Albert Lea Post 56 Sons of the American (SAL) presented the Southwest Middle School Robotics Team $500. Presenting the check are Squadron Cmdr. Lowell Millhouse, on the left side holding the check, and Scott Kallberg next to Lowell. In front, from left, are Kyle Ramirez, CeeJae Eggum and Sam Gustafson. Behind the check, from left, are Grace Ferns, Addison Oakland, Adam WazWaz, Eli Cunningham, coach Burke Egner and Narjis Ibrahim. In the third row, from left, are Ryker Bayerkohler, Rowan Wels, Kennedy Friday, Olivia Sharpsteen, Liam Geibel, Lawson Schmidt, coach Christie Nesss and Devin Olson. In the back row, from left, are Oliver Wilton, Ben Severtson, Meryll Koppelman, Luis Abrego, Travis Ness and Marcus Possehl. Provided

The Sons of the American Legion recently gave $500 to the Food for Backpacks program in Albert Lea. Pictured, from left, are Lowell Millhouse, Scott Kollberg and David Drommerhausen. Provided