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Albert Lea police respond to report of shooting

January 05, 2026

On Jan. 3, 2026, at approximately 10:54 p.m., the Albert Lea Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the area of the 100 block of South Second Avenue. Officers learned that two individuals inside a vehicle were shot at by an unknown suspect. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident. At this time, no arrests have been made. The incident remains under investigation. There is no known threat to public safety. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the investigating detective: Detective Megan Wilson at mwilson@ci.albertlea.mn.us or 507-377-4497. # The...

Attic Fire

December 24, 2025

Albert Lea Fire Rescue responded to 17826 760th Ave on Tuesday, Dec. 23, at 8:08 p.m. for the report of an attic fire. Fire crews responded and found a 2-story home with smoke coming from the eaves. Access was made to the attic space and the fire was extinguished. Crews remained on scene for 2 hours removing burned insulation. The cause of the fire was a wood-burning fireplace. The fireplace was installed in 1975 and over the years of use it dried out and caused the wood structural members around it to ignite. No injuries were reported. Damage to the property...

Influence local decisions by joining a city board or commission

December 17, 2025

Local residents can directly influence city policies, planning, and programs by volunteering for an Albert Lea board or commission. The City of Albert Lea has several openings on boards that advise the city council on various decisions, helping shape outcomes that affect daily life, from parks and recreation to zoning issues and the airport. In addition to influencing decisions, board members learn how city government works, build relationships and connections, and develop skills that can benefit their personal and professional lives. To be eligible, candidates must be at least age 18 and live in Freeborn County, with preference given to...

Join the Planning Commission and shape how Albert Lea grows

December 12, 2025

Albert Lea needs 300 more units to meet local housing needs. Both the north and south industrial parks are nearly out of space for additional businesses. Several properties throughout the city are in poor condition and need either removal or rehabbing. These are some of the issues that the Planning Commission will advise the Albert Lea City Council on how to resolve. This 7-member commission is seeking volunteers to fill 2 open seats. Serving on the Planning Commission is a great way to contribute to Albert Lea's growth and development. In addition to the issues listed above, the commission advises...

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Reduce, reuse, rejoice: Go green for the holidays

December 12, 2025

Freeborn County recycled more than 14,000 tons of material last year, an increase over the previous year. The City of Albert Lea and Freeborn County encourage residents to keep up the good work and recycle even more, especially during the…

How to increase jobs? Expand industrial park

December 12, 2025

With both the south and north industrial parks in Albert Lea both nearly full, local leaders are taking steps to attract more businesses and the jobs that come with them. The south industrial park has few open properties for new or…

Council: Phase in some license increases

December 10, 2025

At its Dec. 8 meeting, the Albert Lea City Council decided to phase in higher fees for on-sale liquor licenses. The decision came after hearing from business owners at a Nov. 24 public hearing. The fee increase will be the…

Council lowers tax levy

December 09, 2025

The Albert Lea City Council lowered its property tax levy for 2026 by more than $200,000, from $9.5 million proposed in September to $9.3 million. While still proposing a levy increase, it would be lower than first proposed, from 8.0%…

Council OKs plan for major projects

December 09, 2025

At its Dec. 8 meeting, the Albert Lea Council approved a Capital Improvement Plan that outlines major projects over the next 5 years. The council adopts a Capital Improvement Plan every year, which helps identify needs, allocate resources and set…

On the agenda: Expanding industrial park

December 05, 2025

To plan for expanding the Jobs Industrial Park, the Albert Lea Economic Development Agency (ALEDA) is requesting the Albert Lea City Council rezone 12 acres from residential to industrial. ALEDA owns the land at 11th Street and Viking Avenue, along…

Garage fire

December 03, 2025

Albert Lea Fire Rescue responded to 2046 Paradise Road West on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 3:18 a.m. for the report of an attached garage on fire. Fire crews responded and found a 3-stall attached garage with a pile of material burning…

Reducing pollution: Small actions add up to big impact

November 26, 2025

It takes only 1 teaspoon of salt to pollute 5 gallons of water – forever! Protect local lakes by using de-icer the smart way: Shovel and scrape before using salt. Use salt sparingly. A coffee cup of salt should be…

Welcome Officer Thorson

November 26, 2025

Albert Lea Police Officer Andrew Thorson took the oath of office at the Nov. 24 city council meeting. He began working for the Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) in July and recently finished field training. He holds a bachelor of…

City proposes lower levy

November 26, 2025

The City of Albert Lea has decreased expenses for 2026 and lowered its proposed tax levy by $153,000. While still proposing a levy increase, it would be lower than first proposed, from 8.00% to 6.25%, as presented at the Nov.…

Proposed park on Adams Avenue: Public favors a mixed use area or full trailhead

November 14, 2025

The Albert Lea community favors either a mixed use of business and greenspace or a full trailhead for a proposed park on Adams Avenue, according to input received from surveys and comments on the project. The City of Albert Lea…

Garage fire

November 12, 2025

Albert Lea Fire Rescue responded to 1525 Elm St. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 6:31 p.m. for the report of a garage on fire. Fire crews responded and found a 2-stall detached garage fully involved in fire. The fire was beginning to…

Reduce, reuse, rejoice: Go green for the holidays

December 12, 2025

Freeborn County recycled more than 14,000 tons of material last year, an increase over the previous year. The City of Albert Lea and Freeborn County encourage residents to keep up the good work and recycle even more, especially during the…

How to increase jobs? Expand industrial park

December 12, 2025

With both the south and north industrial parks in Albert Lea both nearly full, local leaders are taking steps to attract more businesses and the jobs that come with them. The south industrial park has few open properties for new or…

Council: Phase in some license increases

December 10, 2025

At its Dec. 8 meeting, the Albert Lea City Council decided to phase in higher fees for on-sale liquor licenses. The decision came after hearing from business owners at a Nov. 24 public hearing. The fee increase will be the…

Council lowers tax levy

December 09, 2025

The Albert Lea City Council lowered its property tax levy for 2026 by more than $200,000, from $9.5 million proposed in September to $9.3 million. While still proposing a levy increase, it would be lower than first proposed, from 8.0%…

Council OKs plan for major projects

December 09, 2025

At its Dec. 8 meeting, the Albert Lea Council approved a Capital Improvement Plan that outlines major projects over the next 5 years. The council adopts a Capital Improvement Plan every year, which helps identify needs, allocate resources and set…

On the agenda: Expanding industrial park

December 05, 2025

To plan for expanding the Jobs Industrial Park, the Albert Lea Economic Development Agency (ALEDA) is requesting the Albert Lea City Council rezone 12 acres from residential to industrial. ALEDA owns the land at 11th Street and Viking Avenue, along…

Garage fire

December 03, 2025

Albert Lea Fire Rescue responded to 2046 Paradise Road West on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 3:18 a.m. for the report of an attached garage on fire. Fire crews responded and found a 3-stall attached garage with a pile of material burning…

Reducing pollution: Small actions add up to big impact

November 26, 2025

It takes only 1 teaspoon of salt to pollute 5 gallons of water – forever! Protect local lakes by using de-icer the smart way: Shovel and scrape before using salt. Use salt sparingly. A coffee cup of salt should be…

Welcome Officer Thorson

November 26, 2025

Albert Lea Police Officer Andrew Thorson took the oath of office at the Nov. 24 city council meeting. He began working for the Albert Lea Police Department (ALPD) in July and recently finished field training. He holds a bachelor of…

City proposes lower levy

November 26, 2025

The City of Albert Lea has decreased expenses for 2026 and lowered its proposed tax levy by $153,000. While still proposing a levy increase, it would be lower than first proposed, from 8.00% to 6.25%, as presented at the Nov.…

Proposed park on Adams Avenue: Public favors a mixed use area or full trailhead

November 14, 2025

The Albert Lea community favors either a mixed use of business and greenspace or a full trailhead for a proposed park on Adams Avenue, according to input received from surveys and comments on the project. The City of Albert Lea…

Garage fire

November 12, 2025

Albert Lea Fire Rescue responded to 1525 Elm St. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 6:31 p.m. for the report of a garage on fire. Fire crews responded and found a 2-stall detached garage fully involved in fire. The fire was beginning to…

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