Freeborn County
ALBERT LEA
and Surrounding Communities
2014-2015 Community & Relocation Guide Published by the Freeborn County Shopper
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We’re proud to publish the 2014-2015 edition of our Community Guide for you. This Guide provides information on all aspects of Albert Lea and the many surrounding communities in the area. It is filled with information on the upcoming events, the area activities, the fun filled lakes, the delightful shops and restaurants as well as maps to get you where you want to go. Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa is a great place to live, play and do business. The Community Guide shows the diverse characteristics of our area, the friendliness of the people and the progressive outlook of our many businesses. We invite you to enjoy Albert Lea and its many surrounding neighbors! Albert Lea is your connection to the Midwest, located at the crossroads of Interstate Highways I-35 and I-90 along with U.S. Highways 65 & 69 and State Highway 13.
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Dining & Night Life
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Museums 33
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110 Pearl St. Albert Lea, MN 56007 507-373-1310 Fax 507-373-7584 The information contained in this guide has been published in good faith on the basis of information supplied to the publishers and designers. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information contained in this guide at the time of publishing, the publishers and designers cannot guarantee its accuracy and accepts no responsibility for any error or misrepresentation.
Shopping 34-40 Recreation & Parks
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Automotive & Convenience Stores
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Churches 50-51 Meeting Facilities, Sr. Living & Accommodations 52-55 Snowmobile Trails, Medical & Emergency
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Points of Interest, Map
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Real Estate & Financial
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Education 63 3
Events
APRIL Student Art Show March 16, 2014-April 4, 2014 Monday-Friday from 10am-2pm at the Art Center Downtown Albert Lea Albert Lea High School Jazz Concert April 1, 2014 7:00 pm-8:00 pm ALHS Commons Audubon Society “Uncommon Facts About Common Birds” April 1, 2014 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Southwest Middle School For information call 377-5046 Blue Grass Music Festival April 3, 2014 7-9 pm Northbridge Mall, Albert Lea National Theater Live Coriolanus April 4 7 pm & April 5, 2014 9 pm Marion Ross Performing Arts Center Met Opera HD LIVE LA BOHEME (Puccini) April 5, 2014 12:00 pm-2:00 pm Marion Ross Performing Arts Center A Taste of Heritage April 5, 2014 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Northbridge Mall Stargazing with Mike Lynch Park & Rec April 5, 2014 8 pm-10 pm East Freeborn Lutheran Church 23758 785th Ave., Albert Lea Duck’s Unlimited Banquet April 12, 2014 5-9:30 pm Albert Lea City Arena Gold Wing Harley Bike Display April 12, 2014 - Northbridge Mall
Birds & Buds Open House April 13-May 9, 2014 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Albert Lea Art Center Albert Lea Art Center presents Dorothy Godtland Series April 17-Dec. 19, 2014 7 pm-8 pm Monthly on 3rd Thursday Albert Lea Art Center Civic Music-Les Trompettes De Lyon April 22, 2014 7:30 pm-9:00 pm Albert Lea High School Auditorium Family Fun Festival April 26, 2014 10:00 am-2:00 pm Northbridge Mall Fountain Lake 5K & Tiger Trot April 26, 2014 Dist. 241 West Richway Dr. www.albertleatourism.org Met Opera HD LIVE COSSI FAN TUTTE (Mozart) April 26, 2014 12:00 pm-2:00 pm Marion Ross Performing Arts Center Cantori Concert April 27, 2014 3:00 pm-4:00 pm United Methodist Church
MAY Lend Me a Tenor May 1-3 & 7-10, 2014 7:30 pm-9:00 pm May 4, 2014 2-4pm Marion Ross Performing Arts Center www.actonbroadway.com Crossroads of Destruction Demolition Derby May 2-3, 2014 Freeborn County Fairgrounds
American Cancer Society 39th Annual 100 mile Bike-a-thon May 3, 2014 Sibley School Dancing with the Stars May 3, 2014 Albert Lea High School Auditorium Discover History May 6, 2014 – May 7, 2014 Freeborn County Historical Museum Winne Ha Ha Camper Rally May 8-9, 2014 Freeborn County Fairgrounds Met Opera HD LIVE LA CENERENTOLA (Rossini) May 10, 2014 12:00 pm-2:00 pm Marion Ross Performing Arts Center Celtic Memories May 17, 2014 @ 7:30 pm-9:00 pm Marion Ross Performing Arts Center $13.00 per ticket Albert Lea Wrestling Golf Classic May 17, 2014 Green Lea Golf Course www.greenlea.com 6-Legged 5K Run May 17th at 9:00 a.m. 100% of Proceeds go to the Freeborn County Humane Society. Run starts at the Ranch & Pet Supply Parking Lot. There will be games, activities, food, plus adoptions. “White on White” Open House May 18-June 13, 2014 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Albert Lea Art Center
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Theatrical & Musical Performances Weddings • Parties • Meetings • Dinner Theatre • Hourly Room Rental
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Land Between the Lakes Dualathalon May 18, 2014 Edgewater Park www.finalstretch.com Y-Not Golf Tournament May 19, 2014 Wedgewood Cove Golf Course www.ymcaal.org
UV Splash Dash June 14, 2014 No. Broadway Parking Lot Preparty & concert 8pm, Dash 10pm www.uvsplashcolordash.com/albert-leaminnesota.html National Theatre King Lear June 20-21, 2014 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Marion Ross Performing Arts Center
Corey Goodnature Memorial Golf Classic June 28, 2014 Green Lea Golf Course www.greenlea.com
Alden Morin Lake Days June 20-22, 2014 Alden, MN
JULY
JUNE
Kiester Days June 19-22, 2014 Kiester, MN www.cityofkiester.com
Open Streets Albert Lea “A Day of Play” June 1, 2014 Albert Lea, Minnesota www.albertleatourism.org
Henry & Ans Van Erkel Exhibit June 22-July 18, 2014 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Albert Lea Art Center
Georgette Jones Concert June 5, 2014 7:30 pm-9:00 pm Marion Ross Performing Arts Center
Farming of Yesteryear Swap Meet, Horse Show and Antique Tractor Pull June 21-22, 2014 Kiester, MN
Kids Triathlon June 7, 2014 9:00 am-11:00 am Aquatic Center Take a Kid Fishing June 7, 2014 9:00 am-12:00 pm Edgewater Bay Richie Lee - Eddie Cochran Days June 7, 2014 7:30 pm-9:00 pm Marion Ross Performing Arts Center Albert Lea Aquatic Center Opens June 7, 2014 www.cityofalbertlea.org Lakeview & Cloverleaf Lions Annual Fly-In Breakfast June 8, 2014 7 am-12:30 pm Albert Lea Municipal Airport Glenville Days June 13-15, 2014 Glenville, Minnesota
Walters Days June 28, 2014 Walters, MN
National Theatre: A Small Family Business June 27-28, 2014 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Marion Ross Performing Arts Center Fashion Style Show June 28, 2014 Bethany Hall First Lutheran Freeborn County Historical Museum www.fchm.us Wind Down Wednesday on Broadway Summer Market & Music Festival June 25, 2014 Downtown Albert Lea www.winddownwednesday.com
3rd of July Parade July 3, 2014 6 pm Bridge Avenue Geneva Lake Jam July 3-5, 2014 Harmony Park Clarks Grove Pelican Breeze II Fireworks Cruise July 4, 2014 9 pm Albert Lea Lake 4th of July Fireworks July 4, 2014, 10 pm Fountain Lake 4th of July Carnival July 3-4, 2014 North Broadway Ave., Albert Lea 4th of July Classic Car Show July 4, 2014 5-7 pm North Broadway Parking Lot www.albertleatourism.org Sparky Dan Kruse Memorial Golf Classic July 10, 2014 Wedgewood Golf Course
Ellendale Days June 26-29, 2014 Ellendale, Minnesota
Battle of Bands July 12, 2014 12:00 pm-5:00 pm Edgewater Park
Emmons Borderfest June 27-28, 2014 Emmons, MN
July Jubilee July 11-13, 2014 Lake Mills, IA
Eddie Cochran Weekend June 13-14, 2014 Freeborn County Historical Museum www.fchm.us
Events
2 Man Best Shot Tournament May 18, 2014 Green Lea Golf Course www.greenlea.com
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Events
April Sorenson Memorial 1/2-Marathon July 12, 2014 Country Inn & Suites www.livelaughrun.com
St. John’s Annual Garden Party July 24th, 2014 - 5:30-8:00 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Community StJohnsOfAlbertLea.org
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time August 22-23, 2014 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Marion Ross Performing Arts Center
Hayward Days July 12-13, 2014 Hayward, MN
Photo Perspective of Albert Lea July 27-Aug. 22, 2014 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Albert Lea Art Center
Big Island BBQ Contest August 22-23, 2014 Freeborn County Fairgrounds www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org
Classic Air Stream Camper Rally July 14-19, 2014 Freeborn County Fairgrounds Wind Down Wednesday on Broadway Summer Market & Music Festival July 16, 2014 11 am-8 pm Downtown Albert Lea www.winddownwednesday.com Annie the Musical July 17-19 & 23-26, 2014 7:30 pm 9:00 pm July 20, 2014 2-4pm Marion Ross Performing Arts Center www.actonbroadway.com or 877-730-3144 Bubble Dash July 19, 2014 8am dash starts 10 am The Children’s Center www.bubblebashcolordash.com/albertlea-minnesota.html Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing July 21, 2014 1 pm Wedgewood Cove Golf Course www.albertlea.org Alden Citywide Yard Sales July 19, 2014 Alden, MN Shinefest Tractor Ride July 19, 2014 Freeborn Co. Fairgrounds Community Fun Festival July 20, 2014 3-6 pm First Baptist Church, Clarks Grove, MN Relay for Life - Freeborn Co. Fairgrounds
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AUGUST Freeborn County Fair July 29-August 3, 2014 Freeborn County Fairgrounds www.freeborncountyfair.com Relay for Life August 8, 2014 Freeborn County Fairgrounds www.relayforlife.org Funktion Junktion Motown August 8, 2014 7:30 pm-9:30 pm Marion Ross Performing Arts Center Albert Lea City Golf Championship August 9-10, 2014 Wedgewood Cove & Green Lea Courses Kennel Club of Freeborn County Dog Show August 9-10, 2014 Albert Lea City Arena www.kennelcluboffreeborncounty.org
Albert Lea Hockey Golf Open August 23, 20134 Green Lea Golf Course www.greenlea.com
SEPTEMBER 87th Annual Short Stop Golf Tournament August 30-September 1, 2014 Green Lea Golf Course www.greenlea.com Ryan “Pie” Truesdell Memorial Sports Weekend September 6-7, 2014 Snyder Field 30th Annual Threshing Festival September 6-7, 2014 Kiester, MN Crossroads Camping Group September 12-14, 2014 Freeborn County Fairgrounds
Wells Kernel Days August 15-16, 2014 Wells, MN
Celebrate Albert Lea September 13, 2014 105 Broadway Ave.
Wind Down Wednesday on Broadway Summer Market & Music Festival August 20, 2014 11 am-8 pm Downtown Albert Lea www.winddownwednesday.com
UMPBA Power Boat Races September 20, 2014 Edgewater Bay, Fountain Lake
“Echoes from the Past” August 20, 2014 6-8 pm Graceland Cemetery www.fchm.us
Autumn in the Village September 21, 2014 12:00 pm-4:00 pm Freeborn County Historical Museum
Photo Submitted by Darcy Sime from the Big Island Rendezvous
JANUARY 2015
MARCH 2015
28th Annual Big Island Rendezvous October 4-5, 2014 Bancroft Bay Park www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org
Gourmet Food Auction January 2015 Wedgewood Cove www.albertlea.org
KATE Home Show March 2015 Skyline Plaza
Pioneers Camping October 9-12, 2014 Freeborn County Fair Grounds
FEBRUARY 2015
DECEMBER
Minnesota State Spring Barrow Show February 5-6, 2015 Freeborn Co. Fairgrounds
Holiday Bazaar Downtown December 5- 6, 2014 Downtown Albert Lea
Big Freeze Winter 2015 Edgewater Park Check website for date www.bigfreeze.org
March Madness Beef Show March 21, 2015 Freeborn Co.Fairgrounds Albert Lea Figure Skating Club Show March 2015 Albert Lea City Arena www.alfsc.org
Christmas Gathering December 7, 2014 Albert Lea www.fchm.us 21st Annual Drive-thru Live Nativity December 5-6, 2014 New Life Christian Church www.newlifechristianal.org Festival of Trees November 30December 28, 2014 Northbridge Mall www.thealbertleaartcenter.org
Farmers Market Submitted by Julie Bronson Albert Lea Figure Skating Show
The Big Fr eeze Pola r Plunge
Albert Lea Farmer’s Market May 15 - October, 2014
North Broadway Parking Lot, Downtown Albert Lea (North Broadway and Fountain Street) Wednesdays 4pm-6pm – Saturdays 9am-12pm Contact: Verleys Huntley: 507-297-5546 vhuntley@wctatel.net Winter Season Inside Northbridge Mall Wednesdays 4-6 pm Saturdays 10:30 am-1:30 pm 7
Events
OCTOBER
Clarks Grove, MN
COMMUNITY FUN FEST
• July 20, 2014 3-6 pm, First Baptist Church Fun, Food, Live Music
John Mead Clark preferred farming over business, so in 1855, instead of settling in the nearby village of Albert Lea, he made his home on a beautifully landscaped piece of land surrounded by a grove of oak trees with a lake (Geneva Lake) off to the northeast. Everyone within two square miles began referring to the area as Clark’s Grove, as it is known today.
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Minnesota’s first cooperative creamery was started in Clarks Grove on May 5, 1890. This town was historically noted for its cooperative business enterprises. Some other cooperative businesses were the grocery, hardware store and lumber yard. Clarks Grove is on record as having the largest rural American Baptist Church in the United States. Historically the town has had a large Danish population and this church was a Danish Baptist Church. It is told that Charles Lindberg landed his airplane on a field just east of Clarks Grove (about where Interstate 35 is now located). He walked up to the farmer’s residence and asked if he could have some water to drink. This story has been confirmed by those who lived on that farm some years back. Clarks Grove offers a 9-hole Frisbee golf course which was installed two years ago and has two parks, Bob’s Park and Johnson Park, and also offers the Clarks Grove Executive Golf Course.
Clarks Grove Historic Creamery
Geneva settled in 1855-56, was organized May 11, 1858. Its village had been named by Edwin C. Stacy, the first postmaster there and the first probate judge for the county, “in remembrance of Geneva, N.Y.,” whence the large adjoining lake and the township received the same name. It was incorporated November 24, 1889. The post office opened in 1856. As of the census of 2000, there were 449 people, and 184 households residing in the city.
Geneva, MN
GENEVA
Geneva Bar & Grill’s Annual Street Dance Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 9:00 pm Featuring: The Johnny Holm Band Music lovers are invited to come enjoy the evening. Food provided by Smokin’ Bros. Drinks available. For more information call Geneva Bar and Grill 507-2567278, visit www.genevabarandgrill.com or find us on facebook.
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Call 507-256-8000 Trisha Wayne, Owner, Stylist
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George’s of Geneva Supper Club
WE ARE ALL ABOUT AWESOME FOOD! Local Locker/Farm to Table
Thurs: Steak & Shrimp or Tues: Buy 2 pc Chicken Steak & Lobster Tail Dinner & Get 2 pc Chicken Dinner FREE (Dine-In Only - No Carry Out) Fri: P rime Rib or All You Can Eat Fish Fry Wed: Walleye Dinner
Sat: Prime Rib or BBQ Ribs
Where family & friends meet for great food & good times! Steve & Jodi Dittrich
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Kiester, MN
Kiester Days - The Best is Yet to Be!
Parts • Sales • Service
June 19-22, 2014 • Steak Fry • Street Dance • Car Show • Softball & Volleyball Tournament • Parade • Church in the Park • Food Stands, Picnics • and Much More
For Details Visit www.cityofkiester.com
Swap Meet and Horse Show, Antique Tractor Pull June 21 & 22, 2014 farmingofyesteryear.com
214 E. State Street, Kiester, MN 507-294-3244 or 888-917-5087
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31st Annual Threshing Festival When an Old Farm Comes to Life Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 6th & 7th Entertainment Both Days All Tractors, Machinery, Horses, and Mule Men are Welcome! Various Activities: Threshing, Sawmill, Grist Mill, Sorghum Press, Black Smith, Corn Shelling, Horse Plowing and Tractor Field events. See the Displays in the Church, House, and School. Food Stands, Craft sale Flea Market, Authentic Summer Kitchen, and Country Store. There are Horse and Wagon rides, a Children’s Barn Yard & Playground, Pedal Pull (Sunday), Gas engine exhibits, and Entertainers.
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Kiester is a small town nestled among some of the highest hills, known as glacial moraines, in Southern Minnesota. The tallest of these “Kiester Hills” is at an altitude of 1,432 feet above sea level. We are a thriving community with many vital businesses tied to agriculture, two fine churches, a spectacular movie theatre (Kee Civic Theatre), very active main street businesses and much, much more. You will find we have some of the friendliest folks around, making Kiester a great place to raise a family! 10
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August 14-16, 2014
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Thursday: Little Miss Kernel Pageant Friday: Volleyball Touranments, Tractor Races & Events, Live Music, Fireworks, Inflatables (all ages), Petting Zoo Saturday: Farmer’s Market, Flea Market, Maple Valley Classic Car Show & Cruise, Softball & Volleyball Tournaments, Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, Giant Parade, Jaycees Street Dance Sunday: VFW Pancake Breakfast, Softball & Golf Tournaments All School Reu nion Celebrated For complete schedule go to: Thursday-Sund www.wellsareachamber.com ay
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WELLS, MN... On the first day of July, 1869, Col. Clark Thompson along with H. W. Holly, and M. Conant staked out 160 acres as a town site of what was to become the village of Wells. The town was named in honor of Thompson’s wife, whose maiden name was Rebecca Wells. Wells holds the distinction of being the first railroad town in Faribault County. Today it is a thriving community with friendly residents who welcome visitors.
Visit the Wells Depot Museum
Starting at 8 am
Paint the Town Red Saturday, May 10, 2014 Wells Community Center 10 am-3 pm
LARGE & SMALL MACHINING MACHINE BUILDING WELDING 650 3rd St. N.W., Wells, MN 507-553-3688
St. Casimir’s School 330 2nd Ave. SW, Wells, MN 56097 507.553.5822 Providing a Christ-Centered Catholic Education Serving Preschool through Grade Eight Founded in 1915
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Friday & Saturday Noon-4 pm Year Round & Sundays Noon-4 pm June, July & August
Wells City Wide Garage Sales Saturday, May 10, 2014
WELLS MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE
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All Seats $3 Friday-Monday 7 pm Sunday Matinees 2 pm For Current Showings CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE www.cityofwells.net OR ON FACEBOOK
Wells Flame Theatre
Downtown Wells, MN • 507-553-5713
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Wells, MN
WELLS KERNEL DAYS
Ellendale, MN
ELLENDALE A great place to call home. In 1900 the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad came through our area on its way north to Minneapolis. Mr. Thomas H. Brown, the town site agent for the railroad, had chosen the Elling Ellingson farm as the location for a new town because it was half way between Albert Lea and Owatonna and had good farm land that could benefit from supplies brought in and produce shipped out on the railroad. The new town was to be named Ellendale in honor of the railroad president’s wife, Ellen Dale Ives, for the many humanitarian works she had done, especially among the railroad employees.
Ellendale Area Farmer’s Market
Is held each Saturday from 9:00 – 11:00 am starting the first weekend in June thru the end of October. It is located next to the Municipal Liquor Store in Ellendale. Anybody who is interested in selling should contact Dan Sorum at 507-688-0514 or email ellendalefarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Ellendale Days
Thursday-Sunday, June 26-29, 2014 Plan to attend this annual old-fashioned country town celebration - always good food and good fun. Street dances Friday & Saturday nights, outdoor family movie Friday night & kids teen dance Saturday night. Parade 4:00 PM Saturday. Fun for everyone! 70 Years Combined Installation “Top of the Hill”
Experience - Scott Groth - Owner
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LERBERG’S FOODS Grocery • Meat • Produce
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www.Lerbergsfoods.com 120 5th Ave. • Ellendale, MN
Annual Harvest Festival, held for the past 5 years on the Saturday following Labor Day, date is TBD. All events are free of charge and there is something fun for everyone! The proceeds generated from this event will support the Volunteer Hollandale First Responders Team this year! 7:30 am to 10:30 am – PANCAKE BREAKFAST at the Fire Hall 7:30 am to 10:30 am - ART/CRAFT/FARMERS’ MARKET at the Fire Hall 8:00 am to ? - CITY WIDE GARAGE SALES 9:00 am to 3:00 pm - HERITAGE HUIS AND WINDMILL MUSEUM TOURS 10:00 am to 12:00 pm - Kids Day Of Play at Ag Power Enterprises Free Fun for Kids 10 & Under 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (approximately) - CAR FOOTBALL behind Mr. Machinery, with Moe Geo’s food vender 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (approximately) - 4WD MUDBOG behind Mr. Machinery, with Moe Geo’s food vender 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm – BEAN BAG TOSS TOURNAMENT in front of 3 in 1 Bar & Restaurant 4:00 pm - GRANDE PARADE starting at the Ag Power
Hollandale is a city in Geneva and Riceland Townships, was developed in 1918 by George H. Payne of Payne Investment Company on 15,000 acres of drained swampland. Beginning in 1924, 400 farm families, many of Dutch descent, quickly settled the area. Its post office began in 1923. As of the census of 2010, the population is 303 people, 131 households, and 88 families residing in the city.
5:00 pm - WATER WARS – 2 events Keg Wars & Bucket Brigade behind S & V Auto 8:30 pm to 12:30 am - Entertainment at 3 in 1 Bar & Restaurant. No cover charge Meal specials throughout the day at 3 in 1 Bar & Restaurant
There will also be a special gathering, an outside worship in the Hollandale City Park on Sunday, the day after the Harvest Festival. This and other new activities/events are being developed for this year’s festival...come visit us in Hollandale. The Heritage Huis Museum (Windmill and building at end of the Fire Hall) is open for tours throughout the year by appointment, please contact Amy Ogren at amyogren@frontiernet.net for more information on the Harvest Festival and Museum Tours.
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Hollandale, MN
Hollandale Harvest Festival
Glenville, MN
GLENVILLE DAYS June 13-15, 2014 Friday Night: Live Music Saturday Night: Live Band and Street Dance Parade 10:00 am, 5k River Run, Dodge Ball Tournament, Pork Sandwich Dinner 11 am-1 pm Other Activities: Happy Time Train Ride, Medallion Hunt, Inflatable Moon Walk, Face Painting, Ring Toss and Selection of Food Vendors Sunday: Church in the Park and Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast at First Lutheran Church For More Info: Emmy Stilley (507) 448-2052 or Sherry Heideman (612) 220-7068
Glenville is a small town located on the Shell Rock River. The town has a lot of small businesses such as an oil company, gas station, post office, hair salon, a school, candle company and much more. The population of Glenville is 856 people. The town features a large ethanol plant that serves as a focal point for the city. Glenville is located south of Albert Lea approximately 7 miles.
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April Sorenson Half Marathon Memorial Run Live Laugh Love Run Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 7:30 AM Hayward is a small town nestled right off of I-90. The population is 249 with 74 of those people residing in the city limits. The city is nearly 7 miles from Albert Lea and about 15 miles from Austin. This gives Hayward a centralized location between the two towns. The town was founded in 1856 and was named after one of the earliest settlers David Hayward.
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Borderfest - Emmons, MN June 27 & 28, 2014
Street Dances Friday & Saturday Night Featuring “Arch Allies” on Friday and “Shag Band” on Saturday
Emmons, MN
Parade, Car & Motorcycle Cruise, OHV Mud Bog & more. Emmons is located on the Iowa State Line. The population resides at 391 people. The city is in Freeborn County and is located approximately 13 miles from Albert Lea and 7 miles from Lake Mills, IA. The town features a vareity of small businesses. Emmons is a quiet little town, and welcomes you to visit them.
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Alden, MN
ALDEN, a city in Alden and Carlston Townships,
settled in 1858, was organized April 3, 1866. The railway village was platted in 1869, and the track was completed to this place January 1, 1870; it had station on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad. It was incorporated on March 4, 1879, and reincorporated in March 1908; it has had a post office since 1866. As of the census of 2000, there were 652 people, 272 households, and 187 families residing in the city. Alden is the home of the Alden-Conger Public School, which provides Preschool through 12th grade classes. It has a total of 205 students (preschool 6th grade) being taught by 16 teachers (students/ Morin Lake Days Parade Submitted by Darcy Sime teachers ratio of 12.81). It has a total of 228 students (7th grade - 12th grade) being taught by 20 teachers ( students/teachers ratio of 11.40). The students consistently HEATH REINDAL score higher than the national average on every category and 507-874-3863 the composite of the ACT. Science classes build supermileage 507-473-0345 cars and robots. Science students can compete in local, regional, national and international science fairs. The building also houses • Compliance the LeVerne Carlson Fitness Inspections HEATH For All YourREINDAL Electrical Needs • Designs Center, a brand new 24 hour • Installations 507-874-3863 507-473-0345 community fitness center. FREE ESTIMATES
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MORIN LAKE DAYS
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Friday-Saturday-Sunday, June 20-22, 2014 Friday: Medallion Hunt, Lion’s Fishing Contest, Community Museum Open, Boy Scout BBQ, Legion Auxiliary Kiddie Fun by Morin Lake, FFA Kiddie Tractor Pull, SAL Softball at NorthPark, Free Show Saturday: Fun Run, Legion Pancake Breakfast, SAL Softball & Volleyball Tournaments, Canoeing, PARADE, Classic Car Cruise, Lion’s Pie & Ice Cream Social, Teen Street Dance, Legion Dance, FIREWORKS over Morin Lake Sunday: Community Church Worship by the Water, Lion’s Breakfast, Softball & Volleyball Tournaments, Community Museum Open For more information contact: Ann Bryson 874.3871 Fireworks, Parade & Celebration Donations may be mailed to: MLD Celebration Box 325 Alden, MN 56009
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HARTLAND
Hartland, MN
Settled in the spring of 1857, organized May 11, 1858, was named for Hartland in Windsor County, VT, whence some of its early settlers came. This name was proposed by the wife of O. Sheldon, the first postmaster. The city of Hartland, sections 16, 17, 20, and 21, was platted in 1877 and was incorporated in August 31, 1893; it was originally located one mile south of the present site with a post office, 1857-60; the city moved when the Chicago and Northwestern Railway track was laid, and a new post office was established in 1868. As of the census of 2000, there were 288 people, 134 households, and 84 families residing in the city.
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New Richland, MN
NEW RICHLAND New Richland owes it origins to the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad which reached the area in 1877 and the Norwegian settlers who were attracted to the rich farmland of Waseca County. From its very beginnings, the founding fathers of New Richland worked toward the betterment of the community with an eye on progress and the promise of a bright future for all citizens. Merchants opened their doors and sold dry goods, medicine and drugs, furniture, coal, hardware, lumber, harness and leather goods, and more. The village supported a depot, two banks, two blacksmiths, three hotels, a school, a jeweler, a flour mill, a newspaper, several meat markets and grocery stores, a creamery, cheese factory, farm implements, Ford automobile dealership, cafes, poultry and egg factory, a movie theater and many other businesses.
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Northwood, IA
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Northwood, the Worth Co. Seat, is located four miles from the IowaMinnesota border and a short distance from I-35. Its exceptionally wide streets seem to invite people into the community, which is home to just over 2,000 people.
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Lake Mills, IA
LAKE MILLS, IA Traces its history back to the 1850s. A good share of whom were of Scandinavian descent. C. D. Smith incorporated the community in 1869. It has always been a prosperous community. The name Lake Mills comes from being on the shoreline of Rice Lake. There was also a grist and lumber mill located on the banks.
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July Jubilee Friday thru Sunday July 11, 12, & 13 , 2014 Friday- Street Dance starting at 8 pm Saturday- Parade at 10:30 am followed by a community picnic in the park, craft vendors, concession stand, inflatable games, a sanctioned pedal tractor pull, the Firemen will have a water ball on Mill Street, ATV Mud Bog, Rendezvous and pony rides. The day will end with a street dance at 8 pm Sunday- Breakfast at the Helgeson Civic Center, Ecumenical Worship and Radio Controlled Air Show
Agriculture | Industry Home of Schweigert Products and the Twins Dog 702 E 13th St. Albert Lea, MN Ventura Foods Ingredients SunGlow® ZT European Style Butter Blend Other Ingredients Raspberry Sauce - see recipe below Egg yolks Egg whites Sugar - granulated Chocolate - semi-sweet, small pieces
Measure 1 2/3 cups Measure 1 1/4 quarts 10 each 30 each 1 2/3 cup 2 lbs.
Methods: 1. Bring a medium sized sauce pan filled with 2-3” of water to a strong simmer. 2. Place chocolate, sugar and butter blend in a medium sized stainless steel bowl. 3. Place the bowl over the simmering water and using a rubber spatula gently mix until the chocolate is completely melted 4. In a separate mixing container whip the egg whites until they form very stiff peaks but are still slightly moist. 5. In two batches, fold the whites into the chocolate mixture. 6. Grease twenty 6 oz souffle cups with additional softened “butter blend”then fill them up with the batter. 7. Bake at 325°F for approximately 25 - 30 minutes, remove from oven, let rest then turn out onto a serving plate lined with 4 tbsp. of raspberry sauce. 8. Garnish with powdered sugar, fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint or edible flower.
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Ventura Foods Ingredients Raspberry puree - strained Sugar - granulated Seedless raspberry preserves Water
Measure 12 fl. oz. 1/3 cup 1/4 cup 1 fl. oz.
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Attractions
Soak up the Sun & Swim at the Aquatic Center In June the Albert Lea Family Aquatic Center opens
its doors for another fun and splash filled summer! The Family Aquatic Center features a zero depth pool with interactive play features for children, including tumble buckets, lemon drops, an umbrella water fall, bubblers, and a five arm water fountain. And best of all, don’t miss the 226 foot water slide! For our patrons comfort, there are several large, colorful, shade structures so that you can get out of the sun while you watch the kids play, or take a break from your trips down the slide. A family bath house is located adjacent to the splash pool. The newly renovated main pool ranges in depth from 3 and a-half feet to 13 feet and has two one meter diving boards. The pool is also handicap accessible. All these features and a highly trained staff, make the Albert Lea Family Aquatic Center one of the best aquatic facilities in the Southern Minnesota area and a great place to spend those hot days of summer!! Swimming lessons and special events are also offered at the Family Aquatic Center throughout the summer. Please take a look at the Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Brochure for a listing of activities, or call the Parks and Recreation Office at 377-4370 for more information of pool programs.
Family Aquatic Center - Opening June 7, 2014 The City of Albert Lea’s Family Aquatic Center is located at 321 James Avenue and is open from early June through the end of August. The phone numberis (507) 373-3328. NEW Public Swimming Hours: Monday - Friday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Daytime Swim 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Nighttime Swim Saturday & Sunday 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm Daily Admission: $3.50 Everyone $1.25 2 Years & Under $2.50 Non-Swimmer
Nighttime Admission: $2.00 Everyone $1.00 2 Years & Under Passes: Family Pass: $110.00 plus tax
(2 adults, 2 children living in the same household)
$20.00 plus tax
(for each additional family member living in the same household)
Individual Pass: $60.00 plus tax Caretaker Pass: $30.00 plus tax (must be a babysitter/nanny/PCA) NO REFUNDS - NO CHECKS ACCEPTED AT THE AQUATIC CENTER
Albert Lea Public Library 211 East Clark St. • (507) 377-4350 Located in the City Hall
Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 am to 7 pm Friday Closed Saturday Closed Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm If you are traveling through and would like to use the Internet, come to the Albert Lea Public Library. The Internet service is free and easy to use. Please bring current ID and the library staff will issue you a temporary card or, bring your laptop and enjoy the free wifi. The Library also has many local newspapers and a large collection of magazines available to read in the library. See you at the Library! 23
Attractions
Pelican Breeze, Albert Lea Lake Photo Submitted by Carol Haroldson
Pelican Breeze II Cruise Boat Enjoy a breathtaking cruise on picturesque Albert Lea Lake on the Pelican Breeze II Cruise Boat located at Frank Hall Park. The Pelican Breeze has been cruising one of the largest natural bodies of water between Lake Minnetonka and the Gulf of Mexico since 2001. Sit back and relax on our 60' river boat replica. Enjoy wildlife and the historic sites as your guide describes the area and history behind this charming natural area. It seats approximately 60 passengers, is handicap accessible, has on-board bathrooms, mini-bar and is enclosed for inclement weather. Catering, bar and entertainment are available on request with a cruising season of late May until late October. For More Info & Reservations: www.pelicanbreeze.org Photo Submitted by Matt Levorson Productions
Bayside Ski Team Local water skiing enjoyment and entertainment is provided by the talent and dedication of our area youth and their families. Bayside Skiers have had a long history of helping our area youth learn to ski. They are a teaching club with an emphasis in show ski acts including jump, wakeboard, multiple pyramids, doubles, trios, swivel, barefoot tricks and many individual acts. They start with beginners in many cases and warmly welcome all levels of skiers. Their team is unique in that we have families participating at all levels and with all aspects of the show. Bayside Skiers enjoy performing every Thursday evening at 7 pm during the summer months of June through August. The dream team performs prior to all home shows and features our team members who are working on new tricks to entertain the crowd. We also perform on the 4th of July and Labor Day, both shows at 2 pm.
For further information and to see pictures of our team, please check out our web site at www.baysideskiteam.com
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Arts
Albert Lea Art Center Art on Broadway Gift Shop “To Create, Educate, Promote and Showcase the Arts”
PO Box 313 224 S. Broadway Ave. 507-373-5665 alartcenter@gmail.com www.thealbertleaartcenter.org The Albert Lea Art Center is located Downtown in the “Heart of the City" on South Broadway Ave. Each month a different and unique exhibit is featured in the Galleries, with annual shows such as the All Member Show, Student Art Exhibit, The Festival of Trees, and new and upcoming artist shows. Don’t forget to visit the Art on Broadway Gift Shop for original art, jewelry, quilting, art supplies & much more. Most shows are free! Donations are appreciated. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 am-2:00 pm
ACT - Albert Lea Community Theater in the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center 147 N. Broadway Ave., Albert Lea, MN Box Office 507-377-4371 Order you tickets on-line at www.ActOnBroadway.com
Civic Music Concert Series
Presented Yearly August thru April at the Albert Lea High School Auditorium
5 Civic Music Concerts presented each season Albert Lea Civic Music and the Albert Lea Community Theater recently teamed up to bring the Metropolitan Opera, live in high definition, to Albert Lea. The live productions are streamed via satellite to the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center. This was in addition to their regularly scheduled seasons.
Kennel Club of Freeborn County Dog Show August 9-10, 2014 at the Albert Lea City Arena Kennel Club Visits St. John’s Nursing Home
Contact Kennel Club of Freeborn County 507-377-7721 for more info or www.kennelcluboffreeborncounty.org
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AMERICAN LEGION LOUNGE & DINING • • • • 200 Members & Guests Welcome. Tues. Burger Night, Thurs. 142 N. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-7993 Family Dining, Fri. & Sat. Bar Menu Available. Family dining with a full dinner menu. APPLEBEE’S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR & GRILL 2740 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-0380 • • • • • B & B CAFE 321 Sibley, Albert Lea, MN
(507) 373-1921
• 42 Speciality Pancakes. Hours 5 am-1 pm; Closed on Sun.
BIG ISLAND GRILLE & BAR Albert Lea, MN Open at 6:00 a.m. Breakfast, lunch & dinner menu. Free 2306 E. Main St., Americas Best Value Inn (507) 373-1621 • • • • • • • 123 • wireless internet. Full service bar. Soup & salad bar. CHINA EXPRESS AT HY-VEE 2708 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-2257 • • 100 • Dine In or Take Out. Salad Bar Available. CHINA RESTAURANT Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials. Carry out available. 805 East Main, Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-8888 • • • Wireless Internet. CRESCENDO Featuring contemporary French & Italian cuisine, 118 So. Broadway Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-2425 • • • • hallmarking the freshest ingredients and highest quality meats & seafood. CONGER CATERING 98 Maple St, Conger. MN (507) 265-3265 • CONGER MEAT MARKET Northbridge Mall, Albert Lea, MN • CONGER MUNICIPAL & GRILL 66918 180th St., Conger, MN
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DIANA'S DINER 522 So. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-1555 • • 35 Full time bakery, sandwiches available. ELBOW ROOM 310 East 8th St., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-1836 • • 45 Family dining with daily lunch specials. EMMONS AMERICAN LEGION 121 Main St., Emmons, MN
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GREEN LEA GOLF COURSE 101 W. Richway Dr., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-1061 • • • • • 125
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GEORGE'S OF GENEVA 116 Central Ave., Geneva, MN (507) 256-4501 • • • • • 125 •
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HOLLANDALE 3 IN 1 101 Park Ave., Hollandale, MN (507) 889-3253 • • • • HY-VEE DELI & CATERING 2708 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-2257 • • 100 •
Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Pool, darts, foosball, liquor & gas. Dine In or Take Out. Salad Bar Available.
IRON SKILLET Open 24 Hours, Daily Specials. Carry Out Available. 820 Happy Trails Lane, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-4200 • • • • • 200 • Full dining, All You Can Eat Buffet/Menu. JULIO’S BAR & GRILL 103 E. Front St., Hayward, MN
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NANCY'S CAFE 120 S. Washington, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-5469 • • 65 Mexican & American Food, Everything is homemade. NASTY HABIT BAR & GRILL Burgers, Wings, Pizza & Much More, Game Room, 134 W. William, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-7949 • • • Happy Hour 4-6 pm daily. NELSON’S DELI & CATERING 1619 West Main, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-7357 • 200 •
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112 ON BROADWAY 112 S.Broadway, Albert Lea, MN
(507) 373-3000
PAPA MURPHY'S 142 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN
(507) 377-7075 • Take and Bake Pizza.
PIZZA RANCH Albert Lea, MN 2430 Bridge, Northbridge Mall
(507) 377-2166
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PERKINS 2215 East Main, Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-1624 • • 120 Full-Line Bakery. Carry Out Available. POUR HOUSE 102 Hwy. 45 S., Clarks Grove, MN
(507) 256-8014
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(507) 383-4070
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QUIZNO’S 726 Marshall, Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-2171 • • 47 • Oven baked sub sandwiches. R&R ROADHOUSE BAR & GRILL 218 Main St., Walters, MN
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SUBWAY of Albert Lea, MN 718 East Main 1629 Blake Ave. Wal-Mart 1550 Blake Ave TAILGATERS BAR & GRILL 209 W. Main, Glenville, MN
(507) 373-0896 (507) 373-1604 (507) 377-7827 (507) 373-9883 (507) 448-3868
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TELUWUT BAR & GRILL 224 Main Str., Lake Mills, IA (641) 592-3303
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TB3’s BAR & GRILL 408 Park St., Freeborn, MN
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TRUMBLE’S Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Specials served daily. 1811 East Main, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-2638 • • • 160 Fresh Baked pies & cinnamon rolls are our speciality. WEDGEWOOD COVE GOLF CLUB Seating capacity in “The Cove Bar & Grill” is 87, 2200 West 9th Street, Albert Lea (507) 373-2007 • • • • • • • 183 seating in “The Wedgewood” Restaurant is 96 WILDCATS BAR & GRILL Walleye & Steak specials on weekends. Specialty 37 S. Broadway, Wells, MN (507) 553-3153 • • • • 150 • menus weekly. Daily happy hour. THE WILLOWS Steak, ribs, pasta, seafood, wraps, sandwiches, salad 100 State St., New Richland, MN (507) 463-1000 • • bar, wide asst. of appetizers, burgers, beer & wine. WOK & ROLL 2344 Hendrickson Rd., Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-1155
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VILLAGE INN 512 Broadway, Hartland, MN
(507) 845-2374
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(507) 373-2212
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Trumble’s Family Restaurant
Happily Serving the Area Since 1985!
Pies Cinnam & on Rolls Baked F res Everyda h y!
~ A Locally Owned Family Tradition ~
1811 East Main St., Albert Lea, MN
(507) 373-2638
Sun. thru Thurs. 6 am-9 pm Fri. & Sat. 6 am-10 pm
Open 6 am Everyday! Breakfast Anytime!
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FOOD, WINE & SERVICE Seasonal Changes to Menu Over 100 Wines Live Piano Music
Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday Evenings at 5:30
www.crescendodining.com
118 S. Broadway • Albert Lea • 507-377-2425
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DOMINOS 802 East Main, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-3331 • • Carry Out Only and Delivery Service Available. JAKE’S PIZZA 126 West Clark, Albert Lea, MN
(507) 373-7350
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GREEN MILL 2218 East Main, Albert Lea, MN
(507) 377-3000
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KORNER MART 1311 Front St., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-1909 • 50
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KWIK TRIP Pizza Carry Out. 906 West Front, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-6777 • 402 Garfield Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-1220 • 2611 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-1032 • PAPA MURPHY’S Take and Bake Pizza. 142 Bridge Avenue, Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-7075 • • 60 PIZZA HUT Inside Trails Petro 820 Happy Trails Lane, Albert Lea,MN (507) 373-4200
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CASA ZAMORA 2006 East Main St., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-6475 • • • • 54 Mexican Food Served. Established in 1969 PLAZA MORENA Albert Lea, MN 2588 Bridge, Northbridge Mall (507) 373-9194 TACO BELL EXPRESS 122 Bridge, Albert Lea, MN
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TACO JOHN’S 2225 East Main St., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-9818 • • TACO KING 104 So. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-2485 • • 60 Daily Specials 1649 Blake Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-2890 • • Daily Specials
The Original Pioneers of Mexican Cuisine
FAJITAS, ENCHILADAS, TACOS, MARGARITAS DINE IN or CARRY OUTS Daily Lunch Specials Served Tuesday thru Friday 11 AM to 2:30 PM OPEN EVENINGS - Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Sun. 5 PM to 9 PM Friday and Saturday 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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ARBY’S 2707 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN
(507) 373-3061
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BURGER KING 2011 East Main St., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-3365 • • • 100
Dine In or Carry Out. Drive-Thru. Playland.
COLD STONE CREAMERY 820 Happy Trails, Albert Lea, MN (507) 379-2611 • • • 100
Ice Cream Treats.
DAIRY QUEEN 1317 SE Broadway, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-1021 • • • 2530 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-9583 • • •
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HARDEE’S 1147 So. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-6101 • • • 130
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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN 2221 East Main, Albert Lea, MN
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MCDONALD’S Dine In or Carry Out. Drive-Thru 609 East Main, Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-1355 • • • 110 2808 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-9573 • • • 116 820 Happy Trails Ln, Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-6098 • • • 60 QUIZNO’S 726 Marshall, Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-2171 • • 47 • Oven baked sub sandwiches. SUBWAY of Albert Lea, MN 718 East Main 1629 Blake Ave. Wal-Mart 1550 Blake Ave
(507) 373-1604 (507) 377-7827 (507) 373-9883
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WENDY’S Albert Lea, MN Love’s Travel Center, 2751 E. Main (507) 377-2704 • •
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ARAGON 130 West College Street
(507) 377-1716
MOOSE LODGE 1623 W. Main Street/Skyline Plaza
(507) 373-2106
AMERICAN LEGION 142 North Broadway
(507) 373-7993
112 ON BROADWAY 112 S. Broadway
(507) 373-3000
APPLEBEE’S 2740 Bridge Ave.
(507) 373-0380
THE NASTY HABIT 134 West William Street
(507) 373-7949
BIG ISLAND GRILLE & BAR 2306 East Main
(507) 373-1621
PLAZA MORENA 2588 Bridge, Northbridge Mall
(507) 373-9194
CHUBBY’S 119 S. Broadway
(507) 369-5760
SKOL TAVERN Inside Trails Petro 820 Happy Trails Lane
(507) 373-4200
EAGLES CLUB 205 West William (Members Only)
(507) 373-1162
SPORTSMAN’S TAVERN 216 E. Clark Street
(507) 373-0896
EDDIE’S 719 Marshall
(507) 373-5140
WEDGEWOOD COVE 2200 W. 9th Street
(507) 373-2007
GREEN MILL 2218 East Main
(507) 377-3000
HAROLD’S BAR & LOUNGE 1318 East Main
(507) 373-0965
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Night Life
Albert Lea
Night Life
Surrounding Communities ALDEN AMERICAN LEGION 151 N. Broadway, Alden
(507) 874-3679
HUNTERS BAR 200 W. Main St., Myrtle
(507) 448-3652
MOOTSIE’S BAR & GRILL 127 N. Broadway, Alden, MN
(507) 874-2648
THE WILLOWS 100 State St., New Richland
(507) 463-1000
THE POUR HOUSE 102 Hwy. 45 S., Clarks Grove
(507) 256-8014
PUB 69 814 Hwy. 69, Twin Lakes
(507) 852-2200
CONGER MUNICIPAL LIQUOR 66918 180th St., Conger
(507) 265-3325
R&R ROADHOUSE BAR & GRILL 218 Main St., Walters
(507) 294-9985
EMMONS AMERICAN LEGION 121 Main St., Emmons
(507) 297-5660
WILDCATS BAR & GRILL 37 S. Broadway, Wells
(507) 553-3153
TB3’s BAR & GRILL 408 Park St., Freeborn
(507) 863-2111
WORTH BREWERY 826 Central Ave., Northwood, IA
(641) 324-9899
GENEVA BAR & GRILL 101 W. Main St., Geneva
(507) 256-7278
DIAMOND JO CASINO 777 Diamond Jo Ln., Northwood, IA
(641) 323-7777
GEORGE’S OF GENEVA 116 Central Ave., Geneva
(507) 266-4501
CRUISER’S ROUTE 69 104 N. Mill Str., Lake Mills, IA
(641) 592-1370
GLENVILLE AMERICAN LEGION 331 W. Main St., Glenville
(507) 448-2909
GENE’S PLACE 101 N. Mill Str., Lake Mills, IA
(641) 592-9100
TAILGATERS SPORTS BAR & GRILL 209 W. Main St., Glenville (507) 448-3868
SILVERADOS 110 N. Mill Str., Lake Mills, IA
(641) 592-5400
JULIO’S BAR & GRILL 103 E. Front St., Hayward (507) 377-1000
ROCK A BILLIES 95 8th Str. N., Northwood, IA
(641) 324-0525
HOLLANDALE 3 IN 1 101 Park Ave., Hollandale
(507) 889-3253
SHADE TREE 738 Central Ave., Northwood, IA
(641) 324-1614
HARTLAND UNIVERSITY 411 Broadway, Hartland
(507) 845-2861
TEQUILA’S 846 Central Ave., Northwood, IA
(641) 323-0000
FOREVER BERMANS 130 S. Main St., Kiester
(507) 294-3344
Julio’s Bar, Hayward
2314 Hendrickson Rd., Albert Lea - Across from Walmart
507-377-2773 Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm Fri-Sat 10am-10pm FREE BAG OF ICE WITH PURCHASE !
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Historic District 15 Schoolhouse Freeborn, MN The historic District 15 schoolhouse, lovingly restored and converted to a community museum in 2007, is at the corner of Park St. and 7th Ave. in Freeborn. The schoolhouse, maintained by the Freeborn Area Heritage Society, is open Sunday afternoons from May thru September, or by appointment. Exhibits include historic photos and clippings, a working pump organ, Freeborn School yearbooks, and educational memorabilia from bygone days. The schoolhouse lawn is a wonderfully shaded, cool spot for a picnic or for stargazing on summer nights. Myrtle Museum Myrtle, MN: (507) 448-3465. Come and see the local memorabilia. Old photos dating back 70-80 years; antique organ; church pew and much more. Open Labor Day and Memorial Day from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm or by appointment.
Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library & Village 1031 Bridge Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 56007 507-373-8003 http://www.fchm.us
Open Year Round 10:00 am-4:00 pm Wednesday-Saturday Village Open May-September | Tours by Appt.
Czech Brick Hall National Historic Register 2 1/2 miles North of Myrtle on County Rd. 30, (507) 3733751. Come see the old Brick Hall where many happy events have taken place. Old photos, historic hand painted stage screen. Call for appointment 373-3751.
Museums in Freeborn County Alden Museum 1-90 Exit 146, Alden, MN: (507) 874-3462 Step back into the early 20th Century, “Like When Grandpa was a kid.” See first hand the old time country store exhibit, 20th century home with furniture, and artifacts from the farming of yester-year. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day or call for an appointment. Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library, Village 1031 Bridge Ave. (507) 373-8003 Located two miles south of I-90 (Exit 157), The Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library, and Village is rated as one of the finest history complexes in Minnesota. The new 10,000 sq. ft. addition has doubled the size of the museum, expanding the library and adding a children’s learning lab, meeting rooms, new entrance and reception area.
Marion Ross
Visit the Freeborn County Historical Museum, Marion Ross and Eddie Cochran Exhibits Eddie Coch ran
The exhibits range from a mammoth tooth to Rock ‘n Roll. From the 1853 Livedalen cabin – the first one built in Freeborn County to Marion Ross of “Happy Days” memorabilia, this museum and village bring memories, learning, and fun to visitors. Admission – adults $5.00, students 12 to 18 $1.00, children 11 and under are free. The Museum and Library are open year round Wednesday thru Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. The Village is open May through September 10 am to 4 pm. Closed on holidays. Tours are available by appointment. For more info check the website at www.fchm.us.
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Shopping
Adams Originals - New and Used Gifts 238 S. Broadway, Albert Lea, (507) 373-4153. One of a kind Gift Shop. Stoneware pottery, clay creatures, collectibles, teddy bears, dolls and antiques. Monday-Saturday, 9-6:00 p.m. Evenings by appointment. Addie’s Floral & Gifts 216 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 377-2081. We carry fresh & silk floral arrangements, garden and home items, many other unique decorating items, jewelry, purses, gift items and much more. Tues.-Fri. 10-4 pm, Sat. 10-3 pm Albert Lea Seedhouse 1414 W. Main St., Albert Lea (507) 377-2372 Is a family-owned business, specializing in field & garden seed. With a variety of products for the home, garden, farm and pets. Antiques Of The Midwest 218 S. Washington, Albert Lea, (507) 377-8212. Antique glassware, furniture, toys and more. Monday-Friday, 10-5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10-5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12-4:00 pm.
BG Brick Girls Loft - In Brick Furniture 225 S. Broadway, Downtown Albert Lea, (507) 373-2514 Unique jewelry, clothing, hand bags, childrens furniture and so much more. Monday-Saturday 9 am-5 pm, Thursday 9 am-7 pm Bliss Bridal Northbridge Mall, Albert Lea (507) 552-1362 100’s of Designer Bridal gowns. Endless style options for the entire bridal party. Book World Northbridge Mall 2576 N. Bridge Ave., Albert Lea (507) 377-6090. Books, magazines, gift items. Brick Furniture 225 S. Broadway, Downtown Albert Lea (507) 373-2514 Monday thru Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Thursday 9 am to 7 pm
Art on Broadway Albert Lea Art Center, 224 S. Broadway. Featuring original art for sale. All art is consigned by local artists and is perfect for that unique gift. Tues.-Fri. 11 am - 4 pm, Sat. 10 am - 2 pm. (507)-373-5665
The Bridal Company 1653 W. Main, Skyline Plaza, Albert Lea (507) 473-2032 Bridal Gowns, bridesmaids & flower girl dresses, tuxedo rentals. Complete wedding planning & setup from beginning to end.
The Bed Store & More 424 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea Northpark Plaza (507) 377-2263 Large Selection of Beds All Sizes & Prices. Good Used Sofas. Chairs, Dressers, Chests of Drawers. Kitchen & Dining Room Sets. Appliances. Small Misc. Items.
Calico Hutch Quilt Shop 20520 810th Ave., Hayward, MN (507) 377-1163 I-90 Exit 163, Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Fri. 9-9 www.calicohutchquiltshop.com
Bergdale Harley-Davidson Inc. 905 Plaza St., Albert Lea, (507) 373-5236 Harley-Davidson apparel, collectibles and accessories. Mon.-Fri., 8 am-6 pm, Thurs. 8 am-8 pm., Sat. 8-5 pm and Sun. 11-3 pm.
Celebrations Party & Gifts 122 S. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-7746 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Thurs. 9:30 am-7:00 pm, Sat. 9:30 am-3:00 pm. A wonderful little shop in beautiful, historic downtown Albert Lea. Unique, fun gifts with a fabulous selection of party goods for every occasion!
Visit Our Shop in Beautiful Downtown Albert Lea
• Handmade Pottery • Paintings • Antiques
• Clay Creatures • Collectibles • Drawings • Christmas • Teddy Bears • Dolls
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Open 9:30 - 5:00 Mon.-Sat.
507-369-0205 • 507-383-0462 • 238 S. Broadway Ave., Albert Lea
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Any One Item in the Store Excludes fresh flowers, Beth Tostenson’s Art, consignment items and special orders.
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Addie’s Floral & Gifts
Fisher's Fine Jewelers 202 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 373-3925 • 800-339-7115 Making the finer things in life more affordable.
Collective Spirits 1507 Blake Ave., Albert Lea (507) 379-BEER (2337) Specializing in home wine and beer making kits.
Fleet Farm Supply 310 Main Court, Albert Lea (507) 373-7067 Ertl, Breyer, Radio Flyer, John Deere Collectibles and other speciality items you can’t find just anywhere. Local family owned business since 1956. Monday-Friday 8 am-6 pm; Saturday 8 am-5 pm; Sunday 12 pm-4 pm.
The Color Wheel 122 W. Main, Albert Lea (507) 402-5650 New & re-purposed furniture, gifts & décor. Copper Kitchen 212 S. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN (507) 473-2500 Kitchen gadgets, cookware, small kitchen appliances. Country Soule Boot & Western Market Northbridge Mall Albert Lea (507) 552-1425 Western apparel from hats to boots & everything in between. Horse tack & accessories. Country Tack 119 South Broadway, Albert Lea, (507) 377-7943. Western apparel, boots, horse and cattle equipment. Open Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 10 am-6 pm. Cup of Faith 709 Algon St., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-1233 Christian Book & Gift. Also enjoy a nice cup of coffee. Diva Central 111 E. Main St., Clarks Grove, MN (507) 369-3444 Clothing, shoes & accessories.
Frames-R-Us 228 South Broadway, Albert Lea, (507) 377-0848 Framed and unframed prints by many popular artists. Hundreds of frames and mats to choose from. Design experts on staff every day. Shadow boxes and needle-work stretching are our specialties. Monday-Friday 10:00 am-5:30 pm, Saturday 10:00 am-3:00 pm. Open evenings in December. Garden Diva Design Studio 80920 Co. Rd. 46, Hawyard, MN (507) 377-2579 www.gardendivadesignstudio.com GNC Northbridge Mall 2528 N. Bridge Ave., Albert Lea Shop for vitamins, supplements, minerals, herbs, sport nutrition, diet and energy and health and beauty products. Green Lea Golf Pro Shop 101 Richway Dr., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-1061 Check us out for our your golfing needs. Garden Diva in Hayward
Dollar General 201 W. Main St., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-1721 Complete Discount Store from Health & Beauty, Décor & Gifts, Groceries and a whole lot more. Dollar Tree 2308 Hendrickson Rd., Albert, MN (507) 373-2230 Everything A-Z for $1.00. Party, Pets, Personal, Toys, Food, Seasonal, Party Supplies…the list is endless. Dunham’s Sports Northbridge Mall 2500 N. Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, (507) 369-1444 Full-line sporting goods chain with a remarkable range of popular national brands. ETCetera Tanning & Clothing Boutique Skyline Plaza 1663 W. Main St., Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-TANS (8267) At Etcetera you can get stylish, gently used brand name Children’s, Junior’s, adult & maternity clothing, shoes toys & Etc. The Boutique offers a line of new ladies clothing. Full line of Tanning Products, Single Sessions, Walk-Ins Welcome. Open 7 Days a Week. Country Soule Boot & Western Market
Cup of Faith
• Specialty Coffees • Pictures • Plaques • Christian CD’s • Greeting Cards • Special Kids Corner Items CHRISTIAN BOOKS, GIFTS & COFFEE SHOP
709 Algon Street, Albert Lea, 507-373-1233
From Our Country Soule...to your Cowboy Sole
CLOTHING & BOOTS for the ENTIRE FAMILY HORSE TACK, HOME DECOR & JEWELRY Boot & Western Market
Northbridge Mall, Albert Lea, Inside Main Entrance M-F 10 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm
507-552-1425
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Chapel Comics & Collectibles Shoppe 115 S. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN (507) 369-3712 Comic Books, Figurines & Collectibles & more!
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Heart of the Artichoke 222 East Clark Street, Albert Lea, (507) 373-4258. Gifts, collectibles and antiques. M-F, 10 am- 5 pm, Sat. 10 am-4 pm Herberger's Northbridge Mall 2440 N. Bridge Ave., Albert Lea (507) 373-2381 Shop this department store’s designer brands at affordable prices. Men’s, women’s, juniors, childrens and much more. Hills Gardens 2512 West Main, Albert Lea (507) 373-7253 Mon.-Fri. 8 am-8 pm, Sat. 8 am-6 pm, Sun. 12 pm-6 pm Home Depot 2400 Consul St., Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-9891 Shop your home improvement needs: Appliances, bathroom, flooring, tools, lumber, lighting & more! Hy-Vee 2708 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-2257 Floral, Bakery, Deli, Meat Department, Frozen Foods, Pharmacy & more. Employee owned full service grocery store. JD’S Gift Shop Bridge Ave., Northbridge Mall, Albert Lea (641) 590-3938 Unique gifts, home decor and more LET Energy System Downtown 136 S. Broadway Ave., Albert Lea (507) 373-0878 Wood burning stoves & Connie’s Corner Home Decor & Gifts Leuthold's Northbridge Mall 2430 N. Bridge Ave., Albert Lea (507) 373-3142 Men’s and women’s apparel, formal men’s wear. M&S Outdoor Outdoor Equipment 519 Prospect Ave., Albert Lea (507) 377-7705 Exmark, Husqvarna, Snapper, Toro, Sthil, chainsaws, trimmers, lawnmowers and snow blowers. Sales and service.
Maurices Northbridge Mall 2520 N. Bridge Ave., Albert Lea (507) 373-8497 Ready to wear junior, misses & plus size women’s apparel & accessories. Midwest Antiques 302 S. Broadway, Albert Lea, (507) 373-3366. Antique furniture, toys & collectibles. Mon.-Fri. 10 am-5 pm, Sat. 10 am-4 pm, Sun. 1 am-4 pm Minne-soy-ta Nice 120 E. Main, Glenville, MN (507) 448-2753 Outlet for soy candles, soaps and lotions. Nelson’s Market Place 1619 West Main, Albert Lea, Skyline Plaza (507) 373-7357 Floral Department offering green & blooming plants. Deli, Bakery & Meat Departments. Pharmacy available, plus home delivery. New To You 123 N. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 373-0388 Quality used clothing for the whole family. Northbridge Mall 2510 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, (507) 377-3185. Over 30 of Albert Lea’s finest shops, department stores, businesses, restaurants plus two sit down restaurants, Plaza Morena and Pizza Ranch and a food court all in one convenient location. Major anchors: Shopko, Herbergers, Dunham’s and Cinema 7 Movie Theatre. Plaza Landscape & Garden Center 951 Plaza St. W., Albert Lea, (507) 373-2757 Full service garden center. Landscape designer MNLA certified.
Kibble Equipment 77783 209th St., Albert Lea (507) 373-6418 John Deere tractors & equipment, apparel, parts and service.
Plymouth Shoe Store 129 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 373-6793 Hours: Mon.-Wed. 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Thurs. 9:30 am-7:00 pm, Fri. 9:30 am-5:00 pm, Sat. 9:30 am-3:00 pm. "Put Yourself In Our Shoes" at your footwear headquarters for the entire family at Plymouth Shoes Store. Family owned for over a century. Located in Historic Downtown Albert Lea.
Martin’s Cycling & Fitness 1137 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 377-3704 In business since 1981, Martin’s is your complete bike and hockey headquarters.
Raleigh’s Ace Hardware 2525 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea (507) 377-8636 Hardware, painting & decorating, home organization, outdoor living, home safety.
Mary Go Round Shoppe 106 W. Clark, Albert Lea (507) 373-7911 M-F 10 am-5 pm, Sat. 10 am-3 pm A quality consignment boutique featuring designer label family clothing, quality used furniture, glassware, nostalgia, antiques and jewelry.
Reinertson's Embroidery 127 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 373-0751 Custom embroidery on shirts, jackets, pants, denim and much more.
Your destination for gardening inspiration!
2512 W. Main St., Albert Lea, MN 507-373-7253 www.hillsgardens.com 1/2 mile West of Skyline Plaza A Family Tradition of Quality Growing
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Sports Exchange Skyline Plaza, Albert Lea (507) 552-1660 Sporting Goods Consignment Store
Hill’s Gardens
Stadheim Jewelers 215 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 373-3440 Family owned jewelry store located downtown. Sterling Drug 410 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea (507) 373-1486 Offers a wide line of gifts & toys, seasonal merchandise & snacks. Full service Pharmacy with free prescription delivery. Ben’s Floral offers floral services. Thermo King 2317 Consul St., Albert Lea (507) 377-1631 Bobcat sales, service, mobile service and full trailer repair. Tiger City 101 S. Broadway, Downtown Albert Lea (507) 373-4366 All the sports gear you need, Baseball, Softball, Football, Wrestling, Hockey. Stop in and take a look. Trail’s Petro Gift Shop 820 Happy Trails Lane, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-4200 Unique gifts, jewelry, apparel, souvenirs & treats. Stop out & check it out! Sears 2722 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea (507) 377-2500 We service all major brands. Kitchen and laundry appliances, heating & cooling systems, lawn equipment and more. Skyline Hardware Skyline Plaza 1601 W. Main St., Albert Lea (507) 377-2426 Monday thru Friday 8 am-9 am, Saturday 8 am-5 pm, Sunday 10 am-5 pm. Full service hardware store from nuts & bolts to all your painting supplies. Featuring Carhartt apparel. Shopko Northbridge Mall 2610 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea (507) 373-6600 Clothing, home, electronics, toys, sporting goods & more. In store pharmacy and vision departments. Skyline Jewelers Northbridge Mall 2516 N. Bridge Ave., Albert Lea (507) 377-8515 Full service jewelry store featuring beautiful jewelry selection, special orders, unique custom designs as well as in store jewelry repair.
Unbridled Boutique Skyline Plaza, Albert Lea (507) 383-9818 Women’s clothing, jewelry, purses, wallets and more! Open Wednesday 11-6, Thursday-Saturday 11-7, Sunday 12-6. Vintage Finds Skyline Plaza 1715 W. Main St., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-6315 “Where the Past meets the Present.” Walgreens 703 E. Main St., Albert Lea (507) -369-0260 Serving your needs for prescriptions, health & wellness products, health information and photo services. Wedgewood Golf Pro Shop 2200 West 9th Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007 Season passes, private lessons, clinics & more. You Are Beautiful & More Skyline Plaza 1725 W. Main St., Albert Lea, MN (507) 552-1358 Women’s Consignment Shop everything from clothing, purses, shoes, jewelry & more.
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Skyline Plaza West Main St. In Albert Lea, MN
Curt's Pharmacy
Albert L ea’s Only Owned Locally Pharma cy
Voted Albert Lea's Best Pharmacy Last 6 Years - Located in Nelson Market
• Work Comp, Medicare Part D & All Insurance Plans Accepted
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1623 Main St. Albert Lea, MN Skyline Plaza
You Are Beautiful & More Women’s Consignment Shop
We carry beer, liquor and a wide variety of domestic and imported wines from vineyards you know and trust.
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507-377-TANS (8267)
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Large Selection of New and Gently-Used Stylish Clothing
The Bridal Co. Wedding Gowns Fresh Bouquets & Floral Linens | Décor Rentals | Tux Rentals Wedding Planning
(507) 473-2032 1653 West Main St. - Skyline Plaza Albert Lea, MN 56007
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Skyline Plaza Albert Lea, MN www.theunbridledboutique.com | theundbridledboutique@yahoo.com Ann 507.383.9818 | Jennifer 507.383.5847
Antique & Vintage Glassware, Dishes, Kitchenware, Furniture, Toys, Dolls, Tools, Clothing, Accessories, Lamps, Quilts, Stoneware, Jewelry, Hats & More Amazing Treasures
507-373-6315 Owner: Susan Heilman 507-402-3635 1715 W. Main St. | Skyline Plaza | Albert Lea
Kellie Steele photography 507.874.3840 ~ Skyline Plaza ~ Albert Lea kellie@kelliesteelephotography.com www.kelliesteelephotography.com
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In 2013 and 2014 Senior Resources was recognized by the City of Albert Lea for our commitment to volunteerism. The “Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service” promotes volunteerism that improves lives and strengthens communities. All communities in Freeborn County have the opportunity to use volunteers that are committed and effective in contributing useful service.
Celebrating 46 Years of Service to Our Community! Day Trips, Billiards, Bingo, Yoga, Aerobics, Bone Builders, Zumba Gold, Support Groups, 500/Bridge, Computers, Red Hat Society, Monthly Newsletters and More! $30 Annual Membership Fee Monday 8-12p.m., Tues.-Fri. 8:30-4:30p.m.
Albert Lea Senior Citizen Center
373-0704
1739 W. Main, Albert Lea, MN
Senior Resources of Freeborn County 507-377-7433 - Providing Services to older adults and their families - Promoting volunteerism that improves lives and strengthens communities - Including: Chore and Ride Services, Advocacy, RSVP, Family Caregivers Network, AARP Tax Aide and Experience Works
Northbridge Mall www.northbridgemall.com for a detailed listing of all events North Bridge Ave. In Albert Lea, MN
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New Albert Lea Downtown Streetscape is Completed Visit Downtown Albert Lea and enjoy the cosmetic upgrades and the ability for the downtown area to be more shopper and event friendly. It is now a more pedestrian friendly area with open, wider sidewalks, ‘parklet’ areas at bumpouts, slower traffic via traffic calming measures, and better wayfinding for pedestrians and vehicles alike. With the new construction we preserved and enhanced the historic character of the downtown area and added plantings and energy efficient lighting. It created barrier free access to downtown, better accommodations for handicapped accessible parking, easier street crossings, access to buildings, etc. It is connected to Fountain Lake Park and will bring more events into the downtown area with Williams Plaza, Water Street Plaza and the Farmer’s Market.
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Put yourself in our shoes 129 S. Broadway Downtown Albert Lea 507-373-6793
plymouthshoestore.com
Customized Embroidery Business, School, Sports Hats • Jackets • Polos Denim • Sweatshirts Specialty & Tractor Items
REINERTSON’S EMBROIDERY
Wednesdays this Summer June 25th u July 16th u August 20th Downtown Albert Lea
127 S. Broadway, Downtown Albert Lea • 373-0751 www.reinertsonsembroidery.com
Downtown Albert Lea’s
Mary Go Round Shoppe GREAT SELECTION OF CONSIGNMENT...
Clothing, Furniture, Glassware, Antiques and Jewelry 106 W. Clark, Albert Lea, MN 373-7911 Open Mon.-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-3
Copper Kitchen Restaurant & Kitchen Supplies • Whole Bean Coffee • Gourment Teas
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• NSF Listed Products • Commercial Cleaning Supplies
212 S. Broadway | Albert Lea, MN | 507-552-1338 Northbridge Mall • 2578 Bridge Ave. Albert Lea, MN • 507-473-2500 Hours: M-F 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Downtown Albert Lea 507-373-7746
Melissa & Doug Toys Party Decor Fun & Exclusive Gifts, Gadgets and Decor Wedding Invitations
ALWAYS Saving You Money • Everyday Low Prices • 50% off Bargains Everyday 123 N. BROADWAY, ALBERT LEA 373-0388 • Bargain Rack $1.00 Items & Up M-F 10-5, Sat. 10-3 • Coupon to use on Stop & Check Out All your next visit The Great Deals!
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Wind Down Wednesday June 25, July 16 and August 20, 2014 11 am to 8 pm Enjoy live music, art, crafts, food and beverages from local vendors. Visit www.winddownwednesday.com or www.albertleatourism.org for more information.
New and Re-Purposed Furniture, Home Decor and Gifts
Hours: Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-5 Custom Orders by Appointment
122 W. Main Albert Lea 507-402-5650 www.thecolorwheel.us
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Green Lea Golf Tournaments
Clarks Grove Golf Course 76783 270th St., Clarks Grove, MN
Saturday, May 3 Friday, May 16 Saturday, May 17 Sunday, May 18 Saturday, May 31 Tuesday, June 10 Saturday, June 14 Sunday, June 15 Thursday, June 19 Monday, June 23 Saturday, June 28 Monday, July 7 Saturday, July 26 Monday, August 4 Thursday, August 7 Friday, August 8 Saturday, August 9 Friday, August 22 Saturday, August 23 Sunday, August 31 Sunday, September 14 Saturday, September 20
1 mile so. of Clarks Grove on Co. Rd. 45 - Public 9 hole (507) 256-7737
Green Lea Golf Course 101 E. Richway Dr., Albert Lea, MN
Public 18 hole course & restaurant. (507) 373-1061 www.greenlea.com
Lake Mills Golf Course 800 S. Main St., Lake Mills, IA Dining - Public 18 hole course (920) 648-5013
Northwood Country Club 1391 490th St., Northwood, IA Public 9 hole course (641) 324-1662
Oakview Golf Course Co. Rd. 25, Freeborn, MN
3 1/2 miles west of Manchester - Public 9 hole course. (507) 863-2288
Rice Lake Golf 43080 Golf Ave., Lake Mills, IA
Mitchell’s Restaurant - Public 18 hole course (641) 592-8022
Riverview Golf Course 15590 240th Ave., New Richland, MN Public 9 hole course (507) 465-3516 www.golfnewrichland.com Like us on facebook.
Wedgewood Cove Golf Club 2200 W. 9th St, Albert Lea, MN 18-holes, driving range, bar & restaurant and banquet facility Open to the public (507) 373-2007 wedgewoodcove.com
Wells Municipal Golf Course 801 1st Ave., Wells, MN Public 9 hole course (507) 553-3313
New & Used Golf Carts Electric, Gas & Fuel Injection
Over 100 Carts In Stock Authorized Yamaha Dealer
507-438-2705
Mel’s Golf Carts
132 Garfield Ave. So., Albert Lea, MN 56007
9 Hole Golf Course
1 Mile South of Clarks Grove on Co. Rd.45
507-256-7737 76783 270th St. Clarks Grove, MN
Green Lea Mens Club Chili Choose Up Albert Lea High School Invitational Albert Lea Wrestling Classic 2-Man Best Shot Holiday Lanes Golf & Bowl Junior Lessons - Tuesdays CAZ Open 3-Man “31” Best Shot Junior Lessons - Thursdays PGA Junior Tournament Corey Goodnature Memorial Golf Classic Stadheim Jewelers Junior Classic Green Lea Club Tournament Minnesota Corrugated Box Ladies 4-Gal Best Shot Freeborn County Ag Open Albert Lea City Championship Hi Yield Customer Appreciation Day Albert Lea Hockey Open 86th Annual Shortstop Tournament 3-Man Best Shot Hollandale Christian School Fundraiser
Wedgewood Cove Golf Tournaments April 26 May 10 May 12 May 17 May 19 May 26 May 31 June 8 June 10-12 June 17-19 June 22 June 24 June 29 June 30 July 8-11 July 10 July 12 July 13 July 14 July 15-17 July 20 July 21 July 22 July 27 July 28 August 10 August 15 & 16 August 18 August 24 August 25 August 30 September 7 September 21 September 22 September 28 October 12
Kick off 4-Person Best Shot 2-Man Hidden Pin Event Senior 4-Man Scramble A.L.H.S Invite Y-Not Golf Outing Memorial Day Horse Race Couples Tournament One Person Best Shot Tournament Junior Camps (Ages 5-11) Junior Camps (Ages 12-16) 3 Person Best Shot “Lucky 7” Womens Event Couples Tournament Senior (Quota) Tournament Junior Camps (Ages 5-11) Sparky Golf Tournament A.L.H.S Hall of Fame Event 4-Person Best Shot Junior PGA Event Junior Camps (Ages 12-16) Club Championship Chamber Golf Outing Mrs. Gerry’s Junior Golf Tournament Couples Tourney Senior 2-Man Scramble City Tournament W.C. Invitational “Shootout” Midwest Vet. Supply Outing Couples “Best Western/American Inn” Senior 3-Man Scramble Women’s 3-Gal Scramble 3-Person Best Shot Couples Tourney Senior 4-Man Scramble One Person Best Shot Tournament Chili Open
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Golf Courses
Recreation
State Park Myre-Big Island State Park Three miles southeast of Albert Lea on County Road 38
(Exit 11 on I-35). Hiking, biking, camping, wildlife watching, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and canoeing are popular activities enjoyed by the approximately 125,000 annual visitors. The trails take visitors around wet lowlands, oak savanna, and grasslands. The State Park is an oasis of natural diversity in a prairie landscape surrounded by agricultural land uses. The park marshes draw hundreds of waterfowl during migration. Special features of this region’s geologic, botanic and human history can be seen in this park. One of the most unique aspects of the park is the 116 acre Big Island, covered with maple/basswood forest. Another is the glacial esker located in the northeast section of the park. For a full calendar of events please call (507) 379-3403.
Photos by Angie Moller - Albert Lea Lake
Photos by Angie Moller - Brookside Trail
Lakes Albert Lea Lake Fishing, small boats & sailing. Lake access from Frank Avenue at the south end the of channel, Little Island at Myre Big Island State Park, metal ramp; South Shore Driveconcrete ramp. Located by the channel's entrance is - The “Pelican Breeze II” Cruise Boat. Fountain Lake Fishing, water skiing and sailing. Located in the heart of Albert Lea; boat access located off Richway Drive and Highway 13. Fishing. Fishing Dock in Park. County Lakes for Recreation Use Pickerel Lake, Freeborn Lake, Bear Lake, Geneva Lake, Twin Lakes and State Line Lake, Emmons.
Full Draw Archery Club Upstairs in the Knutson Building 1st Building North of the Post Office 131 S. Newton Ave., Albert Lea Indoor range year round for members and seasonal 3-D tournaments open to the public. Call for information 507-373-7377.
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Located at Co. Road 46 West (507) 377-4374 Two sheets of indoor ice. Ice will be maintained year around on one of the rinks. Look for summer public ice skating times and other ice events in our summer program brochure. Space for dry floor events and meeting rooms available on request.
Home of Albert Lea High School and Youth Hockey, Waldorf College Men’s Hockey, Albert Lea Figure Skating Club and Kennel Club of Freeborn County
Recreation
Albert Lea City Arena
Disc Golf
Bancroft Bay Park, Albert Lea, MN 18 hole course at Bancroft Bay Park eastside. 9 hole course located at the upper westside of the park.
Why Anytime Fitness?
Riverland College Disc Golf Course 2200 Riverland Dr., Albert Lea, MN
• Always Open • Thousands of Clubs • Affordable • Tanning • Personal Training • Safe Atmosphere • On-Line Tools Owners - Bill & Shawn Bromeland
We would like to meet you!
GET PAID TO WORK OUT • POOL & HOTTUB ACCESS 2508 Bridge Avenue • Albert Lea • 507-377-8451 albertlea@anytimefitness.com
YMCA 2021 West Main, Albert Lea (507) 373-8228 Activities offered for the whole family to enjoy include: swimming pool, gymnasium, aerobics, weight room, "Eagle” fitness center, indoor running track, party room, sauna and steam room, three racquetball courts and three wallyball courts. The Y offers summer youth and camp programs.
...Focus on Health & Wellness!
Bike & Walking Trails Brookside Trail - Brookside Boat Landing - On Fountain Lake Blazing Star Trail - Frank Hall Park - On Albert Lea Lea
The Blazing Star State Trail runs from Frank Hall Park in Albert Lea through Big Island State Park. When completed, the Blazing Star State Trail will connect Albert Lea and Austin via Big Island State Park and Hayward. Currently, six miles are constructed between the city of Albert Lea and Big Island State Park. This trail also connects to Albert Lea’s city trail - Payment Options We at the system. Once the trail reaches Austin, it will connect to Austin’s the Family Y q VISA q Mastercard city trail system, as well as the Shooting State Trail. Trail have many health & CardStar # ___________________________________ wellness programs for users will enjoy views of rural landscapes along the entire trail. Expiration Date _________________ 3-digit CVC Makes Cents November-December 2013 you, no matter what your age. Big Island State Park affords the opportunity to experience Signature ________________________________ Approved: Yes or No Stop in today and see what were all about! a diversity of natural environments including wetlands, oak q Check or Cash (due upon proof approval) Another proof:savanna, Yes or No big woods, wildflowers, lakes, wildlife and prairie. (A 3% processing fee will be charged on all credit card purcha The park is considered one of the many good birding spots Cardholder's Name ___________________________ FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Signature: ___________________________ FOR HEALTHY LIVING in southern Minnesota, especially during spring and fall Card Billing Address _________________________ FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ____________________________________________ migration. Date: __________ Ad Price: __________ 2021 West Main • Albert Lea, MN • 507-373-8228 43
Parks
City Parks & Facilities
City Beach Submitted by Angie Moller
Our community has abundant natural and historic areas that have been developed into over 300 acres of quality parks, recreation areas, and open space. All of the parks are open to the public, free of charge. Throughout Albert Lea, 41 parks and recreation areas offer a wide variety of recreational and leisure facilities, including neighborhood park playfields, playground equipment, basketball courts, tennis courts, fishing areas, natural open spaces, picnic areas, softball and baseball diamonds, a swimming pool, a civic theatre, a senior center, and an ice arena.
Photo Submitted by Stacy Lugo
County Parks • Pickeral Lake Park
South of Albert Lea on Hwy. 69 This park is located on Pickeral Lake Picnic Shelters & Bathrooms
• St. Nicholas Park
South Shore Derive/CSAH 19 on the shores of Albert Lea Lake Enjoy a picnic shelter and short walking trail
• Whites Woods Park
South on Hwy. 69 outside of Twin Lakes. Along lower Twin lake Two picnic shelters, baseball diamond, bathrooms, many hiking and walking trails
• Arrowhead Park
Established in 1978, over 100 acres of woods, marshes, trails, and shoreline on the eastern shore of Freeborn Lake. Several picnic areas & shelter house facilities, boat launch & dock, horseshoe pits and playground. Located 3 miles south of Freeborn. Take Co. Rd. 29 southeast out of town, turn right at Co. Rd. 8, tone mile south and one mile west on 267th St.
Albert Lea Parks & Recreation Located at the City Arena 507-377-4370 www.ci.albertlea.mn.us
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Photo Submitted by Angie Moller - Summer Park & Rec
Parks
Albert Lea City Parks
Photo Submitted by Melissa Wentzel
Academy Park, Frank Hall and 3rd St; 3.1 acres This park has play apparatus, rest rooms, a baseball/softball diamond, a warming house as well as ice skating and hockey in the winter. Bancroft Bay Park, West end of Hammer Rd; 74.1 acres This is a natural park area with limited development. The amenities include two picnic shelters, picnic tables, fire rings, restrooms and hiking trails. Bellview Park, Lincoln and 1st Ave; 1.8 acres This park has a baseball diamond, a tot lot playground and picnic tables. Brookside, Richway and Brookside; 4.2 acres This area is open space that includes community gardens, tennis courts, and a boat landing. Take a walk on the start of the pedestrian trail City Beach, North Shore and Johnson; 1.6 acres The City Beach is a swimming area with NO LIFEGUARDS. The area also has picnic benches, rest rooms, tennis courts and a sand volleyball court. Dress Island, Botsford and Lakeview; 0.2 acre Green space with benches. East Gate Park, East Gate and Garfield; 2.2 acres This is a neighborhood park with green space, play apparatus and a basketball court. Photo Submitted by Melissa Wentzel
Eberhardt Park, Eberhardt and David; 5.1 acres This is a neighborhood park with a lot of green space, play apparatus, and a small shelter. Edgewater Park, Edgewater and Lakeview; 62.6 acres This community park is Albert Lea’s largest park, having an abundance of green space. It has four picnic shelters, all with fireplaces, that require reservations. This park has a public boat landing, a band shell, horseshoe courts, play apparatus, a baseball/softball diamond, horseshoe pits, DNR fishing pier, rest rooms, and plenty of picnic tables! This park is closed during the winter. Frank Hall Park & City Pool, Front St. & Frank Ave; 11.8 acres Frank Hall Park is green space over looking the channel to Albert Lea Lake. Enjoy the DNR fishing pier, horseshoe pits, playground, and public boat ramp. Across the street, next to the pool, there are six tennis courts. A zero depth splash pool and a 226 ft. waterslide are some of the amenities in addition to the pool. Fountain Lake Park, Broadway and Fountain St; 3.9 acres This park contains green space, a gazebo for special events, and park benches overlooking Fountain Lake and a children’s garden. Hawthorne Park, Garfield Ave. & Hawthorne St; 4.3 acres This neighborhood park is adjacent to Hawthorne Elementary School and has plenty of open space. It has play apparatus, a baseball/softball diamond, a warming house with ice skating and hockey in the winter.
Stacia’s Grooming Boutique Big & Small. We do them all with love. Call for appointment today
507-373-0243 1034 S. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN 45
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Southwest Park, Front St. & Maplehill Dr; 4.5 acres This neighborhood park is adjacent to Sibley Elementary School and is abundant with green space. It has play apparatus, a basketball court, six tennis courts on the east end of the school and a baseball/softball diamond northeast of the school. Troy Hammer Park, Hammer Rd. and Troy Rd; 4.5 acres This neighborhood park has play apparatus, a basketball court, a baseball/softball diamond and has a warming house with ice skating and hockey in the winter. Valley Park, Valley Ave. and Giles Place; 1.7 acres This neighborhood park has play apparatus, rest rooms, and baseball/softball diamond.
Hayek Park, 4th Ave. and Clark St; 19.1 acres This park has two lighted baseball/softball diamonds, a batting cage, play apparatus, a basketball court, rest rooms, a warming house as well as ice skating and hockey in the winter. Katherine Island, Albert Lea & Green Ave; .2 acre Beautiful Island on Fountain Lake with park benches to relax on. Lakeview Park, Lakeview & Willamor; 13.1 acres This neighborhood park has play apparatus, a basketball court, rest rooms, two soccer fields, a warming house and ice skating in the winter, as well as Playpark Leaders in the summer. Memorial Park, 8th St. & Margaretha; 4.9 acres This neighborhood park has a baseball/softball diamond, large soccer field, play apparatus, and open space. Morin Park, W. Main St. and St. Mary; 3.2 acres This park has rest rooms, three tennis courts, two baseball/ softball diamonds, play apparatus, and basketball court. New Denmark Park (Lincoln Park), Bridge Ave. and Green Ave; 1.1 acres This beautiful green space next to Katherine Island, has park benches, a mermaid statue, and is abundant with flower gardens. Pioneer Park, 100 Hawthorne St.; 3.5 acres This neighborhood park has play apparatus, rest rooms, picnic tables, and plenty of shade to relax in on a hot summer day next to the lake! Shoff Park, Highway 13 and Elmira; 12.1 acres This park is the home of Higbie Gardens where green space abounds! It also has a small picnic shelter, picnic tables, and limited play apparatus. Shoreland Heights Park, The Fairway & Garden Ln; 2.3 acres This park has a good amount of green space and a play apparatus. Shorewood Hills Park, Brookside Circle; 0.8 acre Open space with tot lot playground. Snyder Fields, Bridge Ave. & Hershey St; 13.1 acres This community park is a lighted athletic complex entailing 5 ball diamonds, a concession stand with rest rooms, picnic tables and four sand volleyball courts. Sondergaard Park, Gene Ave. & 17th St; 5.1 acres This neighborhood park has a baseball/softball diamond, a basketball court, play apparatus and an abundance of green space. 46
Camping
Albert Lea/ Austin KOA 84259 County Rd. 46, Hayward, MN 56043 (507) 373-5170 www.koa.com Located at I-90 & I-35 between Albert Lea & Austin, MN I-90 Exit 166, right 1/2 mile, I-35 Exit 11, east 7 miles Big rigs are welcome, with pull thru sites up to 80 feet long and it's easy to get on and off two interstates. Free wireless internet. Cool off in our large pool and have fun with the kids in the wading pool, game room and on theme weekends. Golfers will be happy, there's a nine-hole golf course and driving range next door. Experience starry nights on 50 country acres. Our meeting hall seats 90, and is perfect for company picnics, RV clubs, and family reunions. Kamping Kabins are also available.
Harmony Park
Myre-Big Island State Park
(507) 724-8733 Exit off I-35 County Road 45, between Clarks Grove & Geneva On the shores of Lake Geneva. Two pavilions, water, electricity, toilet, on 40 acres. For more information write: 79503 298th St., Clarks Grove, MN 56016.
(507) 379-3403 3 miles east of Albert Lea; east on County Road 46; south on County Road 38 or Exit 11 off I-35; follow signs. 1600 acres in an Oak Savanna Landscape including 116 acre maple/basswood Big Island. Two semi-modern campgrounds (93 sites), 32 electric sites, water, showers, toilets; trailer dumping station. Cabin available, sleeps 5. Myre-Big Island State Park, RR 3, Box 33, Albert Lea, MN 56007.
Hickory Hills Campground (507) 852-4555 5 miles west of I-35, 7 miles south of Albert Lea on Hwy 69 So. Over 90 campsites, 30 amp electrical hookups; solar heated pool; camp store; game room; horseshoes; volleyball; softball; hiking. www.hickoryhillscampground.com. billekay@smig.net
Crystal Springs RV Resort (507) 398-3297 15649 SW 35th Ave., Ellendale, MN Exit 26 off I-35 The newest RV Park in Southern Minnesota. 115 spacious sites. Pavilion with bathroom and laundry area. Suited for large farmily/friends gathering area.
Local Water Quality Reflects Local Practices All Surfaces Drain to Our Lakes • No littering anywhere • No dumping down storm sewers • No cigarette butts on land or in water
Gopher Stop Campground (507) 256-4444 County Road 251, Clarks Grove (exit 18) off I-35. 26 campsites available, 10 pull-thru campsites, central water, electrical hookups. Gasoline and LP available at the convenience store. For more information write; Rt # 1, Box 76A, Clarks Grove, MN 56016.
Jones, Haugh & Smith Inc. 515 S. Washington Ave. Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-373-4876 Albert Lea • Austin • Owatonna
Rightway Roofing & Remodeling DO IT THE RIGHT WAY THE FIRST TIME
Shell Rock River Watershed District 507-377-5785 214 W. Main St., Albert Lea, MN 56007 www.shellrock.org Working Together to Improve Water Quality
Top Quality Work at Affordable Prices COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL • FARM Shingles • Hot Tar • Rubber• Metal & Flat Roofing FREE ESTIMATES • BONDED • INSURED
507-373-0409 Cell 507-391-2362 MN License #20037743
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FREEBORN COUNTY COOP/CENEX 1820 Margaretha 507-377-9031 302 East Clark Street 507-373-3932 • 125 Northstar Rd., Alden 507-874-3752
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Becker Auto Sales RV Parts & Service Available 80944 CO. RD. 46, HAYWARD, MN 56043 PHONE 507-373-3170 CELL 507-676-0192
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Convenience Stores & Gas Stations
A&A EXPRESS 426 Adams 507-379-5602
ADVANTAGE AUTO GLASS (507) 373-2679 or (877) 874-0066
HANSON TIRE 505 E. Main, Albert Lea 507-373-0636 Submitted by Kris Renchin
ALBERT LEA RADIATOR & COOLING SYSTEMS 214 Elizabeth, Albert Lea (507) 377-1291 BECKER AUTO Co. Rd. 46, Hayward (507) 676-0192 BLAKE’S BODY SHOP 1515 Blake Ave., Albert Lea (507) 373-0952 BLAKE GREENFIELD CHEVROLET BUICK Hwy 109, Wells (507) 553-3121 BREKKE & SONS SPEED SHOP & AUTO REPAIR 1816 E. Main St., Albert Lea (507) 552-1540 BROADWAY AUTOMOTIVE 803 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 373-1016 THE CAR CLINIC 919 W. Main St., Albert Lea (507) 373-8143 CARS & CREDIT 616 East Main, Albert Lea, MN (507) 369-0036 CLARK’S AUTO REPAIR 77667 235 St., Albert Lea, MN (507) 256-7531 COLLINS AUTO REPAIR 810 E. Main St., Albert Lea (507) 377-0585 DAVE SYVERSON 2310 East Main, Albert Lea (507) 373-1438 or (800) 423-6663 EVENSON AUTO REPAIR 1307 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 377-0264 FLAHERTY HI-TECH MOTERWERKS Airport Rd. & Hi-Tech Ave. (507) 373-2464
KEN’S SERVICE & AUTO REPAIR 226 E.Clark, Albert Lea (507) 377-2099 LAKESIDE AUTO 188 N. Broadway, Alden, MN (507) 473-0492 MOTOR INN 2114 E. Main St., Albert Lea (507) 373-2341 MUNSON’S BODY SHOP 101 N. Commercial, Clarks Grove (507) 256-4356 R&D AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR 801 East Main St., Albert Lea (507) 373-5160 SANDERSON AUTO REPAIR 131 West College, Albert Lea (507) 377-3320 SHELL RAPID LUBE 2307 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, (507) 377-7119 SOUTHERN LOCK & GLASS 717 Marshall, Albert Lea (507) 373-9446 TOTAL GLASS & LOCK 311 W. Main, Albert Lea (507) 373-1000 TRADING POST Gordonsville, MN (507) 448-2832 ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE 2004 East Main, Albert Lea (507) 373-1874 VERN EIDE CHEVROLET 2527 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea (507) 373-5275 WAYNE’S STARTING & TOWING 1401 Cheryl St. Albert Lea (507) 377-0712 WAYNE’S REPAIR Freeborn, MN (507) 863-2181
See Us for All Your Automotive Maintenance Needs!
• Oil changes • Tires • Radiators • Transmissions • Brakes • Nitrogen Inflation • Tune-Up • Wheel Balance • Shock Absorbers • Computerized Alignment • Mufflers • AND MUCH MORE!
505 E. Main, Albert Lea
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Automotive
ACE AUTO SALES 2517 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea (507) 373-1005
Churches
Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church 408 E. 18th St., Albert Lea
Church of Christ 919 James Ave., Albert Lea Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon) 1721 Bay Oaks D., Albert Lea
Ascension Lutheran Church 1101 S. Hwy. 69, Albert Lea Assemblies of God 1540 South Shore Drive, Albert Lea
Community Lutheran Church Geneva
Vibrant Life Assembly of God Ellendale Bear Lake Concordia Lutheran Rural Albert Lea Bethlehem Lutheran Myrtle (ELCA) Calvary Baptist Church 2016 N. Bridge Ave., Albert Lea Central Freeborn Lutheran Rural Albert Lea (ELCA) Christ Episcopal Church 204 Fountain St., Albert Lea Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church Wells
Faith Baptist (GARBC) 905 Fairlane Terrace, Albert Lea
Freeborn Congregational Church, United Church of Christ Freeborn
Faith Lutheran Church London
Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea
Conservative Congregational Hollandale
First Baptist (ABC) Clarks Grove
Grace Christian Church 501 W. College St., Albert Lea
Cross of Glory Lutheran Church (ELCA) Hartland
First Baptist 335 W. Clark St., Albert Lea
Grace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 918 Garfield Ave., Albert Lea (ELCA)
Concordia Pickerel Lake Lutheran (ELCA) 69471 190th St., Rural Albert Lea
Crossroads Church 3402 Hoeger Lane, Albert Lea 377-3276 Deer Creek Valley (ELCA) Rural Glenville
First Lutheran Church (ELCA) Glenville
East Freeborn Lutheran (ELCA) Rural Albert Lea
First Lutheran Church (ELCA) Northwood
Emmons Lutheran Church (NALC) Emmons
First Presbyterian Church 308 Water St., Albert Lea
Grace
Lutheran Church 918 Garfield Ave., Albert Lea
Worship With Us
SUNDAYS 8:30 & 11:00 am Worship (Sept.-May) 9:45 am Faith Formation Hour (Sept.-May) 8:30 & 10:00 am Worship (June-Aug.)
WEDNESDAYS 5:30 PM (Year Round) Pastor Todd Walsh Pastor Janet White
507-373-6496 www.gracealbertlea.org Bringing People Together and Becoming Disciples for Christ
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First Lutheran Church (ELCA) 301 W. Clark St., Albert Lea
First Shell Rock Church Northwood (ELS)
Hartland Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELS) Hartland Hayward Lutheran Church (ELCA) Hayward Hollandale Reformed Church 101 E. Park Ave., Hollandale Hollandale Christian Reformed 102 E. Amsterdam Ave., Hollandale Grace Lutheran Church
Somber and Lime Creek Lutheran Churches Northwood and Lake Mills (ELS) Lunder Lutheran Church 14982 735th Ave., Albert Lea Manchester Evangelical Lutheran Hartland (ELS) Mansfield Lutheran Rural Alden (ELCA) Moscow Lutheran Rural Austin (ELCA) New Life Christian Church 1705 S.E. Marshall St., Albert Lea Oakland Lutheran (ELCA) Oakland Township
Our Father’s House 18358 Highway 69, Albert Lea Our Savior’s Lutheran (ELS) 320 W. College St., Albert Lea Redeemer Lutheran Church Alden Round Prairie Lutheran Rural Glenville (LCMC) St. John’s Lutheran Home 901 Luther Place, Albert Lea St. Paul’s Lutheran Conger (ELCA) St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Hollandale (LCMS) St. Theodore’s Catholic Church 315 E. Clark St., Albert Lea Salem Lutheran Church 115 N. Washington Ave., Albert Lea
Salvation Army 302 Court St., Albert Lea
Churches
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses 1963 S. Broadway, Albert Lea
United Methodist Church 702 S. Highway 69, Albert Lea
Seventh-day Adventist Church 1400 S. Highway 69, Albert Lea
United Methodist Alden
Silver Lake Lutheran Church Rural Northwood Sojourners Church 1649 W. Main St., Albert Lea South side of the Skyline Plaza Somber/Lime Creek (ELS) St. James Catholic Church Twin Lakes St. Mary’s Catholic Church Geneva The Cornerstone (Full Gospel-Evangelical) Trinity Lutheran (ELCA) 501 S. Washington Ave., Albert Lea
United Methodist Geneva United Methodist Glenville United Pastoral Church of Religious Science Outreach ministry PO Box 728, 414 Crescent Dr., Albert Lea Albert Lea Vineyard Church 419 Adams Ave., Albert Lea West Freeborn Lutheran Church (ELCA) Rural Albert Lea Zion Lutheran (LCMS) 924 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea
Trondhjem Lutheran Church Hayward
Zion Lutheran Church
First Lutheran Church + F.L.C. + For the Love of Christ 301 W. Clark Street, Albert Lea, Minnesota (Downtown)
TV Broadcast Sundays 10:00 AM Channel 6 KAAL TV
Sundays services include: Rich Traditional Worship Praise & Worship Service Call for times: 373-6424 or see www.flcal.org
Family friendly!
United Methodist Church
Welcome!
Radio Broadcast Sundays 11:00 AM KATE am 1450
St. Theodore Catholic Church & School 315 East Clark St., Albert Lea, MN
Mass Schedule
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:15 pm Sunday (Broadcast on KATE Radio AM 1450) . . 9:30 am Sunday (Spanish) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 am Confessions: Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 pm Reconciliación en Español Sábado . . . . . . . . 4:00 pm Parish Office: 308 E. Fountain St. 373-0603 Education Office: 323 E. Clark 373-9657 Call to find out more about our new Pre-Kindergarten Program
Catholic School Mission Statement St. Theodore Catholic School promotes excellence through a well-rounded academic curriculum in a Christ centered environment.
Visit Our Website www.sttheo.org
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Sporting Events
Exhibit Space
Meeting Facilities
Banquets
Meeting Facilities
Edgewater Park Pavilion
Albert Lea Armory
410 Prospect Ave., Albert Lea • (507) 379-3408 Fully air-conditioned; one large loading door; kitchen available; handicapped accessible; 16 x 16 portable staging available. Capacity of 400-1200 people.
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Albert Lea City Arena
701 Lake Chapeau Dr., Albert Lea • (507) 377-4374 Sound system available, 2 sheets of ice available from August to May. Capacity of 1200-1400 in the arena. Capacity of 3500 March - October, also variety sizes of other rooms are available. Dry floor activities available from May to August.
Americas Best Value Inn Big Island Grille & Bar Event Center
2306 East Main, Albert Lea • (507) 373-6471 Capacity to seat 400 people; 5 meeting rooms available. Food service is offered. Overhead projectors, screens, flipcharts, and many more supplies offered for meeting rooms and weddings.
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Best Western Albert Lea
821 East Plaza St., Albert Lea • (507) 373-4000 Seating capacity 20-25; TV, VCR, white board, photo copier/fax access. Private bath, refrig., microwave, fully air conditioned. Handicapped accessible.
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The Marion Ross Performing Arts Center
147 North Broadway, Albert Lea • (507) 377-4371 City owned facility. Fully air conditioned; one large loading door; PA system; elevator for handicap accessibility; microphones; theatre-style projector; and other facility equipment. Seating capacity of 234-253 people.
Albert Lea Family Y
2021 West Main St., Albert Lea • (507) 373-8228 Full kitchen available. Two rooms available, one seats 60, second seats 40.
Albert Lea/Austin KOA
84259 County Rd. 46, Hayward, MN • (507) 373-5170 Seating capacity 90.
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AmericInn Motel
811 East Plaza St., Albert Lea • (507) 373-4324 Seating capacity 20-25; TV, VCR, white board, photo copier/fax access. Private bath, refrig., microwave, fully air conditioned. Handicapped accessible.
American Legion
142 North Broadway, Albert Lea • (507) 373-7993 Seating capacity 250, PA System, TV, full menu and service bar available.
Carnagie Event Center
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146 West College St., Albert Lea • (507) 377-1399
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Country Inn and Suites
2214 East Main, Albert Lea • (507) 373-5513 Seating capacity of 70. TV, VCR, white board, copy, fax, climate controlled, coffee. HCP accessible, catering available.
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Eagles Club
205 West William, Albert Lea • (507) 373-1162 Seating capacity 250, handicapped accessible. Kitchen available, PA system, microphone. Two rooms available, one seats 40-45, second seats 150.
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Exhibit Space
Meeting Facilities
Banquets
Meeting Facilities
Big Island Grille & Bar Event Center
Freeborn County Fairgrounds - Fairlane Building
1029 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea • (507) 373-6965 Outdoor arena for sporting events and buildings available for rent upon request. Fairlane Building is heated, air conditioned, full kitchen. 4000 sq. ft., Seating for 300.
Green Lea Golf Course
101 West Richway Dr., Albert Lea • (507) 373-1061 Seating capacity of 120; noon lunch and some evening meals are served; liquor available. Newly remodeled.
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HealthReach
1705 South East Broadway, Albert Lea • (507) 373-9460 2 meeting rooms; seating capacity of 45-100 people; kitchen available if catering is brought in; open only until 6:00 p.m. Flip charts, fax machine, photocopier available upon request.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites - 2 Locations
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77820 Main St. East, Abert Lea • (507) 473-2300 Meeting room seats 12 people but will accomodate upon request. Coffee, water and cookies available. TV with BGA hookup. Guests welcome to bring in outside food. 4712 Wheelerwood Rd., Northwood, IA • 641-323-7500 Meeting room seats 25 people. Coffee, water and cookies available. TV with BGA hookup. Guests welcome to bring in outside food.
Knights of Columbus
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• • • Lighthouse Event Center 621 Marshall St., Albert Lea • (507) 373-3144 • Moose Lodge 1623 W. Main St., Skyline Plaza, Abert Lea • (507) 373-2106 • • 1002 S. Broadway, Albert Lea • (507) 373-5678 Seating capacity 50. PA System, TV, Kitchen available, Full Service bar.
Riverland Community College
2200 Riverland Dr., Albert Lea • (507) 379-3300 Lecture hall seats 110, other rooms varying in sizes. Audio visual department & teleconferencing capabilities. Excellent food service is is available through special services.
Senior Center
Skyline Plaza, 1739 W. Main, Albert Lea, MN 56007 • (507) 373-0705
Wedgewood Cove Golf Club
2200 West 9th Street, Albert Lea (507) 373-2007 Seating capacity is 450. It can be separated into thirds, halves or 2/3 for smaller dinners, seminars, wedding receptions, meetings and banquets.
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Senior Living
“Always Caring, Always There” • Private Rooms • Secured Memory Care Unit • Skilled Long Term Care • Rehab/Short Term Care Accepting Medicare & Insurances
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK
901 Luther Place Albert Lea, MN 56007 507-373-8226
Albert Lea Senior Center 1739 W. Main, Skyline Plaza, Albert Lea, MN 507-373-0704 The Albert Lea Senior Citizen Center is located in the Skyline Plaza. Mission Statement; “To coordinate and provide programs and services to enrich the lives and health of our senior’s through educational, social and recreational activities.”
Senior Resources Skyline Plaza, Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-7433
Senior Resources, a 501c3 nonprofit, has been providing senior- friendly services since 1980. Our mission is to provide services to seniors and others, to assist them in their ability to be independent, active and participating members of our community.
Senior Living
www.stjohnsofalbertlea.org
Come Check us Out We are located behind Perkins
Of Albert Lea Own a Lake Home? Why not spend more time at the lake by owing a home at the Village…at the Village you will have Maintenance Free Living!!
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Village Cooperative of Albert Lea 2201 Stevens St. Albert Lea MN Joan Anderson...Resident Manager…….507-373-3039
Good Samaritan 75405 240th Str., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-0683
Senior Towers 905 Maplehill Dr., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-6622
Bancroft Creek Estates 75405 240th Str., Albert Lea, MN (507) 379-2739
Village Cooperative 2201 Stevens Str., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-3039
Hidden Creek Assisted Living 75405 240th Str., Albert Lea, MN (507) 379-2737
Washington Avenue Apartments
St. John’s Lutheran Home 901 Luther Place, Albert MN (507) 373-8226
New Richland Care Center 312 1st Str., N.E., New Richland, MN (507) 465-3292
Knutson Place Apartments 801 Luther Place, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-8226 Luther Place Condominium 909 Luther Place, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-8448 Oak Park Place 1615 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-5600 Prairie Senior Cottages Memory Care 1602 W. Fountain, Albert Lea, MN (507) 379-9000 Thorne Crest Retirement Community 1201 Garfield Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-2311
608 S. Washington Ave., Albert Lea (800) 466-7722
Ecumen New Richland Memory & Respite Care 113 1st Str., S.W., New Richland, MN (507) 463-3361 Parkview Care Center 55 10th Str., S.E., Wells, MN (507) 553-3115 Willowbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation 901 Mulberry, Lake Mills, IA (920) 648-8344 Lutheran Retirement Home 701 9th Str., N., Northwood, IA (641-324-1712
St. John’s Lutheran Community
MEMORY CARE & RESPITE CARE
We accept Medical Assistance, CADI Waiver and Private Pay.
113 1st St SW, New Richland, MN 56072 507-463-3361 • www.countryneighbors.org
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Independent Living Assisted Living Health Care Rehabilitation
1201 Garfield Ave., Albert Lea, MN 56007 • 507-373-2311
Additional Information
Pets Allowed
Handicap Accessible
Restaurant (Within 1 Block)
Restaurant (Inside)
Meeting Rooms
Pool (Outdoor)
Pool (Indoor)
Motorcoach Parking
Bar Lounge
Complimentary Breakfast
# of Rooms
Just Renovated, triple diamond rating. Exercise room, Indoor BEST WESTERN PLUS 52 • • • • • • Pool, Guest Laundry, full hot breakfast daily, Triple sheeting on 821 East Plaza Street, Albert Lea pillow-top beds, High speed WI-FI, HBO, 37 ‘ Flat Screens, Bath & 1-800-WESTERN • 507-373-4000 Body amenities, microwave & fridge in all rooms. Near shopping I-90 Exit 157 and Bridge Ave. & dining.
COMFORT INN Phones with data-ports, cable TV, coffeemaker, 810 Happy Trails Lane 507-377-1100 65 • • • • • • hair dryers, guest laundry, whirlpools. Special I-35 at Trail’s Travel Center group rates. AAA, Free WIFI.
Accommodations
AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN 127 • • • • • • • • • Only hotel in Albert Lea with a restaurant & lounge. Event 2306 East Main Street, Albert Lea Center for meetings/weddings. Free local calls, high-speed 507-373-6471 wireless internet, Exp. cable & premium channels, laundry I-35 Exits 11 or 12 facilities. Meeting space for up to 400 people. Large pool. AMERICINN MOTEL 42 • • • • • • Fireplace in lobby, video/ game room, pool table, corp. 811 East Plaza Street, Albert Lea rates available, whirlpool suites available. Shopping 507-373-4324 • 800-634-3444 nearby. Family rates. Newly renovated. I-90 Exit 157 and Bridge Ave.
COUNTRY INN & SUITES Hardwood floors, cozy accommodations, genuine country 2214 E. Main Street 507-373-5513 77 • • • • • • • hospitality, whirlpool, exercise facilities, in-room coffee maker, hair dryer & iron & ironing board. COUNTRYSIDE INN 2102 East Main Street, Albert Lea 49 • • • • • Cable TV, HBO, remotes, Queen size beds, fax & copy 507-373-2446 • 888-373-1188 machine available. Corporate rates available. AAA I-35 Exits 11 or 12 approved. Free local calls. Microwave & refrigerator. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - 2 LOCATINS 4712 Wheelerwood Rd., Northwood, 641-323-7500 60 • • • • • • • Pets welcome $25 fee. Free Wi-Fi, 24 hr. access business. 77820 Main St. E., Albert Lea 507-473-2300 66 • • • • • • • Free hi-speed Wi-Fi, 24 hour access to business center I-35 Exit 211 MOTEL 6 HOTEL 60 • • • • • Color cable TV & Disney channel, air conditioning, 2019 East Main Street, Albert Lea breakfast 6 am to 9:30 am. Children under 12 stay free. 507-377-0591 • 800-800-8000 I-35 Exits 11 or 12 I-90 to I-35 South Exit 12 MOTEL 65 8 • Low rates. Family owned & operated. Air conditioning, Highway 65 South, Albert Lea color & cable TV, Encore & Disney channels, in room 507-373-9792 • 800-373-9792 coffee makers, plug-ins available, shower units, I-35 Exits 8 or I-35 Exit 11 shopping nearby. Children 12 & under stay free.
Countryside Inn
ALBERT LEA’S ONLY FULL SERVICE HOTEL
Quiet Location Located at the Intersection of I-35 & I-90 • AAA Approved With 2 Diamonds FF • Ground Floor Units With Private Exterior Entrances • All Rooms Have Refrigerators, Hair Dryers, Ironing Boards, Some Have Microwaves • Sleep Number Beds & King Beds Available • Free Continental Breakfast • AARP & Military Discounts Available • Long Term Rates for Crew Workers • Wireless Internet • Free HBO & Cable TV • Pets Welcome • Restaurants Near By • Free Local Calls • Guest Laundry
Complimentary breakfast in our restaurant & lounge for hotel guests Land Between The Lakes Event Center, seating for up to 400, great for weddings Discounted Group, Weekly & Monthly Rates Largest Hotel Pool in town with water basketball, arcade games and adjoining to bowling alley Free Fast Reliable WIFI and access to Snap Fitness Like us on facebook to see pictures of rooms and events
Call Your Host at: 507-373-2446 Toll Free 1-888-373-1188 www.countrysideinnmotel.com
2102 E. Main Street • Albert Lea, MN 56007 (20 Minutes From The Diamond Jo Casino)
2306 E. Main Street Albert Lea, MN 56007 Open at 6:00 am Daily Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Happy Hour Specials 3 pm-6 pm
www.abvialbertlea.com 507-373-6471 •866-373-6471
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MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEMS, Albert Lea
» In 1912, the first 40 bed hospital was built. » In 1923, 40 additional beds were added. » In 1946, an additional 35 beds were put in place » In 1975, Naeve Hospital was completed. » The current employee count is 1,310. » With the addition of two floors to the clinic building and the expansion completed at the front entrance, the Albert Lea Medical Center is now at 31,000 square meters of space.
HEALTH REACH CAMPUS, Albert Lea
404 W. Fountain St., Albert Lea 507-373-2384 or 888-999-2386 Clinic Hours M-F 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Urgent Care 8:00 am-7:30 pm Pharmacy Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sundays & Holidays 1705 SE Broadway, Albert Lea 507-377-5900
EXPRESS CARE Inside Hy-Vee Food Store 2708 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea 507-379-2244 M-F 8:00 am-7:30 pm, Sat. & Sun. 8:00 am- 3:30 pm
FOUNTAIN CENTERS
408 W. Fountain St., Albert Lea 800-533-1616, Appointments 507-377-6411
Medical
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEMS mayoclinichealthsystem.org
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEMS, Alden 192 Washington Ave., Alden 507-874-3140 Clinic Hours M-F 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEMS, Kiester
120 N. Main St., Kiester 507-294-3693 Clinic Hours: M-W & Friday 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m., Thursdays 8 a.m.-noon
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEMS, Wells 301 S. Broadway, Wells Clinic Hours M-F 8 a.m- noon and 1-5 p.m.
Healthy Freeborn County healthyfreeborncounty.org
Healthy Freeborn County is an initiative led by Public Health with funding from a Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) grant from the Minnesota Department of Health. Our goal is to help our communities decrease the burden of disease and injury by making it easier to develop a healthy lifestyle.
Albert Lea VA Clinic
There will be a grand opening event held on April 25, 2014 from 1:00-4:00 pm. The new Albert Lea VA Clinic is located on the South side of Skyline Mall in Albert Lea. The clinic will be easily found by Veterans as they look for the large American flag flown above the clinic. Hours of Operation: Clinic will be Open 8:00 an-5:00 pm Telephone Number: 507-377-6051 Services Offered: Primary Care, Mental health, Non-Invasive Radiology And Lab Services, EKGs, Immunizations, Pharmacy Management, Dietetics, And Tele-Health For Specialty Services. Albert Lea VA Clinic 1665 West Main Street Albert Lea, MN 56007 www.minneapolis.va.gov/locations/AlbertLea.asp
Emergency
The Minneapolis VA Health Care System Opened its Newest Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Albert Lea, MN on April 2, 2014.
Emergency 911 Albert Lea Fire Department (507) 377-4340 Albert Lea Medical Center (507) 373-2384 Albert Lea Police Department (507) 377-5215 Freeborn County Sheriff’s Department 507) 377-5210 57
Points of Interest
Public Buildings
1. Armory/Convention Center 2. Albert Lea High School 3. Chamber of Commerce 4. City Offices/Library 5. Courthouse/Sheriff/Police 6. Post Office 7. Riverland Community College
Recreational
8. Albert Lea Art Center 9. Albert Lea Civic Theatre 10. Albert Lea Family YMCA 11. Bancroft Bay Park 12. City Arena 13. City Beach & Skate Park 14. Public Boat Landings (4) 15. City Pool 16. Wedgewood Cove Golf Course 17. Edgewater Park
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Fountain Lake Fountains - Photo Submitted by Roger Panzer
18. Fairgrounds 19. Green Lea Golf Course 20. Holiday Lanes 21. Myre Big Island State Park 22. Softball Complex (J.M. Snyder Field) 23. Tennis Courts (3) 24. High School Athletic Fields 25. Albert Lea Airport 28. Historical Museum 29. Pelican Breeze II (Cruise Boat) 30. Blazing Star Bike Trail 42. Convention & Visitors Bureau 43. Albert Lea Business Development Center 44. Senior Center 45. Disc Golf Course
Shopping and Industrial Area
32. Downtown District 33. Northbridge Mall 34. Skyline Plaza 35. Greater Jobs, Inc. Industrial Park 36. Northaire Industrial Park 37. Southside Business District 38. New Industrial Park 44. Truck/Travel Centers
Medical
38. Albert Lea Medical Center 40. Professional Arts Building
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Ole’s Eastside Shell 2222 E. Main, Albert Lea
Connections to 1000’s of locations with Jefferson Lines
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The Midwest’s Largest Historical Reenactment of Early America
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Albert Lea 17,898 Alden 657 Bricelyn 365 Clarks Grove 698 Conger 146 Ellendale 691 Emmons 391 Freeborn 297 Geneva 555 Glenville 639 Hartland 315 Hayward 249
Hollandale 301 Kiester 501 Lake Mills 2,100 Manchester 57 Myrtle 48 New Richland 1,203 Northwood 1,989 Twin Lakes 151 Wells 2,343
FREEBORN COUNTY COMMUNITY INFORMATION: MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME: MEDIAN HOME VALUE: Home Ownership Rate: Homes Rented: Median Age:
$57,980 $107,900 76.9% 23.1% 44.4 Years
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Albert Lea and Freeborn County is an ideal community in which to live, work and play, it is a very affordable, friendly place to live. The area is rich in agriculture, diverse industry, retail and residential assets, and has the natural beauty of several lakes. Photo Submitted by Angie Moller
» A quality education for children. » Variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. » Convenient access to work. » Low cost of living » Cost of Living: Albert Lea’s cost of living is less than the US average. » A place you can feel safe and secure » Blue Zone Community » Land & leasing costs are lower than the State average.
Just over 33,000 people make Freeborn County their home. The City of Albert Lea is the largest city in Freeborn County, with a population of over 18,000 residents. 61
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Financial
Wells Fargo Bank 122 East Main St, Albert Lea 507-373-1423
U.S. Bank 331 S. Broadway Ave, Albert Lea 507-377-6868
Sterling State Financial Inc. 320 S. Broadway, Albert Lea 507-373-7757
State Bank of Clarks Grove 2401 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea 507-373-8600
Farmers State Bank 701 S. Broadway, Albert Lea 507-373-9659
Security Bank Minnesota 473 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea 507-373-1481
Produce State Bank 220 E. William St, Albert lea 507-373-5500
Home Federal Savings Bank 143 W. Clark St, Albert lea 507-379-2551
City & County Employees Federal Credit Union 1719 W. Main St, Albert Lea 507-373-7200
American Bank 217 S. Newton Ave, Albert Lea 507-377-7000
Wells Federal Bank FSB 2630 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea 507-373-7227
Trades & Labor Federal Credit Union 610 S. Broadway, Albert Lea 507-377-1863 Accentra Credit Union 1619 Blake Ave, Albert Lea 507-373-6500
United Employees Credit Union serves the communities of Freeborn & Mower Counties with a wide range of financial products and services.
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430 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN 507-377-1616 or 507-377-0276 Toll Free 1-877-657-8666
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TRADES & LABOR
FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Savings, Checking, Debit & Credit Cards, Loans, Direct Deposit, Payroll Deduction, IRA's, Plus More
On the right track since 1958
610 S. Broadway, Albert Lea 507-377-1863 www.tradesandlabor.com
Proud to Serve the Community • Locally Owned Since • Exceptional Customer Service 1906 • Full Service Banking • Experienced • Voted Medium Business Of The Year In 2010
Member FDIC
www.securitybankmn.com 507-373-1481 or 1-800-657-6961 437 Bridge, Albert Lea, MN • 201 Main St., Emmons, MN
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Albert Lea School District 241
delivers diverse course offerings and the latest technology along with teachers who work for the success of their students. With a focus on engaged learning and a commitment to adapt to the rapidly changing technology of the 21st century, District 241 educates youth in skillful interactions with the people and tools around them.
Thinking. Achieving. Caring.
Higher Education Riverland Community College is a comprehensive community college that provides a wide range of student-centered educational opportunities to enhance personal growth and economic vitality. Pursue your dreams, improve your future and enjoy the process – at a fraction of the cost of many colleges. Locations in Albert Lea, Austin and the Owatonna. These include technical programs that train students for great jobs in as little as nine months and liberal arts degrees that easily transfer to four-year colleges and universities. More than 90 percent of Riverland graduates move on to the job or school of their choice.
Providing lifelong learning opportunities: *Early Childhood Education/Pre-Kindergarten *Adult Basic Education/English Language Learning *Experiential Education
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ALBERT LEA AREA SCHOOLS Thinking. Achieving. Caring.
For information on School District 241’s comprehensive programs visit albertlea.k12.mn.us or call 507-379-4800 District Aims: 1. Safe, healthy and welcoming schools 2. Increase opportunity and achievement 3. Effective and efficient operations
North Iowa Area Community College is a great place to start your future, no matter what your age. We have a beautiful campus atmosphere, on-campus housing, recreation center, music and athletic programs, performing arts series and more. Students from Minnesota get an automatic scholarship, making their tuition the same as in-state students!
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SHOPPING
(507) 373-1401 Fax (507) 373-8116 (877) 679-9663
OVER 25 STORES & BUSINESSES
Alamco Wood Products, LLC is a manufacturer of environmentally-friendly glued laminated timber beams and arches for many uses.
Department Stores Specialty Shops
Freeborn County Fair Gateway Arch
Shopping Hours M-F 10-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5 Some business & holiday hours vary
DINING & FUN Pizza Ranch Plaza Morena Grandma’s Kitchen Cinema 7 Theatre Exterior of Albert Lea High School Edgewater Park Pavilion Interior
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northbridgemall.com
Located just off I-90 (Exit #157) | Bridge Avenue, Albert Lea, MN
507-377-3185
Vision. Experience. Understanding. We’ve been providing comprehensive skin care & dermasurgical solutions for over 20 years. • Skin cancer removal with cosmetic reconstruction • Mole removal, pre-cancer treatment • Medical care: including acne, warts, rashes, eczema, nail and scalp difficulties
Mrs. Gerry's has been producing top quality salads for over 40 years. Choose from over 130 products from such categories as potato salads, coleslaws, pastas, kits, proteins, dips,desserts and fresh mashed potatoes. Mrs. Gerry’s uses only the finest ingredients in our AIB inspected, state-of-the-art facility to produce products that taste just like home made.
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