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Buckle up for safety!

September 26, 2025

Because using a seatbelt is the best defense against injury or death in a vehicle crash, the Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) is cracking down on seatbelt and car seat violations through the end of September. In 2024, 106 people who died in traffic crashes were not wearing a seatbelt....

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Fall cleanup: Recycle yard waste at home

September 26, 2025

This fall, the City of Albert Lea is encouraging residents to try some easy, natural ways to handle yard waste right at home. These methods help the environment and improve yard health.Leaving grass clippings on the lawn, also known as "grasscycling," is an excellent way to return valuable nutrients to...

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Project updates: Prep work underway for ice at arena

September 26, 2025

City Arena: The arena staff called on the Albert Lea Street Department the week of Sept. 22 to help prepare the Nystrom Rink for ice in mid-October. Given the level of construction dirt on the rink floor, a street sweeper offered an efficient way to start cleaning after contractors removed...

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City to keep working on 2026 levy

September 23, 2025

At its Sept. 22 meeting, the Albert Lea City Council approved a preliminary tax levy of $9.8 million or 8% over 2025, but staff and city councilors will keep looking for ways to cut expenses. The council is scheduled to adopt the final levy at its Dec. 8 meeting. The...

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