Albert Lea Tribune

The Albert Lea Tribune is a local newspaper based in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Established in 1897, it currently has a Sunday circulation of 7,500 copies.

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'At the end of the day, we love what we do': Family opens new restaurant with focus on Greek food - Albert Lea Tribune

1 week ago | albertleatribune.com | Sarah Stultz

‘At the end of the day, we love what we do’: Family opens new restaurant with focus on Greek food Published 3:44 pm Thursday, April 17, 2025 1 of 3 Alexis, Alethia and Jose Campos pose for a photo behind the counter at their new restaurant, Gyro Kingz, at 2319 Leland Drive. The restaurant opened earlier this month. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune Gyro Kingz is owned by the Campos family of Albert Lea, which also owns both Taco King restaurants and King's Auto Spa in Albert Lea.
Anonymous donor offers $1,000 reward for arrest and conviction tied to park vandalism - Albert Lea Tribune

1 week ago | albertleatribune.com | Sarah Stultz

Published 11:43 am Thursday, April 17, 2025 An anonymous donor is offering a $1,000 reward leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or people who vandalized Fountain Lake Park earlier this month. The Albert Lea Police Department announced over the weekend it is seeking the public’s help in identifying witnesses and suspects involved in the vandalism of the park.
Your Real ID questions answered - Albert Lea Tribune

1 week ago | albertleatribune.com | Nina Moini |Aleesa Kuznetsov

Published 9:15 am Wednesday, April 16, 2025 By Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov, Minnesota Public Radio NewsStarting May 7, you will need a special driver’s license or a passport to board a plane, even if you are flying domestically. It’s known as the Real ID and has been 20 years in the making. Congress enacted the Real ID Act in 2005 following the Sept. 11 attacks. According to the Department of Vehicle Services, as of April 1, 60 percent of Minnesotans do not have a Real ID.
Interim assessor resigns; county still searching for new full-time assessor - Albert Lea Tribune

1 week ago | albertleatribune.com | Sarah Stultz

Published 9:09 am Wednesday, April 16, 2025 The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Interim County Assessor Candice Lahann, about a month after the board brought her back for the role. In the interim role, Lahann has worked mainly in the evenings and on weekends but was still expected to supervise and monitor what is going on with the office. Before that, the county had been working with a county assessor in Houston County for interim services.
Name picked for new trail along abandoned UP rail line - Albert Lea Tribune

1 week ago | albertleatribune.com | Sarah Stultz

Published 5:37 am Wednesday, April 16, 2025 The former Union Pacific Railroad line being turned into a shared user trail between Albert Lea and Hartland will now be known as the Songbird Trail. The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a resolution establishing the name for the trail after soliciting ideas from the Albert Lea Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Freeborn County Trail Association, said Commissioner Nicole Eckstrom Tuesday afternoon.
County board votes against battery storage project near Glenville - Albert Lea Tribune

1 week ago | albertleatribune.com | Sarah Stultz

County board votes against battery storage project near Glenville Published 6:23 pm Tuesday, April 15, 2025 The Midwater Energy Storage Project would have 75 to 100 units in the project, similar to the ones pictured. Provided Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted 3-1 on a resolution that opposes the proposed battery energy storage project near Glenville after hearing several comments both in favor and against.
Sarah Stultz: To the person or people vandalizing the park - Albert Lea Tribune

1 week ago | albertleatribune.com | Sarah Stultz

Published 8:45 pm Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Nose for News by Sarah StultzA little less than a year ago, I was contacted by a few Albert Lea city staff members who told me that the plaque put up in memory of my daughter, Sophie, at the splash pad had been torn off its base. We had put the memorial up as Sophie died in the middle of when we were raising money for the splash pad, and it included a little information about her, as well as the lessons she taught in her life.
'You pray together, you stay together': Couple celebrating 75th wedding anniversary - Albert Lea Tribune

1 week ago | albertleatribune.com | Sarah Stultz

‘You pray together, you stay together’: Couple celebrating 75th wedding anniversary Published 2:59 pm Tuesday, April 15, 2025 1 of 3 Howard and Doris Sigurdson are celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary on Wednesday from Thorne Crest Senior Living Community. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune Doris and Howard Sigurdson were married April 16, 1950. Provided Howard and Doris Sigurdson at center pose for a photo with their wedding party on the wedding day.
Council votes to move forward with preparation of plans for City Hall remodeling - Albert Lea Tribune

1 week ago | albertleatribune.com | Sarah Stultz

Published 6:45 am Tuesday, April 15, 2025 The Albert Lea City Council voted unanimously Monday to move forward with the preparation of plans for a remodel of City Hall that officials say would improve security and efficiency of the building. The total estimated cost for the project is $1.5 million and would include the interior of portions of the lower and upper floors. Areas where the Albert Lea Public Library is housed would not be included.
Watershed District looking to treat Fountain Lake for invasive pondweed - Albert Lea Tribune

1 week ago | albertleatribune.com | Sarah Stultz

Published 9:41 pm Monday, April 14, 2025 The Shell Rock River Watershed District’s administrator on Monday discussed the district’s plans to treat Fountain Lake in the near future with an herbicide to suppress an invasive species that has been predominant on the lake in recent years. Andy Henschel said since the district dredged in 2018, there have been dramatic increases in water quality, and with that they are seeing a good response from submerged aquatic vegetation.