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Regional designation paves way for Songbird Trail’s next phases

July 01, 2026

The Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC) recently designated the Songbird Trail as a regional trail, marking a major milestone for this project. The trail will eventually run along a former rail corridor for 50 miles from Albert Lea to near Waterville. The designation comes with grant opportunities...

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Council to serve as additional economic development authority

June 30, 2026

At its June 22 meeting, the Albert Lea City Council voted to create an Economic Development Authority (EDA) to complement the existing Port Authority and Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA). The EDA will help address economic development opportunities that fall between the traditional roles of the Port Authority, which focuses on...

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Albert Lea welcomes new officer

June 30, 2026

The Albert Lea City Council recently welcomed Albert Lea Police Officer Joe Johnson, who was sworn in at the June 22 city council meeting (photo above). His experience includes several years with the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office. Johnson earned his associate degree in law enforcement from Riverland Community College in...

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Leave the trees for water quality, habitat

June 26, 2026

The Albert Lea Parks Department recently found a burr oak tree that was illegally cut down on public property along Blackmer Avenue. The unknown person who cut down the 14-inch-diameter tree left it lying in Dane Bay of Fountain Lake. The department removed the tree from the water and is...

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