One-of-a-kind recycling business thriving in Albert Lea

Infinite Recycled Technologies has found Albert Lea to be an ideal place to locate its unique glass recycling business.

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Fall fun for the whole family!

Check out the Albert Lea Fall Fun Guide! Here’s where you’ll find details on hockey, ice skating, library programming for all ages, senior center happenings and special events like the Halloweeen Spooktacular and Holiday Bazaar.

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Exceptions to the rules: Board hears appeals from builders, homeowners

Board of Appeals decides whether to recommend approval of exceptions or variances to zoning rules, such as setbacks from property lines and height of buildings. This board needs more volunteer members to keep construction projects moving along. Consider applying today.

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Developers wanted

The City of Albert Lea is seeking developers for four structures and nine vacant lots. The structures include two historic buildings downtown. See the RFPs for details. Proposals due Dec. 5.

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Help plan our future

The City of Albert Lea encourages residents to participate in updating our Comprehensive Plan. The plan is a blueprint for how the city will develop physically, economically, environmentally and socially over the next 10 to 20 years.
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Water tower reshaping city skyline

The water tower at the corner of Newton Avenue and Fountain Street is making a big impact on the community, changing its skyline for decades to come and awing residents as it takes shape.

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City to upgrade wastewater system

The City of Albert Lea is working with local legislators to secure $30 million in state funding toward a major upgrade at the City’s wastewater treatment plant, which needs to replace aging infrastructure and meet stricter pollutant limits.
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