The United Way of Freeborn County thanks Albert Lea High School staff for raising $2,258 in their annual silent auction. All proceeds benefit the United Way of Freeborn County and 27 local programs. Pictured are high school staff members Jennifer Henschel, left, and Jennifer Braaten, right, along with Ann Austin from the United Way. The organization also thanks businesses that donated items: Albert Lea Seedhouse, high school staff, Cabela’s, Cheers Liquor, Domino’s, Erbert’s and Gerbert’s, Etcetera, Farmer’s State Bank, Green Lea, Hy-Vee, The Interchange, Jake’s Pizza, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Pizza Ranch, Power 96, Marvic Embroidery, Vern Eide Chevrolet and Wedgewood Cove. - Provided