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ALPD responds to threats of violence

On Feb. 12, 2026, at approximately 12:45 p.m., the Albert Lea Police Department received a report of threats made toward […]
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Arena projects nearing completion

The upgrades to the City Arena are nearing their final stages with contractors planning to complete the new refrigeration system […]
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Council appoints former officer to open seat

At its Feb. 9 meeting, the Albert Lea City Council appointed Ted Herman to serve as the Ward 3 city […]
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Council moves to raise limit on cannabis businesses

The Albert Lea City Council voted Feb. 9 to introduce changes to local cannabis ordinances, including raising the local limit […]
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FUGITIVE APPREHENSION

On Feb. 12, 2026, at approximately 9:29 a.m., the Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) assisted the Minnesota Department of Corrections […]
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Mayor ready to fill vacant council seat

The Albert Lea City Council will vote Monday on appointing a resident of Ward 3 to serve on the council […]
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Space heater fire

Albert Lea Fire Rescue responded to 923 Lakewood Ave. on Monday, Feb. 2, at 3:41 a.m. for the report of a […]
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6 residents apply for open council seat

Six residents of Ward 3 have applied for the Albert Lea City Council seat recently vacated by Jason Howland: Scott […]
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City prepares for street construction season

The Albert Lea City Council recently accepted feasibility reports for the following street projects and set public hearings on the […]
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Public invited to share input on Songbird Trail through online survey

Freeborn County and the City of Albert Lea are inviting residents and visitors to take a short online survey by […]