Photo by Trish Lease

Mayor Bob Haukoos helps employees preside over the grand opening of Home Depot in Albert Lea.

Thursday, February 21, 2002

Mayor Bob Haukoos helps employees preside over the grand opening of Home Depot in Albert Lea. The grand opening festivities started Wednesday night and continued into today, when the store opened to the general public. Visitors filled the parking lot to capacity and many went home with merchandise during the retailer’s first hours open.