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Albert Lea seeks applicants for Human Rights Commission
The City of Albert Lea is seeking 7 members for its Human Right Commission after putting this volunteer board on pause since the pandemic in 2020. City leaders are reactivating the commission in response to residents expressing interest in serving. Members usually serve 4-year terms, but these initial appointments may be staggered to prevent all…
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Albert Lea Charter Commission seeks new member
The City of Albert Lea seeks candidates for one open seat on its Charter Commission. This volunteer commission reviews the City Charter to ensure its compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. The commission also works to make sure the charter responds to the needs of Albert Lea residents. It meets annually in May…
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Albert Lea, Freeborn County encourage a greener Christmas
The City of Albert Lea and Freeborn County encourage residents to reuse and recycle holiday materials instead of throwing them in the trash. The City of Albert Lea and Freeborn County encourage residents to embrace a more sustainable holiday season by reducing waste, reusing items and recycling holiday materials. The average Minnesotan throws away an…
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Albert Lea police arrest Austin resident for solicitation of a minor
The Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) announces the arrest of Gerardo Noe Guerrero, a 31-year-old resident of Austin, Minn., for solicitation of a minor and communication of sexually explicit material to children. This arrest was made on Nov. 5, 2024, as part of an ongoing investigation by the ALPD. The charges involve allegations of solicitation…
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41 Albert Lea businesses pass compliance checks for tobacco and alcohol
On Nov. 1 the Albert Lea Police Department conducted its most recent wave of tobacco and alcohol compliance checks throughout the city. Officers supervised decoys under age 21 who attempted to purchase tobacco and alcohol products in 46 establishments, resulting in five violations. Employees of The 112 on Broadway, Cento Wood-Fire Pizzeria + Café, Eastside…
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Albert Lea holds elections Nov. 5
Albert Lea voters head to the polls Nov. 5 to elect three city councilors, all running unopposed in their wards. Candidates Rachel Christensen has filed for reelection for the Ward 1 seat. Voters elected Christensen in 2022 to finish the term of Rich Murray who ran successfully for mayor. With the partial term ending this…
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Apartment fire
Albert Lea Fire Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire at 1904 Bridge Ave., Apartment 107, at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. Fire crews and law enforcement arrived on scene to find light smoke coming from the apartment. The crews worked to evacuate the building while firefighters entered the apartment to extinguish the fire. The…
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Church roof replacement: Clark Street detour to start Monday
Clark Street along Central Park in Albert Lea, from St. Mary to West Avenue, will be closed starting Monday, Sept. 9, for a roofing project at First Lutheran Church. Motorists and pedestrians will need to detour around this section of Clark Street until the project is done, expected in mid-October. The existing roof is made…
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Brookside boat landing closed Sept. 3-5 for equipment removal
With the habitat project completed for Fountain Lake, the Brookside boat landing, 623 Richway Drive, will be closed Tuesday through possibly Thursday, Sept. 3-5, for equipment removal. Brennan Company, the contractor for the habitat project, has finished installing rock reefs and will be removing its crane and other equipment. The company was using the City…
