5 things to do this week: Shop Sip-n-Stroll, egg hunt and more

Published 4:30 pm Tuesday, April 8, 2025

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Spring Sip-n-Stroll

Celebrate the annual spring Sip-n-Stroll through historic downtown Albert Lea from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. This year will be an ’80s-themed event, so participants are encouraged to dress in leg warmers, neon and other retro clothing from the era. There will be opportunities to enjoy beverages, drawings and exclusive deals from participating businesses. To enjoy an all-access pass for sips and drawings, purchase an official tumbler and passport for $25 at the Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau at 132 N. Broadway or at participating businesses. People must be 21 years old or over to participate.

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Bring Your Own Lunch and Learn: Women of the ALPD

This month’s Bring Your Own Lunch and Learn will be from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Albert Lea City Council Chambers on the top floor of City Hall. The topic this month is “Women of the ALPD” with a presentation led by Sgt. Jason Taylor. This is a free event.

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The First Deliberate Murder of Freeborn County old-time radio show

The History Center of Freeborn County will host an old-fashioned radio show on the criminal case of the State of Minnesota vs. Henry Kreigler, the first deliberate murder in Freeborn County. The event will be at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the History Center. HCFC members get a discounted rate of $5, and nonmembers are invited to join at $10.

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Glenville community Easter egg hunt

Join the community of Glenville for their third annual Easter egg hunt. There will be two age categories for the egg hunt — the Pre-K through grade 2 egg hunt will be from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church at 140 Third Ave. SW in Glenville, and the grades 3 through 6 egg hunt will be from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at Glenville Park. There will also be cookies and refreshments, prizes and photos with the Easter Bunny. Contact the church at 507-406-2000 with any questions.

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Conger Fire Department pancake breakfast

Come and support the Conger volunteer firefighters with a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Conger Community Center at 51 School St. S. There will be all-you-can-eat pancakes, french toast, eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Cost of the meal is $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 6 to 12. Proceeds from the event will be used for training and equipment for the Conger Fire Department.