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City stops taking cannabis registrations

August 29, 2025

With the local limit of two already filled, the Albert Lea City Council voted Aug. 25 to deny a registration from Benjamin Kapple of New Mexico, doing business as Mountain Sight Vision, for a cannabis retail shop. The motion included a halt to accepting local registrations. While the Minnesota Office...

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Council approves changes to city charter

August 29, 2025

At its Aug. 25 meeting, the Albert Lea City Council approved three changes to the city charter as recommended by the Charter Commission. The changes take effect 90 days from the council action. No special election needed to fill vacancy The first change addresses filling vacancies on the council. If...

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Sewer repair closes section of Bridge Avenue until sept. 3

August 25, 2025

Bridge Avenue will be closed from Ruble Avenue to Marshall Street while the Albert Lea Utilities Department repairs a sewer line. The repair is scheduled to start the morning of Aug. 26 and will be closed until Sept. 3. Please slow down, give crews space to work, and be on...

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Impaired is impaired: ALPD reminds drivers to stay sober or get pulled over

August 26, 2025

The Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) reminds drivers that impaired is impaired, whether from alcohol, cannabis products, hemp-derived THC edibles, prescription medications or sleep aids. Anyone under the influence who is considering driving should put their keys down and get a sober ride. With 142 alcohol-related driving deaths in Minnesota...

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