Tony Segura stands in the McDonald’s near the Interstate 90 exit for Bridge Avenue. Segura has been an employee of the company since he was 15. He now manages the restaurant. –Brandi Hagen
Danielle Wertman stands in her home amongst pieces she has crocheted. She sells her handmade items over the Internet. –Brandi Hagen/Albert Lea Tribune
Phil Tennis stands near a county ditch north of Hayward. Tennis retired in December from his part-time post as county ditch inspector after 19 years. –Kelli Lageson
Gene Pederson leans on the truck he used to operate and maintain. He retired last May after 44 years working for Freeborn-Mower Cooperative Services. –Tim Engstrom
Lynn Scheevel, left, and Afton Wacholz are athletic trainers for Albert Lea High School. According to the women, it is rare for a school to have more than one. –Brandi Hagen/Albert Lea Tribune