Spaghetti Dinner Bar · Valentine’s Dinner “ELVIS” at 7 pm · NO Karaoke
Saturday, February 15th
50’s SOCK HOP Food 5:00 - 6:30 pm · Dance 7 pm
CLUB
Wednesday, March 19th
Sidekick Theatre, Bloomington ON THE ROAD AGAIN returns to the Sidekick stage with another memorable concert filled with your favorite country music from decades past. Get ready for some fantastic fiddling and even more lush harmonies! Featuring the music of Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings, this is one Sidekick concert you won’t want to miss!
includes motor coach transportation, pre-performance lunch and concert performance.
Departure: Albert Lea Walmart 9:00 am
MUSIC TOUR
some surprises added in! You’ll experience 7 shows and attractions including the new “Red Neck Comedy Bus Tour”, 2 Music Fest shows that include 9 to 11 of Branson’s BEST entertainers, Silver Dollar City and the always spectacular Sight and Sound Theatre where you’ll see “The Story of David”. You’ll stay at the LaQuinta Inn and get a daily breakfast, 3 lunches and 4 dinners.
Check out our Facebook page: Freeborn County Pheasants Forever Bring the whole family! Youth door prizes! of fun. more. Games & Social Hour 5 pm Dinner
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Congratulations! Albert Lea Girls Hockey Team
ALBERT LEA GIRLS HOCKEY TEAM: Jayda Moyer, Kalia Register, Sydney Kolker, Emery, Nelson, Marlee Goskeson, Haley Austinson, Maria Clarey, Hanna Austinson, Brooke Hauser, Anna Shaw, Peyton Seeger, Olivia Ellsworth, Keira Erickson, Kaylee Henderson, Aryah Hansen, Shelby Evans, Calleigh Noble, Morgan Goskeson, Mika Cichosz, Brezlyn Brooks, Layla Bair, Sienna Murray COACHES: Michael Carlson (Head Coach), Ed Pomerson (Assistant Coach), Matt Humphrey (Assistant Coach)
Congratulations AL Girls Hockey!
Congratulations! Albert Lea Gymnastics Cheer Team 1st
Place MCCA State Champions
COACHES: Jodi Klukow, Laura Worrell, & Jen Tolbers
ALBERT LEA GYMNASTICS CHEER TEAM: Brooklyn Cox, Kenadee Klukow, Jocelynn Lopez, McKenzie Mack, Madison Mickelson, Abigail Patton, Lyla Routh, Stella Sabinish, Aria Waller, Alexandra Wilson, Emery Wilson, Kylee Wuerflein. Not pictured: Cora Klukow.
Congratulations ALGC Cheer Team! ALGC CHEER TEAM 1ST PLACE MCCA STATE CHAMPIONS! !
Congratulations!
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ALBERT LEA CHEER TEAM
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BUS DRIVERS NEEDED
Public Safety Telecommunicator
Freeborn County is accepting applications for a full-time (40 hrs./wk) Public Safety Telecommunicator and to establish an eligibility list for future employment. Duties include answering phones and radios, evaluating information, prioritizing and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls. Shift work is required which includes evenings, weekends and holidays. Starting minimum salary: $26.02/ hr.
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For more information, and to complete an application, please visit the Freeborn County website at www.co.freeborn.mn.us Completed applications, along with a cover letter and resume are due by 12:00 PM on Friday, February 21st , 2025.
Extension Services Advisory Board Appointment
interest from individuals who would like to
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners will accept letters of interest from individuals who would like to be appointed to the Extension Services Advisory Board. There will be two (2) appointments with all being for a term of three (3) years beginning January 1, 2025. If you are interested in serving on the Extension Services Advisory Board you should send a letter of interest outlining your qualifications to the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Extension Committee, PO Box 1147, Albert Lea, MN 56007. The appointment will be made at the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners meeting on February 18, 2025 in the County Boardroom, second floor Historic 1887 Courthouse, Freeborn County Government Center.
If you have any questions or concerns contact Wendy Weiss, (507) 377-5660. Letters of interest must be received in the office of the County Administrator no later than 12:00 p.m. February 13, 2025.
office of the County Administrator no later than 12:00 p.m.
Social Worker/ Case Manager –Child Protection / Child Welfare
Freeborn County Department of Human Services has a vacancy for a Case Manager/Social Worker in the Child Protection/Child Welfare Unit. This position provides services to assess strengths, works with families to establish and meet goals to promote health, safety and well-being of children. Starting at $33.08/hr.
You must complete both the Freeborn County and Merit applications to be considered for this position. Completed applications along with cover letter and resume are due by 12:00 pm Friday, February 21st, 2025. Please call 507-377-5400 with any questions.
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You can find the Freeborn County application at www.co.freeborn.mn.us and the Merit application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mnmeritsystem. and resume call 507-377-5400 with any questions.
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