Freeborn County employees were served lunch outside of the courthouse in Albert Lea on Tuesday. Many picnic tables were set up in the building's shade for the workers to sit at and enjoy their meal. Abigail Chalmers/Albert Lea Tribune

Hy-Vee provided the food and grilled out in the parking lot. The lunch lasted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and was available to all county workers. Abigail Chalmers/Albert Lea Tribune

Governor Walz named Tuesday Minnesota County Staff Appreciation Day, and the lunch took place in honor of local county staff and their hard work. Abigail Chalmers/Albert Lea Tribune

Servers smiled and conversed with the employees as they dished up their meal. There were burgers with several kinds of toppings, including tomtoes, lettuce and condiments. Abigail Chalmers/Albert Lea Tribune