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Beat the bin: Join the movement to out-recycle trash
Freeborn County officially recycled more than it trashed last year, diverting 22,280 tons of material away from landfills. While a […]
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Albert Lea receives grant to reduce chloride pollution
The City of Albert Lea has received a Chloride Reduction Grant $500,000 from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to help […]
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Nation of Patriots Tour May 16 in Albert Lea
ANNOUNCED AT MARCH 23 CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Glenville American Legion Post 264 makes history this May as the first Minnesota […]
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Albert Lea to celebrate 10 years of Blue Zones with community walk
Blue Zones Albert Lea invites local residents to keep stepping toward a longer, healthier life with a community walk on […]
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Assault arrest
On March 21, 2026, at approximately 5:08 p.m., Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) officers were dispatched to a residence on […]
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Board of Appeals seeks volunteer
The Albert Lea Board of Appeals, photo above, plays an important role in reviewing requests for zoning variances, which are […]
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City seeks proposals for developing affordable housing
The City of Albert Lea is inviting developers, builders and other interested parties to submit proposals for developing affordable housing […]
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Council to vote on cannabis registrations
After recently increasing its limit on cannabis businesses from two to four, the Albert Lea City Council will vote on […]
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Officers commended for recovering kidnapped child
Chief Darren Hanson, left, honors Sgt. Alex Kunkel for his role in the life-saving rescue of an abducted child. Alex […]
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Council opts for minimum maintenance of City Hall instead of remodel options
The Albert Lea City Council approved minimum maintenance items for City Hall at its March 9 meeting. The unanimous vote […]
