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Albert Lea Recreation is hiring for part-time seasonal help at the City Arena!
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/albertlea
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Catch “Eclipse” live at Thursdays on Fountain! They’re bringing the ultimate nostalgic set—from golden oldies to ’90s classics—packed with hits that’ll get everyone singing along. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy free music in the park! Fountain Lake Park, 100 Fountain St. www.facebook.com/lunartunesmusic
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🏒⛸️ SEPTEMBER PUBLIC ICE SCHEDULE ⛸️🏒
As we ease back into our busy arena season, there are several opportunities to lace up your skates throughout the month, including public skate and stick & puck sessions.
Public Skate Admission:
Weekdays (AL school in session) $5 onsite only; includes skate rental
Sundays/Weekdays (AL no school) $5 online / $6 at the door /$2 skate rental
cityofalbertlea.org/recreation-registration
Weekday Stick & Puck: $5 onsite only; helmets are required
📅 Check out the full September schedule below and make plans to join us on the ice!
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Notice of Temporary Closure:
Monday, August 31st from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Bancroft Bay Park Disc Golf Course
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🚓 Join Us for Safety Day! 🎉
The Albert Lea Recreation, Fire Rescue and Police Departments are excited to host Safety Day on Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 4–6 p.m.!
We’re looking for local businesses, organizations, and community groups that would like to take part of the fun! If you have important information to share with families in an interactive way, then please join us.
👉 If interested, fill out the Google Form by Sept. 7:
🔗https://forms.gle/ebj6QNFSJAdPdzwz9
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⛸️ NOW HIRING: Learn to Skate Instructors! ⛸️
Do you love skating and enjoy working with kids? We’re looking for enthusiastic Learn to Skate Instructors to join our team!
Help skaters build confidence, learn new skills, and have fun on the ice. ❄️
No coaching experience? That’s okay! If you’re a strong skater, dependable, and ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Apply today and join our Learn to Skate team!
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/albertlea
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Visit Albert Lea Recreation at the Kite Festival Saturday, Aug. 22 from 2-6 p.m. at Edgewater Park, 1940 Edgewater Drive. Look for the bounce house and fun games!
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will the bus do handicap people too?
FALL ADULT VOLLEYBALL registration is open!
NEW LOCATION and SCHEDULE: Both Co-Ed and Women's leagues will be played on Mondays at the Albert Lea High School.
Register your teams today! Online at cityofalbertlea.org/recreation-registration or contact the Recreation Office at 507-377-4370.
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Mikayla Ingersoll
Throw Back Thursday: The ALPD's first female police officer. Article from the 3-3-1921 Freeborn County Standard.
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Where is Mrs.Doubtfire...??🥶🙄🤔👧
After nearly 12 years of dedicated service to the Albert Lea Police Department, we say thank you and farewell to Officer Dan Schmitt.
Dan served with the department from September 11, 2014, through August 14, 2026. During his career, he served as a Use of Force instructor, coaching and instructing numerous officers, was a member of the SWAT team, and played an important role in refining our Use of Force Team. As an Army veteran, Dan has continued his commitment to service throughout his career.
Thank you, Dan, for your dedication, leadership, and service to the Albert Lea community and to your fellow officers. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! 🇺🇸👮♂
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IMO his face screams "just let me leave!"
Dang dog the nicest cop to ever arrest me. 😎
Another one bites the dust
Congrats Dan!
Thank you for keeping us safe! Good luck in the future!
Thank you for an amazing career with ALPD! We appreciate you!
It was good working with you Dan. Best wishes in your future endeavors.
Good luck on future endeavors!
Congratulations Dan. I wish you the very best in your new career.
Congratulations Dan !!!!
Congratulations Dan!
Congratulations Dan Jack Schmitt
Thank you for everything you do each day keeping us safe.
We all thank you for both services and all the best on your next adventure!
Congratulations Dan !
Best wishes! Thanks for your services to our community!
Wishing Officer Dan Schmitt all the best in the next chapter of his life. Thank you Dan!
Thank you for your service and enjoy this next chapter of your life! 
Thank you so much for your service Dan, good luck on your new chapter in your life 👍
Congrats!
Good luck Dan.
Dan, I wish you the best of luck, although I'm certain you won't need it. Thank you very much with my training.
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Thank you for your dedication, Dan! 💙
Drive impaired and you pay the price. A single decision behind the wheel brings life-changing financial, legal, and personal consequences.
From now through Sept. 7, nearly 300 Minnesota law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols to eliminate impaired driving through Labor Day. If you drive impaired, officers will pull you over.
The Impact in Minnesota (2026 YTD):
• 62 alcohol-related fatalities
• 179 serious injuries
• 13,670 DWI arrests
The real consequences:
• Strict limits: Officers arrest drivers below the 0.08% BAC limit if they show signs of impairment.
• Heavy penalties: A conviction means losing your license for up to a year, paying thousands in fines, facing jail time, or using a mandatory ignition interlock for up to 10 years.
• Watch Corey's SAugust impaired driving campaign6QGX/ to see how one choice changed his life forever.
Protect our community and help drive Minnesota toward zero deaths. Always designate a sober driver, book a taxi or stay overnig#drivesobermnb#TowardZeroDeathse#DriveSoberS#mncampaignpaign
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Does albert lea currently have a taxi service? I have heard we currently do not.
Just Dont Drink. Period. It's disgusting and kills people you Love on purpose..
Interlocks are expensive. $70 every weeks for up to 10 years.
School is in session! Please watch out for kids walking and biking to school.
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Times have changed but the message has not:
School's open. Drive carefully!
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I think the police man nailing up the sigh was Bruce Wolff was my neighbor for a few years out here by Clark’s Grove. Am I right?
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...is dat (Newman) the U.S Postal Service Worker...??📬🙀📬🙀📬
Aleks and Artjom are in town from Estonia doing summer internships with Southwestern Advantage Educational Company. They will be around the community for a couple of weeks doing door-to-door sales of educational books. Both have lanyards to identify themselves, and they have the appropriate city permits in their possession. Each of them has a Facebook profile with links included below.
Aleks: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576447701427
Artjom: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570990617240
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Maybe you should have educated them on what no soliciting means.
Hi everyone! That’s me - this guy on the right side! My name is Aleks, and I’m a student from Estonia 🇪🇪🇺🇸 It’s a real honor to be here in Albert Lea and help local families with educational materials for their kids! I’ve already had the chance to meet a lot of amazing families here, and I’m looking forward to meeting many more! So if you see me around Austin, feel free to leave a comment here and let everyone know that I’m just a friendly European student doing my best to help families 😊 And please feel free to share this post so more people know who I am and don’t get too surprised when they see a European guy with an accent knocking on their door 😂🇪🇪 Thank you, Albert Lea! I’m excited to spend my summer here! 🙌
Thanks for the heads up, appreciate it.
Were they here the last few years as well? Of so, then very nice guys
Please don’t come to my door
🚔 READY FOR YOUR NEXT MOVE?
The Albert Lea Police Department is hiring police officers.
We’re looking for motivated people who want modern equipment, meaningful training, competitive pay and real opportunities to grow.
💰 2026 PAY
Starting pay: $37.98/hour
Top pay: $51.04/hour
✅ 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off
✅ Paid workout time while on duty
✅ Agency-paid uniforms and equipment
✅ Modern patrol rifles, handgun optics, drones and Motorola body-worn cameras
✅ Vacation and sick time provided upon hire
✅ Six paid holidays with 96 hours of holiday pay
✅ Wellness reimbursement of up to $1,000
✅ Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits
✅ Indoor and outdoor firearms ranges
BUILD YOUR CAREER
Opportunities include SCDIU SWAT, Crisis Negotiation Team, Drug Task Force, investigations, School Resource Officer, DRE, peer support, firearms instruction, Mobile Field Force, phlebotomy, FTO, bike patrol and more.
Already working in law enforcement? Lateral transfer opportunities are available.
Find your place. Build your career. Serve Albert Lea.
APPLY TODAY:
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/albertlea
Questions? Contact Deputy Chief Darin Palmer:
📞 507-377-5217
📧 dpalmer@ci.albertlea.mn.us
Integrity. Respect. Accountability. Service.
#AlbertLeaPolice #PoliceCareers #LawEnforcementJobs
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My Great Grandfather Miles Norton was Chief of Police in AL during Prohibition. I think that was his era.
You need a 2 year associate degree minimum to hired
Michael Funk
Katelyn I mean he’d be home it’s Albert Lea lol
Who is that kid driving the Police Car...??🙀🚓
Don’t do it! The administration does not have the patrol officers back!!! They will throw you under the bus in a heartbeat
Dare Schroeder
That cop rarely uses turn signals, FYI.
I started at $7.25 an hour plus benefits.😂😂
In a state where The Governor and attorney general and other politicians will throw you under the bus before the BCA even starts their investigation lol shit ain't worth six figures... Your next combative encounter with a POC could mean a life prison sentence.
ARE YOU A POLICE OFFICER SEEKING TO SERVE? Make a difference every day like Albert Lea School Resources Officer David Huse! The Albert Lea Police Department is seeking officers committed to excellent public service and interested in advancing their training. Application details here: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/albertlea.
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Thank you for your service 🫡
🙏🏻💙🖤🚔🖤💙🙏🏻
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This article touches on our free Fire Reassurance Program.
In Freeborn County and Albert Lea, aging well is a priority - and a lot of fun
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Minnesota's senior population is growing. In Freeborn County, the community is embracing the idea of making it safer and more delightful for older folks to age there.1 CommentComment on Facebook
Our community is so lucky to have the Reassurance Program!
🚓 Join Us for Safety Day! 🎉
The Albert Lea Recreation, Fire Rescue and Police Departments are excited to host Safety Day on Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 4–6 p.m.!
We’re looking for local businesses, organizations, and community groups that would like to take part of the fun! If you have important information to share with families in an interactive way, then please join us.
👉 If interested, fill out the Google Form by Sept. 7:
🔗https://forms.gle/ebj6QNFSJAdPdzwz9
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Ahhh!!! Love it!
Love it
Tonight’s training was all about SCBA conditioning. SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) cylinders are given a work-time rating based on a standard breathing rate determined by OSHA or NFPA (National Fire Protection Association). The actual amount of time a cylinder lasts depends on the breathing rate, conditioning and effort of work by a firefighter.
Our cylinders are rated for 45-minutes. Tonight the firefighters completed a workout circuit while on breathing air and in full gear to see how long they could go until they completely ran out.
During the second evolution, the firefighters laid down when their vibralert sounded so they could see how long they could shelter in place and conserve their remaining 33 percent of air in the event they aren’t able to evacuate on a scene. With proper control, that last bit of their cylinder could keep them breathing clean air for more than an hour.
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My first thought was someone shouted “Hurry, Andy’s coming!” during training 😂 That’s fascinating info!
Very talented Albert Lea Fire Rescue, this training shows how dedicated and prepared you all are for any situation
Love that training
Intense!! Thank-you ALFD!
Omg...they Ate the Baaad lettuce...!!😫🥬🥬😫
On 7/22/26 at 1 p.m., Albert Lea Fire Rescue responded to a natural gas leak at Marshall Street and Valley Avenue in the middle of the intersection. Minnesota Energy and NPL Pipleline arrived on scene very quickly to work on shutting down the leak. We worked to monitor the area to be sure everyone remained safe. No properties were affected with dangerous gas levels.
It took about 45 minutes to get the leak shut down as it was a four-inch line. We did receive a couple of calls of a gas smell in the area of Walgreens. This was due to the leak and was not a risk.
Interesting facts about natural gas:
- It is lighter than air
- It takes 50,000-150,000 parts per million to be flammable and ignite
- It is odorless. A product called mercaptan is added so it can be smelled at less than one part per million
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We had a visit from some kiddos from the Children’s Center today. They cheered on firefighters Roisen and Bellrichard as they raced to get their gear on. The kiddos learned that firefighters have to be dressed in less than two minutes - so less time than they need to brush their teeth!
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Definitely need to use that throw the coat on trick myself Shane Roisen
Thank you guys for making it such a fun and informative morning for us! we had a GREAT time and learned so much!!😊🔥🚒
So nice of you firefighters to inspire the next generation!
Great job firefighters!
Lee Bjorndal
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Awesomeness 📛😎😎📛
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Badass 🔥
JULY 20, 2026- FREEBORN, MN
Last night, members from several Freeborn County fire departments (10) were presented with new LUCAS devices, automated CPR machines that deliver consistent, high-quality chest compressions during cardiac arrest due to opioid overdoses, or other unknown conditions.
Through a partnership between Southeastern Minnesota EMS and Freeborn County Public Health, opioid settlement funding was utilized to provide this lifesaving equipment to departments that did not already have access to it.
This investment strengthens the ability of our rural first responders to provide the highest level of care when every second counts, especially in times where recruitment and retention are in dire need. The LUCAS device acts as a mother responder, freeing up a provider to conduct other crucial assessments and interventions.
Thank you to Freeborn County Public Health and the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners for partnering with us to improve emergency response and help save lives throughout our communities.
Albert Lea Fire Rescue
Clarks Grove Fire Dept
Conger Fire Department
Emmons Fire Department
Geneva Fire Department
Hartland Fire Department
Hayward Fire Department and Relief Association
London Fire Department
Manchester Fire Department
Myrtle Fire Department
📸: Nik Hess, Stryker Emergency Care- Account Manager
#CPR #ruralfireservices #SEEMS #freeborncounty
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That’s incredible!!! Congrats!
Congrats!!! This is a BIG deal!
Great news!!
Summer’s top checkouts are here!☀️📚 You kept us busy this summer, and we’ve rounded up the books that were checked out the most!
Did you read one of these popular titles? Tell us in the comments!
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Check out the link below to learn more or place a hold on these summer favorites! alb.selco.libdiscovery.org/MyAccount/MyList/5264
Congrats to our last readers of the week for the summer!🌞📚 What a great group of readers we've had these last few months!
If you want to enter to be our next reader of the month, visit our Children's Library!
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Congratulations Henry and Annika! Book ⭐⭐
Way to go Henry!
Congratulations Henry and Annika!
We’re saddened to hear of the passing of Dolly Parton, a beloved musician, storyteller, and philanthropist who brought joy to generations.
As a library, we’re especially grateful for Dolly’s lifelong dedication to sharing the love of reading. Through her Imagination Library, she helped make books accessible to children right here in Freeborn County, and around the world.
Her legacy of kindness, generosity, and a love of stories will continue to inspire us. Thank you, Dolly, for reminding us just how powerful a book can be.❤️
We’ve compiled a list of Dolly’s books, along with books that celebrate her remarkable life and legacy. Explore the collection below.
linkly.link/2rFAf
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Have all of those books for my grandchildren!! Special link to a locally produced song …. www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ev3noEsAz/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Get more democratic then.. it does a community good!!!
Think you have what it takes to be the ultimate Switch champion?🎮
Tweens & teens, it’s time to put your gaming skills to the test at our Switch Tournament! Grab your friends, bring your A-game, and get ready for some friendly competition.
Save your spot in the link below!
linkly.link/2q6U2
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Our Storywalk® is back in Albert Lea! Come explore the historic Itasca Rock Garden and read Fairy Walk by Gaia Cornwall.
Thank you History Center of Freeborn County and the Itasca Rock Garden for having us!
We have one more Storywalk® for the year! Visit the link below to learn more!
linkly.link/2ji8V
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I had no idea these were a thing! Thank you so much for sharing!!! We'll have to check these out! I see on the site they open at noon, but do you roughly have an idea how late they typically are available/open?!?
Spectacular
Loved going there with my sisters. Such a treasure. It is really a magical place
We have two programs this week at the Albert Lea Public Library. Join us on Tuesday, August 25 for our second Book Tasting event. This one will feature summer reads. On Thursday, August 27, tweens and teens can participate in our Switch Tournament. Registration is required.
For more details about our events, and to register for the Switch Tournament, head to our online calendar: alplonline.org/events-calendar/
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A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us for Unearth a Story this summer! From little readers to teens and adults, you helped make this summer one to remember. 💚
We hope you had fun learning, growing, reading, and connecting with us along the way. And thanks to all of you, our summer reading community grew this year!
Thank you again to everyone who participated! All winners have been notified.
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A few weeks ago, we shared our favorite Libby hacks... and now it's Hoopla's turn!
Did you know Hoopla lets you borrow ebooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, comics, and more with no waiting lists? 🤯
Swipe through for some of our favorite Hoopla tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your library card. You might even discover a feature you didn't know existed! 📚🎧🎬
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Happy #nationaldogday to every furry best friend out there!
Dogs bring much joy, but they also rely on humans to handle the dirty work. 💩
Dog owners need to pick up after their pets, whether near or far from lakes. Rain washes pet waste into storm sewers, carrying bacteria and other pollutants into local lakes.
Keep walkways and lakes clean by:
Always bag and trash waste, even away from main paths.
Keep extra bags clipped to the leash for every outing.
Look for free waste bag dispensers at more than 20 stations throughout Albert Lea.
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Catch “Eclipse” live at Thursdays on Fountain! They’re bringing the ultimate nostalgic set—from golden oldies to ’90s classics—packed with hits that’ll get everyone singing along. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy free music in the park! Fountain Lake Park, 100 Fountain St. www.facebook.com/lunartunesmusic ... See MoreSee Less
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UPDATE ON POTENTIAL NEW INDUSTRY: The Albert Lea City Council voted Aug. 24 to support JonnyPops’ application for a state grant that could help bring the company’s expanded operations — and 100+ new jobs — to our south industrial park.
The resolution supports the grant application but does not constitute final project approval or guarantee that JonnyPops will locate in Albert Lea.
JonnyPops, of Elk River, already does business in Albert Lea through Vortex Cold Storage, which grew out of the company’s need for additional cold-storage capacity as it expanded.
To learn more:
- Contact your city councilor at www.cityofalbertlea.org/government/city-council/
- Read the agenda packet at www.cityofalbertlea.org/council-agenda/
- Read the full story online: www.cityofalbertlea/jonnypops
- Watch the Aug. 24 meeting on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/TSJ4KMgsaGk ... See MoreSee Less
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Great job, AL City Council!
I want one of them. Where do you find them??
Nice work! 100 new jobs is awesome!
I like the forward thinking.
It's a start 💯
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Discover fun events in and around Albert Lea this week! Stay in the loop with the latest Lake Land Forecast and explore our full Community Calendar: ow.ly/4zL850XGWS1 ... See MoreSee Less
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The Albert Lea Public Library has two programs this week. Join them on Tuesday, Aug. 25 for their second Book Tasting event. This one features summer reads. On Thursday, Aug. 27, tweens and teens can participate in a Switch Tournament. Registration is required.
For more details and to register for the Switch Tournament, head to the library's online calendar: alplonline.org/events-calendar/We have two programs this week at the Albert Lea Public Library. Join us on Tuesday, August 25 for our second Book Tasting event. This one will feature summer reads. On Thursday, August 27, tweens and teens can participate in our Switch Tournament. Registration is required.
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Did you know Albert Lea is home to over 40 parks and recreation areas? 🌳 You can explore them all on the city's website: www.cityofalbertlea.org/departments/parks/parks-trails-fun-spots. Pictured here is Ginkel Park, a cozy neighborhood spot tucked away between Cherry and Edgewood Avenues—keep your eyes peeled, or you just might miss the entrance!
Amanda Irvine
Project updates: Sorensen Road watermain advancing
• Sorensen Road watermain replacement (photo above): Crews this past week replaced water lines south of Hammer Road; prepared the ditch south of Hammer Road for seeding and restoration; and set up of the temporary water supply for properties north of Hammer Road. The plan for next week is to begin replacing the watermain north of Hammer Road.
• Valley Avenue and Marshall Street reconstruction: This past week, crews placed the rock base for the new pavement along Marshall and Johnson streets between Bridge and Valley avenues. They also installed sanitary sewer on Valley between Johnson and High streets. This coming week, they plan to finish placing the rock base at Marshall west of Bridge and Johnson at Valley. They will also start installing water and storm sewer piping along Valley between Johnson and High streets.
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NEW INDUSTRY? At its meeting Monday, the Albert Lea City Council will vote on supporting a state grant application that could help bring JonnyPops’ expanded operations – with 100 new jobs – to our south industrial park.
JonnyPops, of Elk River, Minnesota, is a food company known for its premium frozen fruit and cream pops made with simple, recognizable ingredients.
The company already does business in Albert Lea through Vortex Cold Storage that grew out of JonnyPops’ need for cold storage as it expanded.
The resolution would support JonnyPops’ application for a state grant, but does not constitute final project approval or guarantee the company will locate in Albert Lea.
To learn more:
- Contact your city councilor at www.cityofalbertlea.org/government/city-council/
- Read the agenda packet at www.cityofalbertlea.org/council-agenda/
- Read the full story online: www.cityofalbertlea/jonnypops
- Attend the Aug. 24 city council work session at 5:30 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 p.m. on the top floor of City Hall, 221 E. Clark St.
- Watch the Aug. 24 meeting online at reflect-cityofalbertlea.cablecast.tv/internetchannel/?channel=1 ... See MoreSee Less
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NEW INDUSTRY? At its meeting Monday, the Albert Lea City Council will vote on supporting a state grant application that could help bring JonnyPops’ expanded operations – with 100 new jobs – to our south industrial park. JonnyPops, of Elk River, Minnesota, is a food company known for its premium frozen fruit and cream pops made with simple, recognizable ingredients. The company already does business in Albert Lea through Vortex Cold Storage that grew out of JonnyPops’ need for cold storage as it expanded. The resolution would support JonnyPops’ application for a state grant, but does not constitute final project approval or guarantee the company will locate in Albert Lea. To learn more: - Contact your city councilor at www.cityofalbertlea.org/government/city-council/ - Read the agenda packet at www.cityofalbertlea.org/council-agenda/ - Read the full story online: www.cityofalbertlea/jonnypops - Attend the Aug. 24 city council work session at 5:30 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 p.m. on the top floor of City Hall, 221 E. Clark St. - Watch the Aug. 24 meeting online at reflect-cityofalbertlea.cablecast.tv/internetchannel/?channel=1
The City of Albert Lea is excited about this potential development, but is unable to share additional details due to the company's proprietary information.
How can you support this development? Instead of speculating, get the facts: www.cityofalbertlea/jonnypops.Then be welcoming and positive in your comments.
The purpose of this post is to highlight an agenda item for the Albert Lea City Council on Aug. 24. Here are 5 ways to learn more: 1) Contact your city councilor at www.cityofalbertlea.org/government/city-council/ 2) Read the agenda packet at www.cityofalbertlea.org/wp-content/uploads/Final-Packet-08-24-2026.pdf 3) Read the Week-Lea at mailchi.mp/9611e02ead0f/albertweeklea8-21-26 4) Attend the Aug. 24 city council work session at 5:30 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 p.m. on the top floor of City Hall, 221 E. Clark St. 5) Watch the Aug. 24 meeting online at youtube.com/cityofalbertlea
Let's bring them to Albert Lea!!
Albert lea needs more jobs!
Gonna tax the 💩 out of them and chase away like others before?
Woo hoo 🙌 This is great news! Go City of Albert Lea - City Hall!!
Great news. Good luck!
Woohoo - that would be awesome for Albert Lea!
Yes yes yes!!!!
Great company, great news!
Love those!!
Joey Neely
Great news for new opportunities!!
Sounds great to me!
Amazing if it happens
Ok, umm how about getting a zoo here in albert lea??
Love these things, I don't live in AL but would be a great opportunity for local jobs!
This is Awesome, just hopefully the City can Finally get New jobs to stay!
Wow! 100 new job would mean so much to AL. I do hope it works out!!
Pretty sure you won't be able to support your family on this job
Man the comments here never disappoint. If you people who are so negative think you can do better-either run for office, step up and volunteer, or start your own business and find out how it actually is. Albert Lea isn’t some mongering city trying to grab every businesses money endlessly. There’s taxes like everywhere else….nothing excruciating here compared to another comparable town, everyone’s got the same issues. This towns leadership has been doing a great job the past few years especially. Lots of new business growth in town, new construction happening, jobs being created. Things don’t happen overnight, especially when you’re talking about millions in capital investment. The same people who will cry about these new prospective jobs will be the same ones to say yes to another Kwik trip because it adds a few jobs….i don’t get it. To city council and our mayor-you’re doing a great job with the hand that you’ve been dealt. Those of us who actually pay attention and don’t have blinders on see it. You’re appreciated, despite the comments on social media. Keep growing, or in this specific case, attempting to grow our town by potentially welcoming a new business.
Yay!!!! This would be GREAT news for Albert Lea!
I am hoping it works out for both Jonny Pops & the city of Albert Lea for them to locate their new facility here
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Stay connected with the latest edition of the Week-Lea newsletter! In this issue:
City Council to support a grant application aiming to bring new business to the industrial area.
Progress reports on current city projects.
Event information for the Let Inclusion Fly Kite Festival on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Read full details online: mailchi.mp/9611e02ead0f/albertweeklea8-21-26
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