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This week, bring your young children to the Albert Lea Public Library for one of four weekly early literacy programs. Get ready for stories, songs, and movement designed to boost literacy development and learning in a fun, engaging way! Tweens and teens, Tuesday is your day! Drop in for aweekly hangout featuring Nintendo Switch, tabletop games, crafts, and much more. It's a great way to relax, and the library will even provide the snacks! See alplonline.org/events-calendar for more info.This week at the Albert Lea Public Library, join us for one of our four weekly early literacy programs for stories, songs and movement to support literacy development and learning in young children.
For tweens and teens, drop in to Tween and Teen Hangout on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Activities such as Nintendo Switch, tabletop games, crafts and more will be available and snacks are provided.
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NEW APPROACH TO WASTEWATER UPGRADES: Instead of planning to rebuild its wastewater treatment plant all at once, the City of Albert Lea is now taking a phased approach. This approach allows the city to seek state funding toward each phase while meeting stricter pollution limits. Phase 1 is underway with construction of a new grit removal building. Phase 2 would focus on removing more phosphorus, the nutrient that grows algae, from its discharge of treated wastewater to the Shell Rock River. The city plans to apply for a $12 million state grant toward this $25 million phase. Phase 3 would replace more infrastructure and Phase 4 would focus on improving biosolids. The total project is now estimated to cost $100 million, up from $80 million, due to inflation. For more information, read the news item on the city’s website: www.cityofalbertlea.org/city-taking-new-approach-to-wastewater-upgrades.
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How much is this going to cost for us taxpayers???
Albert Lea is a dwindling city, it should have been a phased approach from the beginning.
Austin is going through the same thing now. They added 50 bucks a month to the sewer bill to cover it. I believe the cost there was 100 million and now is at 130 million.
Another reason to raise property taxes
Oh hey folks. It's only 100 million. The Fed is already looking at MN for a couple billion in frauds, and a 9 billon dollar surplus that disappeared. Now 2 billion in the red. Let's spend more. 🦉
My grandpa was the head maintenance guy there for 15 years in the 80s and 90s it needed work back then. These are not new problems. The city manager back then didn't want to listen to his workers. Now its going to take way more work, time, and money than it should have. It definitely needs to be fixed. I dont think we should have to flip the bill for this stuff all the time. Maybe the city council needs to do a better job with its budget and start making some cuts and move some money around to cover some of it. Maybe the state should kick in some money. All these pro sports teams getting 100s of millions when then the owners are worth billions. Pull some of that Twins money back from the Pohlads they dont want winning teams anyways let them pay for their upgrades.
Twin Lakes has no problems
Albert Lea needs more buisness’ to come in and the city needs to stop raising taxes on everyone. Like what is it that they’re really improving for the citizens? What have they done to keep kids here after they graduated high school? What is there to do for families other than having to drive to another city an hour or more away. The city has shown time and time again that they care more about the retirement aspect of things and is forgetting that it’s the working class that pays the bills and them! All I hear and see from the city is more and more bs. We have 2 major highways and they’re not even using them to promote the city. Yet alone Albert Lea lake which is bigger than fountain lake! Why hasn’t there been a boat  Marina what a bait shop and gas station there and trying to get fishing tournament and bring in tourism? There is more then enough ways this city can be making money than robbing its residents with higher taxes to fix the things they neglected! 
Why does everyone want to complain about this stuff? Should there have been a plan for this awhile ago? Maybe. But there wasn’t so now our city officials are getting it done now and you complain. What you want them to wait and it a bigger bill later and these same people would just complain then. Good on the city for actually doing something and not just sitting back and waiting for later.
COUNCIL TO VOTE ON PROPERTY MATTERS: At its Oct. 27 meeting, the Albert Lea City Council will take the final vote on 2 rezoning requests. Security Bank has requested rezoning of 642 Marshall St. and part of 437 Bridge Ave. from residential to business for an expansion. The owners of 21133 and 21135 775th Ave. have requested rezoning from residential to interstate development for potential sale in the future. The council will also vote on selling a city-owned vacant lot at 917 S. Broadway Ave. to adjacent property owners for future business expansion. Have a question or comment? Attend the meeting or contact your city councilor: www.cityofalbertlea.org/government/city-council/. Looking for more details? See complete agenda at www.cityofalbertlea.org/government/city-council/city-council-meetings-agenda/.
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I hope the owners don’t do this! Security Bank can find a different location or something!
The only one that bothers me is the one by trails. Enough going on. Just saying thanks
Eddie's Bar will be Expanding and taking over every business on Marshall St on Taco Tuesday...NOT...🤣🌎🤣
The new edition of the Albert Lea Week-Lea is live, offering your weekly summary of city news, events, and project updates. It's your direct connection to what's happening in Albert Lea. Read the current issue: mailchi.mp/93c5e6bfe1bb/albertweek-lea10-24-25
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𝗡𝗢 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗦𝗘𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗦: Please keep storm drains clear of leaves and other debris. All 2,000 storm sewers in Albert Lea drain to local lakes. Leaves can clog storm drains and cause street flooding. As they decay, leaves release nutrients that wash into local lakes. The nutrients then help grow algae in warm months and build up the bottom sediment. With 120 miles of streets, the sweepers can’t do it all! Keeping leaves out of storm drains is one small step that residents can take to make a big impact! Consider adopting a drain to make a bigger impact: www.shellrock.org/adopt-a-drain.
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That is hard to avoid.
Especially with boulevard trees
Have you seen how many weeds are already growing out of those storm drains along Main Street?
Check out all the fun happening this week in Albert Lea!
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Four days of fall fun, frights, and food at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds, 1105 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea. Thursday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 26. Cold brews, live music, food trucks, games, a kids carnival (bounce houses, pumpkin crafts), and a haunted house. $5 admission (includes 2 premium activities). Kids 5 and under are free. Cash only.
SPECIAL EVENT: Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 26, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free admission to the festival grounds.
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Kids n adults shall have lots of fun
Brandy Hensche Amber Evelyn
Vee Gees, a Tribute to Bee Gees at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center, 147 N. Broadway Ave., Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25. Avaialble at the Box Office or at actonbroadway.com.
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Brenda Hansen thought of you!!!!!🎵🩷
Will Richie Cunningham be there to...??🦊
Sandy got 2 tickets figure be back home from confirmation. Should be fun
Heading out
Albert Lea Police Department
A set of keys was recently turned in. They were located near Profit Pro at 408 S. 1st Avenue. If these are yours, please contact us at 507-377-5200. Be prepared to verify ownership.
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Why does a chicken coop have two doors? Because if it had four doors it would be a chicken sedan.
A chicken was captured while roaming the parking lot at Home Depot. If you recognize this chicken and can help get it home, please contact the Albert Lea Police Department at 507-377-5780 or the Humane Society of Freeborn County at 507-377-8501.
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Ada Theusch did one of your chickens get lose 🤣
I guess we can say the chicken crossed the road… 🤣
If no one wants it I’ll cook him up
Bridget Reml did your chickens try coming back home to Oak Park?! 😂
Nicholas Erlandson did a chicken hitch a ride to town!? 🤣
Danielle Schroeder missing a chicken?? Lmao 🤣
Did you read the chicken it’s rights? Did you write ✍️ the chicken up ( ticket )? Is there a video of the officer trying to catch this chicken?
Egg-straordinary joke! Hope the chicken finds a home 🙂
I'll help it to the deep fryer
Ran away from KFC!
If no one claims it I'll gladly take it.
That is certainly a better joke than why did the chicken cross the road.
No one claims it, I'll bring it home. My girls always love a new friend. Not far from there.
Lisa Stieler Moyer one of yours?
Did you ask if it belongs to the people across the road, on the other side?
She looks like a healthy hen
Stephan Bud Navarro Jr. Is this one of your beauties? 🤣🐔🤷♀️
Poor homeless chicken. Hope the owner claims it.
I thought that only happened in Maui
⛔️🐔🐓🐔⛔️...that is (Buford KFC Costanza)...Be Careful...He Kicks and he Bites...!!🤔🐔🐓🐔🙄
If I were close, I’d try to help!
Nice work!
Poor baby is probably lost without her flock
Kari Brech missing a chicken?
I heard of free roaming chicken before but .....
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.RAISE AWARENESS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE by taking part in a walk on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from Central Park to New Denmark Park and back, starting at 5 p.m. Purple lights and signs of support are available from the Crime Victims Crisis Center at the Freeborn County Government Center, 411 S. Broadway Ave. This center helps victims of all crimes, assisting more than 300 people last year. In the photo are Kim Tiegs, CVCC, Mayor Rich Murray and CVCC Supervisor Maureen Williams-Zelenak. Learn more about what the center offers at www.co.freeborn.mn.us/192/Crime-Victims-Crisis-Center.
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We've got our purple lights but too cold to walk with kiddos! Good luck!
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The Albert Lea Police Department is releasing information pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 244.052 and 253D regarding a Level 3 predatory offender who has relocated within the Albert Lea community. These statutes authorize law enforcement to share information about individuals required to register as predatory offenders when such information is believed to enhance public safety.
Mark Ray Davis, age 44, has reported as homeless in Albert Lea. Davis most recently updated his registration information on Sept. 26, 2025.
Convicted predatory offenders have always been released to live in communities. The Registration Act and Community Notification Act allow law enforcement to track and inform the public regarding these individuals. This notification is intended to promote awareness and public safety, not fear.
Abuse of this information to harass or threaten the offender is a crime.
Further information is available on the Minnesota Department of Corrections website at www.mn.gov/doc under “Community Notification,” or by contacting the Minnesota Department of Corrections at 651-361-7340, 866-396-9953 or notification.doc@state.mn.us.
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The mission of the Albert Lea Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in Albert Lea by providing excellent public safety services through leadership, integrity, and in collaborative partnerships with our community.
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"Has served his sentence, but must register address" "reported address as homeless" very impressive guys 😂
This man is not a monster. He is my son's father. His one and only crime was committed when he was an adolescent. No same or similar charges EVER. He has done his time and has been thru YEARs of therapy. He is not just being released, he's been out and off paper for over 12 years. He is homeless because of our living situation and financial struggles. His record makes it difficult to get housing and if ppl would show him grace the way that God would. He is down here trying to be close to his family which is why he has to register here. Everyone is entitled to their opinions. But I am here to ease your mind about this man. His past mistakes as a 16yr old boy does not define the man he is today. He is loving gentle and is not that messed up young man, that now follows him for the rest of his life. I'm writing this in hopes to ease the shock of this situation. Thanks for letting me share. Plz do not attack me or my family I just wanted to let ppl know my side of this. Thanks again.
If people would read other comments...it is stated he is not being released. He was released years ago and is just relocating here to be close to family.
So you literally have no idea where he is 😵💫 yea because thats gonna give the people of Albert Lea peace of mind.
Does he have to register to the nearest street corner where he is likely to be found?
Do we know what his "sex" crime was?
I’ve always thought a sex offender should have some permanent tattoo or something on their forehead so if they approached me I could go the other way.
It says must register his address. Homeless is not an address. So all predators could say homeless. Wow.
Davis engaged in sexual contact with an adult female. The contact included penetration. Davis gained access to the victim by asking her for a ride, and he used force and a weapon to gain compliance. Davis bound the victim, left her and stole her car. He was not previously known to the victim. The investigating agency was the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office. I’m sorry… and this is someone we are just allowing to use no address listed?!!!
411 s broadway could be a good address for him
At least we know what this guy looks like and his name. I worry more about those who haven't been outed yet as sex offenders.
How can the entire 56007 be "home"? That's insane 😳
So nice to see all the perfect people on here just judging away. That's why I hate labels. They are negative and don't define a person if they've done the work to better themselves. Mark is a great guy who made some bad decisions years ago . I'm sorry amber that people have to be so cruel.
Homeless because no one will rent to him. Its difficult for men who may be down and out to find help. Sad situation for everyone. He's not newly released he is relocating to be near family per previous comment. Maybe his family can help him not be homeless. 🤷♀️
homeless POR’s check in weekly per statue with law enforcement and update their information. Law enforcement doesn’t make the laws they enforce them. Unfortunately there is no one moving sex offenders in and out of communities we just hope they’re on some sort of monitoring. Everyone is welcome to their opinions but I don’t think the opinions are being voiced to the correct law makers but just the enforcers attempting to be transparent. I’ve never seen an agency alert community members regarding a homeless POR, I don’t see type of honesty as a horrible thing. In my opinion.
Thank you for making us aware
Is this an updated photo
Address as homeless = can't track have no idea where he is
No address why is he released that's a flight risk
if a dog attacks a person they are put down…just saying
Offense Information In 1997, Mark Davis engaged in sexual contact against an unknown adult female. Contact included penetration. Davis approached the victim in a public setting and asked for a ride. Force, a weapon, and restraints were used to gain control. MNDOC Offender ID 200382 Release year 2020 For those inquiring on his offense in question.
Representative Peggy Bennett
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Brandon Davis
Representative Peggy Bennett would be a good person to contact for concerns on this matter!
A man is reportedly visiting local businesses while impersonating a WM (Waste Management) employee. He is fraudulently setting up fake garbage service accounts and requesting cash payments. This individual is not affiliated with WM. WM does not accept cash payments. The ALPD can be reached at 507-377-5200. Waste Management can be reached at wm.com
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That’s Albert Lea for ya
Most people have Thompson
Roxanne Brua didn't our neighbors do that? Maybe in association 🤔
🐸☢️🐸...I Wasn't there I Swear I Swear...!!🙄🐸🙄
Thank you for the heads up.
Come on, how many people don't already have garbage service. Some towns you pay the city for garbage also. May not be a bad idea Albert Lea.
6 out of 10 stars. Little splash of unique on it. If that's all that goes wrong today, not a bad day.
Shannon Possehl
Shian King
Thank you for the information
It's not just Albert lea stuff like this is going on every ware be careful!!
Genius
Find this thief. Bring him back and prosecute.
Show a photo of the scum!
INVESTIGATOR OF THE YEAR: Congratulations to Sergeant David Miller of the Albert Lea Police Department who was honored with the Investigator of the Year award from the Minnesota Sex Crimes Investigators Association. Miller was recognized for his commitment and thoroughness in complex criminal sexual conduct cases. He was nominated by Assistant Freeborn County Attorney Abby Ehret. Ehret highlighted his work on a challenging case that involved a substantial reporting delay, where Miller's investigation - including the last-minute discovery and interview of a third victim - was key to securing a conviction on all six counts resulting in a 33 year prison sentence.
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Great! Except now that trophy is going to kinda make your punt pass and kick trophy look dumb now… maybe just spread em out so they both can be in your office.
Congratulations!!! Dave is the best!!
Congratulations
congrats buddy
Thank you all. Truly moving to be nominated and recognized, not only by my peers in LE and MNSCIA, but the community as well. Thank you.
Abby, you're so thoughtful for taking time to submit the nomination! Dave, you most definitely deserve the recognition! 🙂 It is such an honor to work with both of you.
Congratulations!!
Not only congrats, but a huge thank you!!! We need more of you fighting this battle!! 👏👏
Congratulations!! Very well deserved!
Well-deserved! It’s great to get to work with you, Dave
Congratulations!!!
Congrats!
Congrats Dave! This is so awesome!
Thank you , congratulations and God bless you!!!!
Congratulations and WELL deserved Miller!! Great police work!
Congratulations! Well done!
Well deserved!
Congratulations Dave!
Thank you!! And Congratulations
Congratulations Dave!!!!
Congrats Dave
Congratulations Dave!!
Congratulations! Thank you for all you do.
So proud of u!!
Congratulations Dave what an honor! 🎉
Time for coffee, cookies, and cops! The Albert Lea Police Department and the Freeborn County Sheriff's Office want to talk to you about fraud. Stop by for a chat with us and our specialized experts to get the latest tips on information security. We're here to answer your questions and help you stay ahead of the scammers. Arcadian Bankadian Bank for sponsoring and Grace Lutheran Church (918 Garfield Ave.) for hosting.Grab a cup of coffee☕, a cookie🍪, and join us along with the Albert Lea Police Department and the Freeborn County Sheriff's Office for friendly conversations with local fraud experts about information security. 🔒
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Cody Schaefer WOW!!! I can tell you are on the wrong side of the law! You must be a very stupid law breaker that always gets caught... Are you one of those Butt Hurt Democrats that think they are getting picked on??? Wake up moran... If police werent here your phone or computer would be stolen so you couldn't see this post!!!! Just another good law abiding citizen right???
Fraud is what police do everyday. Policing for profit under the guise of safety. They commit more traffic violations than the public, but when we do it, we are subjected to fines, searches, beatings, and incarnation.
*UPDATE: the wheelchair has been located and returned to the owner. The investigation into the circumstances of the theft will continue. Thank you to an attentive citizen for providing valuable information that led to the recovery of this very expensive item!
A local resident with muscular dystrophy had his electric wheelchair stolen out of his garage. Without his chair, he cannot independently get around. Attached is a stock photo of a similar chair. It is a power chair with the ability to assist in standing. Colors are similar, but the chair is 3 years old so the red is a bit faded. We are asking for help from the public with this one. If you see something, please say something. The theft occurred sometime between 7pm last night and 7am this morning at a residence near the intersection of Edgewood Ave and Ramsey St. If anyone knows of or sees an electric wheelchair (similar to this one) where it does not belong, or is suspiciously at, please contact Sgt. Vanthavong @ 507-377-5129 or via email at svanthavong@ci.albertlea.mn.us.
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Glad it was found!
Glad it was located.👍👍
God is good! 🙌
 so glad that it has been found but what kind of sick person steals somebody’s wheelchair?? As a disabled citizen myself, this just makes me sick to my stomach to hear this. I’m so glad that we do have some decent citizens in this town and people who are willing to help those who need it. I am so sorry that this happened and I’m sending good thoughts and prayers thank you for those who have helped and continue to help. 
You guys located it!? That is incredible. Nice work!!!
That's terrible, I have muscular dystrophy
A chair like this was stolen from my garage in the night. 503 Edgewood ave
Very sad, glad it was found. No one should think it’s remotely okay to steal something like this from someone 😢
Thank you ALPD. 💓
How sad for someone to do this
Definitely an awful thing to do to someone.
We just donated one to the American legion. Maybe they can help.
Good to hear it was found. Hopefully the punishment fits the crime. At least a few days in the county pokey to think about it.
Thanks for posting! I'm happy it was found and I hope the thief does some clink time.
I hope the people that were involved in stealing it get jail time!
Some people are totally disgusting!
Pretty low😑
Really? What is wrong with people?
Why?? Why do people have to be like this
People are sick this whole world is sick these days everyone is sick
Takes a sick Individual to do that
Takes a real scumbag to steal a wheelchair.
Albert Lea Fire Rescue
See you at the Law Enforcement Center on Friday! We can't wait to see your costumes!
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It’s a puppy showdown at Octoberween at the fairgrounds today! Sparky enjoyed seeing all the costumes!!
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Now hiring for Paid-on-Call firefighters. If you’ve ever had interest, now is the time to apply.
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Great Department to work with!!
Love to apply but I’m a couple minutes past the 30 min response
Timeline photosDon't forget to come and join us at our Kids Event tomorrow from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M.
We have a lot of fun activities planned!
🎨 Face painting and coloring pages. 🖍️
🚒 Firefighters and McGruff the Crime dog.🐶
🏈 Football toss and kid's axe throwing! 🪓
🏠 Bounce house 🏠
🍎 Apple cider and hot chocolate table! 🍎
🚗 Red Bull F-1 stimulator, Red Bull Mini Cooper & samples! 🚗
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Albert Lea, MN- October 16, 2025
Alex took a field trip to deliver some high-quality Medical Direction Consortium Training to the crews at Albert Lea Fire Rescue. We had spirited discussion about training ideas/topics, types of calls being seen in their are, and answered questions and concerns.
Training topics today were Psychiatric and Behavioral Emergencies, EMS Culture of Safety, and a Person-in-Crisis Scenario.
We debriefed the scenario and from the rookies to the legacy providers, all parties learned a thing or two.
Thanks for having us out today!
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Thank you for all you do for us
Dang Andy Munson you look cute with long hair
Our firefighter’s families have a tradition of getting together to carve and decorate pumpkins and build camaraderie. Does your family get in the pumpkin spirit?
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Sad we missed it this year! I got home from work too late.. 😞 Great job everyone! 🎃
Awesome job on the pumpkin decorating! 🎃 Sorry I missed it.
Great outreach program. Love it
Have you and your family been following along this week? Print out this certificate and fill it out to celebrate a job well done!
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Good job Brandi! That looks like a great time for all, and very educational!
Thanks for reading to the kiddos today. Our son loved it! You were so good with them all. Thank you to the whole dept. it looked like a great turn out , and learning experience for all 😊 Thank you for all you guys do for our community.
It was amazing thing you guys do each year
Joan Anderson
Albert Lea Recreation
Public Skate Returns in November! ⛸️
We’re excited to have public skate start back up in November at the City Arena!
Please note: Due to ongoing construction on the second sheet of ice, there will be limited evening and weekend public skate options until February.
Mark your calendars for the day after Thanksgiving skate on Friday, November 28, from 1–3 P.M. — the perfect chance to bring the whole family out for some fun on the ice!
We can’t wait to see you back at the rink! ❄️
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Trunk or treat tomorrow October 26 from 12:30-2:30!Get your costumes ready for a trunk or treat at Oktoberween! Free admission to the event as well as a less scary haunted house - perfect for all ages. Freeborn County Fairgrounds, 1105 Bridge Ave., 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Oct. 26. We're looking for businesses or individuals to host a trunk and help make this a spooktacular event for the community! If interested, please fill out the google form (forms.gle/Z3LHhf3nn9pjmH156)or reach out to Dani Bakken at dbakken@ci.albertlea.mn.us
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Four days of fall fun, frights, and food at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds, 1105 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea. Thursday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 26. Cold brews, live music, food trucks, games, a kids carnival (bounce houses, pumpkin crafts), and a haunted house. $5 admission (includes 2 premium activities). Kids 5 and under are free. Cash only. SPECIAL EVENT: Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 26, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free admission to the festival grounds.
Four days of fall fun, frights, and food at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds, 1105 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea. Thursday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 26. Cold brews, live music, food trucks, games, a kids carnival (bounce houses, pumpkin crafts), and a haunted house. $5 admission (includes 2 premium activities). Kids 5 and under are free. Cash only. SPECIAL EVENT: Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 26, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free admission to the festival grounds.
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RECREATION IS BACK! The Rec office is now back at home at the City Arena, 701 Lake Chapeau Dr.
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We are still looking for people to participate in the oktoberween Trunk or Treat on Sunday October 26. If interested, please fill out the google form (forms.gle/ojNkwm9g4gyrQuvA8) or email Dani Bakken at dbakken@ci.albertlea.mn.us!
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Albert Lea Recreation where will the costume contest be?
Danielle Domonique
Notice of Temporary Closure:
Thursday, October 23rd from 8am-7pm
Bancroft Bay Park Disc Golf Course
The Albert Lea High School Cross Country boys and girls teams are hosting 11 other participating schools in the Section 1AA meet this Thursday. The first race will begin at 2 p.m. Parking is available at the Hammer Complex main parking lot off of Bridge Ave., with shuttle buses to the race site. Make plans to stop out and support our Tigers!
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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! The Albert Lea City Arena, closed to the public for several months due to construction, is back open with a bigger lobby, remodeled offices and revamped skate rental area. Ice in the Nystrom Rink is ready for use! Work continues on the Colstrup Rink. After moving back from the City Garage last week, the Recreation Department will be open Monday, Oct. 20, for program registrations and pavilion rentals. Keep following us for updates.
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Waldorf game Friday?
Yay!
Get your costumes ready for a trunk or treat at Oktoberween! Free admission to the event as well as a less scary haunted house - perfect for all ages. Freeborn County Fairgrounds, 1105 Bridge Ave., 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Oct. 26. We're looking for businesses or individuals to host a trunk and help make this a spooktacular event for the community! If interested, please fill out the google form (forms.gle/Z3LHhf3nn9pjmH156)or reach out to Dani Bakken at dbakken@ci.albertlea.mn.us
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Albert Lea Public Library
This week at the Albert Lea Public Library, join us for one of our four weekly early literacy programs for stories, songs and movement to support literacy development and learning in young children.
For tweens and teens, drop in to Tween and Teen Hangout on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Activities such as Nintendo Switch, tabletop games, crafts and more will be available and snacks are provided.
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Have you noticed a change in Libby with how hold suspensions work? Libby has recently revamped their holds system. Instead of choosing an end date when suspending holds, you will need to manually resume your hold when you're ready for an item. This should help keep the holds list moving AND make sure you don't miss your opportunity to get the item you are waiting for.
For more information about how holds work in Libby, check out their help page: tinyurl.com/mrj3necs
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Attention Hoopla Users: Hoopla is experiencing technical issues related to the Amazon Web Services outage that occurred today. They are monitoring the situation and hope to have the platform fully functional soon.
If you have trouble, we recommend closing the app and trying again after a few hours.
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THIS WEEK: Tweens and teens are invited to join us on Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for Tween and Teen Game Night. Bring your favorite games to play with others or play one of the games supplied by the library. We also have Choose Your Own Book Club at 6 p.m. for adults. This casual book discussion group is a great place to talk about the books you've read and get recommendations from fellow community members.
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There are spots open for Adult Craft Night at the Albert Lea Public Library on Tuesday, October 14 at both 4:30 and 6 p.m. If you've wanted to come to our popular craft nights but have not been able to get in, now is your chance!
To register, use our online calendar (alplonline.org/events-calendar/) or call the library at 507-377-4350.
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The Friends of the Library Book Sale is this week Thursday through Saturday. All proceeds from the book sale support the library.
Looking for something to do during MEA break? Kids can join us for BINGO on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. in the Children's Library.
For more details on this week's events and a full listing of our programs, head to our online calendar: alplonline.org/events-calendar/
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Looking for your next great read? Check out these titles that our staff recommends!
Head to our online catalog to place these, or other items, on request: alb.selco.libdiscovery.org/?browseCategory=alb_staff_picks
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This week at the Albert Lea Public Library, we have programs for all-ages! In addition to our weekly early literacy programs, families can join us on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. in the Children's Library for rock painting.
The topic for this month's Lunch and Learn on Thursday, Oct. 9 at noon is Disaster Preparedness. Learn about how you can prepare for a disaster with Freeborn County Emergency Management Director Adam Hamberg.
For more details and a full listing of all of our events, check out online calendar: alplonline.org/events-calendar/
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Music and Movement for Thursday, October 2 is canceled.
We hope to see you next week for our early literacy programs. A full listing of our programs can be found on our online calendar: alplonline.org/events-calendar/
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This week, bring your young children to the Albert Lea Public Library for one of four weekly early literacy programs. Get ready for stories, songs, and movement designed to boost literacy development and learning in a fun, engaging way! Tweens and teens, Tuesday is your day! Drop in for aweekly hangout featuring Nintendo Switch, tabletop games, crafts, and much more. It's a great way to relax, and the library will even provide the snacks! See alplonline.org/events-calendar for more info.This week at the Albert Lea Public Library, join us for one of our four weekly early literacy programs for stories, songs and movement to support literacy development and learning in young children.
For tweens and teens, drop in to Tween and Teen Hangout on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Activities such as Nintendo Switch, tabletop games, crafts and more will be available and snacks are provided. ... See MoreSee Less
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NEW APPROACH TO WASTEWATER UPGRADES: Instead of planning to rebuild its wastewater treatment plant all at once, the City of Albert Lea is now taking a phased approach. This approach allows the city to seek state funding toward each phase while meeting stricter pollution limits. Phase 1 is underway with construction of a new grit removal building. Phase 2 would focus on removing more phosphorus, the nutrient that grows algae, from its discharge of treated wastewater to the Shell Rock River. The city plans to apply for a $12 million state grant toward this $25 million phase. Phase 3 would replace more infrastructure and Phase 4 would focus on improving biosolids. The total project is now estimated to cost $100 million, up from $80 million, due to inflation. For more information, read the news item on the city’s website: www.cityofalbertlea.org/city-taking-new-approach-to-wastewater-upgrades. ... See MoreSee Less
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How much is this going to cost for us taxpayers???
Albert Lea is a dwindling city, it should have been a phased approach from the beginning.
Austin is going through the same thing now. They added 50 bucks a month to the sewer bill to cover it. I believe the cost there was 100 million and now is at 130 million.
Another reason to raise property taxes
Oh hey folks. It's only 100 million. The Fed is already looking at MN for a couple billion in frauds, and a 9 billon dollar surplus that disappeared. Now 2 billion in the red. Let's spend more. 🦉
My grandpa was the head maintenance guy there for 15 years in the 80s and 90s it needed work back then. These are not new problems. The city manager back then didn't want to listen to his workers. Now its going to take way more work, time, and money than it should have. It definitely needs to be fixed. I dont think we should have to flip the bill for this stuff all the time. Maybe the city council needs to do a better job with its budget and start making some cuts and move some money around to cover some of it. Maybe the state should kick in some money. All these pro sports teams getting 100s of millions when then the owners are worth billions. Pull some of that Twins money back from the Pohlads they dont want winning teams anyways let them pay for their upgrades.
Twin Lakes has no problems
Albert Lea needs more buisness’ to come in and the city needs to stop raising taxes on everyone. Like what is it that they’re really improving for the citizens? What have they done to keep kids here after they graduated high school? What is there to do for families other than having to drive to another city an hour or more away. The city has shown time and time again that they care more about the retirement aspect of things and is forgetting that it’s the working class that pays the bills and them! All I hear and see from the city is more and more bs. We have 2 major highways and they’re not even using them to promote the city. Yet alone Albert Lea lake which is bigger than fountain lake! Why hasn’t there been a boat  Marina what a bait shop and gas station there and trying to get fishing tournament and bring in tourism? There is more then enough ways this city can be making money than robbing its residents with higher taxes to fix the things they neglected! 
Why does everyone want to complain about this stuff? Should there have been a plan for this awhile ago? Maybe. But there wasn’t so now our city officials are getting it done now and you complain. What you want them to wait and it a bigger bill later and these same people would just complain then. Good on the city for actually doing something and not just sitting back and waiting for later.
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COUNCIL TO VOTE ON PROPERTY MATTERS: At its Oct. 27 meeting, the Albert Lea City Council will take the final vote on 2 rezoning requests. Security Bank has requested rezoning of 642 Marshall St. and part of 437 Bridge Ave. from residential to business for an expansion. The owners of 21133 and 21135 775th Ave. have requested rezoning from residential to interstate development for potential sale in the future. The council will also vote on selling a city-owned vacant lot at 917 S. Broadway Ave. to adjacent property owners for future business expansion. Have a question or comment? Attend the meeting or contact your city councilor: www.cityofalbertlea.org/government/city-council/. Looking for more details? See complete agenda at www.cityofalbertlea.org/government/city-council/city-council-meetings-agenda/. ... See MoreSee Less
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I hope the owners don’t do this! Security Bank can find a different location or something!
The only one that bothers me is the one by trails. Enough going on. Just saying thanks
Eddie's Bar will be Expanding and taking over every business on Marshall St on Taco Tuesday...NOT...🤣🌎🤣
The new edition of the Albert Lea Week-Lea is live, offering your weekly summary of city news, events, and project updates. It's your direct connection to what's happening in Albert Lea. Read the current issue: mailchi.mp/93c5e6bfe1bb/albertweek-lea10-24-25
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𝗡𝗢 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗦𝗘𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗦: Please keep storm drains clear of leaves and other debris. All 2,000 storm sewers in Albert Lea drain to local lakes. Leaves can clog storm drains and cause street flooding. As they decay, leaves release nutrients that wash into local lakes. The nutrients then help grow algae in warm months and build up the bottom sediment. With 120 miles of streets, the sweepers can’t do it all! Keeping leaves out of storm drains is one small step that residents can take to make a big impact! Consider adopting a drain to make a bigger impact: www.shellrock.org/adopt-a-drain. ... See MoreSee Less
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That is hard to avoid.
Especially with boulevard trees
Have you seen how many weeds are already growing out of those storm drains along Main Street?
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Four days of fall fun, frights, and food at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds, 1105 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea. Thursday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 26. Cold brews, live music, food trucks, games, a kids carnival (bounce houses, pumpkin crafts), and a haunted house. $5 admission (includes 2 premium activities). Kids 5 and under are free. Cash only.
SPECIAL EVENT: Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 26, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free admission to the festival grounds. ... See MoreSee Less
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Kids n adults shall have lots of fun
Brandy Hensche Amber Evelyn
Vee Gees, a Tribute to Bee Gees at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center, 147 N. Broadway Ave., Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25. Avaialble at the Box Office or at actonbroadway.com. ... See MoreSee Less
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Brenda Hansen thought of you!!!!!🎵🩷
Will Richie Cunningham be there to...??🦊
Sandy got 2 tickets figure be back home from confirmation. Should be fun
Heading out