Crews demolish the former St. Theodore’s Catholic Church convent off of Garfield Avenue Monday morning. A new wellness center for Thorne Crest Retirement Community will be built in its place as part of an almost $11 million construction project taking place at the nursing home this year. The nursing home also will have a new parking garage and elevator. – Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

A contractor sprays down dust Monday morning during the demolition of the former St. Theodore Catholic Church convent on Garfield. – Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune