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Voters elect 1 new council member, re-elect 4 others

November 04, 2026

In the Nov. 3 general election, Albert Lea voters chose a new member for their city council: Joey Neely will represent Ward 4. Neely was elected with 721 votes (68.7%), compared to challenger Charles Alkula, who received 325 votes (30.9%). The current councilor, Reid Olson, opted to step down at...

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Albert Lea firefighter proves among world’s toughest, earning World Champion title

November 02, 2026

Captain Kurt Wallace of Albert Lea Fire Rescue recently returned from the Firefighter World Championship in Las Vegas with three medals, a new Minnesota state record, and a top-tier standing on the global stage. The elite competition brought together athletes representing more than 21 countries with 381 medals awarded across...

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City, watershed district to partner on channel restoration

October 30, 2026

At its Oct. 26 meeting, the Albert Lea City Council approved a joint powers agreement with the Shell Rock River Watershed District to restore the channel between Fountain and Albert Lea lakes.The watershed district has secured more than $5.5 million in state funding for the project and aims to: Improve...

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Albert Lea fire chief receives Fire Officer of the Year award

October 22, 2026

Albert Lea Chief Jeff Laskowske (center) accepts the Fire Officer of the Year award from Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association President Greg Peterson (left) and Vice President Justin Sherwood (right). Albert Lea Fire Chief Jeff Laskowske recently received the Fire Officer of the Year award, for cities with  populations over...

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