The Freeborn County Republican picnic will be held Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the main pavilion in Edgewater Park in Albert Lea. There will be a social time beginning at 5:30 p.m. with serving beginning at 6 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and age 4 and younger eat free. RSVP to Annie Schleckat 373-2940, or e-mail: tomschleck@yahoo.com no later than today.

Everyone is invited to meet with the announced gubernatorial candidates: Tom Emmer, Bill Haas, Leslie Davis and Marty Seifert.