FCS Community Guide 2022

Welcome To Our Community

We’re proud to publish the 2023-2024 edition of our Community Guide for you. We are nestled right between Albert Lea and Fountain Lakes. This Guide provides information on all aspects of Albert Lea and the many surrounding communities in the area. It is filled with information on upcoming events, year-round activities, delightful shops and restaurants as well as information on lodging, area parks, the arts and so much more!

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Albert Lea Intersection of Hwy. I-35 & 1-90

History of Albert Lea

Albert Lea is a city in the southeastern part of the State of Minnesota.

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 explore Albert Lea and its many surrounding neighbors and enjoy the land between the lakes!

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.

It is also the county seat with a population of 17,797. The city is at the junction of Interstates 35 and 90, about 90 miles south of the Twin Cities. It is on the shores of Fountain Lake, Pickerel Lake, Albert Lea Lake, Goose Lake, School Lake, and Lake Chapeau. Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake are part of the Shell Rock River flowage. The city is named after Albert Miller Lea, a topographer with the United States Dragoons, who surveyed southern Minnesota and northern Iowa in 1835, including the current site of Albert Lea. Early growth was based on agriculture, farming support services and manufacturing, and it was a significant rail center.

Morin Lake Days

June 16 - 18, 2023

For more information go to Facebook/ MorinLakeDaysinAldenMinnesota.

Walters, MN

The City of Walters was built on land owned by Thomas Brown and incorporated into a village on August 18, 1903. The name as chosen by officials of the Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern Railroad. The first business was a general store. Today a locally owned restaurant & repair shop keep this quiet town together along with its volunteer fire department.

Geneva, MN

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 2016, there were 567 people residing in the city.

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.

July Jubilee

Friday-Sunday, July 7 - 9, 2023

July Jubilee is an exciting time in Lake Mills, Iowa. It is a weekend jam-packed full of family-friendly activities and downright fun! From parades and 5Ks to street dances and high school reunions. You don’t want to miss what’s coming up this year! Keep an eye on the schedule of events*, listed on our website at www.lakemillsia.org/ july-jubilee, for exciting new details coming soon!

*Schedule subject to change

219 West Main St., Lake Mills, IA 50450

Phone 641-592-0141 Fax 641-592-4329

Glenville, MN Glenville Days

Thursday to Sunday

August 10 - 13, 2023

Friday: Activities in the Park, Friday night entertainment on stage on Main Street.

Saturday: Parade & Car Show, Saturday night band on stage for some dancing on Main Street!

Hartland, MN

The city of Hartland was organized in May 11, 1858 it was named for Hartland in Windsor County, VT where early settlers came from. The name was proposed by the wife of the first postmaster. Hartland was originally located one mile south of the present and was moved when the Chicago & Northwestern Railway track was laid. The residents are proud of their small community.

Manchester, MN

The City of Manchester located in off the bend in County Road 13 had originally been named Buckeye in January 1858, renamed Liberty in May 1858 and received its name of Manchester in October 1858 by Mathias Anderson. The village had a train station of the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad. Today the town is just a short drive from just about anywhere in Freeborn County.

City of Glenville was named by officers of the railway company. It was incorporated in 1898. Previous to the building of the railway this had been the site of a smaller village when Bartlett, Ellswart & Phillips formed a town site corporation, bearing the name Shell Rock for the river on which it is situated. The post office was first named Shell Rock then changed to the present name Glenville. The village had a station of the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad.

Glenville

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New Richland, MN

New Richland Township, first settled by a colony from Wisconsin in June 1856. Some of the first settlers were Norwegian immigrants. New Richland received its name from the township and county of Richland in Wisconsin. The city was incorporated as a village on February 15, 1878. John Larsen built a store in the village in 1870 that housed the first post office. In 1873 the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad came. Today the community hosts the NRHEG High School.

Farm & City Days

July 7 -9, 2023

*Events listed are subject to change. Please check our website for any announcements and or updates of events. www.farmandcitydays.com

Friday, July 7th, 2023

• Potato Bake & Root Bear Floats

• Commercial Club BINGO

• Teen Bean Bag Tourney

• Bean Bag Tourney

Saturday, July 8th, 2023

• New Richland Fire Department

Pancake Breakfast

• $5 with Farm & City Days Button / $8 w/o

• Announcement of Farm & City Days

Grand Marshall

• Caricatures by Casey

• Greg the Great Magic Show

• Bocce Tournament

• Top 25 Antique Car Show

Ellendale, MN

• Antique Tractor Show

• Friends of the Library Book Sale

• Craft & Vendor Fair

• NR Area Historical Society Display

• NRHEG Alumni Association

• Kiddie Parade on Wheels

• Kid Zone Inflatables

• Horse Drawn Wagon Rides

• FFA Agriculture Showcase

• Kid Power Pedal Tractor Pull

• Farm & City Days Parade • 5pm

• Street DanceFeaturing Power house

Kiester, MN

The City of Kiester was incorporated as a village on November 19, 1900. It was named after Jacob Kiester, who later became the historian of the county. Kiester Hills of the Algona Glacial Moraine have brought people to the community for centuries. Early residents certainly walked up all 1,432 feet of the hills and back down as they arrived and settled in the area. Kiester residents over the years have had fun with the town name but are proud of their progressive community.

Farming of Yesteryear

Horse and Mule Show

June 17 - 18, 2023

Sunday, July 9th, 2023

• Community Worship Service

• Drawing for Winning Button Numbers

• Red Leaf Cafe Lunch

• NR Area Historical Society Display

• New Richland Fire Department Water Wars

40th Annual Threshing Festival When an Old Farm Comes to Life

Saturday & Sunday

September 9 - 10, 2023

Featuring JI Case!

Entertainment Both Days

Food Stands, Country Store, Visit Church & School House Field Demonstrations, Horse & Tractor Events, Entertainment, Flea Market, Crafts, Blacksmith & Much More!

Gates open at 7:00am

Admission: $10 for the whole weekend, Kids 12 & under are Free

Hollandale, MN

Ellendale, Minnesota sits 14 miles south of Owatonna, and 16 miles north of Albert Lea at I35 and Highway 30 (exit 26). Named for the wife of C.J. Ives, a railroad president. Ellen Dale was a friend to all who worked the line. A beautiful, prosperous little village, named for the kind and thoughtful Ellen. Today, Ellendale is a peaceful, community-minded, friendly city—home to 690 people—offering a low cost of living, minimal traffic, no city sales tax, updated water and sewer system, and a strong sense of community.

Ellendale Days

June 23 - 25, 2023

Plan to attend this annual oldfashioned country town celebration!

Always good food and good fun for the whole family.

Bingo Sponsored by Ellendale Community Auction Group, 5k Alzheimers Run/Walk email: ellendalecommunityactiongroup@gmail.com

Parade 4:00 pm on Saturday

Kids Games

Pork Chop Supper

Live Music featuring “Neon Live” Street Dance City Wide Garage Sales

Please check www.ellendalemn.com for any updates.

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. A friendly community to all who reside here.

Hollandale Heritage Huis

Lots of Dutch heritage and Hollandale memorabilia. Call to schedule a visit 507-889-4491.

Wells, MN

The city of Wells received its name from Mrs. Clark Thompson’s maiden surname Well. It was later changed to its present name Wells. The village was incorporated in March 6, 1871. The area was known in the Southern portion of the state for its numerous flowing wells that were obtained by boring through the glacial drift securing excellent water. The knowledge of the remarkable wells came after the town had been named. Clark Thompson built many businesses and donated land for a city park site. Today the city thrives with businesses, shops, industrial park & schools.

Las Vegas Night To be determined – Watch for Details!

Wells Does it Bright – Downtown - Watch for Details!

Visit the Wells Depot Museum Friday & Saturday Noon-4 pm

Year Round & Sundays Noon 4 pm, June, July & August

Wells Kernel Days

August 10 - 13, 2023

Wells Public Library

For up to date information on Summer Reading Programs and Craft time, follow the Wells Public Library on Facebook.

Wells Municipal

Business Rebate Programs

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Brakebush Wells 115 North Broadway Wells, MN 56097 507-553-3006

City Beach on Fountain Lake

303 Johnson St. in Albert Lea, MN, No Life Guards on Duty

While enjoying the city beach, take part in the sand volley ball courts and Albert Lea’s Skate Park right next to the beach Also, feel free to fish off the public dock, just south of skate park.

Albert Lea Aquatic Center

The City of Albert Lea’s Aquatic Center features a zero depth splash pool with interactive play features for children including tumble buckets, deck sprays, a mushroom waterfall, bubblers, and a five arm water fountain. And best of all – don’t miss the 226 foot water slide!!! For our patron’s 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 feature 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. Swimming lessons and special events are also offered at the Aquatic Center throughout the summer. The pool is handicap accessible.

Family Aquatic Center - Opening June 5, 2021

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 number is (507) 373-3328.

Public Swimming Hours:

Monday - Friday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Daily Admission: $4.00 Everyone $1.25 2 Years & Under $2.50 Non-Swimmer Nighttime Admission: $2.00 Everyone $1.00 2 Years & Under

Season Passes: Family Pass: $120 plus tax (includes 4 family members living in the same household) $20.00 plus tax (for each additional family member in the same household)

Individual Season Pass: $65 plus tax • Caretaker Season Pass: $35 plus tax (must be a babysitter/nanny/PCA)

Alpacas of Oak Knoll Farms

1650 Hammer Rd., Albert Lea, MN (507) 202-2077

www.alpaca-website.com

Visit our Alpaca farm and store and delight in the enjoyment of interacting with the alpacas. Jean and Ed will give you the history and tell how their wool is used. Enjoy a photo shoot standing next to the alpacas. Private tours available.

Albert Lea Public Library

211 East Clark St. • (507) 377-4350 • Located in the City Hall

Hours:

Monday: 9am - 6pm Tuesday: 9am - 8pm Wednesday: 9am - 6pm Thursday: 9am - 6pm Friday: 1pm - 5pm Sunday: 1pm - 5pm

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 wi-fi. The Library also has many local newspapers and a large collection of magazines available to read in the library. See you at the Library!

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. Enjoy wildlife and the historic sites as your guide describes the area and history behind this charming natural area. Seats approximately 60 passengers, is handicap accessible, 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 early October.

Located at the Frank Hall Park Boat Landing in Albert Lea, MN For More Info & Reservations: www.pelicanbreeze.org

507-383-7273

Bayside Ski Team

Three Oak Winery LLC

73505 225th St., Albert Lea, MN 507-383-1273 www.rusticwinery.com

Custom tasting room, special events area, outdoor wedding, deck area, courtyard and patio.

Albert Lea Farmer’s Market

Open May through October - Find us on Facebook Downtown North Broadway Parking Lot Wednesdays

3:30 pm-5:30 pm & Saturdays 9 am-12 pm Northbridge Mall Parking Lot Saturdays 9 am-12 pm Contact: Verleys Huntley: 507-297-5546 vhuntley@wctatel.net

Produce, flowers, crafts, baked goods, jams & jellies.

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. 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

Albert Lea Grizzlies Football Team

Adult, amateur, full contact 9 man football team. They are part of the Southern Plains Football League. Season begins at the end of April each year. Games played at 712 Frank Ave. at Frank Hall Park algrizzlies.com | algrizzlies@gmail.com

Civic Music Concert Series

August thru April at the Albert Lea High School Visit www.albertleacivicmusic.com for schedule

Albert Lea Civic Music and the Albert Lea Community Theater have teamed up to bring you the Metropolitan Opera, in high definition. The live productions are streamed via satellite to the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center. This was in addition to their regularly scheduled seasons.

Marion Ross Performing Arts Center ACT - Albert Lea Community Theater

147 N. Broadway Ave., Albert Lea, MN Box Office 507-377-4371

Order you tickets on-line at www.ActOnBroadway.com

Home of ACT Theater, comedies, dance and Metropolitan Opera, National theater in HD along with special events and national touring artists.

Kennel Club of Freeborn County Dog Show August 8th-9th, 2023 Albert Lea City Arena

Contact Kennel Club of Freeborn County 507-377-7721 for more info or www.kennelcluboffreeborncounty.org

The Albert Lea Art Center

“To Create, Educate, Promote and Showcase the Arts”

101 S. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN 507-373-5665 alartcenter@gmail.com www.thealbertleaartcenter.org

The Albert Lea Art Center is located Downtown in the “Heart of the City”

The Albert Lea Art Center provides a place to express creativity through: Classes, Student Exhibits, Art and Garden Tour, Festival of Trees, Artists’ Gatherings, Volunteering, Gallery Events, Children Events, Lecture Series, Art Retail Source

Most shows are free! Donations are appreciated. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Freeborn County Arts Initiative

224 S. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN 507-721-1285 www.freeborncountyartsinitiative.com

They resolve to promote the growth of our community through creative and culturally vibrant programming for all of Freeborn County and the surrounding area.

LOUNGE & DINING

142 N Broadway, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-7993

APPLEBEE’S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR & GRILL

2740 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-0380

ASIAN MARKET & FOOD DELI •

726 Marshall St., Albert Lea, MN (507) 383-7205

B & B CAFE

321 Sibley, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-1921

BEND IN THE ROAD

25483 Hyw. 13, Manchester, MN (507) 826-3441

BLEACHERS SPORTS BAR & GRILL

1002 S. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN (507) 473-2028

BUBBA’S BAR & GRILL

290 W. Main St., Glenville, MN (507) 406-1210

BUCKLEY’S BAR & GRILL

218 Main St., Walters, MN (507) 294-9985

CABIN COFFEE CO.

152 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-2202 •

CARIBOU COFFEE

2708 N. Bridge, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-2291

820 Happy Trails Ln., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-4200

CHINA EXPRESS AT HY-VEE

2708 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-2257

CHINA RESTAURANT

805 East Main, Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-8888

CRESCENDO

118 So. Broadway Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-2425

DIANA’S DINER

522 So. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-1555

ELBOW ROOM

310 East 8th St., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-1836

ELLENDALE MUNI BAR & GRILL

217 5th Ave. W., Ellendale, MN (507) 684-9422

EMMONS AMERICAN LEGION

121 Main St., Emmons, MN (507) 297-5660

ERBERTS & GERBERTS

132 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 473-2033

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Dine In or Take Out. Salad Bar Available.

Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials. Carry out available

Wireless Internet

Featuring contemporary French & Italian cuisine,

hallmarking the freshest ingredients and highest quality meats & seafood.

Full time bakery, sandwiches available.

Family dining with daily lunch specials.

GEORGE’S OF GENEVA

125

like it with fresh ingredients & quality meat & seafood.

Locally owned. Family dining. Food cooked the way you 116 Central Ave., Geneva, MN (507) 256-4501

FOOD, WINE & SERVICE

Seasonal Changes to Menu

100 Wines

118 S. Broadway • Albert Lea • 507-377-2425

Delight in every Bite

EMMONS AMERICAN LEGION 121 Main St., Emmons, MN (507) 297-5660

GEORGE’S OF GENEVA 116 Central Ave., Geneva, MN (507) 256-4501 125 Locally owned. Family dining. Food cooked the way you like it with fresh ingredients & quality meat & seafood.

GENEVA BAR & GRILL

101 W. Main St., Geneva, MN (507) 256-7278

GLENVILLE AMERICAN LEGION

313 W. Main., Glenville, MN (507) 448-2909

GREEN LEA GOLF COURSE

101 W. Richway Dr., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-1061

GREEN MILL

2218 E. Main St., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-3000 •

HAROLD’S RESTAURANT & BAR

Dine In or Carry Out

• • Dine In or Carry Out

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• • 125 Family dining with a full lunch & dinner menu. Wireless Internet.

• 250 • Casual dining, 24 beers on tap, full menu, delivery. catering.

1318 East Main, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-0965 • • • Daily Lunch Specials

HOLLANDALE 3 IN 1

101 Park Ave., Hollandale, MN (507) 889-3253

HOMETOWN PIZZA & BBQ

301 5th Ave. W., Ellendale, MN (507) 688-1050

HY-VEE DELI & CATERING

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• Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Pool, darts, foosball, liquor & gas.

2708 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-2257 100 Dine In or Take Out. Salad Bar Available.

MAIN STREET FAMILY RESTAURANT

2306 East Main, Albert Lea, MN (507)-668-4060

MINE AGAIN’S BAR & GRILL

1811 E. Main St., Albert Lea, MN (507) 369-5258

MOOSE CLUB

1623 W. Main St., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-2106 •

250 Dine In or Carry Out

NANCY’S CAFE 120 S. Washington, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-5469 65 Mexican & American Food, Everything is homemade.

East Main, Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-1624

Broadway Ave. S., New Richland (507) 465-8000

5TH AVE. BAR & GRILL

5th Ave., Ellendale, MN (507) 684-9422

Central Ave., Northwood, IA (641) 324-1052

Happy Trails Lane, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-2616

ELSE CONGER BAR & GRILL

180th St., Conger, MN (507) 265-3325

E. Clark St., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-0896

TB3’s BAR & GRILL

408 Park St., Freeborn, MN (507) 863-2111

TELUWUT BAR & GRILL

Dine In or Carry Out

Dine In & Carry Out

224 Main Str., Lake Mills, IA (641) 592-3303 • Dine In & Carry Out

THE POUR HOUSE

102 Commercial Ave., Clarks Grove (507) 256-8014

THIRSTY FOX

Dine In & Carry Out

1105 S. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN (507) 369-5911 • • Dine In

WEDGEWOOD COVE GOLF CLUB

2200 West 9th Street, Albert Lea (507) 373-2007

THE WILLOWS

100 State St., New Richland, MN (507) 463-1000

WOK & ROLL

2344 Hendrickson Rd., Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-1155

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Pizza is life

CASEY’S

2222 East Main, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-5000

DOMINOS

910 S. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-3331

GODFATHER’S PIZZA EXPRESS Inside Freeborn County Co-Op 1820 Margaretha, Albert Lea, MN (507) 320-7511

JAKE’S PIZZA 126 West Clark, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-7350

GREEN MILL 2218 East Main, Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-3000

KWIK TRIP 906 West Front, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-6777

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183 Seating capacity in “The Cove Bar & Grill” is 87, seating in “The Wedgewood” Restaurant is 96

• Steak, ribs, pasta, seafood, wraps, sandwiches, salad bar, wide asst. of appetizers, burgers, beer & wine.

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• Family Dining Buffet style.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Carry Out and Delivery Service Available.

Carry Out Only and Delivery Service Available.

• • 50 Carry Out, Dine In and Delivery Service

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• • Casual dining, 24 beers on tap, full menu, delivery, catering.

Pizza Carry Out. 402 Garfield Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-1220

• 2611 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-1032

MAIN STREET PIZZA 210 W. Main St., Lake Mills, IA (641) 592-3400

PAPA MURPHY’S 142 Bridge Avenue, Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-7075

PIZZA RANCH 2430 Bridge, N.

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It’s Taco Time

Fast Food for Fast Times

Albert Lea

112 ON BROADWAY

112 S. Broadway (507) 373-3000

AMERICAN LEGION

142 North Broadway (507) 373-7993

APPLEBEE’S 2740 Bridge Ave. (507) 373-0380

ARAGON

130 West College Street (507) 377-1716

BLEACHERS SPORTS BAR

1002 S. Broadway (507) 473-2028

CEC MALL 7 MOVIE

THEATERS

Northbridge Mall (507) 373-7039

A-Best Sew & Vac

EAGLES CLUB

205 West William (507) 373-1162

EDDIE’S 719 Marshall (507) 373-5140

GREEN MILL

2218 East Main (507) 377-3000

HAROLD’S BAR & LOUNGE

1318 East Main (507) 373-0965

MINE AGAIN’S BAR & GRILL 1811 E. Main St. (507) 369-5258

MOOSE LODGE 1623 W. Main Street/ Skyline Plaza (507) 373-2106

2720 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea (507) 377-8244

Specializes in sewing machines and vacuums sales and service.

Adams Originals - New and Used Gifts

238 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 369-0205

One of a kind Gift Shop. Stoneware pottery, clay creatures, collectibles, teddy bears, dolls & antiques.

Addie’s Floral & Gifts

216 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 377-2081

We carry fresh & silk floral arrangements, garden & home items, many other unique decorating items, jewelry, purses, gift items & much more.

Albert Lea Art Center

101 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 373-5665

Featuring original art for sale. All art is consigned by local artists & is perfect for that unique gift.

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.

Albert Lea Vacuum Center

1906 W. Main St., Albert Lea (507) 373-0888

Vacuum sales and service.

The Bed Store & More

222 E. Clark St., Albert Lea (507) 377-2263

Large Selection of used furniture.

Bergdale Harley-Davidson Inc.

905 Plaza St., Albert Lea (507) 373-5236

Harley-Davidson apparel, collectibles and accessories.

Between Friends Boutique

144 S. Broadway, Downtown Albert Lea (507) 473-2111

THE NASTY HABIT

134 West William Street (507) 373-7949

PLAZA MORENA 2588 Bridge, Northbridge Mall (507) 373-9194

SKOL TAVERN INSIDE Trails Petro 820 Happy Trails Lane (507) 373-4200

SPORTSMAN’S TAVERN 216 E. Clark Street (507) 373-0896

THIRSTY FOX PUB

1005 S. Broadway (507) 369-5911

Big Lots!

WEDGEWOOD COVE

2200 W. 9th Street (507) 373-2007

Unique Women’s Clothing

2614 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN (507) 318-4402

Everyday consumables and housewares to toys and seasonal goods.

Bomgaars

1721 W. Main St., Albert Lea (507) 373-1549

Check out all of the departments for products to cover every season from country to city living needs.

Brick Furniture

225 S. Broadway, Downtown Albert Lea (507) 373-2514

Whether you need a new sofa or looking to redesign your bedroom, they have it all. Family owned & operated.

Broadway Bike & Bait Co. (Located in Broadway Bike Co.)

1145 S. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-2060

Sell & repair bikes, cycling clothing & accessories & bike rental. Live Bait & Tackle

Calico Hutch Quilt Shop

20520 810th Ave., Hayward (507) 377-1163

I-90 Exit 163. Over 300 extraordinary samples adorn the walls with kits, patterns and fabrics to support everyone of them.

Chapel Comics & Collectibles Shoppe

115 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 369-3712

Comic Books, Figurines & Collectibles & more!

Collective Spirits

1507 Blake Ave., Albert Lea (507) 379-BEER (2337)

Specializing in home wine and beer making kits.

Daisy Blue Naturals

119 S. Newton Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-0229

Line of natural products from health & wellness bath & body, makeup, skin care & more.

Demon Discs

2343 Leland Dr, Albert Lea, MN (507) 369-5544

Large selection of name-brand discs, plus baskets, packs, carts, and much more!

Dollar General

201 W. Main St., Albert Lea (507) 369-6127

Complete Discount Store from Health & Beauty, Décor & Gifts, Groceries and a whole lot more.Dollar Tree

2308 Hendrickson Rd., Albert Lea (507) 373-2230

Everything A-Z for $1.00. Party, Pets, Personal, Toys, Food, Seasonal, Party Supplies…the list is endless.

Dunham’s Sports

2500 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea Northbridge Mall (507) 369-1444

Full-line sporting goods chain with a remarkable range of popular national brands.

EtCetera Tanning & Clothing Boutique

1663 W. Main St., Skyline Plaza Albert Lea (507) 377-8267

Stylish, gently used brand name children’s, junior’s, adult & maternity clothing, shoes toys & Etc. Offering a line of new ladies clothing. Tanning products, single sessions.

Fisher’s Fine Jewelers

202 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 373-3925

Making the finer things in life more affordable.

Frames-R-Us

228 South Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 377-0848

Framed & unframed prints by popular artists. Hundreds of frames and mats to choose from. Design experts on staff. Shadow boxes and needle-work stretching are our specialties.

Game Stop

2316 Henderickson Rd., Albert Lea (507) 377-5068

New and used video games, consoles and related gear.

Garden Diva Design Studio

80920 Co. Rd. 46, Hawyard (507) 377-2579

Unique decorating decor and more.

GNC

2528 Bridge Ave., Northbridge Mall Albert Lea (507) 373-1466

Shop for vitamins, supplements, minerals, herbs, sport nutrition, diet and energy and health and beauty products.

Granny’s Legacy Patterns

1653 W. Main St., Skyline Plaza, Albert Lea (507) 377-0771

Appointments only. Wool applique patterns and kits made from hand dyed woolens.

Green Lea Golf Pro Shop

101 Richway Dr., Albert Lea (507) 373-1061

Check us out for our your golfing needs.

Gypsy K Consignments

Northbridge Mall, Albert Lea (507) 473-2117

Looking for new style/new outfits! Stop by for the latest trends!

Harbor Freight

2610 Bridge Ave Suite 1, Albert Lea, MN (507) 668-7980

Hardware, tools, and accessories including automotive, air and power tools, storage, outdoor power equipment, generators, welding supplies, shop equipment, hand tools, and more.

Hill’s Gardens

2512 West Main, Albert Lea (507) 373-7253

Fourth generation family owned & operated greenhouse grower and retail garden center. Annuals, perennials, pottery, gardening accessories, bird feeders, giftware and more!

The Homestead Boutique

211 S. Newton Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 421-5368

Handmade crafts, signs, gifts, accessories and clothing. Check it out!

Home Depot

2400 Consul St., Albert Lea (507) 377-9891

Shop your home improvement needs: Appliances, bathroom, flooring, tools, lumber, lighting & more!

Hy-Vee

2708 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea (507) 377-2257

Floral, Bakery, Deli, Meat Department, Frozen Foods,Pharmacy, Caribou Coffee & more. Employee owned full service grocery store.

Junktion Market - Now The Vintage Grove Co.

101 Main St E, Clarks Grove (507) 402-5236 or (507) 402-0675

Occasional store specializing in handmade and revamped furniture, collectibles and unique home decor. Custom orders and delivery.

Leuthold’s

2430 Bridge Ave., Northbridge Mall, Albert Lea (507) 373-3142

Men’s and women’s apparel, formal men’s wear.

Man Between the Lakes

119 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 373-1714

Men’s Clothing, Unique gift items & more.

Mark Kness Fine Art Studio

Skyline Plaza, Albert Lea (507) 402-0616

Featuring original artwork from wildlife to hot rods and buildings - virtually anything you can imagine. Mark also does commission work for businesses and individuals.

Martin’s Cycling & Fitness

1137 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 377-3704

Since 1981, Martin’s is your complete bike and hockey headquarters.Mary Go Round Shoppe

106 W. Clark, Albert Lea (507) 373-7911

Quality consignment boutique featuring designer label family clothing, quality used furniture, glassware, nostalgia, antiques & jewelry.

Maurices

2235 Leland Dr., Albert Lea (507) 373-8497

Ready to wear junior, misses & plus size women’s apparel & accessories.

Midwest Antiques

302 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 369-5733

Antique furniture, toys & collectibles.

Minnesota Fresh

705 Marshall St., Albert Lea (507) 391-1403

Urban Men’s, Women’s & Children’s new & vintage clothing.

Morris Furniture

1909 E. Main St., Albert Lea (507) 373-6434

Furniture for your entire home.

Northbridge Mall

2510 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea (507) 377-3185

Shops, retail stores, businesses & dining. Two sit down restaurants, Plaza Morena & Pizza Ranch and Cinema 7 Movie Theatre.

Pet Authority

2014 E. Main St., Albert Lea (507) 373-2505

www.ranchandpetsupply.com Everything for your Pets.

Plaza Landscape & Garden Center

951 Plaza St. W., Albert Lea (507) 373-2757

Full service garden center. Landscape designer MNLA

certified.

Plymouth Shoe Store

129 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 373-6793

Your footwear headquarters for the entire family. Family owned for over a century. Located in Historic Downtown Albert Lea.

Raleigh’s Ace Hardware

2525 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea (507) 377-8636

Hardware, painting, home organization, outdoor living, home safety.

Reinertson’s Embroidery

203 S. Washington, Albert Lea (507) 373-0751

Custom embroidery on shirts, jackets, pants, denim & much more.

Shoe Sensation

2339 Leland Dr., Albert Lea (507) 552-1664

Shoes for the whole family.

Slumberland Furniture

822 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 377-3001

Showcasing a variety of furniture, mattresses and home accent pieces.

Stadheim Jewelers

215 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 373-3440

Family owned jewelry store located downtown.

Tiger City

920 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 373-4366

All the sports gear you need, Baseball, Softball, Football, Wrestling, Hockey. Stop in and take a look.

Trader Jack’s Sports Cards & Collectibles

2510 Bridge Ave., Northbridge Mall, Albert Lea (641) 529-0208

Something for every sports fan and more.

Trail’s Petro Gift Shop

820 Happy Trails Lane, Albert Lea (507) 373-4200

Unique gifts, jewelry, apparel, souvenirs & treats. Check it out!

Walgreens

703 E. Main St., Albert Lea (507) 369-0260

Serving your needs for prescriptions, health & wellness products, health information and photo services.

Wal-Mart Super Center

1550 Blake Ave., Albert Lea (507) 377-2998

Walmart Pharmacy, Walmart Photo Center, Walmart

Tires & Auto Parts, Walmart Vision & Glasses and more.

Wedgewood Golf Pro Shop

2200 West 9th Street, Albert Lea (507) 373-2007

Season passes, private lessons, clinics & more.

Whimzy Toys & Party

122 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 373-7746

A wonderful shop in beautiful, historic downtown Albert Lea. Unique, fun gifts with a fabulous selection of party goods.

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 Avenue, Albert Lea, (507) 373-8003

Located two miles south of I-90 (exit 157) Immerse yourself into captivating history exhibits, renowned pieces of art, and a wide range of interactive experiences.

The campus features 10,000 square feet of museum exhibits, an extensive research library, 11 historic buildings, and a 7,000 square foot Red Shed housing a wide-range of exhibits and farm equipment.

Admission: adults ranges from $5 to $8; Children 6-17 $3; Under 6 FREE. The museum and library are open year round. The village is open May through September by appointment. Closed holidays. For more information visit us online at fchmmn.org.

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.

Czech Brick Hall National Historic Register

2 1/2 miles North of Myrtle on County Rd. 30. Come see the old Brick Hall where many happy events have taken place. Old photos, historic hand painted stage screen. Call for appointment 507-383-1340 or 507-402-3250.

Clarks Grove Area Heritage Meseum

103 Independence Ave., Clarks Grove, MN

Every Saturday April thru November 8:30 to 11:30 am otherwise by appointment. Call (507) 373-7442, 256-4120

Albert Lea Family Y

2021 W. Main St., Albert Lea (507) 373-8228

Albert Lea

Gymnastics Club

2610 YH Hanson Ave. Suite 101, Albert Lea (507) 402-9973

Albert Lea Parks & Rec

701 Lake Chapeau Dr., City Arena, Albert Lea (507) 377-4370

Anytime Fitness

2510 Bridge Ave., Northbridge Mall, Albert Lea (507) 377-8451

Brookside Community Ed

211 W. Richway Dr., Albert Lea (507) 379-4800

CrossFit Innerdrive

2610 Y.H. Hanson Ave. Albert Lea (507) 219-8953

HeartWaves Studios

105 N. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 473-0002

Just for Kix Dance Studio

1360 E. Main St., Albert Lea (507) 210-5425

Lerberg’s Fitness Center

118 5th Ave. E, Ellendale (507) 684-2471

LeVerne Carlson Fitness Center

Alden-Conger School

215 N. Broadway, Alden (507) 874-3240

TMJ Elite Fitness

140 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 668-4055

Northland Karate

206 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 373-0700

Snap Fitness

148 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 377-1290

The Gym Geneva 100 N. Central Ave., Geneva (651) 353-5937

Unlimited Possibilities Dance Studio

1645 W. Main St., Skyline Plaza, Albert Lea (507) 273-0402

Young American School of Self Defense & Safety Awareness

(952) 997-7732

Golf Courses

GOOD SHOT GOLF & SPORTING CLAYS

124 Arrowhead Dr., Emmons, MN (507) 294-5663

Dining-Public 9 Hole Course

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

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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

2023

Cove Event and Tournament Schedule

3 Person Best Shot

Shotgun

Senior 4 Man Best Shot 9:00AM Shotgun

1 Person Best Shot 10:00AM Shotgun

Chili Open 12:00PM Shotgun

Senior Chili Open 12:00PM Shotgun Green Lea Golf Course 2023 EVENT SCHEDULE

Sat., May 6 Founders Cup

Fri., May 12 Albert Lea Boys Invitational

Sat., May 13 Mens Club Choose Up

Mon., May 29 Mens Club Choose Up/Couples Event

Sat., June 24 Corey Goodnature Memorial Golf Classic

Mon., June 26 PGA Junior Tournament

Tues., July 4 Mens Club Choose Up/Couples Event

Sat., July 15 Krieger Open

Sat., July 22 Green Lea Club Tournament

Mon., July 24 Senior Tour Southern Section

Sat., Aug. 5 ‘CAZ’

Tues., Aug. 8 Freeborn County Ag Open

Thurs., Aug. 10 Virginia Hanson Memorial 4 Gal Best Shot

Sun., Aug. 13 American Legion Post 56 Four Person Best Shot

Fri., Aug. 25 Hi-Yield Customer Appreciation Day

Sat., Aug. 26 Albert Lea Hockey Open

Sat./Sun./Mon.,

Sept. 2-4 97th Annual Shortstop Tournament

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 Drive-concrete 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. Multiple fishing docks located in the parks. Catch walleye, northerns, black bullheads, yellow perch, black crappie, channel catfish, white sucker, bluegill and large mouth bass in our area lakes.

County Lakes for Recreation Use

Pickerel Lake, Freeborn Lake, Bear Lake, Geneva Lake, Twin Lakes and State Line Lake, Emmons.

Albert Lea Anglers

Fishing team for kids from 6th to 12th grade in Freeborn County. Kids fish in local and statewide tournaments against other teams. Other events include Fishing with ARC, Take a Kid Fishing, lake clean-up, education and interacting with kids that have the same passion. For more info call 507-438-2622 or albertleaanglers@gmail.com

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.

State Park

Myre-Big Island State Park

19499 780th Ave., Albert Lea (507) 379-3403

This 2,073 acre State Park is located 3 miles southeast of Albert Lea on Co. Rd. 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.

Albert Lea City Arena

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.

YMCA

2021 West Main, Albert Lea (507) 373-8228

Activities offered 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 and summer youth and camp programs.

Brookside Boathouse

(507) 379-4834

Located on West Richway Drive by the Brookside Boat Landing Rent canoes, kayaks, stand up paddle boards, hamboards, bikes and more during the summer months. Punch passes available for Boathouse or any Rock Gym activity.

Freeborn Co. Snowmobile Trail Assc.

Come ride over 250 miles of groomed trails through scenic woods with an abundance of wildlife. www.snowtracks.com for more info.

Pickleball Courts

Are available at Frank Ave. & Front St., next to the Aquatic Center in Albert Lea.

Bike & Walking Trails

Brookside Trail - by Brookside Boat Landing

Walk along Fountain Lake on this trail. Paved and lighted path. Start of trail is right next to the Dog Park. Beautiful scenery.

Blazing Star Trail - Frank Hall Park - on Albert Lea Lake

Paved trail runs for 6 miles from Frank Hall Park in Albert Lea through Big Island State Park. It also connects to Albert Lea’s city trail system. Enjoy views of rural landscapes along the entire trail.

Albert Lea Audubon Society - 424 Oregon St. in Albert Lea Info at albertleaaudubon.org Take a stroll on this beautiful two mile stretch filled with birds and wildlife.

Shell Rock River State Water Trail

The headwaters start at Fountain Lake, and travel 20 miles through central Freeborn County to the Iowa border.

Splash Pad

Frank Hall Park

Located next to the City Aquatic Center on Front St. Canoes & kayaks available for rent on a self-serve basis. See www.ipaddleport.com for info.

Skate Park

Located at 701 North Shore Ave. in Albert Lea next to the City Beach. Open 9 am-9 pm 7 Days a Week.

Located on the north end of Broadway Ave. in Downtown Albert Lea across the street from Fountain Lake Park.

City Parks & Facilities

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.

Albert Lea City Parks

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, and is one of our eight parks that have play park leaders in the summer.

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, playground equipment 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

Albert Lea Gymnastic Club

2610 YH Hanson Ave., Albert Lea (507) 402-9973 albertleagymnasticsclub.com

Monday-Wednesday-Friday 3pm - 7pm

Tuesday 9am-11am/3pm-7:30p

Thursday 9am-11am/3pm-7:00pm

Saturday: 9am-12pm

Sunday: Closed

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 Drive/CSAH 19 on the shores of Albert Lea Lake

Enjoy a picnic shelter and short walking trail

Whites Woods Park

Disc Golf

Oak Island Disc Golf Course

303 W. Hammer Rd., Albert Lea, MN

Championship Professional - 18 hole course at Bancroft Park

Tall Grass Disc Golf Course

Bancroft Park, Albert Lea, MN

Championship Professional - 18 hole course

Riverland Community College Disc Golf Course

2200 Riverland Dr., Albert Lea, MN 18 hole course

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, & shoreline on the eastern shore of Freeborn Lake. Picnic areas & shelter house facilities, boat launch & dock, horseshoe pits & playground. Located 3 miles south of Freeborn. Take Co. Rd. 29 SE out of town, turn right at Co. Rd. 8, 1 mile S & 1 mile W on 267th St.

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, skate park and a sand volleyball court..

Dog Park, 501 Richway Dr.

Fenced in area near Brookside Education Center southeast of Brookside Boat Landing. Allows dogs to exercise off their leash, safely and legally.

Dress Island, Botsford and Lakeview; 0.2 acre

Green space with benches and a new wooden bridge.

East Gate Park, East Gate and Garfield; 2.2 acres

This is a neighborhood park with green space, play apparatus and a basketball court.

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 two 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, volleyball net, rest rooms, and plenty of picnic tables! A new picnic shelter will be built this fall. This park is closed during the winter.

Frank Hall Park & Aquatic Center, Front St. & Frank Ave; 11.8 acres

Frank Hall Park is green space over looking the channel to Albert Lea Lake. Across the street, next to the Aquatic Center, there are tennis courts as well as a basketball & pickleball court. A zero depth splash pool and a 226 ft. waterslide are some of the amenities in addition to the aquatic center.

Fountain Lake Park, Broadway and Fountain St; 3.9 acres

This park contains green space, a gazebo for special events, a children’s garden and park benches overlooking Fountain Lake. Fountain Lake Park makes a unique and memorable setting for outdoor weddings.

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, and is one of our eight parks with Play park Leaders in the summer.

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 and is one of our eight parks with Play park Leaders in the summer.

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 play apparatus, and open space.

Morin Park, W. Main St. and St. Mary; 3.2 acres

This park has two baseball/softball diamonds, play apparatus, and basketball court.

New Denmark 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 new play apparatus, a picnic shelter that requires reservations, a small gazebo, 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 new play apparatus.

Shorewood Hills Park, Brookside Circle; 0.8 acre

Open space with unique play apparatus.

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.

Albert Lea/Austin KOA

84259 County Rd. 46, Hayward, MN (507) 373-5170 www.koa.com

Located at I-90 & I-35 between Albert Lea & Austin, MN

Harmony Park

79503 298th St., Clarks Grove & Geneva, MN (507) 402-8733 Exit off I-35

On the shores of Lake Geneva.

Hickory Hills Campground

15694 717th Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 852-4555

Sondergaard Park, Gene Ave. & 17th St; 5.1 acres

This neighborhood park has a baseball/softball diamond, a basketball court, play apparatus, an abundance of green space, and is one of our eight parks that has Play park Leaders in the summer.

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 and is one of eight parks that has Play park Leaders in the summer.

Splash Pad, North Broadway Ave., Downtown

Located across from Foutain Lake Park. Bring the kids during the hot summer months to have fun and cool off in the splash pad!

Troy Hammer Park, Hammer Rd. and Troy Rd; 4.5 acres

This neighborhood park has play apparatus, a basketball court, a baseball/softball diamond, is one of eight parks that has Play park Leaders in the summer.

Valley Park, Valley Ave. and Giles Place; 1.7 acres

This neighborhood park has play apparatus, rest rooms, and baseball/softball diamond and is one of eight parks that has Play park Leaders in the summer

5 miles west of I-35, 7 miles south of Albert Lea on Hwy 69 So.

Crystal Springs RV Resort

15649 SW 35th Ave., Ellendale, MN (507) 398-3297 Exit 26 off I-35

Myre-Big Island State Park

19499 780th Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 379-3403

3 miles east of Albert Lea; east on County Road 46

Gopher Stop Campground

Co. Rd. 251, Clarks Grove, MN (exit 18) on I-35 (507) 256-4144

Happy Times Resort

526 470th St., Lake Mills, IA (641)-592-CAMP www.happytimeresort.com

Freeborn County Fairgrounds

1031 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-6965

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

BROADWAY AUTOMOTIVE

803 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 373-1016

THE CAR CLINIC 919 W. Main St., Albert Lea (507) 373-8143

CLARK’S AUTO REPAIR

77667 235 St., Albert Lea (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

DEAN’S TOWING

75903 230th St., Albert Lea, MN (507) 552-3100

EVENSON AUTO REPAIR

1307 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 377-0264

FLAHERTY HI-TECH MOTORWERKS Airport Rd. & Hi-Tech Ave., Albert Lea (507) 373-2464

HANSON TIRE 505 E. Main, Albert Lea (507)-373-0636

KEN’S SERVICE & AUTO REPAIR 226 E. Clark, Albert Lea (507) 377-2099

KING’S AUTO SPA

1507 SE Broadway Ave., Albert Lea (507) 319-5864

LAKESIDE AUTO 188 N. Broadway, Alden (507) 473-0492

MAIN STREET AUTO

1725 E. Main, Albert Lea (507) 668-4070

MARTHALER HONDA

2114 E Main St., Albert Lea (507) 373-2341

MUNSON’S BODY SHOP

101 N. Commercial, Clarks Grove (507) 256-4356

NORTH BRIDGE AUTO PLAZA

Repair & Service

2004 E Main St Albert Lea (507) 373-1980

Auto Buying

2517 Bridge Ave Albert Lea (507) 373-1044

SANDERSON AUTO REPAIR

131 W. College, Albert Lea (507) 377-3320

SHELL RAPID LUBE

2307 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea (507) 377-7119

SOUTHERN LOCK & GLASS

316 Main Court,Albert Lea (507) 373-9446

SOUTHSIDE CUSTOM

1401 SE Broadway Ave., Albert Lea (507) 373-4164

SOUTHTOWN AUTO SALES

1018 S. Broadway, Albert Lea (507) 668-4111

T&W TOWING

2046 Sorensen Rd (507) 473-2999

TOTAL GLASS & LOCK

311 W. Main, Albert Lea (507) 373-1000

TRADING POSTGORDONSVILLE

80860 110th St., Glenville (507) 448-2832

VIRGILS TOW ‘N TRAVEL

128 Garfield Ave., Albert Lea (507) 373-3551

WAYNE’S REPAIR

1010 Park St., Freeborn (507) 863-2181

WUERFLIN CHEVROLET, BUICK, GMC

2527 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea (507) 373-5275

Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church

408 E. 18th St., Albert Lea

Ascension Lutheran Church

1101 S. Hwy. 69, Albert Lea

Assemblies of God

1540 South Shore Drive, Albert Lea

Vibrant Life Assembly of God

Ellendale

Bear Lake Concordia

Lutheran

Rural Albert Lea

Bethlehem Lutheran Myrtle (ELCA)

Bridge Community 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 Church of Christ

919 James Ave., Albert Lea

Geneva

Concordia Pickerel Lake Lutheran (ELCA)

69471 190th St., Rural Albert Lea

Conservative Congregational Hollandale

Cross of Glory Lutheran Church (ELCA)

Hartland

Crossroads Church

3402 Hoeger Lane, Albert Lea

Deer Creek Valley (ELCA)

Rural Glenville

East Freeborn Lutheran (ELCA)

Rural Albert Lea

Emmons Lutheran Church (NALC) Emmons

Faith Baptist (GARBC)

905 Fairlane Terrace, Albert Lea

Faith Lutheran Church London

First Baptist (ABC)

Clarks Grove

First Lutheran Church (ELCA)

301 W. Clark St., Albert Lea

First Lutheran Church (ELCA) Glenville

First Lutheran Church (ELCA) Northwood

First Presbyterian Church

308 Water St., Albert Lea

First Shell Rock Church Northwood (ELS) Freeborn Congregational Freeborn

Church, United Church of Christ Freeborn

Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea

Grace Christian Church

501 W. College St., Albert Lea

Grace Lutheran Church

918 Garfield Ave., Albert Lea (ELCA)

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

Hope Church

244 S. Broadway Ave.

Downtown Albert Lea

Immanuel Lutheran Church

Scarville, IA

Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs

Witnesses

1963 S. Broadway, Albert Lea

Lime Creek Lutheran Church Northwood IA (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

Seventh-Day Adventist

1400 S. Hwy. 69, Albert Lea

Silver Lake Lutheran Church

Rural Northwood

Sojourners Church

1649 W. Main St., Albert Lea

South side of the Skyline Plaza

Somber Lutheran (ELS) Northwood, IA

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Geneva

The Cornerstone (Full Gospel-Evangelical)

Trinity Lutheran (ELCA)

501 S. Washington Ave., Albert Lea

Trondhjem Lutheran Church

Hayward

United Methodist Church

702 S. Highway 69, Albert Lea

United Methodist

Alden

United Methodist

Geneva

United Methodist Glenville

United Pastoral Church of Religious Science

414 Crescent Dr., Albert Lea

Albert Lea Vineyard Church

419 Adams Ave., Albert Lea

West Freeborn Lutheran (ELCA)

Rural Albert Lea

Winnebago Lutheran Church

Rural Lake Mills, IA

Zion Lutheran (LCMS)

924 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea

Keeping Healthcare Local

United Hospital District and Clinics has the services that keep your family healthy. With a fully accredited hospital in Blue Earth plus clinic locations in Blue Earth, Fairmont, and Wells, it’s our goal to provide your care as close to home as possible.

Albert Lea VA Clinic

The Albert Lea VA Clinic has been serving area veterans for nearly 3 years. The clinic offers a variety of services to veterans enrolled in the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System. These services include primary care, podiatry, mental health care, dietician services, lab and x-ray. Additionally, the clinic provides tele-health services to some specialty clinics located at the Minneapolis VA and conducts tele-retinal imaging on site.

Please call 507-377- 6051 with questions or for an appointment.

2115 E. Main Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Albert Lea

Is part of a network of health care providers collaborating with Mayo Clinic to provide you the highest quality care when and where you need it … close to home. We deliver care to more than 60 communities across Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Regular Clinic Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

Urgent Care Hours: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. 7 Days a Week (including holidays)

Express Care Hours: Call the info line at 507-668-2244 Emergency Department provides care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

MercyOne Albert Lea Medical Plaza

2440 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 473-2249

Now seeing patients at the Northbridge Mall location. Providing primary health care for our patients with visiting specialists, Urgent Care services, Labs & X-rays on-site. Our facility offers services dedicated to helping people & communities live their best life.

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.

Are you turning 65?

Call your local licensed Humana Sales Agent.

Joley Hanson 507-841-5457 (TTY: 711)

Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. JHanson8@humana.com Y0040_GHHHXDFEN23a_BC_C

ALBERT LEA, MN

First U.S. Blue Zone Community

Minnesota Green Step City

Historical Downtown Site

Minnesota Star City Member

Blue Zone Friendly BlueZonesProject.com

Albert Lea is proud to be part of the Blue Zone Vitality Project Learn more @ BlueZonesProject.com

Located in the Vitality Center, 314 S. Broadway, Downtown Albert Lea

Hy-Vee has become the first Blue Zone friendly grocery store! Thank you Hy-Vee for making healthy choices easier for the Albert Lea area!

Interchange Wine & Coffee Bistro celebrated becoming the first Blue Zone Restaurant in Albert Lea. Freeborn Mower Cooperative Services was Blue Zones Project’s® first Worksite designated workplace. They continue to work hard to provide healthy options for employees to improve their wellness!

Vitality Center

“Helping People...Changing Lives” 314 S. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN 507-369-5545

146 W. Clark St. Albert Lea, MN 56007

Senior Living

Bancroft Creek Estates

75405 240th St., Albert Lea, MN

(507) 379-2739

Broadway Care Assisted Living

512 S. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-2909

Forest Plaza Assisted Living

635 Hwy 9, Forest City, IA (641) 585-1555

Good Samaritan

75405 240th St., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-0683

Hidden Creek Assisted Living 75405 240th St., Albert Lea, MN (507) 379-2737

Knutson Place Apartments

801 Luther Place, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-8226

Luther Place Condo & Apts 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

Senior Towers

905 Maplehill Dr., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-6622

St. John’s Lutheran Community

1841 Eagle View Cr., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-8226

Thorne Crest Retirement Comm.

1201 Garfield Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-2311

Village Cooperative

2201 Stevens St., Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-3039

Washington Avenue Apartments

608 S. Washington Ave., Albert Lea (800) 466-7722

FREEBORN COUNTY & IOWA

LOCATIONS:

Whispering Oaks Assisted Living

903 Calverly Ct., Ellendale, MN (507) 684-3026

New Richland Care Center

312 1st St., N.E., New Richland, MN (507) 465-3292

Parkview Care Center

55 10th St., S.E., Wells, MN (507) 553-3115

Senior Resources

Mills Harbour

311 S. 10th Ave. E., Lake Mills, IA (641) 592-3050

Willowbrook Nursing & Rehab

901 Mulberry, Lake Mills, IA (920) 648-8344

Lutheran Retirement Home

701 9th St., N., Northwood, IA (641) 324-1712

314 S. Broadway, 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.

Albert Lea Senior Center

1739 W. Main, Skyline Plaza, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-0704

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.”

U.S. Bank

331 S. Broadway Ave., Albert Lea

507-377-6868

Wells Fargo Bank

122 East Main St., Albert Lea

507-373-1423

Waldorf University

Is a small college located in Forest City, Iowa offering residential and online degree programs that combine a strong liberal arts base with applied learning. Co-curricular programs provide students with a wide range of opportunities for meaningful participation and personal development.

Residential programs: 800-292-1903 admissions@waldorf.edu

Online programs: 877-267-2157 onlineadmissions@waldorf.edu

North Iowa Area Community College (commonly known as NIACC)

Is a community college in Mason City, Iowa. NIACC currently currently offers nearly 40 one- and two-year career programs, the first two years toward a bachelor’s degree in most fields and an array of continuing education opportunities for professional and personal growth. The College also operates Community Education Centers in Charles City, Garner, Hampton, Lake Mills and Osage.

Contact the NIACC Admissions Office for more information: 641-422-4245

1-888-GO NIACC www.niacc.edu

Riverland Community College

Is a public two-year college with three campuses located in southeastern Minnesota. Founded in 1940, Riverland Community College serves a variety of educational programs and courses to over 4,900 students annually through traditional, hybrid, and online delivery systems.

ALBERT LEA CAMPUS 507-379-3300

AUSTIN CAMPUS 507-433-0600

OWATONNA CAMPUS 507-455-5880

www.riverland.edu

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.

The spotlight is waiting for you in Waldorf University Performing Arts! Choir, band and theatre opportunities are available everyone.

Generous scholarships including tuition match opportunities for community college graduates.

REQUEST MORE INFORMATION TODAY AT WALDORF.EDU TO BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY AS WARRIOR PERFORMER!

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