City website: Same address, new features

City News June 24, 2025
Map and images showing parks, trails, and fun spots in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

The City of Albert Lea launched its new website today that is more accessible and offers more features. While the address – https://cityofalbertlea.org – remains the same, the site looks more vibrant and is easier to navigate.

Map and images showing parks, trails, and fun spots in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

The revamped site offers several new features:

  • Accessibility tools such as bigger text and contrast controls for browsers with visual impairments
  • A directory of parks, trails and fun spots
  • Translation into other languages such as Spanish
  • A staff directory
  • News and spotlights to highlight city services and events
  • Historical timelines for Albert Lea city government, Police Department and Fire Rescue
  • Online submissions for Public Works issues such as streetlight outages and potholes

The new site’s mobile version is more user-friendly for browsers using a phone or tablet.

Browsers will need to update their links and bookmarks. They may also provide feedback via a button on the homepage.