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Public dock prep: Bridge Avenue detour to start Monday
Bridge Avenue from Katherine to Fountain Street in Albert Lea will be closed starting Monday, Aug. 26, as crews prepare the area for installation of a public dock. This section of Bridge Avenue will likely be closed through Sept. 11. Motorists and pedestrians will need to detour onto East Main Street. The new dock, which…
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Public hearing Tuesday on zoning for adult-focused businesses
Planning Commission to review draft law on cannabis, off-sale liquor, tobacco and sexually-oriented entities The Albert Lea Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Aug. 6 on a draft zoning law that would limit the locations for new cannabis, off-sale liquor, tobacco and sexually-oriented businesses. The hearing will be held at the commission’s meeting Tuesday…
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Albert Lea wastewater spill contained, long-term repairs underway
The City of Albert Lea has contained a spill of wastewater from a break in the sewer main along South Shore Drive that carries wastewater from Albert Lea to its treatment plant. While the Public Works Department is evaluating long-term repair options, the city advises the public to: The wastewater main break has no impact…
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Make a splash safely this summer: City of Albert Lea shares pool regulations and safety tips
With the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 to 4 years old, the City of Albert Lea is urging residents to be aware of pool safety and local regulations. “Drowning can happen fast, even when children are not expected to be near…
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2 incumbents, 1 newcomer file for Albert Lea City Council
Three candidates – two incumbents and one newcomer – have filed for the three seats up for election on the Albert Lea City Council. All three will run unopposed in their wards. Rachel Christensen has filed for reelection for the Ward 1 seat. Voters elected Christensen in 2022 to finish the term of Rich Murray…
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Spraying for mosquito control starts Wednesday in Albert Lea
Albert Lea will resume its weekly mosquito control program Wednesday, June 5, after dusk. This year marks the return of spraying following a dry year in 2023. The City of Albert Lea has contracted Mosquito Control of Iowa to handle the spraying service. In case of rainy or windy weather, Thursdays will be the back-up…
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Draft zoning law would limit locations for new adult-focused businesses
May 22 open house: Learn more and provide input The City of Albert Lea is proposing a zoning law that would limit the locations for new cannabis, off-sale liquor, tobacco and sexually-oriented businesses. The community is invited to learn more and provide input about the proposal at an open house Wednesday, May 22, from 4:30…
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Traffic crash in Albert Lea
On May 19, 2024 at approximately 1:12 p.m., the Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) was dispatched to a vehicle versus motorcycle crash near the intersection of Bridge Avenue and Westron Street. Officers arrived on scene and located the motorcycle driver lying in the roadway injured. Medical attention was provided and the driver was later transported…
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Emerald ash borer confirmed in Albert Lea
City urges residents to have trees assessed The City of Albert Lea urges residents to have their ash trees assessed for emerald ash borer damage after the Minnesota Department of Agriculture confirmed this destructive insect in many areas of the community this spring. Emerald ash borers kill ash trees by tunneling under the bark and…
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Structure Fire in Albert Lea
Albert Lea Fire Rescue responded to 1201 Southview Lane today, May 7, at 9:30 a.m. for smoke coming from a bedroom window. Upon arrival fire crews found smoke coming from the back side of the home. Crews made a fire attack and extinguished the blaze quickly. Crews worked on the scene for about an hour…
