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City proposes removal of 4 hazardous structures, including former downtown theater The City of Albert Lea is proposing to remove four hazardous structures to protect public safety, including the downtown building […] 
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Public safety director to retire, Albert Lea proposes changes to police and fire departmentsAfter 28 years of dedicated service to Albert Lea, Public Safety Director J.D. Carlson has announced his intention to retire, […] 
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Albert Lea crime rate lowest since 2018The Albert Lea Police Department reports that the local crime rate dropped in 2024 to the lowest level since 2018, […] 
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Albert Lea seeks applicants for Human Rights CommissionThe City of Albert Lea is seeking 7 members for its Human Right Commission after putting this volunteer board on […] 
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Albert Lea Charter Commission seeks new memberThe City of Albert Lea seeks candidates for one open seat on its Charter Commission. This volunteer commission reviews the […] 
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Structure fire at Albert Lea homeAlbert Lea Fire Rescue responded to 1814 Viking Ave. Thursday, Jan. 2, at 3 p.m. for a reported house fire. […] 
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Albert Lea, Freeborn County encourage a greener ChristmasThe City of Albert Lea and Freeborn County encourage residents to reuse and recycle holiday materials instead of throwing them […] 
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Albert Lea police arrest Austin resident for solicitation of a minorThe Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) announces the arrest of Gerardo Noe Guerrero, a 31-year-old resident of Austin, Minn., for […] 
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41 Albert Lea businesses pass compliance checks for tobacco and alcoholOn Nov. 1 the Albert Lea Police Department conducted its most recent wave of tobacco and alcohol compliance checks throughout […] 
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Albert Lea holds elections Nov. 5Albert Lea voters head to the polls Nov. 5 to elect three city councilors, all running unopposed in their wards. […] 
