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DEED announces cleanup grant for Blazing Star Landing in Albert Lea
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced today that nearly $2.15 million in Contamination Cleanup and Investigation grants were awarded to six communities statewide. The grants will help the awarded communities assess and clean up contaminated sites for private or public redevelopment and create or retain more than 100 jobs. The City…
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Man arrested after stabbing in Albert Lea
At 10:25 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, a reporting person contacted Freeborn County Dispatch indicating his 23-year-old brother was stabbed in the leg with a knife by their uncle. Albert Lea Police Department, Fire Rescue and Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service responded to 1014 Garfield Ave. Upon arrival, responders located the 23-year-old male victim outside the residence…
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Filings open May 21 for Albert Lea City Council seats
Filings open Tuesday, May 21, at 8 a.m. for three of the seven Albert Lea City Council seats. The following are up for election: Wards 1, 3, and 5, now held by Rachel Christensen, Jason Howland and Robert Rasmussen, respectively. Ward 1 voters elected Christensen in 2022 to finish the term of Rich Murray who…
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Albert Lea City Council puts pause on new off-sale liquor, cannabis, tobacco and sexually-oriented businesses
To ensure an equitable approach to regulating off-sale alcohol, cannabis, tobacco and sexually-oriented businesses, the Albert Lea City Council decided tonight to put a pause on applications for new, expanding or relocating these types of businesses. The moratorium will be 6 months or less. Existing businesses may continue to operate. They may also apply for…
