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albert Lea major events Parks and Recreation events ......3 Thursdays on Fountain ..............3 Wind Down Wednesday ............3 Corey Goodnature Tournament .9 Relay for Life ...............................26 Tractor cruise ...............................38 attractions Fishing..........................................4 Disc golf .......................................6 Walking .......................................6 Camping ......................................7 Golf ..............................................9 Albert Lea Public Library ............11 Shell Rock River Water Trail .......28 Myre-Big Island State Park .........34 Bayside Ski Team .........................36 Brookside Boathouse..................37 Harmony Park .............................37

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wind down wEdnESday GoES virtual, nEw Covid-friEndly EvEntS PlannEd

By Colleen Harrison

colleen.harrison@albertleatribune.com

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a figurative wrench into a lot of schedules, and local events and festivals have not been immune.

Wind Down Wednesday, Albert Lea’s monthly downtown festival June through August, will not go on in the traditional sense, instead opting for virtual events.

June’s virtual festival will look to recognize “the ‘rona rockstars all around us, whether it’s a nurse, your garbage man, a teacher, maintenance staff or anyone else,” according to the event’s Facebook page. People are asked to record a short video or audio clip explaining their nominations. The entries received will be put into a “‘rona rockstar recognition” that will be revealed during the June virtual event. Further details will be released on the event’s Facebook page as they become available.

“We look for guidance from the state, as well as our local filters of city/ county/leadership agencies,” said Holly Karsjens, Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau and Main Street Program executive director, in a previous Tribune interview. “Gathering — being a huge component of transferring COVID — is also really the joyful and fulfilling part of having events and festivals. So we are left with a huge conundrum: the normally wonderful thing has become the enemy.”

As far as Fountain Lake Park’s weekly spring and summer Thursdays on Fountain concerts go, June events have been canceled, but Karsjens said they are still trying to hold out for the other months’ events, as she said the guidance is everchanging from the state level.

“We are looking at ways to gather at a distance, by means of live music and food. Still working out the logistics, ensuring safety for everyone is a priority,” Karsjens said. “We, too, know that our summer events are the highlights of the year for many folks, and some cheese curds and music would do all our hearts some good, especially right now.”

Albert Lea Recreation Manager Bob Furland said drive-in concert and movie events are being worked on, potentially using Albert Lea City Arena’s parking lot for the location. He said regional band The Ripdoozers is scheduled as the first

A train could be seen going up and down North Broadway Avenue Wednesday during the first Wind Down Wednesday of the summer. Colleen harrison/albert lea tribune band to perform for the drive-in concert events, with the first one scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 18 at the arena, with an 80-vehicle limit for attendance.

“We’re looking forward to getting that started,” he said in a previous Tribune interview.

Furland said they are also looking at ways to organize a virtual bicycle ride for people to participate in as well.

“We are turning over every stone to find ways to modify our normal event season. It takes so much effort and energy just to make these annual events run when conditions are perfect, so completely rethinking how we festival is difficult and won’t be something that we take lightly or make happen overnight,”

“We are turning over every stone to find ways to modify our normal event season.

— Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Holly Karsjens

Karsjens said. “We are hopeful we will have some fun things to offer that look See EvEntS, Page 27

A boy plays with one of the children’s games set up by Hope Church after having his face painted during Wind Down Wednesday in downtown Albert Lea in 2019.

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A Minnesota Department of Natural Resources employee holds up a largemouth bass. Waterville Area Fisheries Assistant Area Supervisor Brandon Eder said pretty much any type of fish species you can catch in Minnesota is available to catch in Freeborn County. provided

Fishing licenses on the rise this season

By Tyler Julson

tyler.julson@albertleatribune.com

Fishing, one of Minnesota’s most storied pastimes, is still in full swing despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

So far this year, more than 550,000 angling licences have been sold, a 26% increase over this time in 2019, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Youth licenses are up 69% from last year, as well.

For young and inexperienced fishermen, getting started can be quite a daunting task. What do I want to catch? Where should I fish from? What bait and lures should I use? All of these questions and many more can go through the head of anyone just starting fishing.

Here’s a quick guide on how to navigate and fish some of the lakes in the area.

According to Brandon Eder, the assistant area supervisor at Waterville Area Fisheries, pretty much any type of fish species you can catch in Minnesota is available to catch in Freeborn County.

Eder said Albert Lea and Fountain Lake are especially good for fishing walleye.

Fountain Lake also has a good supply of bluegill and crappie. Geneva and Pickerel lakes are managed specifically for northern pike and yellow perch, according to Eder. Largemouth bass and channel catfish can also be caught in Fountain Lake.

According to the 2020 fishing outlook released by the Waterville Area Fisheries, which surveys lakes in Le Sueur, Blue Earth, Faribault, Waseca, Steele, Dodge, Freeborn, Mower and Rice counties, Freeborn county lakes were in the top tier for many species.

Fountain Lake has a good supply of bluegill.

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Northern Pike

Black crappie The survey uses trap nets, gill nets and electrofishing for one week in the summer to catch and release fish while recording the species and size of the fish.

The report said Fountain Lake was ranked second for most northern pike, seventh in largemouth bass and eighth in crappies and yellow perch. Albert Lea Lake was fourth in crappies and 11th in yellow perch and walleye.

When trying to find the best spot to fish, different species will be located in different environments.

“There’s actually a lot of really good

Walleye shore spots in Albert Lea — Fountain Lake especially,” Eder said. “If you can find a place where it drops relatively quickly into deep water, that’s a good spot. Most of Fountain is like that.”

Eder also said spots where a bridge crosses over the water or where the shoreline is lined with rock are good places to start. Anywhere where a tree is downed and in the water is bound to have bass, bluegills, crappies and an occasional catfish, according to Eder.

He also said anywhere there is waterflow is a good place to catch a walleye

or northern pike.

When it comes to choosing bait and lures, Eder said something as simple as a minnow under a bobber can be the best way to catch anything. He said crankbaits are good for catching walleye and northern pike along the rocky shorelines and spinner baits are good for largemouth bass and northern pike as well.

“You don’t need anything real complicated,” Eder said. “A handful of jigs, maybe a couple of crankbaits or spinner baits. As the water warms up, you

can get some top water baits and work around those around the trees to catch pike and largemouth bass.”

With the dredge currently in Fountain Lake, Eder said he would expect fish within the immediate area of it to be displaced because of the noise, but anyone fishing from the shoreline shouldn’t experience much of a difference from the dredge.

Fishing licenses can be purchased online on the Minnesota DNR website and have varying lengths including oneday, three-day and yearlong licenses.

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FAVorITe wALkS • Mayo Clinic Health System at HealthReach, 1705 SE Broadway Ave., features an indoor track. Use is free but a waiver must be signed. Hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Check with HealthReach ahead of time to see if access will be granted due to COVID-19 concerns.

• Skyline Plaza, 1701 W. Main St., is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Four full rounds in the plaza equal a mile.

• Northbridge Mall, 2510 N. Bridge Ave., is open to walkers from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Three full trips around the mall equal a mile.

• Brookside Education Center, 211 W. Richway Drive, is open to walkers from 5:30 to 8 a.m. and from 4 to 8 p.m.

Monday through Friday. Ten laps equal one mile. Check with Brookside ahead of time to see if access will be granted due to COVID-19 concerns.

• The Albert Lea Family Y, 2021 W. Main St., has an elevated track around the outside of the gym. Hours at the Y are 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Going around the track 15 1/2 times is equal to one mile. A membership or daily pass is required.

• The Blue Zones Walkway is a fivemile trek around Fountain Lake.

• The Blazing Star Trail in southern Albert Lea runs from Albert Lea Lake to Myre-Big Island State Park, a distance of about six miles.

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A pond was created at Happy Time Resort where people can catch-and-release fish, swim or hangout on the beach surrounding the pond. Colleen Harrison/albert lea tribune

Enjoy the great outdoors at area campsites

By Colleen Harrison

colleen.harrison@albertleatribune.com

With the spring and summer months bringing with them increased use of campgrounds, the Minnesota Department of Natural resources is reminding everyone that there will be additional guidelines and procedures as campgrounds open amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Campground operators will have to follow a series of rules to reopen, including: • Developing a required preparedness plan • Enforcing that each campsite be used by people of the same household, and that larger group campsites operate at reduced capacity • Communal areas where groups of more than 10 people congregate must remain closed until public officials

indicate otherwise • Facilities and services — such as bathrooms and shower buildings, laundry facilities, fish-cleaning stations and docks, contact ranger stations, picnic shelters and area (with reduced capacity), food service (must be licensed and follow restaurant guidelines) and rental or loaner recreational equipment can be made available to the public with enhanced cleaning protocols, minimized faceto-face contact and maintain social distancing guidelines Campground mangers will also have to manage visitor transactions, screen all staff for COVID-19 before performing park duties and train all staff and volunteers on social distancing, sanitation and other guidelines.

Visitors are encouraged to be prepared for lower levels of service and public contact and to plan ahead for visits. They

will need to follow all campground rules and instructions, and are encouraged to wear face masks in public settings — which may be a requirement at some locations.

Camping guide Check with sites ahead of time for any changes due to COVID-19 concerns and restrictions.

albert Lea/austin KOa camping rates: In season: • Full hookup 50/30 amp: $39.50 • Water/30amp electric: $36.75 • Water/20 amp electric: $35.50 • Electric only: $31.95 • Tent water/20 amp electric: $28.86 • Kamping lodge: $110 • Kamping kabin: $49.95

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Holiday rates: • Full hookup 50/30 amp: $45 • Water/ 30 amp electric: $39.95 • Water/20 amp electric: $39.25 • Electric only: $33.95 • Kamping lodge: $119.95 • Kamping kabin: $57 • Tent: $25 * All prices include 2 adults • Extra adults: $5 • Extra teenagers: $3 • Children 12 and under: free

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goodnature tourney is moved to sePt., to be smaller version of event by tyler Julson

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A new date has been scheduled for the Corey Goodnature Memorial Golf Tournament after the original date of June 27 was canceled due to growing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, the new tournament date of Sept. 12 will look a little different than in years past. Don Goodnature said the tournament is going be a smaller version of what it normally is.

“We wanted to have something to keep people on the same schedule of having something every year,” Goodnature said. “We Corey wanted to keep Goodnature people interested, but it’s going to be a lot different and scaled way down from what we’ve had before.”

The usual tournament would host a silent auction, a ceremony honoring the Corey Goodnature Memorial Scholarship winners and a meal after the round. This year the tournament will be scaled down to just the nine-hole tournament.

Played at Green Lea Golf Course, the tournament will not have a limit on the amount of teams allowed to play as Goodnature said they want to be able to allow as many teams to play as possible.

Goodnature encouraged anyone with questions to call him at 507-383-4060.

Area golf courses austin Country Club Opened in 1919, this course is directly north of Interstate 90 on Exit 181 and is one of the oldest in Minnesota. Stately oaks give the course a majestic setting. address: 1202 28th St. NE, Austin Phone: 507-437-7631 number of holes: 18 Par: 72 type: Private memberships: Currently $1,500 annual/$125 per month. There is a $750 joining fee which is returned to members in pro shop credit that needs to be spent by years end. yardages: Blue: 6,520, white: 6,255, white/ gold: 5,860, gold: 5,511, red: 4,839 Cart rental: $18 for 18 holes; $9 for nine holes green fees: $60 for 18 holes and $40 for 9 holes. Both include electric cart and range privileges.

Don and Deb Goodnature, parents of Corey Goodnature, speak at the memorial golf tournament in their sons name in 2017. sarah stultz/albert lea tribune blooming Prairie Country Club Opened in 1936, the course is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. until dark. address: 7701 SE 118th St., Blooming Prairie Phone: 507-583-2887 number of holes: 9 Par: 36 type: Public guest fees: Monday - Thursday nine holes: $12, Monday - Thursday 18 holes: $18, Friday - Sunday and holiday nine holes: $16, Friday Sunday and holiday 18 holes: $23 Cart rental: $10/person for nine holes, $15/ person for 18 holes memberships: New single: $460, new couple: $520, new family: $595, student $50 for high school and $135 for college students yardage: Blue: 3,026, white: 2,849, red: 2,554 Cedar river golf Course This member-owned golf course is two miles west of Adams on Highway 56. Open seven days a week. address: 14927 Minnesota 56, Adams Phone: 507-582-3595

number of holes: 18 Par: 72 type: Public guest fees: 9 holes: $16, 18 holes: $29 Cart rental: 9 holes with two seats: $20. One seat: $11 18 holes with 2 seats: $32. One seat: $17.

Pull cart: $2 daily. memberships: Single, 30 and older: $700, plus tax. Married couples and partners: $900, plus tax.

Ages 13 to 17: $150, plus tax. 18 to 29 years old: $325, plus tax. New member: $450, plus tax. New Couples/Partners: $650, plus tax, including free use of motor cart or free storage for personal cart. yardages: Blue: 6,307, white: 6,088, gold: 5,525, red: 5,490 range balls: Large Bucket $6.50, small bucket $4.50 Clarks grove golf Course Eight miles north of Albert Lea on County Road 45. Public nine-hole course. Open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. address: 76783 270th St., Clarks Grove Phone: 507-256-7737 number of holes: 9

Par: 32/30 type: Public guest fees: Nine holes: $10, 18 holes: $16.

Senior citizen and junior golfer, nine holes: $7, 18 holes: $11 Carts: $10 per round memberships: Single: $235, couple: $342; family: $534 (up to five people); college $85; student (17 and under): $150; new member: $160.30 yardages: White: 1,892; red: 1,683 green lea golf Course Green Lea golf course is a well-established 18-hole public course on the north side of Albert Lea. The course features rolling terrain with water coming into play on nine holes. Open daily sunrise to sunset. Restaurant serves lunch daily from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., breakfast Saturday, Sunday, holidays from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jerry’s 19th hole open daily at 4 p.m. address: 101 W Richway Drive, Albert Lea

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GOlF Continued from Page 9 Phone: 507-373-1061 Number of holes: 18 Par: 72 Type: Public guest fees: Weekdays: nine holes $16, 18 holes $30, weekends: nine holes $17, 18 holes $32 Memberships: Single: $975, senior single (weekdays only): $875, senior couple (weekday only) $1,175, couple: $1,275, family: $1,375, student (17 and under): $175, junior (18 to 35): $575 Yardage: Blue: 6,213, white: 5,991, gold: 5,121, red: 5,049 Carts: $20 for nine holes; $32 for 18 holes Meadow greens golf Course This course is two miles east of Fourth Avenue NW in Austin and 1 1/2 miles north of Interstate 90. Open seven days a week. It combined with River Oaks to make a 27-hole course. address: 25238 540th Ave., Austin Phone: 507-433-4878 Number of holes: 27 Type: Public guest fees: Every day nine holes: $17, 18 holes: $25, 27 holes: $30, nine holes including cart: $26, 18 holes including cart: $40, 27 holes including cart: $47. $25 for 18 holes before 10 a.m. Mondays.

Memberships: Family: $1,002.75, couple: $892.50, single: $719.25, college: $288.75, youth: $183.75, driving range: $210, driving range combo: $126, 80+ single: $472.50, 80+ couple: $577.50 Yardages: Blue: 5,950, white: 5,420, yellow: 4,790, red: 4,514 Northwood golf & Country Club Opened in 1923, it is located just off Highway 65 in Northwood. Open seven days a week. Rental of the clubhouse and facilities is available for $100

per event. Accommodations include a full service bar and kitchen. address: 1391 490th St., Northwood Phone: 641-324-1662 Par: 36 Type: Public guest fees: $15 for nine holes; $25 for 18 holes Memberships: Junior: $160, college: $260, new single: $345, returning single: $460, new couple: $445, returning couple: $565, new family: $470, returning family: $595 Yardages: White: 3,002, red: 2,755 Carts: Nine holes: $9, 18 holes: $18 The Oaks in Hayfield Located two miles west of Hayfield, this course features a clubhouse and restaurant. address: 73671 170th Ave., Hayfield Phone: 507-477-3233 Number of holes: 18 Par: 72 Type: Public guest fees: Five holes: $15, nine holes: $20, 15 holes: $25, 18 holes: $36 Memberships: Social: $105, junior: $180, college: $300, single: $625, couple: $860, family: $1,030 Yardages: Blue: 6,500, white: 6,000, red: 5,585 Oak View golf Course Opened in 1969, the course is four miles west of Manchester on County Road 25 in Freeborn. address: 25177 665th Ave., Alden Phone: 507-863-2288 Number of holes: 9 Par: 36 Type: Public guest fees: Weekdays nine holes: $15, 18 holes: $23; weekends and holidays nine holes: $16, 18 holes: $25; weekends after 6 p.m.: $12 Memberships: Family: $825, couple: $710, single: $525, college (to age 24): $345, student: $230; single senior $500, couples senior: $675; distance family: $715, distance couples: $595, distance single: $435

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seventh season. Wedgewood features a par-72 18-hole course with a driving range and putting green. Restaurants The Wedgewood and The Cove are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. address: 2200 W. Ninth St., Albert Lea Phone: 507-373-2007 Number of holes: 18 Par: 72 Type: Public guest fees (cart included): Nine holes Monday through Thursday: $30, 18 holes: $55, Friday through Sunday and holidays: nine holes $35, 18 holes: $65. All-day with cart: $80 Memberships: Single: $1,475, couple: $2,050, family: $2,300, junior (18 and under walking: $150. Young adult (ages 19 to 35), including unlimited driving range use): $700. Single with a cart $1,300.

Rice Lake golf Course Opened in 1922 and named Iowa’s No.1 18hole golf course in 1999. Features Mitchell’s, a full-service restaurant. address: 43080 Golf Ave., Lake Mills Phone: 641-592-8022 Number of holes: 18 Par: 71 Type: semi-private guest fees: Mondays - Thursdays $30, Friday - Sunday and holidays: $35, $15 additional charge for all day. After 4 p.m. Monday - Thursday: $25, after 4 p.m. Friday - Sunday $30.

Memberships: Family: $780, single/young family: $640, junior (under 18): $60. Young single membership (19 to 25 years old): $300 Yardages: Blue: 6,201, white: 5,807, gold: 5,388, red: 4,824 Carts: Nine holes: $20, 18 holes: $30, $15 additional charge for all day Riverview golf Course One mile north and one mile east of New Richland on County Road 8. Open seven days a week until the sun goes down. address: 15590 240th Ave., New Richland Phone: 507-465-3516 Number of holes: 9 Par: 36 Type: Public guest fees: Weekdays nine holes: $15, weekdays 18 holes: $20, weekends and holidays nine holes: $17, weekends and holidays 18 holes: $24 Memberships: Single: $425, couple: $575, family: $650, college: $225, high school: $135 Yardages: White: 3,075, red: 2,799 Carts: Nine holes: $10 per person, 18 holes: $15 per person Wedgewood Cove golf Club The newest golf course in the area enters its

Wells golf Club Located in Wells on 801 First Ave. SW. Open seven days a week 8 a.m. until sunset. A par-3 and par-4 course. address: 801 First Ave. SW, Wells.

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Library moves online with programming

By Tyler Julson

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The Albert Lea Public Library is shifting to online programming this summer due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Library Director Peggy Havener said the library is taking things a couple weeks at a time because the situation is changing, and they don’t know how things will play out for the rest of the summer. As of press time, the library has released a schedule of its summer programming through the month of June.

However, Havener said it’s unlikely the library would fully open back up until the end of the summer.

“We probably won’t be fully opened until the end of the summer, but all that could change, we don’t know from day to day,” Havener said. “We’re just taking it a couple of weeks at a time. We’re planning our children’s programming for July, and that calendar will come out mid-June and it will probably be very similar to the one we have for June.”

The online programming from the library is offered on two different platforms, Youtube and Zoom.

Youtube will be home to programs such as Storytime, Science Blast, Music and Movement, and Brick Build Challenge — programs that do not require much interaction or discussion.

Zoom will be used as a way to allow people to connect with each other and discuss topics in programs like Book Pals, Craft and Connect, and family trivia nights.

Anyone willing to access the Youtube programs can go to the library’s page @ AlbertLeaPubLib to find the videos. You must register for the Zoom events ahead of time by visiting the website calendar on alplonline.org.

Other information and programming updates can also be found on alplonline.org.

Schedule through June

The Albert Lea Public Library typically has several events such as visits from The RAD Zoo and Zooman for children to enjoy but because of COVID-19 is shifting to online programming this summer. evelyn seffinga/albert lea tribune (Youtube)

June 22

10:30 a.m. — Storytime (Children’s program) (Youtube) 2 p.m. — Book Pals (Grades 5, 6 and 7) (Zoom) 6 p.m. — Family trivia night (Zoom)

June 23

10:30 a.m. — Storytime (Children’s program) (Youtube) 2 p.m. — Science Blast (Children’s program) (Youtube) 4 p.m. — Teen trivia (Teen program) (Zoom)

June 24

10 a.m. — Tech Talk (Adult program) (Youtube) 10:30 a.m. — Brick Build Challenge (Children’s program) (Youtube) 2 p.m. — Bool Pals (Grades 2 and 3) (Zoom)

10 a.m. — Tech Talk (Adult program) (Youtube) 10:30 a.m. — Brick Build Challenge (Children’s program) (Youtube) 2 p.m. — Bool Pals (Grades 2 and 3) (Zoom) 5:30 p.m. — Craft and Connect (Adult program) (Zoom)

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10:30 a.m. — Music and Movement (Children’s program) (Youtube) 2 p.m. — ZooMan (Children’s program)

10:30 a.m. — Music and Movement (Children’s program) (Youtube) 2 p.m. — Sled Dogs with Karen Lane

Families take place in ArtZone at the library. sam Wilmes/albert lea tribune (Children’s program) (Zoom)

June 29

10:30 a.m. — Storytime (Children’s program) (Youtube) 2 p.m. — Book Pals (Grades 5, 6 and 7) (Zoom)

6 p.m. — Family trivia night (Zoom)

June 30

10:30 a.m. — Storytime (Children’s program) (Youtube) 2 p.m. — Science Blast (Children’s program) (Youtube)

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808 W. Front St., Albert Lea, MN 507-373-1411 Albert Lea Newspapers

www.albertleatribune.com

Since 1897

Manchester, MN 507-826-3425

Since 1858

143 Years...

www.edwardsironworkers.com

Trinity Lutheran Church

501 S. Washington, Albert Lea 373-2466 • www.tlc-al.org Pastor Eileen Woyen Sunday Worship: 9:00am Sunday School: 10:30am Wednesday Worship: 5:30pm

377-2000 www.americana insurance.com Building for the future since 1899

CHRIST EPISCoPAL CHURCH 204 Fountain St. Albert Lea, MN 373-3188 Since 1876

128 Years...

MEMoRIALS WITH INNovATIoN ANd dISTINCTIoN 1006 S. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN

507-373-4030

121 Years... 117 Years...

We’re the "A" Team

In business since 1876

144 Years...

In business since 1892

s 117 Years... 117 Years... 115 109Years...

Years…

MEMBER FdIC

507-373-7253 Manchester Hartland Telephone Co. www.hillsgardens.com

826-3212

www.mhtele.com Community Service Since 1903

2512 W. Main Albert Lea

“Your locally owned Community Bank”

507-297-5461 Emmons, MN Since 1903

Sons of Norway Normanna Lodge 52 Box 875 Albert Lea, Minnesota Serving the Community

Since 1905 www.sonsofnorway albertlea.com

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114 Years... 113 Years... 113 Years... 109 Years... 108 Years... 106 Years... 103 Years...

All of

Member FDIC

Lutheran Church

www.securitybankmn.com

ALBERT LEA • 373-1481 EMMONS • 297-5461 alden • 874-3363

in FreeBorn County SinCe 1906

101 Years...

Cal Johnson Adam Fredrickson Nick Pirsig 507.373.6650 1410 Olsen Drive Albert Lea, MN www.albertleaelectric.com

Turning you on since 1919

serving you!

115 North Washington Albert Lea, MN 507-373-2184

Of Albert Lea

377-6868 Since 1907

209 So. WaShington 507-373-3062 In business since 1911.

Men's & Ladies' Fine Apparel

Northbridge • Albert LeaMN Northbridge MallMall • Albert Lea,

MEMBER FDIC

HARTLAND, MN 845-2233 FREEBORN, MN 863-2371 ALBERT LEA, MN 373-1945 Since 1912

101 Years... 100 Years... 100 Years... 98 Years...

ALDEN LEGION

AMERICAN LEGION

POST 264 GLENVILLE, MN Since 1919 License #B-01304-001

Post #404 151 N. Broadway Alden, MN Tuesday Bingo

874-3679

License No. 00983-02

Attorneys at Law

211 So. Newton • 373-6491 www.AlbertLeaLaw.com Douglas r. Peterson • Matthew L. benda Daniel L. Kolker • Stephanie A. Haedt Eythan G. Frandle SINCE 1923

90 Years...

Asphalt Paving • Site Grading

2021 West main Albert lea, mN 56007 507-373-8228 www.ymcaal.org

In Business Since 1917

97 Years...

Albert leA NooN KiwANis www.kiwanis.org

University of Minnesota Extension

FrEEborn CoUnty 4-H 507-377-5660

Also available a wide variety of aggregate & landscaping stone for pickup or delivery.

93 Years...

373-3142

Albert leA FAmily y

www.ulland.com

Represented since 1927

Peterson, Kolker, Haedt & Benda, Ltd.

Paula & Bill Hertling

“Always providing quality service to the construction industry.”

Every Friday: $5 Burger road & Driveway Construction Basket & FREE Pool & Darts Every 2nd Sat. — Steak Fry Albert Lea 373-1960

97 Years...

97 Years...

91 Years...

STRONg AgENCy INC.

Leutholds

extension.umn.edu LIKE us on Facebook

"Serving

the children

of the world"

93 Years... Hometown Family Owned Since 1926!

Produce State Bank

Shannon SteenSma

1414 W Main St.

507-377-2372 Monday-Friday 8-5 Saturday 8-12 AlbertLeaGardenCenter.com

87 Years Years 90

Wealth management adviSor CLU, ChFC, AEP®, CFP®

206 n. BroadWay ave.

507-377-1686

109 W. Park Ave. Hollandale (507) 889-4311 Member

FDIC

220 E. William St. Albert Lea (507) 373-5500

2401 Brige Ave. Albert Lea (507) 373-8600

300 W Main St. Glenville (507) 448-3981

www.producestatebank.com

85 Years...

Conger Mfg., LLC BERgDALE HARLEy-DAVIDSON 905 Plaza Phone 373-5236

Original Business started in 1929– Under New Ownership Since May, 1985 www.bergdalehd.com

John Doppelhammer Bob Weiser MANUFACTURINg MACHINE SHOP

265-3100 Conger, MN Since 1930

People Helping People Since 1930

accentracu.org • 800-533-0448 Federally Insured by NCUA

2501 E. Main Albert Lea

265-3340

www.fmcs.coop

Jeremy & Darcy Johnson Since 1935

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Serving you at 2 locationsConger & Downtown Albert Lea

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83 Years...

dowN THroUgH THE YEArS

83 Years...

83 Years...

82 Years...

goLdMAN, STUrTZ & HALVorSEN

EAgLES CLUb Celebrating 82 years of people helping people.

Gambling Lic. #000-60-001 Bingo Weekly

82 Years...

KArL'S You'll find it at

CArQUEST

1902 East Main St. Albert Lea, MN 373-3944 Since 1938

76 Years...

Albert leA Steel, Inc. 1126 S. Broadway Albert Lea

373-5315 Since 1944

71 Years...

101 Richway Dr. Albert Lea, MN 507-373-1061 www.greenlea.com

Golf - the game of a lifetime.

Eddie's Bar and Lounge

ALLAN L. HALVORSEN ATTORNEY AT LAW

137 N. broadway Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-1409

81 Years...

HEMENwAY IroN worKS ANd STorAgE Hayward, MN 507-383-2483 507-373-0465

Structural Steel, Metals, Railings, Ornamental Iron & Gazebos Starting at $30/month per unit Original business started in 1939

75 Years...

1633 w. Main Albert Lea 373-2338

719 Marshall Albert Lea, MN

Since 1937

Since 1938

81 Years...

- Funerals - Burials - Cremation - Preplanning

82

Years

877-679-9663 www.alamcowood.com

76 Years...

1415 Hwy 13 N | Albert Lea, MN 507-373-4330 www.bayviewfuneral.com

507-373-5660 What happened last night?

We Can Cross This Bridge Together

74 Years...

BECOME A MEMBER! Our members are the backbone for making Albert an air liquide company New well coNstructioN Lea and Freeborn County a repair & service • sewer & septic better place to live and work. Welding Materials & industrial supplies water treatmeNt • softeNers iroN filters • water heaters • boilers 132 N Broadway Ave Serving Albert Lea & the surrounding area Albert Lea, MN from our Fairbault & Dodge Center locations.

507-373-3930 507-383-1958 contact@growalbertlea.com

69 Years...

Knutson oil Co. Glenville & Hayward

448-3914 Since 1951

67 Years...

66 Years...

66 Years...

507-373-2909

512 S. broadway Ave (Individualized Care, Home-like atmosphere)

1623 W. main st.

Wednesday Baskets 5:30-7:00pm neW memBers Welcome!

507-863-2455 freeborn, Mn

BroAdwAy cAre ASSiSted Living PLUS, LLc

moose lodge #1703 Family center 373-2106

512 E. 7th St. Albert Lea, MN 507-373-4526

Professional Brokers and Auctioneers

Read the PM Report each weekday.

72 Years...

Since 1954 Linda waalkens, rN Annabelle Frazier, owners

info@landproz.com

Formally pluMbing

Heating

71

YEARS 373-1301

66 Years...

71 Years...

Albert Lea Firefighters L1041

Since May 1, 1948

65 Years...

bordErLINE

America’s #1 Selling Storm Door 500 Larson Ave. N. Lake Mills, IA

SIdINg & wINdow CoMpANY Kiester, Minnesota

373-1813 or 1-800-488-3621 Free Estimates

1501 Betha Larson Lane Albert Lea, MN Proudly manufacturing in the USA!

In business since 1954

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65 Years

DOWN THROUGH THE YEARS Providing to A Freshgreat Newservice Look for Next since 60 Years our the members 1958.

62 Years...

61 Years...

Clarks Grove -Waseca Veterinary Clinic L.L.P.

Hammer Dieser & mangskau, P.L.L.P.

Same great service to our members. www.tradesandlabor.com www.tradesandlabor.com

61 Years...

61 Years...

610 S610 Broadway Ave. •Ave Albert Lea, Lea MN W Broadway • Albert (507) NCUA 377-1863 507-377-1863 Insured

61 Years...

135 South Broadway Albert Lea, MN. 373-2451 Since 1958

Have a 61 Years...

story

1325 SE Broadway Albert Lea 507-373-1185

www.thealbertleaartcenter.org or visit us on Facebook or Instagram

58 Years...

Alden, MN 507-874-3421

Call the newsroom at 507-373-1411

Independent Living Assisted Living Short Term Rehab Skilled Nursing/Memory Care

In Business Since 1962 regiStration open for 2020/2021

58 Years...

Small & Large Animal Services • Dog & Cat Boarding

www.McCourtesy.com

57 Years...

trails Mcdonald’s: 840 Happy Trails Lane

Proudly Serving Albert Lea Since 2009

58 Years...

401 St. Thomas Ave. Albert Lea, MN

507-373-8161 alvc91@gmail.com www.albertleavet.com

55 Years...

Fully Insured Prompt Service

accepting ages 3-5

Pizza

FREEBORN CONSTRUCTION, Inc. County Rd. 46 E., Albert Lea, MN

702 HigHway 69 SoutH • albert lea

507-373-6712

unitedpreschool.com Originally started in 1962

507-373-4434

Dennis & Brad Haugen, Owners "Complete, Competent Construction Work" In business since 1962

59 Years Strong

Main street Mcdonald’s: 609 East Main Street

901 Luther Place • Albert Lea, MN Phone (507) 373-8226 • Fax (507) 379-9506 www.stjohnsofalbertlea.org

58 Years...

1400 State Street South Waseca, MN 56093 (507) 835-1700 Fax: (507) 835-1980

Bridge avenue Mcdonald’s: 2808 Bridge Avenue

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507-373-5665

Thomas Metzdorff, D.V.M. Scott Lang, D.V.M. Carey Prigge, D.V.M Kipling Jones-Lang, D.V.M.

Visit us today!

idea 101 S. Broadway NASBY RADIATOR Albert Lea, MN 56007

Thomas Lang, D.V.M. Dennis Nelson, D.V.M. Michael Bjorklund, D.V.M. Jennifer Bauer, D.V.M. Stacy Bethke, D.V.M. P.O. Box 30 • 28088 770th Ave. Clarks Grove, MN 56016 (507) 256-7237 Fax: (507) 256-7611

373-7350

126 W Clark • Albert Lea Now delivering at lunch!

Reader's Choice for pizza 16 years running!

ALBERT LEA COMMUNITY THEATER

We underestand how much you love your pets!

55 Years...

V ogt D

istributing

Another Exciting 2110 YH Hanson Ave. Season!

For ticket information, call 507-377-4371 www.actonbroadway.com Since 1965

Albert Lea, MN

507-373-0327

Since Feb. 1, 1965

53 Years...

EZ rEntal & Party sErVicE, llc 209 s. st. PEtEr aVEnuE albErt lEa, Mn 373-8026

John butlEr harriEt hEMEnway, ownErs “In BusIness sInce 1967”

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53 Years...

Kampground 84259 Co. rd. 46 Hayward, MN

Serving Albert Lea/ Austin area since 1967

51 Years...

STEvENS WINDoW & HArDWArE

1109 S. Broadway Phone 373-1696 Tom & Mary Ferleman, Owners

DoWN THroUGH THE yEArS

52 Years...

SouthSide bArber Shop

In Business Since 1968

Call for a competitive quote!

373-8966

71610 263rd St • Albert Lea Office (507) 826-3449 Phil Cell (507) 330-1889 Mark Cell (507) 383-6550

~DESIGN~ ~INSTALLATION~ ~SEEDING~

51 Years...

Auto Repair Fuel - Towing

641-592-9951 Since1973

1 0 1 W . M A I N S T. LAKE MILLS, IA

Since 1969

49 Years...

304 Central Ave. N. Hollandale, MN 507-889-2088 • Anti-fatigue matting • Matting for Commercial & Industrial Applications Whatever it takes. • Entry matting for residential

51 Years...

KELLEy PLUMBING, HEATING, & CooLING, LLC

923 S. Broadway Ave.

507-373-6263

djkelley@qwestoffice.net Plumbing Contractor - PC643602 In business since 1969

51 Years...

Hill, Benda, Skov & Bernau

Oakview Golf Course

310 2nd Ave SW Albert Lea

507-863-2288

www.thompsonelectric ofalbertlea.com

Freeborn, MN

www.oakviewgc.com

TOM WENTzLEr SErVICES

369-4804

1655 W Main St Skyline Plaza Albert Lea, MN

377-1333

In business since March 1971

47 Years...

Brooks safety

equipment 1437 Academy Albert Lea, MN

373-8171

Al & Brenda Since 1973

46 Years...

Albert leA rAdiAtor & Cooling SyStemS, llC 214 elizAbeth CAll For Appointment 507-377-1291

Auto Air Conditioning, rAdiAtor, heAter repAir, SAleS And ServiCe new And reCoring Aluminum, plAStiC repAir, rAdiAtor repAir And SAleS, gAS tAnk repAir

trAviS reiChl

"beSt plACe to tAke A leAk"

A residential treatment facility that offers programs for boys & girls ages 6-18 with emotional and behavioral issues.

Austin, MN

507-433-1843

www.nexus-yfs.org

51 Years...

373-7979

Serving the community since 1969 www.alchildrenscenter.org

49 Years... 48 Years...

CPA’s

47 Years... 47 Years...

DAVE’S AUTO SERVICE

In business since May 1968

HAyWArD, MN

PHILLIP OR MARK MORREIM

Tel 507.373.8216 Fax 507.373.6220 iscfinancialadvisors.com

52 Years...

220 Elizabeth, Albert Lea 507-373-2828 sltgenos15@gmail.com

51 Years...

SPECIALIZING IN SEPTIC SYSTEMS • Conservation Construction • Land Drainage • Wildlife Ponds • Road Boring • Backhoeing • Consulting

200 N Broadway Ave, PO Box 171 Albert Lea, MN 56007

507-552-1334

373-2357

51 Years...

FINANCIAL PLANNING 401K'S WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Dozer/Blading Excavating Sitework Hauling & Trucking Utilities Demolition

2424 Myers Road

Tues & Thurs • 8-4 Wed & Fri • 8-12

507-373-1101

52 Years...

Specialized Services for Children, Youth & families

Gary Thompson 220 East 7th Street Albert Lea, MN

51 Years...

47 Years...

52 Years...

Senior Court 915 Maplehill Drive Albert Lea, MN 507-373-5391 www.lifestyleinc.net

Providing affordable housing for 62+ since 1981.

46 Years...

• Unique Home Decor & Gift Ideas • Cards • Fresh & Silk Flowers for all occasions • Much more 216 S. Broadway Ave. Albert Lea, MN

507-377-2081

We want your marriage, engagement and birth announcements.

Stop by the Tribune, 808 West Front St.

48 Years...

TURN TO THE EXPERTS! Residential Commercial Industrial 724 West Clark Street Albert Lea, MN 507-373-6161 www.jimanddudes.com

46 Years...

Skyline Plaza

373-2338 Since 1974

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DoWn tHroUgH tHE YEArS

46 Years...

Serving Albert Lea for 45 Years...

44 Years...

Member SIPC

FAMILY STORE Alex Johnston 373-2353 Financial Advisor Andrew Irvine 373-1150 Financial Advisor David Kramer Jr 373-9050 Financial Advisor

507-373-2311 www.thornecrest.net Check us out on EOE

43 Years...

Bisek

43 Years...

frEEBorn coUntY DAYcArE ASSociAtion

Gardens Sweet Corn

425 W. 11th St. Albert Lea 507-373-4566

For FREE Referrals

507-369-5171 Caring for children is the choice of the Day Care Providers. Therefore, the safety, growth and development of the child is our primary concern.

Serving the area since 1978

42 Years...

Angie Eggum 373-2000 Financial Advisor Paul Nolette 373-0668 Financial Advisor James Stubkjaer 373-2353 Financial Advisor

M-F 10am-6pm Sat 9am-5pm

Come shop where your purchases help others!

42 Years...

43 Years...

Terry Fox, Realtor

®

416 Bridge Ave. Albert Lea, MN

641-592-5800

507-373-0115 tmfox@me.com

www.larsoncontracting.com ESTABLISHED IN 1977

42 Years...

Emelie Paulson

41 Years...

Since 1978

41 Years...

507-383-1659

505 East Main Albert Lea, Mn • 373-0636

204 S. Washington, Albert Lea, MN

TOLL FREE: 1-888-373-8963

cbhomeconnection.com

42 Years...

in Albert Lea Since June, 1978

41 Years...

Commercial • Industrial Farm • Home 519 Adams • Albert Lea Since 1979

Jeff@bowmanel.com

373-0731

- Gutters & Leaf Protection - Windows & Doors - Awning

603 S. 1st Ave., Albert Lea

373-3435

www.HomeSolutionsMidwest.com

committed to the quality of life & services for people with disabilities since 1979.

ExcAvATIng, LLc

& SEpTIc TAnk puMpIng

140 W. Clark St. Albert Lea, MN www.exprealty.com

41 Years...

thompson oil co.

• LOcaLLy OwneD •

PROUD TO CELEBRATE OUR 41ST ANNIVERSARY!

Award Winning Engines Since 1976 1025 South Broadway

507-373-5907

PErforMAncE PArtS & MAcHinE in Business Since february 1976

42 Years...

DoUg'S PAinting & SAnDBLASting

Doug Evans, owner 2190 S. Lincoln • Albert Lea, Mn 507-377-1508

frEE EStiMAtES

41 Years...

Have a

story

WAngEn

104 Central Ave. N. Geneva, MN 56035

R&S Racing

General Contractor

• Industrial/Manufacturing • Commercial • Retail/Service

42 Years...

507-256-4712

44 Years...

507-377-3577 Since 1978

40 Years...

Jamie a.

Kyllo attorney at law

Diesel • Gasoline • LP Gas Furnance Oil • Motor Oil We also carry tanks, pumps and all petroleum related equipment.

(507) 889-3891

373-4680 202 West Clark St. Albert Lea Since Nov. 1979

idea

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106 E. Main St. Lake Mills, IA

641-592-5060 norsemen.com

Family Owned & Operated Since 1979

40 Years...

Call the newsroom at 507-373-1411

We now have a BARBER!

Dinah's Style, Inc.

18 private suites offering hair care, eyelash extensions, manicures, sugaring, intuitive healing & BOTOX Since 1980 405 East William • Albert Lea, MN 507-373-3822

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39 Years...

DEWEY KRUGER MUSIC

39 Years...

KEn'S SERvICE • Auto Repair • Tires, Brakes & Exhaust • Engine & Transmission Installation

Piano & Organ Sales & Service

641-324-1300 1-800-933-5830

226 E. Clark St. • Albert Lea, Mn

507-377-2099

dewey@ deweykruger music.com

kensservicealbertlea@gmail.com

715 Central Ave., Northwood, IA www.deweykrugermusic.com Since 1981

39 Years...

New Richland, MN 507-465-3789 www.pooleysscrapiron.com HOURS 8am - 4:30pm - M-F HIGHEST ALUMINUM PRICE GREAT PRICES ON SCRAP IRON & ALL METALS

38 Years...

39 Years...

Regenerative Farming

A biological farming system to get more from every acre, every animal & every gallon of manure.

Achieve Healthy Crops

from Seedling to Harvest

“Spend Less & Get More”

38 Years...

408 S. 1st Ave, Albert Lea

888-875-2425

Since Feb. 1981

Senior Tower 905 Maplehill Drive Albert Lea, Mn 507-373-6622 www.lifestyleinc.net Providing affordable housing for 62+ or disabled persons since 1981.

37 Years...

Complete Mechanical Repair • Exhaust • Brakes • Steering & Suspension • Tune-ups

803 South Broadway Albert Lea, MN

507-373-1016 Since 1983

www.profitproag.com

37 Years...

ShORT STOP

hOLLAnD AUCTIOn & REAL ESTATE Tracy Holland

507-684-2955

5801 SW 128th Street Ellendale, Mn Since Jan. 19, 1984 www.hollandauction.com

R&R 2409 Myers Road Albert Lea, Mn 56007 507-377-8073 96 Total Units

Larry & Barb Rognes Since 1984

Since 1981

Send a letter to the editor.

A subsidiary of Pratt Industries Since May 2016

letters@albertleatribune.com

Craig and Marcia Rayman Since 1983

www.prattindustries.com

36 Years...

36 Years...

702 13th Street • 377-2526

507-383-1345 507-402-5966

Serving In Albert Lea Since 1983

150 W Main St. Glenville, MN

www.cargill.com/careers

E OTOR & M EARING B SERVICE

Albert Lea, Minnesota

448-3717

507-373-5006

LECTRIC

1401 West 9th Street

101 1st Ave SW Glenville, Mn

37 Years...

35 Years... 34 Years...

On Call 24 Hours

Expires: 8/31/20 • Since 1981

Toll Free 888-216-9454

507-889-8071

CALL 377-0032

1147 S. Broadway

FREE - any 1/3 Thickburger with purchase of the same.

24 hr pay-at-pump

28218 870th Ave. Hollandale, MN

BAldoR Motors and drives

Com-Tec Mobile Radio

39 Years...

2200 Y.H. Hanson Ave • Albert Lea

Glenville • 448-3547

Van Wilgen Farm Drainage

36 Years...

R&R MInI STORAGE

39 Years...

A one-stop convenience store highway 65 South

37 Years... Serving the area since 1983 36 Years...

1425 St. John Ave. Albert Lea, MN 507-373-2185 tristatetaxandaccounting.com

39 Years...

34 Years...

225 Broadway Ave.

373-2514 Nice People, Nice Store

Sales & Service of Over-The-Road Trailers & Refrigeration Units

507-373-4443

In business since 1986

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34 Years...

DOWN THROUGH THE YEARS 34 Years...

34 Years...

C

377-3185

i-90 & Bridge ave. shopping hours: M-F 10-9, sat 10-6; sun 12-5 Some business & holiday hours vary.

507-373-4678 606 S. Broadway - Albert Lea Owner Michelle Thompson

Like us on

32 Years...

Serving the area since 12-30-85

31 Years...

China

31 Years...

31 Years...

RESTAURANT 805 East Main

THE MOST UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCE IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA

“THE QUALITY SHINES THROUGH”

residential & Commercial

507-WE CLEAn 507-932-5326 Since 1988

Luncheon hours: Sun-Thurs: 4pm-9pm Fri & Sat: 4pm-9:30pm

377-8888 & 377-2035 www.chinarestaurantal.com

Craig Hoium

373-1000

507-473-3048

Your Everyday Real Estate Needs

27 Years...

Since March 1989 www.theproadvantagemn.com

Locally owned since dec. 1989 dine-in & Carry out

28 Years...

201 S. Washington Albert Lea, MN ronholtanrealty.com

507-377-8838 1-800-274-8858

Sun-Fri 11am-2pm • Sat 12pm-2:30pm 77917 209th St, Albert Lea Dinner hours:

28 Years...

Co-Owner crhoium@yahoo.com

Pro Trucking

311 W. MAIN ALBERT LEA Since 1992

28 Years...

Northbridge Mall Albert Lea, MN 377-0462

Since Feb. 1989

Do you want this 507-373-8996 spot?

Boat covers, awnings, trailer tarps, grill covers, windshield covers, air conditioning covers Call WE CovEr Anything 379-9850 undEr thE Sun! 20902 782nd Ave. today!

Albert Lea, MN

26 Years...

26 Years...

Booking for the season now!

Rightway Roofing Commercial, Residential & Repairs

Since 1993

Lake Mills, IA

373-0409

Since 1986

31 Years...

R&R TRUCK REPAIR

Larry Rognes, Owner 2401 Myers Road Albert Lea, MN

In Business Since March 1989

28 Years...

A Full Service Staffing Company

www.expresspros.com/ albertleamn/

507-373-2826

1410 West Main Albert Lea, MN In Albert Lea

Since April 1, 1992

26 Years...

507.402.5913 507.402.5913 Cell Cell trishstanley@me.com trishstanley@me.com salon625.net salon625.net

2525 Bridge Ave

377-8636

Full & cremation burial vaults, bronze on granite memorial markers, artificial flowers, live wreaths & perpetual care

17544 Hwy 65 S. Albert Lea, MN hillcrestcemetery@live.com Since Nov. 1987

625 625 West West Park Park Ave. Ave. Albert Albert Lea, Lea, MN MN 56007 56007

Commercial Casework & Cabinetry

Full Service Cemetery

373-2318

116 So. Washington Albert Lea

Trish Stanley

Bob Hanson

HILLCREST

Cemetery Association

A Resting Place of Natural Beauty & Perpetual Care

377-8848

ErniE’s Canvas ProduCts, inC.

Since 1992

lothing are enter

33 Years...

507-373-3560

31 Years...

HAGEN & ASSOCIATES CONSTRUCTION 507-377-1702 426 Adams Ave. Albert Lea, MN Since 1989 Find us on

28 Years...

32 Years...

Heating & Air Conditioning 24 hour emergency service

Emergency phone: 507-373-5166 Business Phone: 507-373-8435 Box 55 • Albert Lea Since 1988

30 ½ Years... tractor Manuals Parts & decals

Visit our World Headquarters at 200 Main Street Manchester, MN 56007

826-3666

In Business Since November 1989

& Truck Wash 2301 Myers Road, Albert Lea 507-377-8287

Providing local trucking in the Albert Lea area In business since 1992

25 Years...

Country Care Boarding Kennel & In Home Care

"We'll give your pet the loving care it needs, while you're on the vacation you need."

Barb & roger Hoeve

826-3510

74745 255th St. Clarks Grove barbhoeve@gmail.com Since July 1995

Listing & Selling Homes for 25 Years 507-391-1691

Dave Springborg, Realtor® daves.cbhc@gmail.com 204 S. Washington Albert Lea, MN TOLL FREE: 1-888-373-8963 cbhomeconnection.com

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DOWN THROUGH THE YEARS

25 Years... CALL 507-373-7454! 25 Years...

Trevor Rasmussen recently bought part of the business and now co-owns with his dad, Jack Rasmussen. www.masterplumbingal.com Since 1995 • Lic# PM-059506

22 Years...

24 Years...

Pro Manufacturing Inc.

Your trusted leaders in staffing solutions

373-5570 • 377-0091

22 Years...

22 Years...

DESIGN CENTER 310 1ST AvE S. ALBERT LEA, MN

77917 209th St., Albert Lea 507-373-8535 www.theproadvantagemn.com Toll Free 877-373-8535 www.us.manpower.com BudgetBlinds.com Since March 1996

507-377-7410 800-371-1262

Since March 13, 1995

21 Years...

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Several youngsters took part in the Powerwheels Derby in during Glenville Days a previous year. Jarrod Peterson/albert lea tribune

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The Glenville Days celebration was canceled in the spring, but the Glenville

Community Boosters are holding out hope that an event in late summer will still take place.

Originally scheduled for June 19 and 20, Glenville Days has been moved to a one-

day event with a tentative date of Aug. 29.

The new event will feature a parade, car show and other entertainment, according to a Facebook post on the Glenville Community Boosters page.

“We have decided to make this year smaller and simpler and next year go big,” the Facebook post said. “Thank you all for the support and being patient with our decision.”

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Freeborn County Relay for Life switched to downtown Albert Lea last summer, after being at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds for many years. This year, organizers are planning a drive-thru luminaria ceremony in August at Edgewater Park. Colleen Harrison/albert lea tribune

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While the American Cancer Society’s traditional Freeborn County Relay for Life event will not take place in June this summer, local event organizer Sami Jo Helmers Nelson said a non-traditional event is being worked out.

A drive-thru luminaria ceremony will take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 8 in Edgewater Park in Albert Lea, where luminarias will be set up and lit for people to see. Those attending are asked to keep social distancing guidelines and other health recommendations in mind.

Helmers Nelson said she is also hoping something like a curbside ice cream social can happen sometime in August for cancer survivors, but logistics were still being worked out as of press time, taking into consideration that those going through cancer

People take part in Freeborn County Relay for Life in downtown Albert Lea in 2019.

treatment have weakened immune systems. She said event organizers are also starting to reach out to local businesses about a possible T-shirt fundraiser, especially since Relay for Life is one of the organization’s biggest fundraisers.

Updates can be found at www.relayforlife.org/freeborncountymn or on the Relay For Life of Freeborn County MN Facebook page throughout the summer.

While the event’s usual opening and closing ceremonies and survivor and caregivers walks won’t take place in the usual way this summer, Helmers Nelson said the organization is working to find the “best alternative we can come up with” so that those affected by cancer know they are not alone.

“We want to let them know we’re still here and we still care, but we still have to follow social distancing guidelines to keep everyone safe,” she said.

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EvEnts Continued from Page 3

like events, but operate safely in the current COvID climate.”

Jenny Davis, recreation program supervisor with Albert Lea Parks and Recreation, said drive-in movies will likely start in July as the department was waiting on its screen and FM transmitter to be delivered as of press time. the June 18 concert will be a test of sorts, she said, to help them figure out the logistics of running the drive-in events. the department will have its annual Passport to the Parks program running through Aug. 14, Davis said, but this summer there will be a prize of a gift card from a local business given out each week. those participating will be considered for the prize drawing by taking pictures with park signs or distinguishing park features and using the hashtag #albertleaparks when they post the photos to either Facebook or Instagram. A random winner will be chosen each Friday, and a list of parks in the program can be found at www.cityofalbertlea.org.

“We’re encouraging people to go out and use the parks,” she said. the department will also continue to post videos each Wednesday of different crafts or activities people can do at home, Davis said, and will be adapting its Rec on the Go program this summer. While they won’t be able to play with children through the program this year, she said Rec on the Go is being adapted to help bring meals to people throughout the summer as well as activity packs for children to take home. From 11 to 11:45 a.m. at sibley southwest Play Park and from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at Hayek Play Park Monday through thursday, department staff will be giving out the meals and kits for people to stop by and pick up. the sites started June 15 and will continue until school is back in session in August. the Rec on the Go bags will contain either crafts or active games

Leivianna William, 7, colors during an Albert Lea Parks and Recreation Rec on the Go popup park near Trailside Apartments last summer. The Parks and Recreation Department will adapt its program this summer and give out kits and meals for children to enjoy. for children to use.

Davis said the Albert Lea Parks and Recreation Department will be more active on social media throughout the summer to remind people of the ameni-

ties local parks offer that won’t go away — such as fishing piers; grills; basketball, bocce ball, tennis and volleyball courts; and horseshoe pits, to name a few. While parkgoers would have to bring their own

equipment for most activities for the time being, the facilities will be available. Davis reminded people to follow public health guidelines and restrictions when using the parks.

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A pelican skims the water as if it were water skiing on Albert Lea Lake. Numerous wildlife are visible from the Shell Rock River State Water Trail, which includes both Fountain Lake and Albert Lea lakes and goes to the Iowa border. Colleen Harrison/albert lea tribune

ShEll rock rivEr StatE watEr trail ShowcaSES ‘bEauty of our backyardS’ by colleen harrison

colleen.harrison@albertleatribune.com

Designated in 2016, the Shell Rock River State Water Trail is a local gem that should be used more often, according to a local man who helped bring about its designation.

“Shell Rock River is a scenic, warmwater Minnesota stream that begins its journey to the Mississippi River at the outlet of Albert Lea Lake southeast of the city of Albert Lea, joining the Cedar and Iowa Rivers along its course,” according to the Minnesota Department

of Natural Resources. “From the headwaters at Fountain Lake, the Shell Rock River State Water Trail travels 20 miles through central Freeborn County to the Iowa border through numerous riparian wetlands, upland slopes and tall-grass prairie habitat.”

Albert Lean Bill Howe took the lead as part of the Shell Rock River Watershed District Citizen Advisory Committee to get the trail designated years ago.

“I was really looking to see what we could do with our water resources,” he said.

Howe said he worked with the DNR

and invited them down to view the area.

The department then told him to create the trail and start the process of going through the Legislature to get it designated. Howe said he worked closely with District 27A Rep. Peggy Bennett and District 27 Sen. Dan Sparks on legislation.

Then-Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton established it as a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources trail on June 14, 2015, after getting legislative approval, and a ceremony was held to designate the trail on June 25, 2016, at Frank Hall Park in Albert Lea. The Shell Rock River State Water Trail

was the 35th water trail to be designated in the state, and to Howe’s knowledge there haven’t been any water trail designations since.

“I wanted to do it so that there’d be more awareness of the beauty in our backyards,” he said. “To know we have something so beautiful so close.”

Fishing for panfish, walleye, northern pike and channel catfish can be plentiful along the trail, especially in the main bodies of Fountain and Albert Lea lakes, in the deeper channels and below the dams, according to the DNR. “Natural life abounds along the Shell

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Rock River and surrounding lakes.

Wooded shores harbor mammals such as the gray fox, red fox, coyote, raccoon, skunk and white tail deer. River otter, beaver, muskrat and mink can be spotted along banks or in the water,” the department stated in a brochure about the state water trail. “Reptiles are common too, with snapping, painted and softshell turtles all calling the river home.”

Waterfowl and other birds — such as ducks, geese, pelicans, herons and bald eagles, to name a few — can also be viewed from the trail, and Howe said there are about 13 different locations along the trail where signage with additional trail information is available.

As an organizer behind the efforts to establish a marina along Bridge Avenue, Howe said he hopes to be able to install a soft landing along Bridge for kayaks and canoes that could eventually be expanded for other boats to use. He also hopes to add a soft landing along the dam.

“It would be a great amenity for the trail,” he said.

Howe is also responsible for the iPaddlePort rental station in Frank Hall Park.

While at press time the rental station was closed due to COVID-19 concerns, Howe said people could check with either the city of Albert Lea or at ipaddleport. com to see if the station ends up opening over the summer for kayak, canoe or other rentals.

The Shell Rock River State Water Trail — or the “Southern Boundary Waters,” as Howe likes to call it — is a local resource he wishes people used more.

“Get out and enjoy it,” he said. “It’s an easy paddle, and there’s so much wildlife The State Shell Rock River State Water Trail starts in Fountain Lake and ends on the Iowa border. tribune file photo to enjoy.”

Bill Howe, right, and former Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Susie Petersen cut a ribbon in June 2016 at the dedication of the Shell Rock River State Water Trail. It is one of 35 designated water trails in the state. sarah stultz/ People take advantage of free kayak and canoeing opportunities at the dedication of the Shell Rock River State Water Trail in 2016. sarah stultz/albert lea tribune albert lea tribune

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Camping Continued from Page 7

• Annual 12-month permit: $25 • Second annual 12-month vehicle permit: $18 • Special annual 12-month permit: $12 • Motorcycle vehicle 12-month permit: $20 • Daily permit (same rate for all vehicles, including motorcyclists) $5 • Daily group permit: $3 • Minnesota handicapped license plates or certificate required. Ten percent minimum. Twenty-four hour notice.

Availability limited at some locations.

Check at park office for details.

Camping rates • Campsite: $21 per site per night • Electric campsite: $29 per site per night • Cabin: $60 a night, Monday through Thursday • Wall tent: $30 per night (Sunday through Thursday) • Backpack, canoe and other remote sites: $15 per night • Little Island group area: $50 per night Special camping rates Half-priced camping is available Sunday through Thursday for Minnesota residents with disabilities.

• $70 per night, Friday and Saturday • $35 per night Friday and Saturday Call 866-857-2757 or visit www.stayatmnparks.com to make reservations.

Firewood restrictions It is illegal to bring firewood into state parks, state forest campgrounds or day use areas unless purchased from an approved vendor. Firewood can be purchased at the park office.

To find an approved firewood vendor near your destination, check the DNR website approved firewood vendor listing for each state park. Be sure to keep your receipt to show proof of purchase. If you bring unapproved firewood with you to a state-administered campground, it will be confiscated. If the wood is from a quarantined area outside Minnesota, you could be violating a federal law.

Hickory Hills Campground in albert Lea Camping rates • Weeknights: $34 • Weekends: $45 • Holiday weekends: $55 • Weekly rate: $220 • Monthly rate: $675

Call 507-852-4555 to make reservations.

Campers get their own outdoor area where they can set up patio furniture or flowers at Happy Time Resort. Staff mow the grass, and there’s a staff member who is a master gardener and can be hired by campers to take care of their flowers. Colleen Harrison/albert lea tribune

Happy Time Resort in Lake Mills

Camping rates • Seasonal (April 10 through Oct. 10, weather pending): $2,950 to $3,350 • Short-term camping will not be offered during the 2020 season due to uncertainty of COVID-19 restrictions Call 641-592-CAMP (2267) for reservations.

Pihls Parks in Wells

Camping rates (May 1 through Oct. 15) • Nightly rate (occupied): $20 per night • Nightly rate (unoccupied): $5 per night • Seasonal (electric, Friday through Sunday): $225 per month • Seasonal (electric, Saturday through Sunday): $300 per month • Non-electric: $15 per night • Shelter rental: $50 per night • Normal seasonal rate allows for use of electricity only on weekends. Use of electricity any other days during the month will result in the higher monthly fee Visit www.co.faribault.mn.us/countyparks/pages/pihls-park or call 507-5257707 to make reservations.

A pond was created at Happy Time Resort where people can catch-and-release fish, swim or hangout on the beach surrounding the pond.

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Ellendale Days Farm & City Days canceled; organizers are selling canceled for T-shirts as fundraiser to commemorate quarantine 2020 because of COVID-19

By Colleen Harrison

colleen.harrison@albertleatribune.com

Ellendale Days, previously scheduled for June 26 through Jne 28, was canceled this year, according to the city’s Facebook page in April.

“This decision was made for the safety of everyone due to COVID-19,” it said.

Ellendale City Council member Scott Groth, who is also part of the lions Club and Ellendale action committee, said there were many underlying issues that played into the decision in their community.

A few of the community members there have also been discussing a oneday Saturday festival in September, he said in a previous Tribune interview.

Ellendale Days is slated in 2021 for June 24 through June 27.

Hollandale incorporated in year 1934 Hollandale was started as a dream of George H. Payne of Payne Investment Co. in 1918, after he was drawn to the 15,000 acres of swamp land in the county.

The land was drained in 1923, and farms were sold starting in 1924. Average farms were 20 acres, and families lived the distance fo two city blocks apart.

About 400 farm families, many of Dutch descent, settled in the area, producing onions, potatoes, carrots, celery, cabbage and sugar beets, according to the book.

There were also a few dairy farmers.

The village of Hollandale was incorporated in 1934, with the first election held on March 10, 1934.

Several schools were built throughout the years, along with four churches.

Businesses over the years have consisted of a grocery store, a gas station, a hardware store, a tavern, a bank, an implement dealer, a post office, a beauty shop, an electrician, a machine shop and others.

The population at the 2010 census was 303 people.

— Information from “Freeborn County Heritage”

While New Richland’s annual Farm and City Days festival had to be canceled, its organizers are being proactive about making the 2021 event even better.

“Every year we look forward to connecting with our community during

Farm & City Days. But given the concerns around COVID-19, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel,” organizers stated on the event’s Facebook page.

“This is a tough call to make. Farm & City Days is an important event for the area, but we need to prioritize the health and safety of our community.”

Next year’s festival is slated for July

9 through July 11, 2021.

In the meantime, organizers planned to sell commemorative T-shirts that would benefit the 2021 event as of press time.

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Alden’s Morin Lake Days canceled; citywide sales slated in July

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Alden’s annual Morin Lake Days festival was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns for 2020.

The dock has reportedly been put into Morin Lake for people to use to swim and fish off of.

Alden American Legion had been having occasional steak fry dinners available for curbside pickup as of press time.

Details for the steak fry dinners can be found on the Alden American Legion Post 404 Facebook page or by calling the Legion at 507-874-3679. MineAgain’s had been open almost every day for lunch and dinner for curbside pickup as of press time, and the restaurant can be reached at 507-874-3784 or on the MineAgain’s Facebook page for further details.

Other events listed on the city of Alden’s website were city wide garage sales scheduled for July 21 and an Alden Fire Department pork chop feed scheduled for Aug. 25, but requests for event confirmation had not been returned as of press time.

The website aldenmn.com can also be referred to for any future events scheduled throughout the summer as well.

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Further developments should be posted to either the Wells Area Chamber of Commerce website at www.wellsareachamber.com or the Wells Kernel Days Facebook page.

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Worth County Fair goes virtual for 4-H; Northwood to host Fourth of July fireworks

By Colleen Harrison

colleen.harrison@albertleatribune.com

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Worth County Fair was postponed until June 16 through June 20, 2021.

“Our primary goal is to keep our community, exhibitors and many fair volunteers safe,” the Worth County fair board said in a statement on the event’s website. “While we will miss the atmosphere and excitement of a 2020 fair, we vow to make the 2021 Worth County Fair another great one.”

While there will not be a physical 2020 Worth County Fair, extension staff are working to transition the exhibits and livestock shows to a virtual platform, the website stated. Those interested in the virtual fair were encouraged to follow the Worth County 4-H Facebook page for announcements regarding the virtual opportunities.

The Worth County Sheriff’s Office has lifted their recommendation to close off the walking path at the fairgrounds, the website stated, and the gates are now open and members of the community are welcome to use the trail. Restrooms and the playground equipment were set to remain closed until all parks are also opened.

“We ask that everyone continue to respect social distancing guidelines while using these facilities,” the statement read. “Avoid gathering in groups, but please enjoy this spring weather and your Worth County Fairgrounds.”

Northwood Fourth of July festivities

Northwood has a tradition of celebrating the Fourth of July over multiple days each year. As of press time, though, the Northwood Chamber of Commerce said the only event planned for Independence Day was fireworks, due to coronavirus concerns surrounding gathering in large groups. The fireworks were set to happen at 10 p.m. July 4 from Northwood Municipal Airport.

The beverage garden and K-12 pool party are canceled. The parade, food service, softball tournament and NKCEF golf tournament were set to be determined by June 12, and the chamber stated it would wait to see what the guidelines were in the state of Iowa before deciding what could and couldn’t be done.

The Miss and Mr., Junior Miss and Mr., and Little Miss and Mr. Northwood pageants; citizen awards, Lions club duck pond, FFA pedal pull and horseshoe tournament have all been moved to the city’s annual Founder’s Day celebration, which was slated for Sept. 12 as of press time.

July Jubilee moving forward, though scaled back July 10

By Sarah Stultz

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Though July Jubilee is still scheduled to take place July 10 through 12 in Lake Mills, things will look different this year because of restrictions put in place on mass gatherings by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds because of COVID-19.

A press release from the July Jubilee planning committee at the end of May said though events such as parades, festivals, conventions and fundraisers were allowed in the state starting June 1, they are required to follow strict guidelines, including limiting capacity to 50% and enforcing six-foot social distancing spacing.

“Because the planning committee does not feel they will be able to enforce such limitations, several of the traditional July Jubilee activities will be canceled or adapted,” the release states.

This includes the evening street dances, the parade and the picnic in the park. Alternative activities for families and to support local businesses are being planned.

“We don’t want to give up on the weekend, as it is a summer staple for many families and businesses, and really boosts community pride,” said Cassie Johnson, executive director of the Lake Mills Chamber Development Corporation. “It was a very difficult decision to make as we know many of Lake Mills’ local businesses and organizations profit greatly from traditional July Jubilee activities.”

In addition to concerns about the ability to meet mass gathering guidelines set by the state, the chamber board of directors also has safety concerns.

“As much as we want to be out celebrating Lake Mills together, the COVID19 virus is still very much a safety concern to our community members and visitors, a concern of utmost importance to us,” said Becky Thorson, board pres-

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Families and friends are encouraged to continue to celebrate the weekend and hopes others will join in the effort.

People who want to get involved with the effort or have ideas for possible activities should contact Johnson at lmcdc@wctatel.net or 641-592-5253.

“We do believe that if we put our minds to it and come up with fun, entertaining and innovative activities, that the weekend will continue to be an symbol of community pride while maintaining a safe environment for our community members, public service workers, employees, volunteers and businesses,” Johnson said.

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Little Mr. and Ms. interviews will begin at 6:30 p.m. outside of the Lake Mills Care Center and will be live-streamed to Facebook. A drive-by parade is in the works for people who want to wave at the participants.

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Myre-Big Island State Park taking ‘baby steps’ to reopen amenities

By Tyler Julson

tyler.julson@albertleatribune.com

While the COVID-19 pandemic has taken away some of the amenities that can be found at Myre-Big Island State Park, many of the park’s features will be available to visitors this summer.

Adam Kurtz, the natural resources supervisor at Myre-Big Island, said all biking and hiking trails, the games and picnic area, the electric sites in the White Fox campground and the backpack sites

are open to visitors. However, Big Island Campground, including the camper cabin will remain closed. Rentals, such as canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, boats, life jackets and snowshoes, also remain unavailable until the park office reopens.

Kurtz said the park does not have a set date of when the park offices will open again.

“Right now we’re opening at a very slow pace,” Kurtz said. “We’re kind of taking baby steps, but we’re heading the right direction. It’s not like ripping

off the band aid. We’ll be opening small sections at a time in bits and pieces.”

When the park and all of its amenities do fully return to being open, Kurtz said it might not look exactly the same. Capacity limitations to the campgrounds and inside the park offices will be one of the major changes, according to Kurtz.

While there are a few things that are still unavailable to park goers, Kurtz said there are plenty of things that can keep anyone entertained.

“There’s still so much to do outside where you are able to social distance,” Kurtz said. “There’s still plenty of the park to get out and see. We wouldn’t be opening back up if we didn’t think this was a safe thing to do for the public.”

All of the state parks in Minnesota will be opening different aspects at their own pace, so Kurtz cautioned park goers to call ahead and make sure what things will be available at each park.

“This is going to be a little bit of a

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confusing summer,” Kurtz said. “Each park is going to be able to open up at their own pace based on different circumstances at each individual park. I would highly recommend contacting the park that you plan on visiting ahead of time to see what their level of service will be. Also look on each park’s website to see what’s open and what’s not.”

Myre-Big Island is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

What can I do at Myre-Big Island State Park?

Camp. Myre-Big Island has two campgrounds for a total of 98 semi-modern campsites. It also has four remote sites to backpack to. Additionally, visitors can group camp at a more modern or more primitive group camp area — there is one of each. Currently, Big Island Campground is closed.

Take a picnic. The park boasts 45 picnic sites.

Watch birds. The park has a variety of wildlife, including some special species to peek at through binoculars.

According to the park brochure, birds in the park include raptors, shore and wading birds, waterfowl and songbirds: the American kestrel, marsh hawk, red-tailed hawk, rough-legged hawk, great horned owl, bald eagle, common egret, great blue heron, American bittern, sora, Virginia rail, wood duck, mallard, blue-winged teal, Canada goose, indigo bunting, eastern bluebird, rose-breasted grosbeak, northern oriole, eastern wood pewee, ring-necked pheasant, ring-billed gull, white pelican and hairy, downy and pileated woodpeckers.

Peep wildflowers. The park vegetation varies based on community type: oak savanna, northern hardwood forest and wetland. Flowering plants on the oak savanna include lead plant, rattlesnake master, prairie clover, prairie smoke, bottle gentian, blazing star, black-eyed susan and various types of coneflowers.

Flowering plants in the northern hardwood forest include spring beauty, bloodroot, hepatica, Dutchman’s breeches, ginger and trout lily. Flowering plants in the wetland include the water lily, marsh marigold and wild iris. The wetland is also home to two carnivorous plants: the sundew and pitcher plants.

A variety of different trails can be found throughout the state park. Colleen Harrison/albert lea tribune

The park features numerous types of vegetation and wildflowers. Various fishing opportunities are available from the park.

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The Bayside Water Ski Show Team is moving forward with ski practices for the season though it remains unclear whether there will be shows for the public because of rules in place due to COVID-19.

Mike Johnson, board member for the ski team, said the club is starting practices for individual acts because of social distancing rules and is considering hosting an individuals tournament this year if rules allow to bring in groups larger than 10.

Practices have been spread out over a few extra nights each week to accommodate a few families each night. There are about 40 members in the club right now, of which 32 are skiers.

The team, which has been in existence for 48 years, is using the season as a growth year and is trying to help skiers learn new individual acts, Johnson said.

There are a few members who have been

A member of the Bayside Ski Team performs on Fountain Lake in Edgewater Park. focused more on climbing pyramids, and he wants to help them develop new waterski skills as well.

“We’re trying to push our individuals to the next level,” he said.

He advised people to keep an eye on the ski team’s Facebook page as the summer progresses for announcements

if restrictions are alleviated.

If people want to join the team, they can call 507-402-7858 or reach out on the Facebook page.

The team will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2022 and is planning on hosting the Midwest regional tournament that year.

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Boathouse slated to open mid- to late June

By Tyler Julson

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The Albert Lea Boathouse is planning to open to the public this summer, but what exactly it will look like remains up in the air.

As of press time, the Boathouse is planning to open in mid to late June. Albert Lea Community Education, which runs the boathouse, is currently working on ways to keep all of its equipment sanitized and train staff.

For updates on when the Boathouse will open call Albert Lea Community Education at 507-379-5318 or watch for an announcement on the Albert Lea Community Ed Facebook page.

The Boathouse offers many different summer activities and equipment rentals, including kayaking, canoeing, standup paddle boarding, hamboarding, bocce ball and croquet.

The Boathouse is near Brookside community gardens and offers many different equipment rentals, including kayaking, canoeing, standup paddle boarding, hamboarding, bocce ball and croquet. tribune

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Harmony Park cancels events until the month of September

By Sarah Stultz

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Because of COVID-19 restrictions, events at Harmony Park are limited this summer, with many events canceled until September.

The first event to take place is ShangriLa over Labor Day Weekend, from Sept.

3 through Sept. 6, and includes numerous performers, including Wookiefoot, Fortunate Youth, Papadosio, Satsang, Jah9, Bumpin Uglies and Yaima, to name a few.

The following weekend, from Sept. 10 through Sept. 12, will be the Infrasound Festival, which is in its ninth year as a festival and its second at Harmony Park.

Jay Sullivan, owner of the park, said though the earlier events for the summer have been canceled, he has been putting in various infrastructure to make it easier for attendees to adhere to social distancing guidelinesand is also exploring the idea of doing a drive-in concert series. He advised

people to check out the park’s website at harmonypark.com for updates.

Harmony Park is situated on the shore of Lake Geneva and has been in operation since 1996.

It has hosted conferences, reenactments, concerts, antique car shows, horseshoe tournaments, softball games, motorcycle rallies, community gatherings, family reunions, high school reunions, religious celebrations, team building exercises, workshops and countless weddings, its website states.

Koreen Brennan, media and marketing coordinator for the North American Permaculture Convergence, shows the permaculture garden built on the grounds of Harmony Park. tribune file photo

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Official Shinefest tractor ride canceled this year, replaced with cruise ‘We had to do something,’ organizer says

By Sarah Stultz

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Though the traditional Shinefest tractor ride has been canceled for 2020, organizers are planning an informal tractor cruise in its place.

Organizer Mark Light said there will not be a cost to participate in the cruise, which is slated for July 18, and people should meet at Jensen Excavating on Plaza Street between 8 and 9 a.m. that morning. The cruise will begin at 9 a.m. and will travel past all of the Albert Lea nursing homes before stopping at Pickerel Lake Park for a break between 11 a.m. and noon.

A meal will not be served, but people are invited to bring their own lunch if desired.

After the break, Light said the cruise will continue through Alden and eventually to Arrowhead Park and back to Albert Lea. He anticipated the cruise lasting about three hours in the afternoon as the tractors typically ride 10 mph.

Light said he thought it was important to have an informal event after several people approached him, asking him not to cancel the ride.

“This is almost more for morale and mental health this year,” Light said. “Everything’s getting canceled. We had to do something.”

Typically, the Shinefest Tractor Ride serves as a fundraiser for the Shinefest week of service and has included not only local tractor enthusiasts but some from Iowa and Wisconsin as well. This would have been the 12th year for the formal event.

The Shinefest organization is made up of churches throughout Freeborn County that have pulled their resources together to benefit the community through various projects.

Light said he hoped the weather cooperates for the cruise and noted that last year at the ride, there was rain and wind and had to end early.

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The sixth annual Bancroft Bay Open is slated for June 22. This year, the tournament is sanctioned by the Professional Disc Golf Association and is a stop on the NorthStar Tournament Series — a collection of tournaments in the region.

The vendor for the event is Iowa-based NorthStar Disc Golf.

Registration is from 8 to 9:30 a.m. that Sunday morning. Tee time is 10 a.m.

Other stops on the NorthStar Tournament Series were Humboldt and Forest City in April and May. Ones down the road are Northwood on Aug. 9, Forest City again on Sept. 14 and a championship at a to-be-determined course.

There are two nights disc golf leagues are held in Albert Lea. One is a random doubles best shot, and the other is individual performance, also called singles.

Doubles takes place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday weekly pretty much until the snow flies in November.

Singles happens every Sunday, alternating between 1 and 4 p.m. The spring season usually lasts until mid-July, then the summer season goes into October.

Both leagues alternate between the two courses at Bancroft Bay Park. Prices vary depending on skill level and optional side contests. There are side contests for closest to pin and an ace pool. A date has not been set for a league championship tournament, called the Flying Lea Championship.

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