Albany Resource Guide
City Information
Parks and Recreation
Community Events
Business Information
wordfrom our mayor A
Greetings from the City of Albany and myself. I look forward to serving you for another term as mayor and thank you for your support in the November election.
Our city had another major staffing change during the past year. Police Chief Ozzy Carbahal retired officially July 8, 2024. Taking his place is our new chief, Matt Gannon. Matt has been with our police department since February 2015 and was also the school resource officer, helping and gaining the respect of hundreds of students and faculty through the years. Albany is fortunate to have Matt as our chief and his department working with him. They are: Officer Derrick Bjork, Officer Joanna Bigler-school resource officer, Theo-therapy dog, Officer Bryce Slone, Officer Seth Adams, Heather Cruz-police administration assistant. They are here to make Albany a safe place to live and work.
again, this is a county project on their timeline. We will keep the community and especially property owners and businesses along this corridor informed as soon the county lets us know when things will start.
Our 2024 capital improvements consisted mainly of resurfacing over 3.3 miles of city streets in various parts of town, includingHighlands Drive, Burberry Way, Cranberry Street, Deerberry Circle, Stonebrook Drive including Ninth, 10th and 13th streets, Shamrock Lane, Golf View Drive, Sunset Court, Park Court, Green Street, Country Court and Sand Lake Road. Final lifts of asphalt were also completed on Forest Avenue and First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth streets from our 2023 project. Thank you again for your patience throughout any of these projects.
Our planned 2025 Capital Improvements will be working with Stearns County as they reconstruct County Road 157 from the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Eighth Street (four-way stop) to Freeport. There will be tree removal, curb and gutter, storm sewer, new sidewalk, and some buried utility work done within the city limits with this project. We applied for and received an Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant for $285,000 to help offset some costs within the city. Once
The Friends of North Park are still busy with Improvements within the park. A new shelter/ pavilion has been constructed on the north end near the softball field and dirt work has started on the future splash pad, directly south of the shelter with hopes of installation this spring. Water and sewer lines have been buried, new trails are being constructed, some new playground areas have been installed, BMX bike trails are installed, existing buildings are being updated and a much larger parking area has been constructed to accommodate the future use of these new amenities. To date, all of these improvements have been done at little or no cost to the city. Funds have been raised and donations have been made to cover these costs. Once again, thank you to the Friends of North Park.
Speaking of improvements! The clubhouse at the Albany Golf Course has been completely remodeled. Newly expanded pro shop, bar and restaurant, handicap elevator, seating areas for indoor and outdoor dining and a completely new kitchen to serve everyone. Remember, the golf course, driving range and Greenside Grill and Lounge are open to the public. You do not need to be a member of the golf course to enjoy these amenities and the views are wonderful.
Again, please support local businesses. Enjoy everything Albany has to offer. Please contact city hall at 320-845-4244 with any questions. Contact myself or any council member with questions or concerns. Info can be found at www.ci.albany.mn.us.
Wishing everyone good health and happiness in 2025.
Tom Kasner , Albany Mayor
Please be sure to visit the website for the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce (www.albanymnchamber.com) or the City of Albany (www.ci.albany.mn.us) for more details.
Albany is located in Stearns County, 20 miles west of St. Cloud and 80 miles northwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul on Interstate 94, with direct access to State Highway 238, which originates in Albany. The closest airport is St. Cloud Regional Airport - visit www. stcloudairport.com.
Whether you are moving into the area, stopping for a short time on your way through or are in the area for a vacation, we are sure that you will find many activities to enjoy, including the beautiful Lake Wobegon Trail. You will receive a warm welcome from the citizens of Albany. More and more families are making the City of Albany their “small town” home. Albany’s population is 2,780.*
* Source: MN State Demographer 2020 Estimate
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City of Albany
Park Board
Sonya Hoffarth, Chairman
Chad Rothstein | Kenny Hinnenkamp
Economic Development Authority
Tom Kasner
Rick Christensen
John R. Harlander
Bill Scepaniak
Nathan Ronning
Planning Commission
Bill Scepaniak
Allison Dudek
Nathan Ronning
Joe Wedel
Craig Magnus
Administration
Gary Winkels, Clerk/Administrator
Albany City Council
Tom Kasner, Mayor ............................ tkasner@ci.albany.mn.us
Alan Amdahl, Councilor ................... aamdahl@ci.albany.mn.us
John R. Harlander, Councilor .......... jharlander@ci.albany.mn.us
Bruce Winter, Councilor ................... bwinter@ci.albany.mn.us
Charlene Ohmann, Councilor ........ cohmann@ci.albany.mn.us
Other Financial Services (public)
City of Albany.................................................................320-845-4244
Tax Increment Financing, Tax Abatement, Financial Package Preparation
Government
The City of Albany is a Plan A Statutory City. Regular council meetings are held the first and third Wednesday of each month. The City of Albany functions under the direction of the following:
A. Planning Commission
B. Park Board
C. Albany Economic Development Authority
Topography
The City of Albany is located in the central portion of the State of Minnesota. Its average elevation is 1,190 feet above sea level and is gently rolling terrain. Excellent productive soils and an abundant groundwater supply can be found in the City of Albany.
320-845-4244
400 Railroad Ave., PO Box 370 | Albany, MN 56307 www.ci.albany.mn.us | gwinkels@ci.albany.mn.us
Albany’s Public Utilities
ELECTRIC POWER
: Xcel Energy provides uninterrupted commercial and residential service and has a substation in Albany. Electric rates are available upon request at 800-895-4999. Stearns Electric Association supplies a small portion of the city’s electrical power. Call 800-962-0655.
GARBAGE: Residential garbage pickup is available through West Central Sanitation. Garbage pickup is on Monday and recycling is every other Monday. Call for more information at 800-246-7630.
NATURAL
GAS: CenterPoint Energy provides uninterrupted commercial and residential gas service. Natural gas rates are available upon request at 800-245-2377.
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE
: At Albany Fiber Communications it’s all in your connection — bundle telephone, long distance, high speed internet, digital TV and nationwide cellular services to save time and money. Many options to fit your needs; convenient, nearby service and support and cutting-edge services, available from one local cooperative. Learn about available services at www.albanytel.com or call 320-845-2101.
WATER : Albany’s municipal water system consists of a 250,000-gallon elevated water storage tank. The potable water hardness is 410 parts per million (29 grains hardness). The water treatment plant is currently capable of treating 2 million gallons of water per day and can be expanded to treat 4 million gallons per day as the city’s demand for water increases. Current water rates and billing information are available upon request at 320-8454244.
WASTEWATER
: Albany’s municipal wastewater collector and treatment system consists of fourcell, 88-acre wastewater stabilization ponds. The system provides sanitary treatment with chemical addition for phosphorus removal. The wastewater system has the capacity to accommodate new “wet” commercial and industrial users. Current wastewater rates are available upon request at 320-845-4244.
Albany Mutual Insurance Company
Police &
Departments
Albany Responders
FIRE DEPARTMENT
231 Fourth St., Albany, MN 56307 Fire Hall: 320-845-4040 • Emergency: 911
The Albany Fire Department was established in 1893 to protect the Albany area. The original 16-member department battled fires with a horse-drawn fire apparatus, hand pumps and pails of water. Although their equipment and methods seem crude in today’s time, the original members were just as brave and dedicated as modern-day firefighters.
Over the years and into the 21st century, the Albany Fire Department has evolved with updated equipment, excellent training and additional personnel. The Albany Fire Department has a full team of volunteer firefighters, which protect the city and township of Albany and a portion of Farming and Krain townships.
The Albany Fire Department has 25 trained volunteers who respond to fires, medical situations, car accidents and many other emergencies. They are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
400 Railroad Ave, Albany, MN 56307 320-845-2200
Emergency: 911
The Albany Police Department is committed to active partnerships with the community in order to protect life and property and enhance the safety and quality of life in the community we serve.
The Albany Police Department strives to maintain the highest standard of excellence utilizing training and technology to create a safe environment for those who live in and visit Albany.
The Albany Police Department is comprised of six full-time officers.
If you have an emergency, please call 911. If you have a general question or a non-emergency call, please call 320-845-2200.
Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Kristy Peternell - PRESIDENT Stearns Bank kristy.peternell@stearnsbank.com | 320-845-2151
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Albanycc@albanytel.com | 320-845-7777
Aaron Smith - TREASURER AMS Tax & Accounting Solutions asmith@amstas.com | 320-557-0047
Lynn Brutger - BOARD MEMBER
Magnifi Finanical lynn.brutger@mymagnifi.org | 320-845-4784
Cassie Novak - BOARD MEMBER
Community Education Director Albany Area Schools - ISD 745 cnovak@district745.org | 320-845-5072
Cory Klemmer - BOARD MEMBER
Sanitation Supervisor at Kerry cory.klemmer@kerry.com
Kelly Kasner - BOARD MEMBER TANI Division kelly@tanidivision.com | 320-845-4733
Welcome to Albany, a community full of wonderful people and businesses. As a chamber, we are proud to serve the needs of our members by providing education, advocacy, networking and community events. Community events give our members the opportunity to come together to engage while promoting their business at the same time. We encourage and welcome all new and existing businesses in the area to partner with the chamber. We are better together! When we support local, we continue to grow and create more opportunities for our residents. Albany is a great place to live, work and raise a family. It’s a place I proudly call home.
Kristy Peternell, president
Kelly KasnerLynn Brutger
Cassie Novak Aaron SmithCory Klemmer
A LOCAL Company
Community Services
HOUSING: Albany has approximately 1,108 occupied households and a variety of apartment buildings. This diversity provides housing for varied incomes and family sizes. Many housing sites are still available in Golf Vistas, Highland Addition, Sterling Heights, Trails Edge and Whispering Oaks.
LIBRARY: Albany Public Library, located at 400 Railroad Ave., is a 3,000-square-foot spacious building. It is one of 32 libraries that make up the Great River Regional Library. With your free library card, you can check out books, videos, compact discs, audio books and popular magazines. Using the various reference resources, your questions will be answered, plus a public internet station is available for your use. Daily deliveries bring requested items to patrons within days, and children’s programs are presented several times a year. More information on page 38.
NEWSPAPERS: The Star Post is Albany’s official weekly newspaper. The city also has daily delivery of the St. Cloud Times, Star Tribune, USA Today and Pioneer Press. The Star Shopper, Hometown News and Dairyland Peach are also delivered weekly.
POST OFFICE: Albany has a first-class post office. The Albany Post Office has all mail services available, with express mail overnight delivery to most major market cities and first class mail overnight delivery to Minneapolis-St. Paul. It is located at 141 Railroad Ave.
RADIO: KASM 1150 AM is a privately owned radio station. KASM has been serving Central Minnesota since 1950 and provides the area with news, weather, farm reports, sports, community information and music that includes polka, country and sounds from the big band era. KASM’s signal extends to the North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Canadian borders. KASM’s sister station is KDDG 105.5 FM and plays your favorite oldies.
TELEVISION: TV from Albany Fiber Communications is all digital with over 155 channels and multiple package options. Visit www.afcomm.net or call 320845-2101. Cable service is provided by Spectrum 855-757-7328, serving Albany and the surrounding area.
Albany City Map
Community Organizations
Albany Food Shelf
The Albany Food Shelf is located in the Albany Community Senior Center at 741 Lake Ave. and is run by volunteers. Hours are the first Thursday from 9-10 a.m. and the third Thursday from 5:30–6:30 p.m. Other times by appointment only, call 320-291-6623. Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 521, Albany, MN, 56307 or placed in collection areas in the back of Seven Dolors Church or Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. If you have any questions about receiving help or if you would like to volunteer, please call Edna Goebel at 320-291-6623.
Albany Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 30 meetings are the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion in the basement. Contact person in Albany is Scoutmaster Jason Roehrl at 320-249-0813.
Albany Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts is a program for all boys and girls in the first through fifth grade. Albany Cub Scouts Pack 32 den meetings are held the first Sunday of the month, some meetings at 4 p.m. at Holy Family School and a pack meeting the third Sunday each month.
Albany Girl Scouts
The Albany Girl Scouts are open to girls in grades K-12. Troops meet at different times, usually up to three times per month. Please contact Tanya Rothstein at 320-309-9164 or tanya. girlscouts24@gmail.com for more information.
Albany Heritage Society
The Albany Heritage Society has a book regarding the history of Albany. The books are available for purchase at the Albany Administrative Building or call John Kloos at 651-260-6077 or Shirley Bauer at 320-845-4533.
Albany Jaycees
Ashley Clapp, president
The Albany Jaycees have played an active role in the community for many years. The meetings are the third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Schiffler's Liquor in St. Anthony. Contact Ashley Clapp at 320-492-2848.
Albany Lions Club
Mike Frericks, president; Randy Klasen, vice president
The Albany Lions Club meets every second and fourth Monday of the month at Shady’s Hometown Tavern. The board of directors meets at 6 p.m. with a meal following at 6:30 p.m. The meeting for the general members begins at 7 p.m. Those interested in joining the club may contact a current member.
Community Organizations
Albany Women of Today
The Albany Women of Today is a community service organization that welcomes anyone to join its membership. For members over 18, men are welcome. The meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7:15 p.m. A Google link will also be provided if you cannot attend in person. Contact Tanya Rothstein at 845-2099 or 320-309-9164, or email tanya. womenoftoday@gmail.com.
American Legion Auxiliary
The Auxiliary meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Legion (except for the months of January, February, June, July and August). Contact Beatrice Schmidt at 320363-8619 for more information.
American Legion Post 482
Members of American Legion Post 482 meet the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. The facility is open to the public for meetings. Call Ray Fuchs at 320-845-2743.
Athletic Booster Club
The Albany Booster Club is organized to promote and enhance sports for the Albany school district. To become a member contact Scott Buntje, Albany Area Schools Activities Director at 320-845-5040 or email sbuntje@district745.org. For more information, visit www.district745.org, click on the activities tab and then athletic information.
Catholic Charities Senior Dining-Albany
Located at Pondview Estates, 334 Golfview Drive. Meals are served Monday - Friday beginning at 11:15, and home-delivered meals are provided for the communities of Albany, Avon, Belgrade, Brooten, Cold Spring, Elrosa, Freeport, Holdingford, New Munich, Meire Grove, Richmond, Paynesville, Greenwald, Melrose, Sauk Centre, St. Joseph, St. Martin and St. Rosa. For seniors 60 years and older who meet program criteria. Partially funded under contract with the Central Minnesota Council on Aging as part of the Older Americans Act, and administered by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud. Volunteer opportunities are always available for all of the route areas. For more information, call 320-845-4070, email at albanysrdining@ccstcloud.org, call St. Cloud office at 320-229-4584 or visit the website at ccstcloud. org.
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Community Organizations
4-H Clubs
Minnesota 4-H is the largest youth development program in the state, serving over 40,000 young people every year. It offers out-of-school, hands-on learning opportunities across Minnesota for youth in kindergarten through one-year post-high school. Stearns County offers several opportunities for involvement in 4-H groups and clubs. Call the Stearns County Extension Office at 320-255-6169 for more information.
Knights of Columbus
Father Pierz Council
Serving the parishes of St. Anthony, St. Benedict, St. Martin and Seven Dolors. For more information, contact James Welle at 320-845-2597. The Knights aim to help the churches they serve and welcome both new members and those transferring from other Knights councils.
CommunityOrganizations
Assumption Community
Faith in Action
Assumption Community, as part of a caring effort throughout Stearns County, is providing services for our elderly neighbors. They provide friendly home visits, minor home repair/modification, respite care for caregivers, caregiver support through one-on-one coaching, housekeeping chores, transportation, shopping and running errands. These sustaining services provide those living in the rural communities of Stearns County with more opportunities to stay in their own home or apartment. If you are in need of any of these services, contact Ashley at 320-348-2322. They would love to talk with you about how they might be able to help. They make every effort to fill all need requests. Because they are built on the concept of being a “neighbor helping neighbor” program, they are always in need of volunteers throughout rural communities of Stearns County.
Senior Citizens
The Albany Area Senior Citizens meet monthly on the first Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Albany Area Community Senior Center. The purpose of the meeting is to keep senior citizens active and knowledgeable of programs that affect them. Speakers are invited to present information to let seniors know what is available to help them and how to access the help needed. Socializing is enjoyed by playing cards and bingo. Lunch is prepared and served by a group of members each month. You are invited to attend meetings. President Shirley Bauer can be contacted at 320-845-4533.
Albany Sportsmen’s Club
The Albany Sportsmen’s Club, which is open to the public, provides trap and skeet shooting, five stand and youth programs. The club is open from April through September – Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6 p.m. until dusk and Sundays from noon to 2 p.m. It is located 3 miles north of the City of Albany on Highway 238. Call 320-845-4271 for more information.
Stearns County Area Horticultural Society
The Stearns County Area Horticultural Society meets the second Monday of the month (unless the date falls on a holiday), except during the summer months when garden tours take place. Meetings are at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 840 Lake Ave. Contact Beth Thelen for more information: beth.thelen@ live.com or 320-845-4681.
Stearns County Pioneer Club
The Stearns County Pioneer Club has an elected board of directors. The annual Pioneer Days show is in September and is located a mile north of Albany between Highway 238 and County Road 10. The Pioneer Club meets the third Monday of the month. Call Greg Fuchs at 320-250-7025 for more information.
Community Events
MAY
TBD — Albany City Wide Spring Clean Up
May 2-3 — City Wide Garage Sales
May 6 — First Day of Men's League
May 23 — Mixed/Couples Night
JUNE
TBD — Albany City Wide Spring Clean Up
June 6-7 — 2 Person Best Ball
June 13 — Mixed/Couple's Night
June 15 — Parent/child Open
June 16 — Holy Family School Scramble
June 28 — 6-6-6 Tournament
JULY
July 12 — ABCD Tournament
July 18 — Mixed/Couples Night
July 21 — One Person Scramble
July 25 — INDY Tournament
July 27 — Divorce Open
fun fun
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AUGUST
August 1— 24th Annual Car Show
August 2 — Heritage Day
August 9-10 — Club Championship
August 10 — Seven Dolors Church Bazaar
August 11 — Albany/Avon Fire Department Tournament
August 15 —Mixed/Couple's Night
August 18 — Two Rivers Enterprise
August 24 — Two Person Scramble
SEPTEMBER
September 2 — Mens league Fall Scramble
September 4 — Avon Lions Tournament
September 6 — Ice Cold Memorial Tournament
Sept. 11-14 — Albany Pioneer Days at Albany Pioneer Grounds
September 13 — St. Martin Open
September 27 — Superintendent's Revenge
OCTOBER
October 4 — Rookies Tournament
October 31 — Trunk or Treat
DECEMBER
December 5 — Santa Dayat Albany Pioneer Grounds
note Please
Event dates are subject to change according to state regulations at the time of the event. Please check with group/facility as the time approaches for any updated dates, times, locations, etc.
These events, plus many more, can always be found on the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce’s website, www.albanymnchamber. org. Any questions about events happening throughout Albany can be emailed to albanycc@albanytel.com, or call the chamber office at 320-845-7777.
Heritage Day
Celebrating Albany
The event will be kicked off Friday night with Albany Chrysler Center’s 24th Annual Car Show from 4-8 p.m. Aug. 1. It features antique cars, concessions, music, burnouts and more. For more information, visit their website at www. albanychryslercenter.net.
Heritage Day will be Saturday, Aug. 2, on Railroad Avenue in Albany. From sunup to sundown, there will be something for everyone. There are many events planned throughout the day, including a youth baseball tournament, 5K run, 1K run for kids, tractor pedal pull for kids and beer garden as well as childrens activities, food, games, gambling and the grand parade at 7 p.m. The parade is followed by music provided by DiamondBack and topped off with fantastic fireworks, sponsored by the Albany Jaycees and the Albany Lions Club. Don’t miss your chance to help Albany celebrate!
Seven Dolors Church Bazaar
Sunday, Aug. 10 is the annual Seven Dolors Church Bazaar. There will be a polka Mass at 10:30 a.m. with live music, dinner, a raffle and much more. Visit www.hohcatholic.org.
Albany Pioneer Days
This event is the second weekend after Labor Day each September. The event is located a mile north of Albany between Highway 238 and County Road 10. The show started in 1975 and is put on by the Stearns County Pioneer Club, Inc. This nonprofit organization has approximately 550 members.
The show draws exhibitors, musicians and vendors from not only all over the state, but from states as far away as New York as well as other countries.
The show is a re-enactment of the life the pioneers lived. Old-tyme activities include threshing and lumber sawing as well as a blacksmith shop, general store, printing press, lath mill, country school, working water wheel, Corliss engine, rope-making machine and model railroad museum. Over 500 gas engines and more than 400 tractors are on display. The Ladies Building features quilting, rug braiding and weaving, sewing,
wool spinning and making lace and tatting. Each year the show features a particular brand of equipment that played a part in American heritage. There is also a flea market and a tractor parade Friday, Saturday and Sunday as well as a tractor pull Friday. Old-time, bluegrass and country music is played all three days. We also have karaoke Friday and Saturday nights. Catholic and ecumenical church services are Saturday evening and Sunday morning in the old Arban Church.
The club invites anyone interested in preserving antique equipment (and demonstrating how it was used) to join. Mail questions to the Pioneer Club, P.O. Box 482, Albany, MN 56307 or go to www.albanypioneerdays.com for more information.
The City of Albany was incorporated in 1890, but not without a struggle. The first petition to incorporate, signed by 33 residents of the proposed area of incorporation, was presented to the Stearns County Board of Commissioners Nov. 30, 1888. The county board issued a notice calling for an election on the issue at the District 59 schoolhouse the following January.
History Albany’s
The Great Northern and Soo Line railroads once bounded the city but have since been removed and the right-of-way now is utilized for pedestrian (hiking/biking) travel. One of the lines running from Avon through Albany to Sauk Centre is now a paved bike, hike and snowmobile trail called the Lake Wobegon Trail. The water plant was installed in 1902 and electricity in 1909. Beautiful Pine and Pelican lakes are about four miles northeast of Albany.
It was not an accident that the commercial development on Railroad Avenue (the main street) was almost confined to one side of the street. The railroad designed it that way, the objective always being to receive revenue from people who used the rails. The land within the 300-foot railroad right of way was not for sale, only for lease. Businesses allowed to lease the land from the railroad were those who shipped by rail — livestock, grain, general merchandise, farm implements, automobiles and so on. Retail merchants and service businesses hesitated to build on the railroad right of way with only a 30-day lease, so they built on the north side of Railroad Avenue.
Two Rivers Settlement in 1862
John Schwinghammer Jr. laid the first claim in Two Rivers Settlement. The Obermiller and Platz families followed one year later. A halfway house was in Albany during the mid1860s to accommodate pioneer travelers and traders on the Red River Trail. Seven Dolors parish was organized and a log church was built in 1868. This church also served as a school. Isador Obermiller served as first postmaster in 1870 with the coming of the Great Northern Railroad north of Albany. The settlement was relocated in 1872 and named Albany.
A monument was erected on County Road 54, a 1/2 mile east of Albany, in 1982 by the Stearns County Historical Society.
(from top left) Dennis Bechtold DVM & Sam Beech DVM (from bottom left) Wendy Womack DVM, Neal Womack DVM, Colleen Kutzler DVM & Jennifer Revermann DVM
Saint Anthony
320-845-2416
24326 Trobec St Albany, MN 56307
Sundays @ 8:00am
Saint Martin
320-548-3550
119 Maine St | PO Box 290 St. Martin, MN 56376
Sundays @ 10:00am
Saint Benedict
320-250-5618
212 1st St SW | PO Box 98 Avon, MN 56310
Sundays @ 8:00am
Seven Dolors
320-845-2705
151 2nd St S | PO Box 277 Albany, MN 56307
Saturdays @ 5pm
Sundays @ 10:00am
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church - ELCA
840 Lake Ave., P.O. Box 670, Albany, MN 56307
320-845-2405
Pastor Anthony Christoffels | oursaviors@albanytel.com www.oursaviorslutheranalbany.org
Service Times
• Sundays – 9 a.m. worship in-person or 1 p.m. on KASM
• 10:15 a.m. Connect: Fellowship and education
St. Anthony
24326 Trobec St. Albany, MN 56307 stanthony@ hohcatholic.org
320-845-2416
Service Times Sundays at 8 a.m. & Wednesdays at 8 a.m.
• The Lord’s Supper is celebrated every Sunday of the month.
• Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. Generations in faith together with 5:15 p.m. meal and 6 p.m. activities
Immanuel Lutheran Church
23845 County Road 40, Albany, MN 56307
320-845-2620
Pastor David Steege
Service Time Sundays – 9:30 a.m.
If no answer at church and you need immediate assistance, call Don Barchenger at 320-845-4717
Worship Area Churches
Seven Dolors
PO Box 277 151 Second St. S., Albany, MN 56307
sevendolors@ hohcatholic.org
320-845-2705
Service Times Mondays & Fridays at 7:30a.m. Saturdays at 5 p.m. & Sundays at 10 a.m.
St. Benedict
PO Box 98 212 First St. SW, Avon, MN 56310 stbenedict@ hohcatholic.org 320-250-5618
Service Times Sundays at 8 a.m. Tuesday – Thursdays at 8 a.m.
St. Martin
PO Box 290 119 Main St., St. Martin, MN 56376 stmartin@hohcatholic.org 320-548-3550
Service Times Sundays at 10 a.m. Thursdays at 8 a.m.
arks Recreation Recreation
North Park
North Park is the city’s largest park, approximately 58 acres, located on the north side of the city. The park provides a wide variety of recreational resources, including tennis, pickleball, disc golf, volleyball and basketball courts, skate board ramps, picnic shelters, playground equipment, hike/ bike trails and a softball field. Running water, electricity, and bathrooms are in the Jaycee Shelter may be reserved for various events. To reserve the Jaycee or Lions Park shelter located in North Park, call 320-845-4244. No camping is allowed in the park.
BOWLING
Albany Bowling Center....320-845-4732
CAMPING (no camping in Albany)
Cedar Lake Memorial Park, Upsala ....................................320-573-2983
El Rancho Mañana, Richmond .............................320-597-2740
GOLFING
Albany Golf Club ................320-845-2505
ALBANY AMERICAN LEGION PARK
Albany American Legion Park is located at 400 Railroad Ave. next to the Albany City Hall. Since the shelter is so near to the Lake Wobegon Trail, it is often used as a resting area by trail users.
A public 18-hole golf course located adjacent to Interstate 94, a block from the main street in Albany. Many water hazards provide challenges for the golfer attempting to shoot even par and a Toptracer driving range. There is a full bar and restaurant at Greenside Grille.
ICE SKATING WARMING HOUSE on North Lake
LIONS PARK is located along Sixth Street and abuts the North Lake. Amenities include a baseball field, basketball court, picnic shelter and warming house for ice skaters during winter months.
COUNTRY ESTATES PARK includes a baseball field, volleyball court, playground equipment and picnic shelter.
HALL’S HIGHVIEW
CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS on Albany Golf Course
LODGING
Baymont Inn & Suites ...320-200-9819 Lucy’s Loft .........................320-291-5543
PARK includes a baseball field, playground equipment and picnic shelter with running water and sewer.
HIGHLANDS
PARK includes playground equipment and is located adjacent to the Lake Wobegon Trail.
Trail Wobegon
The Lake Wobegon Trail measures 62 miles in Stearns County. The Stearns County segment of the Lake Wobegon Trail extends from the Stearns/Todd County line to St. Joseph and from Albany to the Morrison/Stearns County line. There is an additional eight miles of the Lake Wobegon Trail in Todd County.
If the Lake Wobegon Trail is connected with Morrison County’s Soo Line Trail and the Central Lakes Trail, which meets the Lake Wobegon Trail in Osakis, it becomes the longest paved rail trail in the country — over 120 miles long.
The trail is open to bicycling, snowmobiling without studs, walking and rollerblading. The trail was built on two abandoned railroad corridors — the Burlington Northern Santa Fe and the Soo Line.
Legion Park Shelter
Legion Park Shelter is located along Railroad Avenue. This small park provides a great place for employees working in the downtown area to enjoy a relaxing lunch beneath the picnic shelter. The Albany American Legion erected monuments including flag displays in the park, honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces, especially those who have given their lives. The park is used for activities involving the Lake Wobegon Trail, Memorial Day Services, Community Education, Concerts in the Park and the annual Heritage Day Celebration.
Albany Public Library
HOURS
Monday: Noon to 7 p.m.
Tuesday: Noon to 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday: Noon to 6 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m
Albany Public Library
400 Railroad Ave., PO Box 519 Albany, MN 56307 320-356-5987 | www.griver.org
The Albany branch of Great River Regional Library carries books on almost every subject, magazines, entertainment and how-to DVDs, music CDs, eAudiobooks, eBooks, computers, internet access, programs and so much more.
RIGOROUS CURRICULUM: The Albany Area School District has an ongoing curriculum review process to ensure a well-designed and delivered curriculum, one that will prepare students for future success. Fortyfive college credits are available through high school course offerings. The district uses both block classes and half-block classes to meet the needs of middle school and high school students.
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES: Elementary and secondary schools offer a variety of opportunities through clubs and organizations. Currently, over 80% of high school students participate in fine arts, academic, and/or athletic extra-curricular activities.
EXPERIENCED STAFF: Highly-skilled teaching professionals and support staff provide an environment of trust, respect and security. Together we work to provide students the best education available.
LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: The Albany Area Community Education program offers a variety of adult and youth recreation and enrichment opportunities. Kids Company, a school-age childcare program, serves over 225 students in PreK-5. The Early Childhood program serves children from birth to age 5 and their families. It provides support, information and resources to assist parents in their efforts to raise healthier, happier children and prepare them for kindergarten.
Albany Area Community Education also offers free one-on-one help with English Language Assistance (English as a Second Language, or ESL), citizenship, reading, math, computer skills, GED, college preparation and job skills training through the Adult Basic Education program.
PARTNERSHIPS: Last year, the Albany Area School District awarded over $75,000 in scholarships to the graduating class of 2024 on behalf of local civic organizations, businesses and individuals. The district also collaborates with the College of St. Benedict, St. John’s University and St. Cloud State University in the areas of student teaching, internships, recreation and activities involving cultural awareness and diversity. The school district is fortunate to have strong community support and cooperation with our local businesses, churches, Avon CAPS, Albany Elementary/ ELC and Middle School PTOs, Women of Today, Lions Club, Jaycees, Chambers of Commerce, Albany Area Booster Club and the Albany Area Education Foundation.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT: The Albany Area School District has a long tradition of exceptionally strong community support. After a successful referendum in August 2022, the district is renovated the Albany Hospital into the Albany Area Early Learning Center. They welcomed its first classes to the ELC in fall 2024.
Albany Area Education
Holy Family School
Since 1886, Holy Family School has been offering a faith-filled environment with high academic standards. Serving students in preschool through fifth grade, Holy Family School is an excellent place for everyone to thrive in a Christ-centered atmosphere as we help each child reach his or her full potential.
Our staff is dedicated to providing a strong academic program while helping students to grow socially, emotionally and spiritually. We have 1:1 iPad and Chromebook ratios that help develop technology skills. Holy Family School is supported by the Harvest of Hope community and other local area parishes. Christians of all faith denominations are invited to attend Holy Family School.
West Central Education District
West Central Eduation District is a service organization created to support our member school districts, Albany, Melrose, Paynesville and Sauk Centre. WCED operates three programs, to meet unique student needs, while also providing support within our member districts. To learn more about WCED, visit our website. For more information, call
In addition, visiting specialists offer obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics and podiatry. A new facility was built in 2019.
The physicians are board certified in family medicine and offer primary care for all ages. They are Libby Brever, MD; Nathan Brever, MD; and Brittany Nagel, DO. They are joined by advanced practice providers Amanda Green, PA-C; Easton Popma, PA-C and Heidi Madden APRN, CNP. The clinic provides a team-based care model where patients are a part of a team with skilled health professionals who work together to deliver more personalized, coordinated care and accessibility. The clinic hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Family medicine physicians and advanced practice providers also see patients with urgent care needs on Saturday from 8-11 a.m. Physician Assistant William Green, provides urgent care for all ages Monday through Thursday from 11a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Some symptoms appropriate for urgent care include upper respiratory infection, urinary tract infections, minor burns, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, acute sprains and strains.
A certified diabetes educator and dietician works with patients as needed to create a personalized wellness plan that educates, motivates and empowers the patient with diabetes. It is designed to help patients find the tools they need to make positive changes in their behavior and lifestyles.
Physical therapy is offered Monday through Friday in conjunction with therapists from St. Cloud Hospital’s Rehabilitation Services.
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Mother of Mercy
Senio r Living Senior Living
230 Church Ave P.O. Box 676
Albany, MN 56307
Located just off Interstate 94 next to golf course and Seven Dolors Catholic Church
www.motherofmercymn.org
• Rapid Recovery • Nursing Home • Affordable Senior Housing • Assisted Living Apartments • Enhanced Assisted Living • Memory Care
For more information about Mother of Mercy Senior Living or for a tour of the campus, call 320-845-2195
Mother of Mercy Nursing Home: Residents can participate in activities and dining while overlooking the scenic public golf course and the Church of Seven Dolors in Albany. Rehabilitative services such as physical, occupational and speech therapy as well as round-the-clock licensed nursing staff are provided to residents in need of short-stay care, long-term care or memory care.
Vibrant senior living, graced by the Spirit of care
Mother of Mercy Apartments: Overlooking the Albany Golf Course, Fairway Ridge offers an exceptional carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle with the assurance of assisted living. Grace Court Enhanced Assisted Living is for individuals who need higher levels of assisted living with around-the-clock personal care staff. Residents have the freedom to live in a residential setting as needs increase.
Grace Court and Tranquility Place: Close the gap between assisted living and skilled nursing care. Each person enjoys a private apartment with all rooms surrounding a central living area, where residents can gather to enjoy activities and meals together as a family.
Memory Lane Memory Care: Our memory care community has secured exits and is designed to look and feel like home. The private apartments open to a central living area and dining room. Spouses who wish to live with their loved one are welcome with double room options. Specially-trained staff help residents participate in daily life. Positive staff interaction rejoices in the abilities and moments of connection.
Pondview Estates: Nestledin the golf course residential neighborhood of Albany is Pondview Estates, a beautiful, income-qualified senior living community. A two-story lobby atrium welcomes residents home to a bright and airy apartment, complete with a full kitchen and bath, and an emergency call system. Outside are raised gardens, walking paths and a large front porch to enjoy summer breezes.
AGRICULTURE
Ag Resource Consulting Inc.
Page .........................................9
320-845-6321
131 Fifth St. Albany, MN 56307
Custom Waste Irrigation
AUCTIONEER
Mitchell-Przybilla Auction Company
Page .........................................48
320-250-2108
18909 County Road 54 Albany, MN 56307
AUTOMOTIVE
BAIT & TACKLE
The Store of St. Anna
Page .........................................21
320-356-7878
37215 County Road 9 Avon, MN 56310 See Us on Facebook
Albany Police Department
320-845-2200 (911)
400 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307
COMMUNITY + ORGANIZATIONS
Page .........................................30
Lyle: 320-248-2611
Wayne: 320-293-7130 PO Box 24
Albany, MN 56307
MN Tarp & Liner
320-257-5535
Page .........................................6
3011 Seventh St. S. Waite Park, MN 56387 www.MNtarp.com
+ GAS STATIONS
Albany Chrysler Center Page .........................................28
320-845-2801
34650 225th Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.albanychrysler.com
Joel Schneider Service Inc.
CABINETS
The Woodshop of Avon
Page .........................................49
320-845-7141
1452 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.thewoodshopofavon.com
CHURCHES
Albany Senior Community Center Page .........................................4
ASPHALT + CONCRETE
Hanson Paving
Page .........................................26
320-259-7874
3636 Quail Road NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 www.hansonpaving.com
ASSISTED LIVING
Mother of Mercy
Senior Living Pondview Estates
Page .........................................47
320-845-2195 • 320-845-2969
230 Church Ave. & 334 Golf View Drive Albany, MN 56307 www.motherofmercymn.org
ATTORNEY
Willenbring, Dahl, Wocken & Zimmerman, PLLC
Page .........................................42
320-685-3678
800-247-0925
571 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.willenbring.com
Page .........................................22
320-845-4856
701 Railroad Ave. P.O. Box 537 Albany, MN 56307 www.joelschneiderservice.com
Straightline Auto Glass
Page .........................................38
320-845-2378
220 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307
Zarns Oil-Marathon
Page .........................................4
320-845-6577
140 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307
BARBER
Eric’s Barber & Style
Page .........................................14
Eric Ruch
320-845-7010
741 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307
Avon Community Church Page .........................................32
320-356-9001
204 Avon Ave. N. Avon, MN 56310
Harvest of Hope
Page .........................................32
320-845-2705 sevendolars@hohcatholic.org www.hohcatholic.org
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Page .........................................32
320-845-2405 840 Lake Ave. Albany, MN 56307 OurSaviorsLutheranAlbany.org
CITY INFORMATION
Albany City Hall
320-845-4244
400 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.ci.albany.mn.us
Albany Fire Department
320-845-4040 (911) 231 Fourth St. Albany, MN 56307
320-845-2536
320-845-2025 (Rentals) 741 Lake Ave. Albany, MN 56307
CONSTRUCTION + MORE
Albany Ready Mix Page .........................................27
320-845-2550
20504 330th St. Albany, MN 56307 www.albanyreadymix.com
Breth Construction and Concrete, LLC Page .........................................39
320-260-6977
40807 State Highway 238 Albany, MN 56307 mikebreth@yahoo.com Lic.# BC639950
Blattner Energy
Page .........................................13
320-356-7351
392 County Road 50 Avon, MN 56310 www.blattnercompany.com
Hennen Lumber
Page .........................................29 888-294-8686
320-836-2135
204 Main St. E. Freeport, MN 56331 www.hennenlumber.com
Lumber One Avon Page .........................................38
320-356-7342
P.O. Box 7
101 Second St. NW Avon, MN 56310 www.lumber-one.com
Business Directory
Tani Division + Interstate Monuments
Page .........................................5
320-845-4733
34658 225th Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.tanidivision.com
DELIVERY
SERVICES
Haalnat Enterprise
Page .........................................21
Personal Delivery Service
320-248-2681
PO Box 123 Albany, MN 56307
DUCT CLEANING + CARPET/RUG CLEANING + RESTORATION
Austin’s Cleaning Service and Carpet
Cleaning
Montessori on Main
Page .........................................41
320-557-3643
200 First St. SW Avon, MN 56310
montessorionmain@yahoo.com
ELECTRIC
JT Electric
FOOD, DINING + ENTERTAINMENT
A&W Restaurant
Page .........................................28
320-845-6999
121 Eighth St. Albany, MN 56307
The Mill Page .........................................9
320-845-6455
730 Church Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.themillalbanymn.com
FUNERAL PLANNING
Page .........................................16
320-351-6489
320-266-0818
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
EDUCATION
Albany Area Schools ISD 745
320-845-2171
30 Forest Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.district745.org
Albany Holy Family School
Page .........................................41
320-845-2011
160 Second St. Albany, MN 56307
www.holyfamilyalbany.com
Avon Hills Folk School
Page .........................................42
320-492-1444
31335 Kalla Lake Road Avon, MN 56310 www.avonhillsfolkschool.org
Page .........................................14
320-845-4789
111 County Road 10 Albany, MN 56307
jtelectricservice.com
EXCAVATING
Kotzer Excavating, Inc.
Page .........................................10
320-845-4578
320-980-0015
Albany Home Bakery
Page .........................................23
320-845-2963
531 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307
Avon Cabin Cafe
Page .........................................2
320-356-7198
105 Avon Ave. S Avon, MN 56310 www.avoncabincafe.com
Miller-Carlin Funeral Home Page .........................................44
21745 340th St. Albany, MN 56307
ckotzer@albanytel.com
Lange Trenching, Inc.
Page .........................................15
320-356-7976
32906 County Road 50 Avon, MN 56310 www.langetrenchinginc.com
FINANCIAL + ACCOUNTING
Black Financial Services
Page .........................................13
320-356-9031 www.blackfinancialservices.com
Magnifi Financial
Page .........................................28
888-330-8482
641 Raidroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.mymagnifi.org
Oakmont Capital Services, LLC
Page .........................................20
877-701-2391
1321 Shamrock Lane Suite 1 Albany, MN 56307 www.oakmontfinance.com
Barbacoa
Page .........................................35
320-403-1590
441 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.barbacoaam.com
Greenside Grille Page .........................................19
320-845-2505
500 Church Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.albanygolfcourse.com
Pelican Lake Ballroom Page .........................................26 320-845-2831 18419 County Road 154 Avon, MN 56310
Teal’s Liquor & Market Page .........................................48
Market: 320-845-4120
122 Eighth St. Albany, MN 56307 www.tealsmarket.com
Liquor:
320-845-4345
1000 Shamrock Lane Albany, MN 56307
320-845-2035
300 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.millercarlin.com
GARBAGE + RECYCLING
Albany Recycling Center Page .........................................31
320-845-2747
34737 County Road 10 Albany, MN 56307
Waste Management Page .........................................5 www.wm.com
West Central Sanitation Page .........................................14 1-800-246-7630 www.wcsanitation.com
HUNTING, FISHING & GUNS
Iron Horse Trading Company Page .........................................42
320-845-4867
201 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.ironhorsetradingco.com
INSURANCE
Advantage 1 Insurance Agency Page .........................................21
320-252-6650
140 Fifth St. Albany, MN 56307 www.advantageoneins.com
Albany Mutual Insurance Company
Page .........................................10
320-845-2375
141 Fifth St. Albany, MN 56307 www.albanymutual.com
American Family Insurance
Page .........................................22
320-845-4447
161 Fourth Street Albany, MN 56307 www.amfam.com/agents/ minnesota/albany/kaitlinwolf
Kremer Insurance
Page .........................................9
300 Avon Ave. S Avon, MN 56310 kremerins@albanytel.com
LAUNDRY
Albany Laundry
Page .........................................44
341 Seventh St. S. Albany, MN 56307
MEDICAL, DENTAL, EYE + PHARMACY
Albany Family Dentistry
Page .........................................29
855-845-8415
360 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.albanyfamilydentist.com
CentraCare
Albany Clinic
Page .........................................46
320-845-2157
PLUMBING + HEATING
Gilk Services
Page .........................................48
320-597-3200 Richmond, MN 56368 www.gilkplumbing.com
RECREATION
Albany Golf Club
Page .........................................19
320-845-2505
500 Church Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.albanygolfcourse.com
Backwoods Outdoors
Page .........................................49
320-293-7328
SERVICES
Back to Rhythm Massage
Page .........................................5
320-845-2763
160 13th St. Albany, MN 56307
Cold Spring Co-op + Country Store Page .........................................16
North Risk PartnersApollo Division
Page .........................................16
800-247-7016
601 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.northriskpartners.com
Insurance Avenues
Page .........................................55
320-251-2552
320-356-9440
888-356-9443
108 Avon Ave. N. Avon, MN 56310
LAW OFFICE
Evenson Decker, P.A.
Page .........................................5
320-253-7130
1011 Second St. N. Suite 201 St. Cloud, MN 56302 www.evensondeckerlaw.com
LAWN SERVICE
Ehlinger Lawn Service
Page .........................................56
320-250-9337
info@ehlingerlawn.com www.ehlingerlawn.com
30 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.centracare.com
NEWSPAPER
Star Publications
The Star Post Page .........................................50
320-845-2700
561 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.thestarpost.com
PHOTOGRAPHY + GALLERY
Lake Wobegon
Trail Gallery Page .........................................28
320-845-4100
431 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.lakewobegontrailgallery.com Like us on Facebook
Rule Creative
Page .........................................22
320-333-4479
361 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.rulecreativeco.com
42011 State Highway 238 Freeport, MN 56331 www.backwoodsoutdoorsllc.com
RENTAL
Complete Coverage Rental
Page .........................................42
320-412-0623
8274 Delta Circle St. Joseph, MN 56374 completecoveragerental.com
General Rental of Albany Page .........................................42
320-845-7368
750 County Road 41 Albany, MN 56307
RETAIL
Albany Floral Shop & Gifts
Page .........................................4
320-845-4776
401 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307
AMPS, Inc.
Page .........................................22
320-845-4690
105 County Road 10 Albany, MN 56307 www.ampsrs.com
320-685-8651
300 Main St. Cold Spring, MN 56320
MAC’S Fleet Supply
Page .........................................46
320-845-4321
1241 County Road 10 Albany, MN 56307
Mondloch Hardware Hank Page .........................................39
320-548-3255
125 Main St. St. Martin, MN 56376
SEPTIC SERVICE
Austin Incorporated Page .........................................12 Septic Services
320-845-6464
36058 State Hightway 238 Albany, MN 56307
SIGNS, APPAREL + ADVERTISING
Everything Signs Page .........................................12
320-746-0746
500 Main St. Holdingford, MN 56340 www.everythingsigns.com
Redline Apparel, LLC
Page .........................................31
320-845-7445
33695 County Road 10 Albany, MN 56307
Sign Design
Page .........................................48
320-352-6577
522 Sinclair Lewis Ave. Sauk Centre, MN 56378
SPECIALIZED STORAGE
A&D Storage, LLC
Page .........................................38
320-845-2466
34901 County Road 10 Albany, MN 56307
TECHNOLOGY+ COMMUNICATION
Community Technology Center
Page .........................................45
320-845-8888
Ramler Trucking
Page .........................................32
320-845-4500
400 13th St. Albany, MN 56307 www.ramlertrucking.com
We Haul For You
Page .........................................14
320-250-2855 Doug Legatt www.WeHaulForYou.com
360 Railroad Ave. Suite 2 Albany, MN 56307 www.mnctc.com
TOBACCO
Main Street Smoke Shop Page .........................................46
320-352-4080
201 Main St. S. Suite 3 Sauk Centre, MN 56378
TRANSPORTATION + MOVING
Brenny Transportation, Inc. & Specialized, Inc. Page .........................................8 320-363-6999
8505 Ridgewood Road St. Joseph, MN 56374 brennytruck.com
UTILITIES + COMMUNICATIONS
Albany Mutual Telephone Company Page .........................................36
320-845-2101
131 Sixth St. Albany, MN 56307 www.AFComm.net
VETERINARY
Lake Country Veterinary Service Page .........................................31
320-845-6930
551 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.lakecountryvetservice. com
WATER
Culligan Water of Central MN
Page .........................................23
320-352-6587
625 Lincoln Loop Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.culliganh2o.com
Fertilizing
Weed Control
Mosquito Control
Lawn Mowing
Edging
Seasonal Clean-Up
Dethatching
Aeration
Overseeding
Parking Lot Sweeping
