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Join the Planning Commission and shape how Albert Lea grows
Albert Lea needs 300 more units to meet local housing needs. Both the north and south industrial parks are nearly […]
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Reduce, reuse, rejoice: Go green for the holidays
Freeborn County recycled more than 14,000 tons of material last year, an increase over the previous year. The City of […]
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How to increase jobs? Expand industrial park
With both the south and north industrial parks in Albert Lea both nearly full, local leaders are taking steps to […]
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Council: Phase in some license increases
At its Dec. 8 meeting, the Albert Lea City Council decided to phase in higher fees for on-sale liquor licenses. […]
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Council lowers tax levy
The Albert Lea City Council lowered its property tax levy for 2026 by more than $200,000, from $9.5 million proposed […]
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Council OKs plan for major projects
At its Dec. 8 meeting, the Albert Lea Council approved a Capital Improvement Plan that outlines major projects over the […]
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On the agenda: Expanding industrial park
To plan for expanding the Jobs Industrial Park, the Albert Lea Economic Development Agency (ALEDA) is requesting the Albert Lea […]
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Garage fire
Albert Lea Fire Rescue responded to 2046 Paradise Road West on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 3:18 a.m. for the report of […]
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Reducing pollution: Small actions add up to big impact
It takes only 1 teaspoon of salt to pollute 5 gallons of water – forever! Protect local lakes by using […]
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Welcome Officer Thorson
Albert Lea Police Officer Andrew Thorson took the oath of office at the Nov. 24 city council meeting. He began […]
