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For Sale: Cemetery flower & watering business. Includes planting, placing, & watering 1100 pots in three Albert Lea cemeteries. Consistent, reliable income. Call Michelle: 507-320-2818
PRIME SW LOCATION Newly Remodeled Inside & Out 3+ Bedroom/1 Full Bath Huge Bedroom/ Playroom Upstairs New Appliances, A/C, Furnace & Hot Water Heater Finished Basement w/Bedroom Possible Huge Cement Patio Area 3 Stall Garage w/A/C & Gas HookUp w/Lots Plug Ins Attached 1 Stall Garage (3 Season Patio) Call Bruce for Showing 507-269-6080
Community Events ROGER SCHAEFAR!!! “Local amateur artist, Roger Schaefer, is having a hallway showing of his paintings at the Freeborn County Arts Initiative from October 7th through November 8th. There will be an opening reception at the Freeborn County Arts Initiative, 224 South Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, open to the public, on Saturday, October 16th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. “Light Refreshments will be served.”
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FOR SALE One bedroom condo Insulated, heated sun porch w/shower New refigerator and dishwasher No Garage Call 507-437-7369
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