In mid-August I took a trip to visit my family in the Albert Lea area. I grew up in this area but have lived out-of-state for many years. As I walked through downtown Albert Lea I was very pleasantly impressed with the beautiful large pots of flowers everywhere. I don’t ever remember the main street Broadway looking so attractive. I do hope this is one factor contributing to the thriving of downtown businesses, which I hope is happening.

Whoever in the city is responsible for this effort to beautify should be thanked.

Judith Cunningham

Boulder, Colorado