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Reported threats of violence

September 22, 2025

On Sept. 22, 2025, at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) and Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office received information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regarding a potential threat of violence intercepted through social media monitoring. Upon receiving this information, ALPD school resource officers immediately notified, at...

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Arena projects: Ice this fall in main rink, later in practice rink

September 12, 2025

In disappointing news to the Albert Lea City Council on Sept. 8, the company overseeing upgrades at the City Arena – InBylt of Minneapolis – reported a delay in the new floor for the Colstrup Rink and refrigeration system for both the Nystrom and Colstrup Rinks. The new completion date...

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New police sergeants take oath of office

September 12, 2025

The Albert Lea Police Department recently promoted three officers, from left in the photo above, Nathan Idstein, Sy Vanthavong and David Miller, to the rank of sergeant. They took the oath of office and had a pinning ceremony at the Sept. 8 city council meeting, a fitting time with Patriot...

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‘Flavors without Borders’ to highlight cultures of Albert Lea

September 11, 2025

To celebrate the many cultures of Albert Lea, the Human Rights Commission and Blue Zones invite local residents to “Flavors without Borders” on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The event will run from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the Albert Lea Farmers Market in the north lot on Broadway Avenue. “Our goal...

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