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Council: Phase in some license increases

At its Dec. 8 meeting, the Albert Lea City Council decided to phase in higher fees for on-sale liquor licenses. […]
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Council lowers tax levy

The Albert Lea City Council lowered its property tax levy for 2026 by more than $200,000, from $9.5 million proposed […]
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Council OKs plan for major projects

At its Dec. 8 meeting, the Albert Lea Council approved a Capital Improvement Plan that outlines major projects over the […]
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On the agenda: Expanding industrial park

To plan for expanding the Jobs Industrial Park, the Albert Lea Economic Development Agency (ALEDA) is requesting the Albert Lea […]
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Garage fire

Albert Lea Fire Rescue responded to 2046 Paradise Road West on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 3:18 a.m. for the report of […]
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Reducing pollution: Small actions add up to big impact

It takes only 1 teaspoon of salt to pollute 5 gallons of water – forever! Protect local lakes by using […]
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Welcome Officer Thorson

Albert Lea Police Officer Andrew Thorson took the oath of office at the Nov. 24 city council meeting. He began […]
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City proposes lower levy

The City of Albert Lea has decreased expenses for 2026 and lowered its proposed tax levy by $153,000. While still […]
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Proposed park on Adams Avenue: Public favors a mixed use area or full trailhead

The Albert Lea community favors either a mixed use of business and greenspace or a full trailhead for a proposed […]
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Garage fire

Albert Lea Fire Rescue responded to 1525 Elm St. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 6:31 p.m. for the report of a […]