Greetings from the city of Albany and myself. I am honored to serve the city as mayor for another term.
The city’s 2022 capital improvements on Midland Avenue and the business district are 95% complete with just final lifts of asphalt left to do. Asphalt should be completed in mid-June. We understand these projects can be challenging, and appreciate your patience and understanding as we make progress. The council continues to be aggressive in our plans to replace some of the oldest infrastructure in our city but will only do what we feel is feasible as time goes on and costs arise.
Working with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Stearns County for several years, we were able to agree on a final plan that was completed at the intersection of Railroad Avenue, First Street (State Highway 238) and Stearns County Road 54. We all believed this design made the most sense and seems to be working much more efficiently than in the past.
Our proposed 2023 capital
improvements include Forest Avenue from First Street to Sixth Street; Second Street from Midland Avenue to Lake Avenue; Third Street, Fourth Street and Fifth Street each between Midland and Forest avenues; and also adjacent alleys. The improvements would consist of a new roadway, curb and gutter, sidewalks, water and sewer main, services and storm sewer. We are also proposing around 1,400 lineal feet of sidewalk improvements on Shamrock Lane to 13th Street. All of these improvements would be done in a way to create the least amount of disruption possible.
Please support our local businesses. Visit and enjoy all of the amenities Albany has to offer. Contact City Hall at 320-845-4244 with questions regarding residential or commercial lots. Contact myself or any council member with questions or concerns. Contact information can be found at www.ci.albany.mn.us.
Let’s make 2023 a great year. I wish all of you health and happiness!
Tom Kasner
Mayor
Albany, MN 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 2,780.* 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 2020 Estimate.
Park Board
Ross Voit, Chairman
Sonya Hoffarth | Grant Johnson
Economic Development Authority
Tom Kasner, President
Paul Wellenstein, Vice-President
John R. Harlander, Acting Chairman
Bill Scepaniak
Nathan Ronning
Planning Commission
Bill Scepaniak
Allison Dudek
Nathan Ronning
Joe Wedel
Todd Horton
Administration
Tom Schneider, Clerk/Administrator
Albany City Council
400 Railroad Avenue, PO Box 370 | Albany, MN 56307 320-845-4244 | www. ci.albany.mn.us tschneider@ci.albany.mn.us
Education Albany Area Schools
375 employees
Elder Care
Mother of Mercy Senior Living 170 employees
Financial Stearns Bank N.A. 190 employees
Magnifi Financial 16 employees
Precast & Prestressed Concrete Wells Concrete 180 employees
Cheese Powders Kraft 70 employees
Freight & Truck Repair
Tom Kasner, Mayor .......................................................320-845-2091
Alan Amdahl, Councilor ............................................. 320-845-7268
John R. Harlander, Councilor .................................... 320-845-2476
Keith Heitzman, Councilor ........................................ 320-845-2755
Adam Rushmeyer, Councilor .................................... 320-845-2230
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.
Ramler Trucking & Trailer Repair 50 employees
Healthcare
CentraCare Clinic –Albany 50 employees
Custom Cabinetry The Woodshop of Avon 25 employees
Communication Albany Mutual Telephone Association 12 employees
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) 351-7831.
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 potable 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.
OUR AGENTS:
Advantage One - Albany ..............320-845-4020
Advantage One - Long Prairie ......320-732-6611
Advantage One - St. Cloud ..........800-320-7262
First State Agency - Sauk Centre 320-352-7200
Heinen Insurance..........................320-597-2672
Kensington Insurance ..................877-254-3191
Lieser Insurance ...........................320-243-7144
Marshik Agency ............................320-632-2328
North Risk Partners - Albany .......320-845-7070
North Risk Partners - Melrose .....320-256-7401
Scegura Insurance .......................320-746-2582
Schif er Insurance .......................320-845-2887
Schmidt Insurance .......................320-356-9440
St. Martin Insurance .....................320-548-3556
Vanguard Insurance .....................320-732-6629
We want to help you and your family live a healthy life.
We encourage and inspire health and well-being. And we care for you through all of life’s stages.
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 in. It’s a place I proudly call home.
Kelly Kasner, President
The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce is organized to promote the collaboration of area businesses and community organizations to work together on community events, and the promotion of area businesses for the betterment of the Albany area. The Chamber’s purpose is to also actively encourage local businesses to become members.
The Chamber of Commerce is a group of business professionals that promote supporting fellow local businesses. As part of shopping local, the Chamber offers “Albany Bucks.” These Albany Bucks, in the form of certificates, are treated just like cash and never leave the community. They are accepted at all businesses in the town of Albany. If you would like to purchase Albany Bucks for a gift, you can do so at Magnifi Financial.
The Chamber meets monthly on the third Wednesday of each month at
noon. All new and existing businesses are welcome to become a member at any time throughout the year. Brand NEW Chamber members receive a 50% discount on their first year membership dues. Contact the Chamber for more information.
In addition to promoting local business, the Chamber of Commerce sponsors a variety of events each 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 www.albanymnchamber.org
Kelly Kasner, president TANI Division kelly@tanidivision.com 320-845-4733
Kristi Imdieke, vice president Albany Tesoro bublz78@gmail.com 320-845-2195
Sara Hoffner, executive director Albanycc@albanytel.com
320-845-7777
Aaron Smith, treasurer Schlenner Wenner & Company asmith@swcocpas.com
320-845-2940
Lynn Brutger, board member Magnifi Finanical lynn.brutger@mymagnifi.org
320-845-4784
Kitty Eickhoff, board member Albany Country Floral albanycf@albanytel.com
320-845-4776
Lindsey Clancy, board member Albany Mutual Telephone lindsey.clancy@albanytel.net 320-845-2101
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 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, 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 25.
NEWSPAPERS: TheStar 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 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.
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 320-2916623. 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.
Cub Scouts is a program for all boys and girls in the first through fifth grade. The Albany Cub Scouts Pack #32 den meetings are held the first and third Sunday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at Holy Family School and a pack meeting the third Sunday/month. At the end of fifth grade, the boys can advance to Scouts BSA 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 committee chair Tanya Rothstein at 320-309-9164 and Scoutmaster Jason Roehrl at 320-249-0813.
The Scouts BSA Troop #1032 meetings are the first and third Sunday of the month at 2:30 p.m. 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 John Kloos at 651-233-8924 or Shirley Bauer at 320-845-4533.
Ashley Clapp, 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 7:00 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 Ashley Clapp at 320-492-2848.
Albany Lions Club
Dan Stommes President; Ben Schmitz, 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.
The Albany Women of Today is a community service organization that welcomes anyone to join its membership. The meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Contact Tanya Rothstein at 845-2099 or 320-309-9164.
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 Bede Schmidt at 320-363-8619 for more information.
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. To become a member contact Scott Buntje, Albany Area Schools Activities Director at 320-845-5040. For more information, go to 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 11:30, and home-delivered meals are provided for the communities of Albany, Avon, Freeport, Holdingford, New Munich, Meire Grove, Greenwald, Melrose, Sauk Centre, St. Joseph, St. Martin, St. Rosa and St. Stephen. For seniors 60 + 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. Listen to KASM Radio FM 107.7 for announcements. For more information, please call 320-845-4070, email at albanysrdining@ccstcloud.org, call St. Cloud office at 320229-4584 or visit the website at 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 St. Anthony, St. Benedict, St. Martin and Seven Dolors. For more information, please 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.
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, please 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.
The event will be kicked off Friday night, Aug. 4, 2023, from 4-8 p.m. at the Albany Chrysler Center’s 22nd 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. 5 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 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!
Sunday, Aug. 13 is the annual Seven Dolors Church Bazaar. There will be a polka Mass at 10:30 a.m. with live music, dinner, raffle and much more. See their website at www.hohcatholic.org.
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 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 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.
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The club invites anyone interested in preserving antique equipment (and demonstrating how it was used) to join their club. Mail questions to the Pioneer Club, Box 482, Albany, MN 56307 or call Lee Mortenson at 320-249-0331.
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.
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 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.
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.
Albany Bowling Center ......................320-845-4732
CAMPING (no camping in Albany)
Baymont Inn and Suites .....................320-845-2145
Lucy’s Loft ................................................320-291-5543
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, disc golf, volleyball and basketball courts, skate board ramps, picnic shelters, playground equipment, hike/bike trails and softball field. Running water, electricity, and bathrooms are in the Jaycee Shelter but 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.
Cedar Lake Memorial Park, Upsala320-573-2983 El Rancho Mañana, Richmond ........320-597-2740
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. They have Toptracer Driving Range.
ICE SKATING WARMING HOUSE.................on North Lake
CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS on Albany Golf Course
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.
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.
HIGHLANDS PARK includes playground equipment and is located adjacent to the Lake Wobegon Trail.
Legion Park Shelter is located along Main Street. 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.
MN 56307
320-845-2171
www.district745.org
The Albany Area School District serves the communities of Albany, Avon, Farming, St. Anthony, and St. Martin. The district features Albany Elementary (K-5), Avon Elementary (PreK-5), Albany Area Middle School (6-8) and Albany Area High School (9-12). Approximately 325 teachers and support staff serve more than 1,760 students. The district is dedicated to small class sizes, offers a well-designed and delivered curriculum, and has an experienced and skilled staff
Small Class Sizes: The average class size in elementary grades K-5 is 21. The average class size in the middle school and high school is 25.
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 our students for future success. Forty-two (42) college credits are available through our high school course offerings. The district uses both block classes and halfblock 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 Company, a school-age childcare program, serves over 250 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 almost $78,000 in scholarships to the graduating class of 2022 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, Avon CAPS, Albany Elementary 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 Aug. of 2022, the district is currently underway on a building project to transform the former Albany Hospital into an Early Learning Center (ELC). The ELC will house Albany Early Childhood and Kindergarten students and will alleviate space constraints at both Albany and Avon elementary schools. The building is projected to open in fall of 2024.
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 Christcentered 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.
centracare.com or 320-845-2157
CentraCare – Albany Clinic offers area residents primary care services in a high-quality, cost-effective and caring manner. Our family medicine physicians and advanced practice providers care for patients of all ages. Onsite lab, imaging, physical therapy, ultrasound and diabetes education are offered at the clinic. Specialists also provide consultation for OB/GYN, orthopedics and podiatry.
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 Nagel, DO. They are joined by Physician Assistants Jennifer Gannon, PA-C and Easton Popma, PA-C. The clinic provides a team-based care model where patients are a part of a team with skilled health professionals that 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.
The Family Medicine physicians and advanced practice providers also see patients with urgent care needs on Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m. Physician Assistant William Green, 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.
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 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 care 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.
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320-845-6321
131 Fifth Street Albany, MN 56307
Custom Waste Irrigation
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320-845-4644
Box 24 Albany, MN 56307
Willenbring, Dahl, Wocken & Zimmerman, PLLC
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320-685-3678
800-247-0925
571 Railroad Ave.
Albany, MN 56307
www.willenbring.com
Mitchell-Przybilla Auction Company
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320-250-2108
18909 County Rd. 54
Albany, MN 56307
Albany
Chrysler Center Page ..................................21
320-845-2801
34650 225th Ave. Albany, MN 56307
www.albanychrysler.com
Joel Schneider Service Inc.
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320-845-4856
701 Railroad Ave., P.O. Box 537
Albany, MN 56307
www.joelschneiderservice.com
Straightline Auto Glass Page ..................................4
320-845-2378
220 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307
BARBER
Eric’s Barber & Style
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Eric Ruch
320-845-7010
741 Railroad Avenue
Albany, MN 56307
BAIT & TACKLE
The Store of St. Anna Page ..................................37
320-356-7878
37215 Co. Rd. 9
Avon, MN 56360
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CABINETS
The Woodshop of Avon Page ..................................38
320-845-7141
1452 Railroad Avenue
Albany, MN 56307
www.thewoodshopofavon.com
Avon Community Church
Page ..................................20
320-356-9001
204 Avon Avenue N. Avon, MN 56310
Harvest of Hope
Page ..................................30
320-250-5618
320-845-2705
E-mail: sevendolors@ hohcatholic.org
www.hohcatholic.org
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Page ..................................7
320-845-2405
840 Lake Ave.
Albany, MN 56307
www.OurSaviorsLutheranAlbany.org
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
Albany Fire Department
320-845-4040 (911)
231 4th Street
Albany, MN 56307
Albany Police Department
320-845-2200 (911)
400 Railroad Ave.
Albany, MN 56307
COMMUNITY + ORGANIZATIONS
Albany Area Gymnastics Organization
Page ..................................39
320-266-0452
P.O. Box 302
Albany, MN 56307
www.albanyareagymnastics.org
Albany Senior Community Center
Page ..................................4
320-845-2536
320-845-7242 (Rentals)
741 Lake Ave.
Albany, MN 56307
Lake Wobegon Trail Association
Page ..................................20
www.lakewobegontrail.com
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CONSTRUCTION + MORE
Breth Construction and Concrete, LLC
Page ..................................33
320-260-6977
40807 State Hwy 238
Albany, MN 56307
mikebreth@yahoo.com
Lic.# BC639950
Hennen Lumber
Page ..................................36
888-294-8686
320-836-2135
204 Main Street East Freeport, MN 56331
www.hennenlumber.com
Lumber One Avon Page ..................................4
320-356-7342
P.O. Box 7
101 2nd St. NW Avon, MN 56310
www.lumber-one.com
Tani Division + Interstate Monuments
Page ..................................26
320-845-4733
34658 225th Ave.
Albany, MN 56307
www.tanidivision.com
Wells Concrete Page ..................................38
320-845-2229
210 Inspiration Lane
Albany, MN 56307
www.wellsconcrete.com
DELIVERY SERVICES
Haalnat Enterprise Page..................................17
Personal Delivery Service
320-248-2681
251 1st St. Albany, MN 56307
DEMOLITION & RECYCLING
Opatz Metals & Rolloffs
Page ..................................30
320-746-2819
120 Washington West Holdingford, MN 56340
www.opatzmetalsinc.com
EDUCATION
Albany Area Schools
ISD #745
320-845-2171
10 Forest Avenue
Albany, MN 56307
www.district745.org
Holy Family School Page ..................................6
320-845-2011
160 2nd Street
Albany, MN 56307 www.holyfamilyalbany.com
Montessori on Main Page ..................................27
320-557-3643
200 1st Street SW
Avon, MN 56310 montessorionmain@yahoo.com
ELECTRIC
Sunset Electric Page ..................................32
320-746-3018
41302 190th Ave. Albany, MN 56307
EXCAVATING
Kotzer Excavating, Inc.
Page ..................................19
320-845-4578 • 320-980-0015
21745 340th Street
Albany, MN 56307 ckotzer@albanytel.com
Lange Trenching Page ..................................13
320-356-7976
32906 County Road 50 Avon, MN 56310
www.langetrenchinginc.com
FINANCIAL + ACCOUNTING
Black Financial Services Page ..................................27
320-356-9031
www.blackfinancialservices.com
Magnifi Financial Page ..................................10
888-330-8482
641 Raidroad Ave.
Albany, MN 56307
www.mymagnifi.org
Oakmont Capital Services, LLC
Page ..................................24
320-844-8800
641 Railroad Ave.
Albany, MN 56307
www.oakmontfinance.com
Stearns Bank, N.A. Page ..................................7
320-845-2151
140 5th Street Albany, MN 56307 www.stearnsbank.com
Total Agri-Business Page ..................................16
301 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.totalagribusiness.com
A&W Restaurant
Page ..................................7
320-845-6999
121 8th Street
Albany, MN 56307
Albany
Dairy Queen Page ..................................23
331 7th Street South Albany, MN 56307
www.dairyqueen.com
Albany
Home Bakery Page ..................................16
320-845-2963
531 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307
Avon Cabin Café
Page ..................................18
320-356-7198
105 Avon Ave. S Avon, MN www.avoncabincafe.com
Greenside Grill Page ..................................27
320-845-2505
500 Church Ave. Albany, MN 56307
www.albanygolfcourse.com
Pelican Lake Ballroom Page ..................................15
320-845-2831
18419 County Road 154 Avon, MN 56310
Teal’s Market Page ..................................40
320-845-4120
122 8th Street
Albany, MN 56307
www.tealsmarket.com
The Hillcrest Family Restaurant & Stubby’s Tavern
Page ..................................19
320-845-2168
1004 Shamrock Lane
Albany, MN 56307
FUNERAL PLANNING
Miller-Carlin
Funeral Home
Page ..................................15
320-845-2035
300 Railroad Avenue
Albany, MN 56307
www.millercarlin.com
GARBAGE/ RECYCLING
Waste Management Page ..................................7
877-352-2876
www.wm.com
INSURANCE
Advantage 1 Insurance Agency
Page ..................................19
320-252-6650
140 5th Street
Albany, MN 56307
www.advantageoneins.com
Albany Mutual Insurance Company
Page ..................................9
320-845-2375
141 Fifth Street Albany, MN 56307
www.albanymutual.com
North Risk PartnersApollo Division
Page ..................................6
320-845-7070
601 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307
www.northriskpartners.com
Schmidt Insurance Page ..................................25
320-356-9443
108 Avon Ave., N Avon, MN 56310
LAWN SERVICE
Ehlinger Lawn Service Page ..................................34
320-250-9337
info@ehlingerlawn.com
www.ehlingerlawn.com
LAUNDRY
Albany Laundry Page ..................................20
341 7th St. S Albany, MN 56307
LIQUOR
Teal’s Liquor Page ..................................40
320-845-4345
1000 Shamrock Lane Albany, MN 56307 www.tealsmarket.com
MEMORIAL
Sunburst Memorials Michelich Granite Page ..................................22
(320) 363-7779
7808 County Rd. 75 St. Cloud, MN 56301
ChristinaB@MichelichMemorials.com
MEDICAL, DENTAL EYE + PHARMACY
Albany Family Dentistry Page ..................................10
855-845-8415
Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307
www.albanyfamilydentist.com
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CentraCare
Albany Clinic
Page ..................................9
320-845-2157
30 Railroad Ave.
Albany, MN 56307
www.centracare.com
K&S Pharmacy, LTD
Page ..................................28
320-356-1000
107 Avon Avenue, Suite 1
Avon, MN 56310
Mother of Mercy
Senior Living Pondview Estates
Page ..................................35
320-845-2195 • 320-845-2969
230 Church Ave. & 334 Golf View Drive
Albany, MN 56307
www.motherofmercymn.com
NEWSPAPER
Star Publications
The Star Post Page ..................................11
320-845-2700
561 Railroad Avenue
Albany, MN 56307
www.star-pub.com
Lake Wobegon
Trail Gallery
Page ..................................30
320-845-4100
431 Railroad Ave.
Albany, MN 56307
www.lakewobegontrail.com
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Gilk Plumbing, Heating & A/C, LLC.
Page ..................................20
320-597-3200
Richmond, MN 56368
www.gilkplumbing.com
Albany Golf Club
Page ..................................31
320-845-2505
500 Church Ave.
Albany, MN 56307
www.albanygolfcourse.com
Backwoods Outdoors
Page ..................................6
320-293-7328
42011 State Hwy 238
Freeport, MN 56331
www.backwoodsoutdoorsllc.com
Channel Marine & Sports, Inc.
Page ..................................27
320-597-5975
Hwy. 23, Richmond, MN 56368
www.channelmarineandsports.com
Rubber Ducky Page ..................................33
320-405-7800
1105 Shamrock Lane
Albany, MN 56307
RENTAL
General Rental of Albany
Page ..................................10
320-845-7368
750 County Road 41
Albany, MN 56307
RECYCLING
Albany Recycling Center
Page ..................................24
320-845-2747
34737 County Road 10
Albany, MN 56307
RETAIL
Albany Country Floral & Gifts
Page ..................................12
320-845-4776
402 Railroad Ave.
Albany, MN 56307
AMPS, Inc.
Page ..................................32
320-845-4690
105 Co. Rd. 10
Albany, MN 56307
www.ampsrs.com
Back to Rhythm Massage
Page ..................................4
320-845-2763
160 13th Street
Albany, MN 56307
Cold Spring Co-op + Country Store
Page ..................................6
320-685-8651
300 Main Street
Cold Spring, MN 56320
High Performance
Harry’s
Page ..................................29
460 Huskie Drive, Ste. 102
Albany, MN 56307
Lucy’s Loft
Page ..................................16
541 Railroad Avenue
Albany, MN 56307
MAC’S Fleet Supply
Page ..................................12
320-845-4321
1241 County Road 10
Albany, MN 56307
Mondloch
Hardware Hank
Page ..................................25
320-548-3255
125 Main Street
St. Martin, MN 56362
Rocky Ridge Outlet
Page ..................................33
320-845-7199
209 County Road 156
Albany, MN 56307
www.rockyridgeoutlet.com
WR Home Company
Page ..................................36
320-557-0200
25 1st Ave. NW
Saint Joseph,MN
www.wrhomecompany.com
Pack–N–Go Travel
Page ..................................22
320-845-7123
34162 County Road 10
Albany, MN 56307
SEPTIC SERVICE
Austin Incorporated Page ..................................37
Septic Services
320-845-6464
320-250-3277
36058 State Hwy 238
Albany, MN 56307
SIGNS, APPAREL + ADVERTISING
Everything Signs Page ..................................15
320-746-0746
500 Main Street
Holdingford, MN 56340
www.everythingsigns.com
Redline Apparel, LLC
Page ..................................23
320-845-7445
33695 County Road 10
Albany, MN 56307
Sign Design
320-352-6577
522 Sinclair Lewis Ave.
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
SPECIALIZED STORAGE
A&D Storage, LLC Page ..................................17
320-845-2466
34901 County Road 10
Albany, MN 56307
+ MOVING
Brenny Transportation, Inc. & Specialized, Inc. Page ..................................15
320-363-6999
8505 Ridgewood Rd. St. Joseph, MN 56374
brennytruck.com
Ramler Trucking Page ..................................26
320-845-4500
400 13th St., Albany, MN 56307
www.ramlertrucking.com
We Haul For You Page ..................................8
320-250-2855
Doug Legatt
www.WeHaulForYou.com
UTILITIES + COMMUNICATIONS
Albany Mutual Telephone Page ..................................2
320-845-2101
131 6th Street
Albany, MN 56307
www.albanytel.com
VETERINARY
Lake Country Veterinary Service Page ..................................11
320-845-6930
551 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307
www.lakecountryvetservice.com
WATER
Culligan Water of Central MN Page ..................................23
320-352-8010
625 Lincoln Loop Sauk Centre, MN 56378
www.culliganh2o.com
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