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Council to vote on agreement for channel restoration

October 23, 2026

The Albert Lea City Council will vote at its meeting Monday on a joint powers agreement with the Shell Rock River Watershed District for restoring the channel between Fountain and Albert Lea lakes.The watershed district has received $5.9 million in state funding, from the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council and Legislative-Citizens...

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Assault at Albert Lea hotel

October 23, 2026

On Oct. 22, 2026, at approximately 11:15 p.m., Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) officers were dispatched to the Albert Lea Inn and Suites, 2301 East Main St., in regards to an active assault with a weapon. Initial reports indicated that a male subject was going after another male subject with...

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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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Police technician nominated for award

October 16, 2026

The Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) is proud to recognize Andy Nelson for being nominated for the 2026 Property and Evidence Technician of the Year by the Minnesota Association of Property and Evidence Technicians. The association recently honored Nelson’s dedication and commitment to excellence in property and evidence management at...

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