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.

Today's date, Feb 22, also written as 2/22 is the same as Matson's badge number 222 with the Waseca Police Department. I'm all for making this date, February 22, a day in which Minnesota honors all law enforcement and first responders, each year.

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

The red, white, and blue lights are "a sign of hope for healing, peace, and a unified America after the events at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.".

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.

Bail was set at $1 million today for the Albert Lea man accused of shooting and wounding an Albert Lea police officer and two other men early Sunday morning.

What neighborhood in Rochester has the best lights?
If you are up for a drive...put this house on your list of things to see. You won't regret it!

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.