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Albert Lea, Freeborn County encourage a greener Christmas
The City of Albert Lea and Freeborn County encourage residents to reuse and recycle holiday materials instead of throwing them in the trash. The City of Albert Lea and Freeborn County encourage residents to embrace a more sustainable holiday season by reducing waste, reusing items and recycling holiday materials. The average Minnesotan throws away an…
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Albert Lea police arrest Austin resident for solicitation of a minor
The Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) announces the arrest of Gerardo Noe Guerrero, a 31-year-old resident of Austin, Minn., for solicitation of a minor and communication of sexually explicit material to children. This arrest was made on Nov. 5, 2024, as part of an ongoing investigation by the ALPD. The charges involve allegations of solicitation…
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41 Albert Lea businesses pass compliance checks for tobacco and alcohol
On Nov. 1 the Albert Lea Police Department conducted its most recent wave of tobacco and alcohol compliance checks throughout the city. Officers supervised decoys under age 21 who attempted to purchase tobacco and alcohol products in 46 establishments, resulting in five violations. Employees of The 112 on Broadway, Cento Wood-Fire Pizzeria + Café, Eastside…
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Albert Lea holds elections Nov. 5
Albert Lea voters head to the polls Nov. 5 to elect three city councilors, all running unopposed in their wards. Candidates Rachel Christensen has filed for reelection for the Ward 1 seat. Voters elected Christensen in 2022 to finish the term of Rich Murray who ran successfully for mayor. With the partial term ending this…
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Apartment fire
Albert Lea Fire Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire at 1904 Bridge Ave., Apartment 107, at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. Fire crews and law enforcement arrived on scene to find light smoke coming from the apartment. The crews worked to evacuate the building while firefighters entered the apartment to extinguish the fire. The…
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Church roof replacement: Clark Street detour to start Monday
Clark Street along Central Park in Albert Lea, from St. Mary to West Avenue, will be closed starting Monday, Sept. 9, for a roofing project at First Lutheran Church. Motorists and pedestrians will need to detour around this section of Clark Street until the project is done, expected in mid-October. The existing roof is made…
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Brookside boat landing closed Sept. 3-5 for equipment removal
With the habitat project completed for Fountain Lake, the Brookside boat landing, 623 Richway Drive, will be closed Tuesday through possibly Thursday, Sept. 3-5, for equipment removal. Brennan Company, the contractor for the habitat project, has finished installing rock reefs and will be removing its crane and other equipment. The company was using the City…
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Public dock prep: Bridge Avenue detour to start Monday
Bridge Avenue from Katherine to Fountain Street in Albert Lea will be closed starting Monday, Aug. 26, as crews prepare the area for installation of a public dock. This section of Bridge Avenue will likely be closed through Sept. 11. Motorists and pedestrians will need to detour onto East Main Street. The new dock, which…
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Public hearing Tuesday on zoning for adult-focused businesses
Planning Commission to review draft law on cannabis, off-sale liquor, tobacco and sexually-oriented entities The Albert Lea Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Aug. 6 on a draft zoning law that would limit the locations for new cannabis, off-sale liquor, tobacco and sexually-oriented businesses. The hearing will be held at the commission’s meeting Tuesday…
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Albert Lea wastewater spill contained, long-term repairs underway
The City of Albert Lea has contained a spill of wastewater from a break in the sewer main along South Shore Drive that carries wastewater from Albert Lea to its treatment plant. While the Public Works Department is evaluating long-term repair options, the city advises the public to: The wastewater main break has no impact…
