast or a run by the lake.
What takes up too much of your time? Household chores.
What fad or trend do you hope
comes back? Fanny packs.
What are you most likely to become famous for?
Not sure, but I would hope it is for winning the lottery.
What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
Not a big fan of presentations, but probably something work-related.
Your life is a book. What’s the title of the current chapter of your life? “Enjoying the journey.”
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age: 26 city of residence: Lake Mills Livelihood: Realtor at Ron Holtan Realty and manager at Country View Acres Favorite thing about albert Lea: The people, for sure. Meeting new people came very easy as everyone is so welcoming and kind.
I wish that we could get some old country music back. I still enjoy the new artists but no one compares to King George.
What’s the best way to start the day?
What are you most likely to become famous for?
faster transportation, so planning for drive time is not ideal for me.
What fad or trend do you hope comes back?
What’s the best way to start the day?
Recently I’ve been on a health kick, so a good workout in the morning really sets the tone for my day and gives me the extra energy.
Oh, definitely singing in the car to my phone. There can’t be any sound, though. So it might just have to be lip singing.
What takes up too much of your time?
What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely
I would have to say driving. I was hoping by 2019 we’d have some sort of
age: 28 city of residence: Austin Livelihood: Gypsy K is my livelihood; I am very passionate about my business and getting to know my customers and the friendships that come with it! Favorite thing about albert Lea: I have found that Albert Lea is a wonderful community that supports its local businesses and has beautiful lakes and walk paths.
Coffee!
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What takes up too much of your time? Road construction!
What fad or trend do you hope
comes back?
I would love to see more clogs-style shoes come back! This is what makes my store so unique; you can find those trends and styles that people love!
What are you most likely to become famous for? Hopefully for just being me!
What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
How awesome it is to clean out your closet and recycle your items at a consignment store and receive money for it! “It’s all about recycling.”
Your life is a book. What’s the see kehreT, Page 14
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age: 31 City of residence: Conger livelihood: Interstate Junction Motorcycles Favorite thing about albert lea: Fountain Lake
What’s the best way to start the day?
Get up early and do an intense hour workout.
What takes up too much of your time? My recliner.
What fad or trend do you hope
comes back? Planking.
What are you most likely to become famous for? Running very far.
What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
ShelbY trail age: 31 City of residence: Albert Lea livelihood: executive independent rep with Zyia Active (premium active wear) Favorite thing about albert lea: I love that the city is built around the lake.
What’s the best way to start the day?
How to assemble a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Coffee plus sunshine, looking out at the lake from my porch.
Your life is a book. What’s the title of the current chapter of your life?
What takes up too much of your time?
“Achieving goals.”
Social media, but it’s also how I run my business, so it can’t be helped .
What fad or trend do you hope
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My beard — that’s one way I get customers to remember me. But I also enjoy making people laugh. Everybody has their ups and downs, but laughter always seems to make things better.
Your life is a book. What’s the title of the current chapter of your life?
The current chapter of my life would be titled “Transition and acceptance.”
What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? Family, and what mine means to me!
Your life is a book. What’s the title of the current chapter of your life? “Fatherhood.”
comes back?
Well-dressed men with shined shoes, three-piece suits, hats, etc.
What are you most likely to become famous for? Traveling the world.
What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
Zyia Active Wear, or travel destinations and excursions.
Your life is a book. What’s the title of the current chapter of your life?
“Busy days, memories made and leggings.”
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amanda carLson chaden riLes age: 39 city of residence: Albert Lea Livelihood: God, motherhood, family and tacos Favorite thing about albert Lea: There’s a strong sense of community. That sense of membership. The sense of belonging. Being part of a community. Being able to contribute to the needs of others, being influenced by others.
What’s the best way to start the day?
Having good morning kisses from the family kitty and the kids cheering her on!
What takes up too much of your time?
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people want to see me fail, I will never give up. I also help others do the same; I will always be a lifter and supporter. I truly enjoy showing love to others by helping them get to their goals and succeed as well.
What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? Definitely on the foundational
Laundry!
What fad or trend do you hope comes back?
Jelly shoes! My girls would love them.
What are you most likely to become famous for? Geesh, my killer personality!
What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? How to start using your DSLR.
Your life is a book. What’s the title of the current chapter of your life? Chapter 39 — “2019 do over.”
building blocks for fitness and dietary consumption and how that correlates to your overall goals you want to achieve. An example could be, what you could be eating or doing for possibly more hair growth or how to lose fat and gain muscle mass, and how your body will respond to each at that given time.
Your life is a book. What’s the title of the current chapter of your life?
“The unexpected boss, some dreams do come true.”
age: 24 city of residence: Lake Mills Livelihood: manufacturing engineer at Larson Manufacturing Favorite thing about albert Lea: My favorite things about Albert Lea are the lakes that are in and surround the city. I proposed to my fiancee on the lake and have enjoyed many days riding around the lake with my fiancee on a motorcycle. It is very peaceful and beautiful.
I guess the only fad that I can think of was wearing Heelys, the shoes that had a wheel in the heel that allowed you to go from walking to gliding all over the place.
Being an engineer, I think that the most likely way for me to become famous would be by inventing something that makes people’s lives easier.
The best way to start the day is to wake up next to the one you love.
I often think differently or backwards from others, so I spend more time than
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What takes up too much of your time?
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age: 30 writing center director for Waldorf you will findage: me after 28 work. comes back? wn?City I’m of 35 residence: Northwood City of residence: Albert Lea Writing letters. a Livelihood: Church Offset Printing — What fad or trend do recreation you hopesupervisor for Livelihood: r and controller, partner see White, comes Page 4 back? city of Owatonna What are you most likely to Favorite thing about albert Lea: Heelys. Favorite thing about albert Lea: age:29 become famous for? comes back? Wedgewood Cove — it brings back City of residence: rural Emmons The old-fashioned way of life, in lakes, Blue Zones initiative Crafting. great memories of my wedding day and What are you most likely to Livelihood: Le-Vel brand promoter, the sense of a handshake deal, people reception, which was held there. The would stand behind their word, being cosmetologist andcould co-owner J & Aa 40-minute become famous What’sfor? the best way to start the What youofgive dining and golf experiences are fantaskind and courteous to others, and — Trucking. Golf: my favorite outdoor sport. day? presentation on with absolutely tic as well. most of all — respecting others. Drinking coffee, eating breakfast and no preparation? Favorite thing about albert Lea: The What couldwatching you give a 40-minute the news. The positives of recreation for people small-town atmosphere! And Bomgaars! What are you most likely to What’s the best way to start the presentation on with absolutely with disabilities.
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become famous for? no preparation? What takes up too much of your This is a tricky one. I am not someone What’s the best way to start the Lawn care/maintenance and time? Your life is a book. What’s the who likes to talk about my successes. I landscaping. Paying bills or doing laundry. day? title of the current chapter would of say for helping others live the life Sitting on our front porch reading a your life? the deserve! self-development book with our new Your life isWhat a book. What’s the fad or trend do you hope “New beginnings.” baby! title of the current chapter of What could you give a 40-minute your life? presentation on with absolutely What takes up too much of your “The untold truth of raising toddler no preparation? time? boys.”
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heiDi KinnarD age: 31 City of residence: Albert Lea Livelihood: Chalk Couture independent designer/inventory specialist at A-Best Sew & Vac Favorite thing about albert Lea: the lakes and abundance of trails
What’s the best way to start the day? Coffee and a good book.
What takes up too much of your time? Reading.
What fad or trend do you hope comes back?
The “It takes a village” mindset. If my kid is doing something dumb, tell
them. I want them to learn respect for adults in general, not just Mom and Dad.
What are you most likely to become famous for? Singing in the car.
What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
I know a lot of random facts but not a ton about any one subject; probably Chalk Couture.
Your life is a book. What’s the title of the current chapter of your life? “The best kind of crazy.”
Karen Peterson age: 38 City of residence: Albert Lea Livelihood: financial worker at Freeborn County Department of Human Services Favorite thing about albert Lea: Fountain Lake. There’s something welcoming and serene about having the lake in the middle of town; it adds beauty to everyday life.
What’s the best way to start the day? With a good cup of coffee.
What takes up too much of your time?
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What fad or trend do you hope comes back? Letter writing and sending postcards.
What are you most likely to become famous for? My private investigating skills.
What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? Private investigating 101.
Your life is a book. What’s the title of the current chapter of your life? “Auspicious.”
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MegaN KNUTSON age: 24 City of residence: Alden Livelihood: project management Favorite thing about albert Lea: I like that Albert Lea is always trying to find ways to engage different ages in the community. Between Wind Down Wednesday, different celebrations around town and others not mentioned, I think the city is always trying to keep people active within the community.
Talking on the phone instead of texting and emailing.
age: 31 City of residence: Northwood Livelihood: chiropractor Favorite thing about albert Lea: fishing in Fountain Lake
What are you most likely to become famous for?
What’s the best way to start the day?
What fad or trend do you hope comes back?
Winning “Friends” trivia.
What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
What’s the best way to start the day?
Why everyone should spend their time enjoying national parks.
What takes up too much of your time?
Your life is a book. What’s the title of the current chapter of your life?
A cup of of coffee.
Making crafts with friends.
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Favorite thing about albert Lea: I love that I met my husband here and we chose to start/raise our family here.
What’s the best way to start the day? Coffee and makeup.
What takes up too much of
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your time?
Googling! I have to know the why and how about everything.
What fad or trend do you hope comes back?
I don’t know of any that need to come back, but I do know of a few that need to become untrendy again.
What are you most likely to become famous for? For being uncommonly clumsy.
Waking up my two beautiful girls — three, including my wife.
What takes up too much of your time?
Sometimes I’m so busy helping friends and family members, I forget I need to be with my wife and children! Sorry, honey, thanks for being so understanding.
What fad or trend do you hope comes back?
What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
My position at Cedar Valley and why businesses in our community should actively hire individuals with disabilities.
Your life is a book. What’s the title of the current chapter of your life?
“How much longer can I milk the ‘just had a baby excuse”’ (3.5 months postpartum).”
’80s hair bands.
What are you most likely to become famous for?
I love being on the Northwood Volunteer Fire Company, so I would say something related to helping someone in need.
What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
How our daily choices affect our daily wellness.
Your life is a book. What’s the title of the current chapter of your life?
“How to manage my business, faith, family and fun.”
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