The blood drive that took place Thursday at Northbridge Mall in Albert Lea collected 45 pints of blood.  Free Red Cross hats were given to presenting donors. A 4-gallon pin was awarded to Danielle Saffen of Albert Lea, a 15 -gallon pin was awarded to Vickie Storle of Clarks Grove and a 16-gallon pin was awarded to Roger Enderson of Albert Lea.