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Get active and social with Thursday walking group
Blue Zones Albert Lea invites residents of all ages to join a group that will walk from Eastgate Park to Fountain Lake Park for the free concert series, Thursdays on Fountain. Participants will meet at Eastgate Park, 1108 Eastgate Road, at 4:45 p.m. Thursdays, starting July 24, to walk to Fountain Lake Park, 100 Fountain…
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Albert Lea set to register first cannabis retailer
The City of Albert Lea is set to register its first cannabis retailer. Jacob Schlichter of Albert Lea, owner of The Smoking Tree, received a cannabis microbusiness license from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management on July 17 and completed his city registration shortly afterwards. The registration is subject to approval by the Albert Lea…
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In Honor of Parks and Recreation Month
A big thank you to the members of the Parks and Recreation Board who volunteer their time every month to advise the City Council on park amenities, recreation programs and so much more. Mayor Rich Murray recently visited the board to recognize their efforts. In the top row, from left, are Board Chair Steve Ball,…
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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…
