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Join the Planning Commission and shape how Albert Lea grows

December 12, 2025

Albert Lea needs 300 more units to meet local housing needs. Both the north and south industrial parks are nearly out of space for additional businesses. Several properties throughout the city are in poor condition and need either removal or rehabbing. These are some of the issues that the Planning...

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Reduce, reuse, rejoice: Go green for the holidays

December 12, 2025

Freeborn County recycled more than 14,000 tons of material last year, an increase over the previous year. The City of Albert Lea and Freeborn County encourage residents to keep up the good work and recycle even more, especially during the holidays, when the average Minnesotan throws away 25% more stuff....

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How to increase jobs? Expand industrial park

December 12, 2025

With both the south and north industrial parks in Albert Lea both nearly full, local leaders are taking steps to attract more businesses and the jobs that come with them. The south industrial park has few open properties for new or expanding businesses. The city originally zoned the area in the...

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Council: Phase in some license increases

December 10, 2025

At its Dec. 8 meeting, the Albert Lea City Council decided to phase in higher fees for on-sale liquor licenses. The decision came after hearing from business owners at a Nov. 24 public hearing. The fee increase will be the first in 21 years. Since then, the costs of overseeing...

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