Albert Lea

Fire departments are often recognized as rescuing cats from trees, and other animals/pets caught in buildings that may be on fire, or in need of evacuation due to some emergency. One Southern Minnesota fire department ended up rescuing a duck after it got stuck inside of a chimney.

A Southern Minnesota business owner recently released a press release to media in Albert Lea about their intent to sue the city attorney, state officials, judges, and the Governor for what the Albert Lea Tribune stated were damages amounting "in excess of $34 million."

The Minnesota Department of Health is applauding a significant milestone in the ongoing Covid battle in the state.

Two bars in southeast Minnesota are facing a suspension of their liquor licenses as the state continues to crack down on businesses that defy the current Covid-related shutdown order.

Just a few days after first responders in Albert Lea were busy dealing with a shooting incident they had their hands full Thursday battling a large commercial structure fire.

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The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has released more information about an “active shooter” incident in Albert Lea.

While the original story paints Albert Lea in a less than flattering light, they are aware that they have some things to work on, Mr. Gabrielatos is taking these numbers seriously, and is willing to put in the work to make Albert Lea better every year.

Unfortunately, according to the gang at homesnacks, Albert Lea has joined the ranks with the likes of St. Paul and Minneapolis, as one of the top 10 worst places to live in Minnesota.

An Albert Lea organization that was organized after Mayo Clinic announced it was cutting services in the Freeborn County city says it will enjoy an “extra sweet” Valentine’s Day this year.