November 18, 2008
Former Albert Lea star Annika Smed goes up for a kill for North Dakota. Smed completed her freshman season with the Sioux this weekend, helping guide the team to a 24-8 record.

November 18, 2008
Annika Smed makes a play for the Sioux at a match during the season. Smed finished second on the team in digs and aces.

November 14, 2008
Albert Lea resident Linda Larson snapped this photo last December. It won the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce's ornament contest.

November 14, 2008
Donna Ludtke, left, and Ellen Harrison, right, place evergreens on an angel centerpiece.

November 14, 2008
Lou Jean Nelson works on snowman Christmas ornaments, which will be sold at Holidays Ahead.