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Bike riders to Rock-n-Roll the Lakes in Albert Lea
July 16, 2025 For immediate release Media contact: Cathy Malakowsky, engagement and enrichment director, at 507-377-4316 or cmalakowsky@ci.albertlea.mn.us Bike riders to Rock-n-Roll the Lakes in Albert Lea The Albert Lea Area Cyclists and Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota are gearing up for the Rock-n-Roll the Lakes bike ride on Saturday, Aug. 16. This is a family-friendly…
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Blue Zones Albert Lea invites families to take a Sunday stroll
For immediate releaseJuly 11, 2025Media contact: Cathy Malakowsky, Blue Zones Albert Lea project lead, at 507-377-4316 or cmalakowsky@ci.albertlea.mn.us Blue Zones Albert Lea invites families to take a Sunday stroll Connecting people and reinforcing healthy habits are two goals of joining a moai, which is a Japanese word for a group that provides a sense of…
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Albert Lea house fire
For immediate releaseJuly 1, 2025Contact for fire operations: Fire Chief Jeff Laskowske at 507-377-4311 or jlaskowske@ci.albertlea.mn.usContact for fire investigation during business hours: Albert Lea Fire Rescue at 507-377-4341 Albert Lea House Fire Albert Lea Fire Rescue responded to 940 Jefferson Ave. on Tuesday July 1, at 10:21 a.m. for the report of smoke coming from the…
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Proven leaders take helm of Albert Lea public safety
June 30, 2025For immediate release:Media contacts: Police Chief Darren Hanson at 507-377-5669 or DHanson@ci.albertlea.mn.us Fire Chief Jeff Laskowske at 507-377-4311 or jlaskowske@ci.albertlea.mn.us Proven leaders take helm of Albert Lea public safety With Albert Lea Public Safety Director JD Carlson retiring, the City of Albert Lea announces a series of leadership changes within its police and…
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Spraying for mosquito control starts this week in Albert Lea
For immediate release June 24, 2025Contact: Ryan Hajek, City of Albert Lea assistant public works director, at 507-377-4310 or rhajek@ci.albertlea.mn.us Spraying for mosquito control starts this week in Albert Lea For public health and enjoyment, weekly spraying for mosquito control will start at dusk today, June 24, in Albert Lea, weather permitting. Mosquito Control of…
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Join the Jamboree July 3-6!
Albert Lea will kick off its Independence Day celebration on Wednesday, July 3, with the annual parade from the fairgrounds to Central Park at 6 p.m. Thursdays on Fountain will present Melissa Schulz Music at 7:30 p.m. at Fountain Lake Park. July Fourth is packed with a car show downtown from 1 – 4 p.m.…
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Council extending special housing permit
At its meeting Monday, the Albert Lea City Council voted to approve extending a permit for temporary worker housing in an industrial building. Habben Properties first applied for the interim use permit in 2023 to convert part of an industrial building at 1212 Sykes St. into a dormitory for new employees at Select Foods. The…
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City website: Same address, new features
The City of Albert Lea launched its new website today that is more accessible and offers more features. While the address – https://cityofalbertlea.org – remains the same, the site looks more vibrant and is easier to navigate. The revamped site offers several new features: The new site’s mobile version is more user-friendly for browsers using…
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ALBERT LEA GARAGE FIRE
For immediate releaseJune 20, 2025Contact for fire operations: Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Laskowske at 507-377-4311 or jlaskowske@ci.albertlea.mn.usContact for fire investigation during business hours: Albert Lea Fire Rescue at 507-377-4341 Albert Lea Garage Fire Albert Lea Fire Rescue responded to 1019 St. Joseph Ave. on Thursday, June 19, at 8:42 p.m. for a reported garage fire.…
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City extending Eberhart Street
As part of preparing the Blazing Star Landing for development, the City of Albert Lea has contracted Jensen Excavating and Trucking to extend Eberhart Street by 370 feet. The $802,000 project includes underground water and sewer services along with a stormwater retention pond. The intersection of Garfield Avenue and Eberhart Street will be closed during…
