Basic Computer Classes

April 7, 2010
10:30 am	to	12:00 pm
April 14, 2010
10:30 am
April 21, 2010
10:30 am

Albert Lea Public Library

Extensive Damage to Business Structure Due to Weight of Snow

ALBERT LEA, Minn. — On 12FEB2010 at approx. 3:23pm, emergency response agencies were dispatched to structural damage occurring to Northstar  Powersports & Marine, 2120 Consul Street.  It was reported that the roof collapsed; suspected due to snow.  The reporting person indicated that several evacuated and all staff were accounted for.  It was later determined that all six staff and six customers escaped without injury.  A perimeter was established near the area of Prospect Avenue and Consul Street due to a gas leak.  Responding agencies included the Albert Lea Police Department, Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office, Albert Lea Fire Department, and Albert Lea Medical Center.  Alliant Energy responded and secured both the gas and electric.

Mayors’ Press Conference

News Advisory
Coalition of Greater MN Cities
Contact: Glen Fladeboe
Fladeboe@earthlink.net
651-208-3262

AS THE STATE LEGISLATURE BEGINS DEBATE ON SOLVING THE BUDGET DEFICIT, MAYORS HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS HOW STRONG LOCAL COMMUNITIES ARE KEY TO STATE GROWTH

MAYORS WILL RELEASE SURVEY RESULTS SHOWING THE IMPACT OF LGA CUTS

Who: St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, Albert Lea Mayor Mike Murtaugh, Former State Representative Dan Dorman, and other local officials and area mayors

What: News Conference

When: Wednesday, February 10 10:00 A.M.

Where: Albert Lea City Hall – Council Chambers

221 East Clark Street, Albert Lea

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HUDDLE UP AND DESIGNATE A SOBER DRIVER FOR THE SUPER BOWL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lieutenant J.D. Carlson
February 03, 2010 PHONE: 507.377.5665

HUDDLE UP AND DESIGNATE A SOBER DRIVER FOR THE SUPER BOWL

ALBERT LEA/FREEBORN COUNTY], Minn. — Local law enforcement officers will step up DWI enforcement patrols Super Bowl weekend (February 5-7), to intercept impaired drivers on the roadway. Law enforcement agencies are advising motorists to have a game plan for sober ride for Super Bowl festivities and to always buckle up.

During Minnesota Super Bowl weekends 2006–2008, alcohol-related crashes accounted for five of the seven motorists killed and all five were not buckled up. During this same period, 1,474 motorists were arrested for DWI.

“Super Bowl parties often start early and run late, so designate a sober driver before in advance of kick-off,” says Lt. J.D. Carlson. Carlson adds that officers will also enforce seat belt laws. Each ear, 75 percent of the impaired drivers killed are not belted. “It’s critical that everyone in the vehicle buckles up. A seat belt is your best defense on the road against impaired drivers.”

During 2006–2008 in Freeborn County, there were 18 traffic deaths and of those, 4 were alcohol-related. During this same time period, 556 were arrested for DWI in Freeborn County. Each year in Minnesota, alcohol-related crashes account for up to 200 traffic deaths and more than 35,000 motorists are arrested for DWI.

Lt. Carlson says Super Bowl party hosts should set ground rules for their guests prior to the first coin toss:

• Use a sober driver, cab, public transportation, or plan to crash at the party — not on the road.
• Protect your team: every driver and passenger should be buckled up, before and after the game.
• Do not attempt to drive home if you are impaired — a DWI can put your life in very poor field conditions.

January 25, 2010 City Council Minutes Posted

New City council minutes can be viewed at http://www.cityofalbertlea.org/city-council/city-council-minutes/

Citizens Academy Participants Sought

Albert Lea Police Department Citizens Academy Seeking Participants

The Albert Lea Police Department’s “Citizens Academy” is currently accepting applications for the 2010 session.

Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Starting on March 18th and running through May 6th, 2010.

The “Citizens Academy” is designed to give the citizens of Albert Lea a look into the workings of their local police department.

Officers with the Albert Lea Police Department will be holding training sessions on a variety of different aspects of the duties they perform.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:
• Resident of the City of Albert Lea
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must pass a criminal background check

The class will be limited to 15 participants.

Applications can be obtained at the Freeborn County Law Enforcement Center, or by contacting Lt. Jeff Strom at 507-377-5254. Lt. Strom can also be reached by e-mail at jeff.strom@co.freeborn.mn.us

Applications will be accepted until Monday, March 1st, 2010.