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Savings from solar

October 02, 2026

Using a State of Minnesota grant to cover 70% of the costs, the City of Albert Lea is completing installation of rooftop solar panels on four of its facilities: Public Works building City Hall (photo above) Fire Station Main Wastewater Lift Station Combined, the four solar installations will save a...

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On the menu for fall: Reduce food waste

October 02, 2026

As households settle into autumn routines, the City of Albert Lea and Freeborn County encourage residents to manage household waste by reducing, reusing and recycling before throwing items into the trash. Two places to start with reducing waste are food and compostable paper, which make up 25% of everything thrown...

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Albert Lea hotel closure followed by room fire

October 01, 2026

For the health and safety of occupants, the City of Albert Lea closed the Quality Inn and Suites at 2306 E. Main St. on Sept. 29. Fire Chief Jeff Laskowske, in cooperation with the City of Albert Lea Building Official and the hotel owner, made the decision to close the...

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Albert Lea house fire

October 01, 2026

Albert Lea Fire Rescue (ALFR) responded to 718 ½ Cedar Ave. on Oct. 1 at 12:11 a.m. for the report of heavy smoke coming from a room in the home. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke coming from the basement apartment of the home and the Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) on...

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