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infographic showing update on ward 3 council seat. 6 residents applied, Mayor interviewing applicants, Mayor to appoint applicant to serve rest of 2026, voters choose a council in Nov. 3 election.
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6 residents apply for open council seat

January 30, 2026

Six residents of Ward 3 have applied for the Albert Lea City Council seat recently vacated by Jason Howland: Scott Christensen, David Enser, Nicholas Hanke, Elizabeth Harty, Ted Herman and Todd Utpadel.Mayor Rich Murray is interviewing the candidates before making a selection. Under city ordinance, he may appoint a Ward...

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City prepares for street construction season

January 30, 2026

The Albert Lea City Council recently accepted feasibility reports for the following street projects and set public hearings on the project for its Feb. 23 meeting. Reconstruction of part of Valley Avenue, Johnson Street and Marshall Street: Replace pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalks, and the underlying water, sewer, and stormwater pipes....

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Public invited to share input on Songbird Trail through online survey

January 26, 2026

Freeborn County and the City of Albert Lea are inviting residents and visitors to take a short online survey by Feb. 13 about the proposed Songbird Trail to help guide future planning, improvements, and decision-making related to the trail. Access the survey by going to . The proposed 50-mile regional...

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Albert Lea Police Department opens applications for 2026 Citizens Academy

January 23, 2026

The Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) invites community members to go behind the badge during its upcoming 8-week Citizens Academy. The program, which began in 2001, is designed to provide residents with a transparent, hands-on look at the policies, challenges and daily operations of local law enforcement. Classes will meet...

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Salary Statement: Minnesota state law (Chapter 156 of the Session Laws of 2005) requires that “a city or county with a population of more than 15,000 must annually notify its residents of the positions and base salaries of its three highest-paid employees.” For the City of Albert Lea, titles and salaries as of Jan. 1, 2026, are: City Manager, $179,004.80; Chief of Police, $157,643.20; and Director of Public Works/City Engineer $157,643.20. Date of publication: January 12, 2026