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    Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ Apartments

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    20 N 9th Ave E, Melrose, MN 56352

    Oak Ridge Manor is located in the beautiful city of Melrose. Enjoy our quaint gazebo, shared gardens, and lovely grounds. We have wonderful activities that we enjoy together from puzzles and cards to much more. We are in close proximity to tasty restaurants and fun shopping. We offer 1 bedroom apartment homes, with water and refuse included in our affordable rent that is income based. We

    20 N 9th Ave E, Melrose, MN 56352

Why Live in Albany

Albany is a historic neighborhood established in the 1800s, located in Central Minnesota. This small-town community of fewer than 3,000 residents features a downtown area along Railroad Avenue, where shops and restaurants line one side of the street due to its historical connection to the Great Northern and Soo Line train tracks. Albany Area School is the largest employer, and the local school district is highly regarded, with Albany Elementary School and Albany Area High School receiving high ratings. The high school offers opportunities for students to earn college credits and has a strong basketball program, highlighted by the Huskies boys basketball team's undefeated season and state championship win in 2025. Housing options include historic bungalows and cottages, midcentury ranch-style and split-level homes, and modern styles from the 2000s, with many homes situated in subdivisions north of downtown. Recreational activities are abundant, with North Park featuring a 70-acre lake, athletic facilities, and a disc golf course. The Lake Wobegon Trail, stretching for 65 miles, is popular for biking and snowmobiling. Albany Golf Club and Albany Bowling Center offer additional leisure options. Dining and shopping are centered on Railroad Avenue, with local favorites like Shady’s Hometown Tavern and Barbacoa. Annual events such as Albany Heritage Day and Pioneer Days celebrate the community's heritage. Albany is safer than the national average and has convenient access to Interstate 94, leading to St. Cloud and Minneapolis. Scheduled bus rides through Tri-Cap provide transportation to nearby CentraCare hospital.
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