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Reducing pollution: Small actions add up to big impact

November 26, 2025

It takes only 1 teaspoon of salt to pollute 5 gallons of water – forever! Protect local lakes by using de-icer the smart way: Shovel and scrape before using salt. Use salt sparingly. A coffee cup of salt should be enough to treat 20 feet of driveway or 1,000 square...

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Welcome Officer Thorson

November 26, 2025

Albert Lea Police Officer Andrew Thorson took the oath of office at the Nov. 24 city council meeting. He began working for the Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) in July and recently finished field training. He holds a bachelor of science degree in Criminal Justice from St. Mary’s University in...

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City proposes lower levy

November 26, 2025

The City of Albert Lea has decreased expenses for 2026 and lowered its proposed tax levy by $153,000. While still proposing a levy increase, it would be lower than first proposed, from 8.00% to 6.25%, as presented at the Nov. 24 city council work session. The impact to individual homeowners...

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Proposed park on Adams Avenue: Public favors a mixed use area or full trailhead

November 14, 2025

The Albert Lea community favors either a mixed use of business and greenspace or a full trailhead for a proposed park on Adams Avenue, according to input received from surveys and comments on the project. The City of Albert Lea is applying for a federal grant to clean up a...

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