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CITY INFORMATION | PARKS & RECREATION | COMMUNITY EVENTS

Complimentary copy on behalf of area businesses, The Albany Enterprise, and the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce

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Welcome to Albany

Albany is located in Stearns County, 20 miles west of St. Cloud and 80 miles northwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul on Interstate Highway 94, with direct access to State Highway 238, which originates in Albany. The closest airport is St. Cloud 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 2,712.* 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. * Source: MN State Demographer 2019 Estimate.

A Word from the Mayor

It is a pleasure to serve the city of Albany as mayor. Being part of a community with such wonderful people, businesses and schools makes Albany a great place to live, work and raise a family.

We were able to complete our utility and street reconstruction improvements on Seventh Street and Eighth Street including areas on Midland Avenue, Forest Avenue and Lake Avenue last summer. Thanks to all of you for your patience and support through these projects. As always, the weather plays a large part, and last summer’s weather made it challenging. We also installed new decorative street lights on Railroad Avenue from First Street to 200 feet east of Countryside Lane adjacent to the new CentraCare clinic completing our downtown corridor. We have received many compliments about how wonderful our downtown looks.

The council is proud of what has been accomplished along our Main Street.

This summer, our capital improvement plans are to replace utilities and streets on Eighth Street from Midland Avenue to Aliva Avenue. Also, Albany Avenue will be reconstructed with a new bituminous surface and will not include any utility replacement.

The council is still reviewing options with the Minnesota Department of Transportation regarding a possible design for the intersection of Railroad Avenue and First Street (T.H. #238).

The council welcomes Aaron Kleinschmidt as the new general manager at the Albany Golf Club. He started his new position last June and is a great addition to the club.

He is doing a great job and is looking forward to a new golf

What’s Inside...

Welcome to Albany .............................Page 3 Quick Reference Phone Numbers......Page 4 City of Albany ................................Pages 5-6 Utilities ................................................Page 7 Albany Police & Fire Department ......Page 8 Chamber of Commerce............. Pages 10-11 Community Services.........................Page 12 Map of Albany ...................................Page 13 Community Organizations....... Pages 14-15 Community Events Calendar ... Pages 16-18 History ...............................................Page 20 Churches............................................Page 21 Parks & Recreation.................... Pages 22-23 Lake Wobegon Trail ..........................Page 24 Public Library ....................................Page 25 Education .................................. Pages 26-28 Medical/Assisted Living ........... Pages 30-31 Business Directory .................... Pages 35-37 season. Feel free to stop in at the clubhouse and see what is new. They have a beautiful patio overlooking the course.

Remember, the course is open to the public. The course is reviewing options for the kitchen and hope to have it up and running later this spring. Stay tuned.

Please contact city hall at 845-4244 with questions regarding any buildable residential or industrial lots. Support our local businesses and feel free to contact myself or any council member with any concerns. Information can be found on the city’s website at https://www.ci.albany.mn.us.

Wishing you good health, good weather and a great summer.

Tom Kasner Albany Mayor

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Quick Reference Guide Police Department Emergency.................................................................................. 911 Non-Emergency....................................................320-845-2200 Fire Department Emergency.................................................................................. 911 Non-Emergency....................................................320-845-4040 Building Permit City Hall ...................................................................320-845-4244 Mark Harren, Building Official ..................................320-207-1209 Cable Television Albany Mutual Telephone .................................320-845-2101 Spectrum.................................................................855-757-7328 Education Albany Area Schools ...........................................320-845-2171 Community Education ...................320-845-2171, ext. 5060 Holy Family School ..............................................320-845-2011 Garbage (Refuse) Residential (City of Albany): Waste Management ............................................320-763-9608 CentraCare Clinic–Albany ......................................320-845-2157 Newspaper (Local) The Albany Enterprise...........................................320-845-2700 Park Shelter Reservations (City Hall) ................................................................320-845-4244 Post Office......................................................................320-845-4171 Radio KASM 1150 AM or KDDG 105.5 FM .....................................................320-845-2184

Utilities ELECTRIC: Stearns Electric ......................................................800-962-0655 Xcel Energy .............................................................800-895-4999 Emergency..............................................................800-895-1999 NATURAL GAS: CenterPoint Energy .............................................800-245-2377 Emergency..............................................................800-296-9815 Telephone/Internet/TV Albany Mutual Telephone .................................320-845-2101 Water/Sewer City of Albany ........................................................320-845-4244 For more information, please visit www.albanymnchamber.com

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ALBANY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LABOR FORCE Employer Product/Service # of Employees Albany Area Schools.....................................................................Education ..............................................................................................................300 Mother of Mercy Senior Living .................................................Elder Care ..............................................................................................................200 Stearns Bank N.A. & Leasing ......................................................Financial/Leasing ...............................................................................................223 Wells Concrete ................................................................................Precast/Prestressed Concrete ........................................................................163 Kraft Heinz .......................................................................................Cheese Powders ................................................................................................... 70 Ramler Trucking & Trailer Repair ..............................................Freight & Truck Repair ........................................................................................ 50 CentraCare Clinic–Albany...........................................................Healthcare .............................................................................................................. 45 The Woodshop of Avon ...............................................................Custom Cabinetry ................................................................................................ 29 Central Minnesota Credit Union ..............................................Financial .................................................................................................................. 16 Albany Mutual Telephone Assn................................................Communication.................................................................................................... 13 OTHER FINANCIAL SERVICES (PUBLIC) City of Albany.............................................................. (320) 845-4244 Tax Increment Financing, Tax Abatement, Financial Package Preparation

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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.

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Public Utilities 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 pick-up is available through Waste Management. Garbage and recycling pickup is on Monday. Call for more information at (320) 763-9608.

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 Mutual Telephone Association it’s all in your connection – bundle your 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 all of our 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 portable water hardness is 410 parts per million (29 grains hardness). The water treatment plant is currently capable of treating two million gallons of water per day and can be expanded to treat four million gallons per day as the city’s demand for water increases.

Current water rates and billing information are available upon request at (320) 845-4244.

WASTEWATER: Albany’s municipal wastewater collector and treatment system consists of four-cell (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.

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Albany Fire Department and Police Department FIRE DEPARTMENT

231 4th 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 staff 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 that respond to fires, medical crises, car accidents and many other emergencies and 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 four full-time officers, as well as part-time officers and one full-time administrative support/records person.

If you have an emergency, please dial 911. If you have a general question or a non-emergency call, please dial 320-845-2200. The office number is forwarded to Stearns County Dispatch if you place your call after hours or office staff is unavailable.

Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Police Chief .....................................................Ozzie Carbajal Police Sergeant/School Resource Officer....... Matt Gannon Full-Time Patrol Officers ...................................Derrick Bjork Andrew Gravdahl Part-Time Patrol Officers ................................ Joanna Bigler Eric Grabmeier Jason Mehr Derek Stommes Joseph Walz Police Administrative Assistant ...............Dannielle Zierden

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Albany Area Chamber of Commerce

Albany Chamber of Commerce OUR MISSION: The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Albany area so that its citizens and all areas of its business community shall prosper. All necessary means of promotion shall be provided and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the economic, civic, commercial, cultural, industrial and educational interests of the area.

The Chamber of Commerce, comprised of over 100 members, is a group of business professionals that promote supporting our local businesses. As a part of shopping local and supporting our hometown businesses, the Chamber continues to offer “Albany Bucks. ” These Albany Bucks are “same as cash” and are accepted at any local business. If you would like to purchase Albany Bucks for a gift, you can do so at either Central Minnesota Credit Union.

The Chamber meets monthly on the third Wednesday of each month at noon. The Chamber of Commerce is always accepting applications for new members.

Also, the Chamber of Commerce helps to provide a number of events throughout the year. The Annual Banquet, citywide garage sales, Lake Wobegon Community Expo, Heritage Day and Santa Day are just a few.

For more information about Albany Bucks, becoming a member, meeting information or our events, feel free to call 320-845-7777, email at albanycc@albanytel.com or visit our website at www.albanymnchamber.org.

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Albany Area Chamber of Commerce A Message from our President...

Albany is a quiet community with easy access to I-94.

This is a huge benefit for our numerous small, locally owned businesses. The Chamber is here to focus and serve the needs of our community, to help market and inform the area of all our wonderful small businesses. Most businesses are located in Albany from Railroad Avenue to the Albany Business and Industrial Park on the south side of the freeway.

We aim to impact every business by acting as a partner for success. We try to plan, sponsor and promote events to

2020 Officers and Board Members

President: Kristi Imdieke Mother of Mercy Senior Living kimdieke@momcampus.org.............................. 320-845-2195 Vice President: Lynn Brutger Central Minnesota Credit Union lynnb@mycmcu.org .............................................. 320-845-4784 Executive Secretary: Maria Hughes Albanycc@albanytel.com .................................... 320-845-7777 Treasurer: Aaron Smith Schlenner Wenner & Company asmith@swcocpas.com ........................................ 320-845-2940 Board Members: Kelly Kasner TANI Division kelly@tanidivision.com ........................................ 320-845-4733 Kelly Tschida JT Electric kelly@jtelectricservice.com ................................ 320-845-4784 Lindsey Clancy Albany Mutual Telephone lindsey.clancy@albanytel.net ............................ 320-845-2101

benefit area residents and businesses.

The Albany Area Chamber encourages and welcomes all the businesses in the area to become a member and participate in meetings and events. We appreciate your support and look forward to working with all of you to grow and sustain a diverse and healthy business community.

As a resident and chamber member, I’m proud to say I live and work in this wonderful community.

Always remember to shop locally!

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Community Services HOUSING: Albany has approximately 1,076 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. Call City Hall for more details on each residential development.

LIBRARY: Albany Public Library, located at 400 Railroad Avenue, is a 3,000-sq.-ft. 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, cassettes, compact disks, books-on-tape and popular magazines. Using the varied 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 25.

NEWSPAPERS: The Albany Enterprise is Albany’s official weekly newspaper. The city also has daily delivery of the St. Cloud Times, Minneapolis 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 Avenue.

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: Digital TV from Albany Mutual Telephone is all digital with over 155 channels and multiple package options. Visit www.albanytel.com or call 320-845-2101.

Cable service is provided by Spectrum (855)757-7328, serving Albany and the surrounding area.

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Community Organizations Albany Boy/Cub Scouts Cub Scouts is a program for all boys in the first through fifth grade. The Albany Cub Scouts Pack #32 den meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Family School and a pack meeting one Sunday/month. At the end of fifth grade, the boys can advance to Boy Scouts until the age of 18.

The 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 meeting room upstairs. The annual school night to join Scouting is held each year in September. Flyers are sent home with the boys from school. Contact persons in Albany are Cubmaster Tanya Rothstein at 320-309-9164 and Scoutmaster Jason Roehrl at 320-249-0813.

Albany Food Shelf The Albany Food Shelf is located in the Albany Community Senior Center at 741 Lake Avenue 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 320-845-2343.

Albany/Avon Scouts BSA The Scouts BSA Troop #32 meetings are the second and fourth Sunday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at the Avon City Hall. Contact Tanya Rothstein at 320-309-9164 for more information.

Albany Girl Scouts The Albany Girl Scouts are open to girls in grades K-12.

Troops meet at different times, usually 2-3 times per month.

Please contact Tanya Rothstein at 320-309-9164 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 Arnie Meier at 320845-2952 or Shirley Bauer at 320-845-4533.

Albany Jaycees Randy Lockridge, 2019 President The Albany Jaycees have played a very active role in the community for many years. The meetings are the third Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. (Summer month meetings are held at the Jaycee Shelter in Albany North Park and the winter month meetings are at Stubby’s Tavern and Schiffler’s Liquor in St. Anthony). Contact Randy Lockridge at 320-250-9980.

Albany Lions Club Jack Ramler, President; John Blenker, Vice President Reed Voit, Immediate Past 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.

Albany Women of Today The Albany Women of Today is a community service organization that welcomes anyone to join its membership.

The meetings are the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Albany Area Community Senior Center. Contact Tanya Rothstein at 845-2099 or 320-309-9164.

American Legion Auxiliary The Auxiliary meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Legion (except for the months of June – August). Contact Bede Schmidt at 320-363-8619 for more information.

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Community Organizations American Legion Post #482 The American Legion Post #482 meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. Their facility is open to the public for meetings. Please 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. There are no scheduled meetings, however a general meeting will be called when necessary. To become a member, please contact any of the school offices or Scott Buntje, Albany Area Schools Athletics Director at 320-845-5040. For more information, go to www.albany.k12.mn.us, click on athletics and activities.

Catholic Charities Senior Dining-Albany Located at Pondview Estates, 334 Golfview Drive.

Meals are served Monday - Friday beginning at noon, and home-delivered meals are provided for the surrounding communities of Avon, Freeport, Holdingford, New Munich/Meire Grove/Greenwald, Melrose, Sauk Centre and St. Joseph. 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, please call 320-845-4070, 320-845-6615 (kitchen), email: albanyseniordining@hotmail.com or visit the website at www.ccstcloud.org.

4-H Clubs 4-H is a family organization with the motto: “To Make the Best Better” and practice “Learn by Doing.” Meetings are generally once a month. If interested, please contact the Stearns County Extension Office for the group nearest you at (800) 450-6171.

Knights of Columbus Father Pierz Council Serving the parishes of Immaculate Conception (New Munich), Immaculate Conception (St. Anna), Sacred Heart (Freeport), St. Anthony, St. Benedict, St. Francis, St. Martin and Seven Dolors. For more information, please contact James Welle at 320-845-2597.

Rural Stearns Faith in Action RSFIA, as part of a caring effort throughout Stearns County, is providing services for our elderly neighbors, those with disabilities and those facing difficult life situations.

We provide friendly home visits, minor home repair/modification, respite care for caregivers, caregiver support through oneon-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, please contact Mike or Laura at 320-685-3693. We would love to talk with you about how we might be able to help. We make every effort to fill all need requests.

Because we are built on the concept of being a “neighbor helping neighbor” program, we are always in need of volunteers throughout the rural communities of Stearns County. Volunteer times are flexible. Volunteer as little or as much as you would like. You decide the ways in which you would like to offer a helping hand.

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 320-845-4533.

Sportsmen’s Club The 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 I-94 at Albany on Highway 238. Please 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. For more information email beth.thelen@live.com.

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. Please call Lee Mortenson at 320393-2542 for more information.

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2020/2021 Community Events August 2 - Seven Dolors Church Bazaar - Polka Mass at 10:30 a.m., Music by the Nite Owls. Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Food, beverages, games and more.

August 10 - Fire Department Fundraiser (Blattner's) Noon shotgun start - Golf Tournament, Albany Golf Club SEPTEMBER September 18-20 - Albany Pioneer Days Threshing Show & Flea Market, Pioneer Grounds September 26 Superintendent's revenge/course fundraiser - time TBD - Albany Golf Club DECEMBER December 5 - Santa Day - Albany Elementary School FEBRUARY 2021 February 5- Lions Sweetheart Dinner - Shady’s Hometown Tavern and Events Center

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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 by calling the Chamber office at 320-845-7777

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2020/2021 Community Events Albany Pioneer Days Threshing Show

Heritage Day Celebrating Albany

The event is kicked off Friday night, July 31, 2020, from 4-8 p.m. at the Albany Chrysler Center’s 19th Annual Car Show. 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. 1 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 (sanctioned), children’s activities, food, fun and games, gambling, beer garden, grand parade at 7 p.m., followed by music 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!

Sunday, Aug. 2 is the annual Seven Dolors Church Bazaar. There will be a polka Mass at 10:30 a.m., music by the Nite Owls, dinner, raffle and much more. See their website at www.sevendolors-stanthony.org.

This event is the second weekend after Labor Day each September. In 2020, it will be Sept. 18, 19 and 20. 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 non-profit 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 time activities include threshing, lumber sawing, blacksmith shop, general store, printing press, lath mill, country school, working water wheel, Corliss engine, big rope-making machine and model railroad museum, along with over 500 gas engines and more than 400 tractors on display. The ladies building features quilting, rug braiding and weaving, sewing, wool spinning and making ice cream.

Each year the show features a particular brand of equipment that played a part in our American heritage. There is also a big flea market and a tractor parade Saturday and Sunday.

We also have a tractor pull Friday. Old-time, bluegrass and country music goes on 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. All exhibitors, musicians and vendors are welcome to participate in the show.

The club invites anyone interested in preserving antique equipment (and demonstrating how it was used) to join our club and become part of this group that enjoys teaching the history of our ancestors. Direct any questions to the Pioneer Club, Box 482, Albany, MN 56307 or call Lee Mortenson at 320-393-2542 or 320-845-7410.

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History of Albany The City of Albany was incorporated in 1890, but not without a struggle. The first petition to incorporate, signed by 33 male 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.

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.

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Mass Times: Saturday Evening 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Morning 7:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 7:30 a.m.

(When Holy Family School is in session Thursday Mass changes from 7:30 am to 9 am)

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The water plant was installed in 1902 and electricity in 1909.

Beautiful Pine and Pelican Lakes are about 4 miles northeast of Albany.

It wasn’t an accident that the commercial development on Railroad Avenue (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 Main Street. The City celebrated 125 years in 2015.

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 mid-1860s 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, 1/2 mile east of Albany, in 1982 by the Stearns County Historical Society.

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Churches Seven Dolors Catholic Church

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• Priest: Fr. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. • Parochial Vicar: Fr. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. Email: 7dolors@albanytel.com www.sevendolors-stanthony.org Service Times: • Saturday Evening – 5 p.m.

• Sunday Morning – 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – 7:30 a.m.

• Thursday Mass time changes to 9 a.m. (when Holy Family School is in session).

Pastor: Steve Olson Pastor: Bobbi Bell Email: oursaviors@albanytel.com Service Times: • Sundays – 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

• The Lord’s Supper is celebrated every Sunday of the month Education Hour: • 9:15 a.m. with opportunities for all ages.

Summer Worships: • Sunday 9 a.m.

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• Priest: Fr. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. • Parochial Vicar: Fr. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. Email: stanthony@albanytel.com Service Times: • Sunday Morning 9 a.m.

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Parks & Recreation North Park is the City’s largest park, approximately 55 acres, located on State Hwy 238 on the north side of the City.

The Park provides a wide variety of recreational resources, including tennis, disc golf, volleyball and basketball courts, skate board ramps, picnic shelters, playground equipment, hike/bike trails and softball field.

Running water, electricity, and bathrooms in the Jaycee Shelter, which may be reserved for various events. To reserve the Jaycee or Lion’s Park shelter located in North Park, please call 320-845-4244. No camping is allowed in the park.

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CAMPING (No camping in Albany) Cedar Lake Memorial Park, Upsala .....................320-573-2983 El Rancho Mañana, Richmond .............................320-597-2740

LIONS PARK is located along 6th Street and abuts the North Lake. Amenities include a baseball field, basketball court, picnic shelter and warming house for ice skaters during the winter months.

GOLFING Albany Golf Club .......................................................320-845-2505 A public 18-hole golf course located adjacent to Interstate 94, a block from Main Street in Albany. Many water hazards provide challenges for the golfer attempting to shoot even par.

COUNTRY ESTATES PARK includes a baseball field, volleyball court, playground equipment and picnic shelter.

HALL’S HIGHVIEW PARK includes a baseball field, playground equipment and picnic shelter with running water and sewer.

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HIGHLANDS PARK includes playground equipment and is located adjacent to the Lake Wobegon Trail.

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Lake Wobegon Trail 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 Lake Wobegon Trail in Todd County.

If you connect the Lake Wobegon Trail with Morrison County’s connecting Soo Line Trail and the Central Lakes Trail, which meets the Lake Wobegon Trail in Osakis, you have 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.

“Explore beautiful Lake Wobegon Country at your own pace on scenic paved trails right from Albany”

TRAIL MILEAGE FOR CENTRAL LAKES TRAIL: Osakis to Nelson ..............................5.6 miles Nelson to Alexandria .......................6.5 miles Alexandria to Garfield .....................6.0 miles Garfield to Brandon .........................5.4 miles Brandon to Evansville .....................4.9 miles Evansville to Melby..........................4.6 miles Melby to Ashby ................................4.2 miles Ashby to Dalton ...............................7.5 miles Dalton to Fergus Falls ......................8.1 miles

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Approximately 290 teachers and support staff serve more than 1,750 students. The district is dedicated to small class sizes, offers a well-designed and delivered curriculum, and has an experienced and skilled staff. The district takes pride in offering all students an education that prepares them for a successful future.

Small Class Sizes: The average class size in elementary grades K-5 is 22. The average class size in the middle school and high school is 26.

Rigorous Curriculum: The Albany Area school district has an ongoing curriculum review process to ensure a welldesigned and delivered curriculum, one that will prepare our students for future success. Forty-one (41) college credits

are available through our 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: Our elementary and secondary schools offer a variety of opportunities through clubs and organizations. Currently, over 80% of our high school students participate in fine arts, academic, and/or athletic extra-curricular activities.

Experienced Staff: Our highly-skilled teaching professionals and support staff provide an environment of trust, respect, and security. Together we work to provide our 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

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Education Company, a school-age childcare program, serves over 260 students in PreK-5. Our 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, ESL), citizenship, reading, math, computer skills, GED, college preparation, and job skills training through the Adult Basic Education (ABE) program.

Partnerships: Last year the Albany Area School District awarded over $70,000 in scholarships to the graduating class of 2018 on behalf of local civic organizations, businesses, and individuals. The district also collaborates with the College of Saint Benedict, Saint 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, PTA, PTO, Women of Today, Lions Club, Jaycees, Chambers of Commerce, and the Albany Area Booster Club.

Community Support: The Albany Area School District has a long tradition of exceptionally strong community support. In August of 2015, district voters approved a building bond referendum with 81% support, with local businesses donating more than $6 million toward the project.

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Medical CENTRACARE CLINIC–ALBANY 30 Railroad Ave., Albany, MN 56307 320-845-2157 • centracare.com

The skilled and experienced healthcare team of CentraCare – Albany Clinic continues to offer primary care, urgent care, lab, imaging, physical therapy, diabetes education and ultrasound. 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 Kirkeby, DO. They are joined by Physician Assistants Jennifer Gannon, PA-C; Charlene Gerner, PA-C; and Tess King, PA-C. Tess King, PA-C works with Dr. Libby as a team-based approach to provide more coordinated care and improved access.

The clinic hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Family Medicine providers also see patients with urgent care needs on Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m.

Certified Nurse Practitioner Stephanie Olson, provides urgent care for all ages Monday through Thursday from noon to 8 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.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Nathan Brever, MD, regularly volunteers his time to assist with the Albany High School football and wrestling programs, St. John’s University football team, and provides impact testing to area athletes, a program that includes baseline and post-concussion testing.

For more information about CentraCare – Albany Clinic, visit centracare.com or call 320-845-2157.

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Learn about the many providers, specialists and services we offer to all ages. Caring for our communities — it’s our commitment to you.

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Senior Living

FOR MORE INFORMATION about Mother of Mercy Senior Living or for a tour of the campus, please call 320-845-2195.

MOTHER OF MERCY SENIOR LIVING Vibrant senior living, graced by the Spirit of care.

230 Church Ave, P.O. Box 676, Albany, MN 56307 • 320-845-2195

(Located just off I-94 next to golf course and Seven Dolors Catholic Church)

• Rapid Recovery • Nursing Home • Affordable Senior Housing • Assisted Living Apartments • Enhanced Assisted Living • Memory Care 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.

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: Closes 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 and Tranquility Place Memory Care: All our memory care communities have secured exits and are designed to look and feel like home. These private apartments open to central living areas and dining rooms. 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 care staff interaction rejoices in the abilities and moments of connection.

Pondview Estates: Nestled in 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

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SERVICES WE OFFER:

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Business Directory AGRICULTURE Ag Resource Consulting Inc. 320-845-6321 131 Fifth Street Albany, MN 56307 Custom Waste Irrigation 320-845-4644 Box 24 Albany, MN 56307 ATTORNEY Willenbring, Dahl, Wocken & Zimmerman, PLLC 320-685-3678 800-247-0925 571 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.willenbring.com AUCTIONEERS Mitchell-Przybilla 320-250-2108 18909 County Rd. 54 Albany, MN 56307 AUTOMOTIVE/ GAS STATIONS Albany Chrysler Center 320-845-2801 34650 225th Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.albanychrysler.com

Albany Oil Company 320-845-4111 110 Railroad Ave., Albany, MN 56307 Albany Tesoro 320-845-6577 140 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 Joel Schneider Service Inc. 320-845-4856 701 Railroad Ave., P.O. Box 537 Albany, MN 56307 www.joelschneiderservice.com Straightline Auto Glass 320-845-2378 220 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307 BARBER Mitch’s Barber & Style 320-845-7010 741 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307 CHURCHES Avon Community Church 320-356-9001 204 Avon Avenue N. Avon, MN 56310

Church of Seven Dolors 320-845-2705 151 2nd Street South Albany, MN 56307 www.sevendolors-stanthony.org

Albany Fire Department 320-845-4040 (911) 231 4th Street Albany, MN 56307

Blattner Energy 320-356-7351 392 County Road 50 Avon, MN 56310 www.BlattnerEnergy.com

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 320-845-2405 840 Lake Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.OurSaviorsLutheranAlbany.org

Albany Police Department 320-845-2200 (911) 400 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307

Breth Construction and Concrete, LLC 320-260-6977 40807 State Hwy. 238 Albany, MN 56307 mikebreth@yahoo.com

St. Anthony Catholic Church 320-845-2416 24326 Trobec Street Albany, MN 56307 stanthony@albanytel.com

COMMUNITY/ ORGANIZATIONS Albany Senior Community Center 320-845-2536 320-845-7242 (Rentals) 741 Lake Ave. Albany, MN 56307

Craig Bardson Excavating 320-845-4952 320-980-1164 31902 Sand Lake Road Albany, MN 56307

CITY INFORMATION Albany Area Chamber of Commerce 320-845-7777 400 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.albanymnchamber.org Albany City Hall 320-845-4244 400 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.ci.albany.mn.us

Lake Wobegon Trail Association www.lakewobegontrail.com Like us on Facebook CONTRACTORS/ CONSTRUCTION/ ELECTRICAL/ EXCAVATION/LANDSCAPE Austin Incorporated Septic Services 320-845-6464 320-250-3277 36058 State Hwy 238 Albany, MN 56307

Hennen Lumber 888-294-8686 320-836-2135 204 Main Street East Freeport, MN 56331 www.hennenlumber.com Ehlinger Lawn Service 320-250-9337 info@ehlingerlawn.com www.ehlingerlawn.com John Overman Construction 320-248-5060 Box 522 Albany, MN 56307

JT Electric Inc. 320-845-4789 111 County Road 10 Albany, MN 56307 Kotzer Excavating, Inc. 320-845-4578 320-980-0015 21745 340th Street Albany, MN 56307 ckotzer@albanytel.com Lumber One Avon P.O. Box 7 • 101 2nd St. NW Avon, MN 56310 320-356-7342 www.lumber-one.com Sunset Electric 320-746-3018 41302 190th Ave. Albany, MN 56307 Tani Division/ Interstate Monuments 320-845-4733 34658 225th Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.tanidivision.com Trisko Heating and Plumbing 320-352-2168 320 Pine Street South Sauk Centre, MN 56378 staff@triskohp.net

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Business Directory Wells Concrete 210 Inspiration Lane Albany, MN 56307 320-845-2229 www.wellsconcrete.com

Oakmont Capital Services, LLC 320-844-8800 641 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.oakmontfinance.com

EDUCATION Albany Area Schools ISD #745 320-845-2171 10 Forest Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.albany.k12.mn.us

Schlenner Wenner & Co. CPA 320-845-2940 115 6th Street Albany, MN 56307 www.swcocpas.com

Holy Family School 320-845-2011 160 2nd Street Albany, MN 56307 www.holyfamilyalbany.com

Stearns Bank, N.A. 320-845-2151 140 5th Street Albany, MN 56307 www.stearnsbank.com

FINANCIAL/ACCOUNTING Black Financial Services 320-356-9031 www.blackfinancialservices.com

Total Agri-Business Services 320-845-4795 301 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307

Central Minnesota Credit Union 888-320-8482 641 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.myCMCU.org

Albany Home Bakery 320-845-2963 531 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 Avon Cabin Café 320-356-7198 105 Avon Ave. S Avon, MN www.avoncabincafe.com Cornerstone Deli 320-845-2363 379 Railroad Ave., Albany, MN 56307 www.cornerstonedeliandmarket.com Fishers Club 320-356-7372 425 Stratford St. W. Avon, MN 56310 www.fishersclub.com Pelican Lake Ballroom 320-845-2831 18419 County Road 154 Avon, MN 56310

FOOD/DINING/ GROCERY/ ENTERTAINMENT/ BAKERY A&W Restaurant 320-845-6999 121 8th Street Albany, MN 56307

Rock the Prairie 320-845-2195 21470 County Rd. 54 Albany, MN 56307 www.rocktheprairie.org

Teal’s Market 320-845-4120 122 8th Street Albany, MN 56307 www.tealsmarket.com The Hillcrest Family Restaurant & Stubby’s Tavern 320-845-2168 1004 Shamrock Lane Albany, MN 56307 The Landing 320-845-4666 18527 County Road 154 Avon, MN 56310 FUNERAL PLANNING Miller-Carlin Funeral Home 320-845-2035 300 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.millercarlin.com GARBAGE AND RUBBISH COLLECTION Albany Recycling Center 320-845-2747 34737 County Road 10 Albany, MN 56307 Waste Management 866-513-1811 www.wm.com

Joel Schneider Service Inc. Quality work At Great Prices

JOEL SCHNEIDER Owner 701 Railroad Ave. PO Box 537 Albany, MN. 56307 1-320-845-4856 1-320-845-4295

HARDWARE Mondloch Hardware Hank 320-548-3255 125 Main Street St. Martin, MN 56362 HOTELS Baymont Inn & Suites 320-845-2145 820 Shamrock Lane, Albany, MN 56307 baymontinnalbany@hotmail.com

INSURANCE Advantage 1 Insurance Agency 320-252-6650 140 5th Street Albany, MN 56307 www.advantageoneins.com Albany Mutual Insurance Company 320-845-2375 141 Fifth Street Albany, MN 56307 www.albanymutual.com Diversified Insurance Agency 320-845-2166 571 Railroad Ave. PO Box 308 Albany, MN 56307 frielertracy@gmail.com North Risk Partners Apollo Division 320-845-7070 601 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.northriskpartners.com LAUNDRY City Laundry 341 7th Street South (right next to Dairy Queen) Albany, MN 56307 LIQUOR Teal’s Liquor 320-845-4345 1000 Shamrock Lane Albany, MN 56307 www.tealsmarket.com MEDICAL CARE/ DENTAL/EYE/ PHARMACY Albany Family Dentistry 320-845-2032 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.albanyfamilydentist.com

Albany/Melrose Eye Clinic 320-845-4747 471 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 CentraCare Clinic–Albany 320-845-2157 30 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.centracare.com CHI Health at Home 320-845-2440 131 8th St. S, Ste. #1 PO Box 776 Albany, MN 56307 www.CHIatHome.com CVS Pharmacy 320-845-7540 740 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307 K&S Pharmacy, LTD 320-356-1000 107 Avon Avenue, Suite 1 Avon, MN 56310 Mother of Mercy Senior Living Pondview Estates 320-845-2195 320-845-2969 230 Church Avenue & 334 Golf View Drive Albany, MN 56307 www.motherofmercymn.com Serenity Village 320-844-8880 113 Serenity Court Avon, MN 56310 NEWSPAPER The Albany Enterprise 320-845-2700 561 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.star-pub.com

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Mother of Mercy Senior Living Offers: • In-Patient and Out-Patient Rehabilitation • Assisted and Independent Living • Skilled Nursing Care • Three Levels of Memory Care Communities Pondview Estates

(Income qualified HUD housing) Independent and Assisted Living Suites Available!

Business Directory GALLERY/PHOTOGRAPHY Lake Wobegon Trail Gallery 320-845-4100 431 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.lakewobegontrailgallery.com

RETAIL Albany Country Floral & Gifts 320-845-4776 402 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307

REAL ESTATE DeeDee Fisher 320-260-7629 3950 3rd Street N St. Cloud, MN 56303 www.soldbydeedee.com

MAC’S 320-845-4321 1241 County Road 10 Albany, MN 56307 AMPS, Inc. 320-845-4690 105 Co. Rd. 10 Albany, MN 56307 www.ampsrs.com

INH Properties 320-845-4515 (Stephanie) 451 Winden Way Avon, MN 56310 AvonEstates@inhproperties.com Back to Rhythm Massage 320-845-2763 www.inhproperties.com 160 13th Street Albany, MN 56307 RECREATION Albany Golf Club Cold Spring Co-op 320-845-2505 and Country Store 500 Church Ave. 320-685-8651 Albany, MN 56307 300 Main Street www.albanygolfcourse.com Cold Spring, MN 56320 Channel Marine M&B Jigs & Sports, Inc. 320-309-9222 320-597-5975 PO Box 635 Hwy. 23 Albany, MN 56307 Richmond, MN 56368 www.mbjigs.com www.channelmarineandsports.com Gresser Motor Sports 320-685-3656 770 Hwy. 23 Cold Spring, MN 56320 www.GresserGolfCart.com

Rocky Ridge Outlet 320-845-7199 209 County Road 156 Albany, MN 56307 www.rockyridgeoutlet.com

RENTAL General Rental of Albany 320-845-7368 750 County Road 41 Albany, MN 56307

Scrap Ranch 320-845-7199 209 County Road 156 Albany, MN 56307 (Located inside Rocky Ridge Outlet)

On Pelican Lake • St. Anna, MN

Excellent Home Cooking 4 miles north of Avon on Co. Rd. 9, turn left on Co. Rd. 154 - located next to the public boat landing

320-845-4666

SIGNS/APPAREL/ ADVERTISING The Albany Enterprise Star Publications 320-845-2700 561 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.star-pub.com

TECHNOLOGY Community Technology Center 320-845-8888 360 Railroad Ave., Ste. #2 Albany, MN 56307 www.mnctc.com

Everything Signs 320-746-0746 500 Main Street Holdingford, MN 56340 www.everythingsigns.com

TRANSPORTATION/ MOVING Brenny Transportation, Inc. & Specialized, Inc. 320-363-6999 8505 Ridgewood Rd. St. Joseph, MN 56374 www.brennytransportation.com

Redline Apparel LLC 320-845-7445 33695 County Road 10 Albany, MN 56307 Sign Design 320-352-6577 522 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378 SPECIALIZED STORAGE A & D Storage LLC 320-845-2466 34901 County Road 10 Albany, MN 56307

• Daily/Nightly Specials • Sunday Smorgasbord • Wednesday Taco Night • Accommodations For Up To 400 People • Weddings • Parties • Receptions • Anniversaries

TRAVEL Pack ‘N Go Travel 320-845-7123 34162 County Road 10 Albany, MN 56307 country@albanytel.com UTILITIES/ COMMUNICATIONS Albany Mutual Telephone 320-845-2101 131 6th Street Albany, MN 56307 www.albanytel.com

VETERINARY Lake Country Veterinary Service 320-845-6930 551 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.lakecountryvetservice.com WATER/WASTEWATER CONTROL Preferred Controls Inc. 320-845-6772 460 Huskie Drive Albany, MN 56307 www.preferredcontrols.com

Ramler Trucking 320-845-4500 400 13th St., Albany, MN 56307 www.ramlertrucking.com We Haul For You 320-250-2855 Doug Legatt www.WeHaulForYou.com

ALL OF YOUR FOOD MADE TO ORDER! • Daily Lunch Specials • Specialty Pizza

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Summer Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Winter Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

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122 8th St Street, t Albany, Alb MN 56307 • 320-845-4120 320 845 4120 A family owned business since 1942, Teal’s Market is here to serve our communities and we believe that customer service is our key to success!

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