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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…
