AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Albert Lea Minnesota. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/albert-lea-mn 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/albert-lea-mn https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 02 May 2024 00:32:04 -0500 The city of Lakeville has been working to replace the interchange since 2004 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Angie Craig secured https://www.americantowns.com/news/us-representative-angie-craig-secures-5-million-to-improve-the-safety-and-efficiency-of-i35-and-county-highway-50-interchange-31519854-albert-lea-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/us-representative-angie-craig-secures-5-million-to-improve-the-safety-and-efficiency-of-i35-and-county-highway-50-interchange-31519854-albert-lea-mn.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 [ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, during Black History Month, Governor Tim Walz highlighted a series of proposals within the One Minnesota Budget that https://www.americantowns.com/news/during-black-history-month-governor-walz-highlights-ways-his-budget-will-support-black-minnesotans-31534753-albert-lea-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/during-black-history-month-governor-walz-highlights-ways-his-budget-will-support-black-minnesotans-31534753-albert-lea-mn.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has signed two bills into law providing $50 million in funding for homelessness prevention and assistance and https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-walz-signs-bill-providing-50-million-in-homelessness-prevention-and-assistance-31559973-albert-lea-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-walz-signs-bill-providing-50-million-in-homelessness-prevention-and-assistance-31559973-albert-lea-mn.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule of Events: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 Fair Office 8am-8:30pm Beer Garden Noon-Midnight Carnival 5pm-Midnight Exhibit Buildings https://www.americantowns.com/news/freeborn-county-fair-2023-31597357-albert-lea-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/freeborn-county-fair-2023-31597357-albert-lea-mn.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Over 1000 Participants, Ethnic Food and Crafts, 300 Tipis, Lodges and Shelters and Stage Entertainment. Schedule of Events: Stage Entertainment: https://www.americantowns.com/news/37th-annual-big-island-rendezvous-and-festival-31612078-albert-lea-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/37th-annual-big-island-rendezvous-and-festival-31612078-albert-lea-mn.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 "Oktoberween".. what in the world is that?!?! Well, it's an Oktoberfest celebration with live music, great cold brews, food trucks, & fun games https://www.americantowns.com/news/oktoberween-2023-31619829-albert-lea-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/oktoberween-2023-31619829-albert-lea-mn.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Walz Delivers State of the State Address On Sunday, Governor Walz delivered his fourth State of the State address to a joint convention of https://www.americantowns.com/news/minnesota-governor-timothy-james-walz-weekly-briefing-april-29-2022-31356997-saint-paul-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/minnesota-governor-timothy-james-walz-weekly-briefing-april-29-2022-31356997-saint-paul-mn.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Walz Joins Governors Calling on Congress to Protect Access to Abortion Following the leak of a draft opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court https://www.americantowns.com/news/minnesota-governor-timothy-james-walz-weekly-briefing-may-6-2022-31363247-saint-paul-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/minnesota-governor-timothy-james-walz-weekly-briefing-may-6-2022-31363247-saint-paul-mn.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Saint Paul, MN -- MnDOT will end spring load restrictions in various frost zones on the following dates: - Restrictions in the southeast and https://www.americantowns.com/news/spring-load-restrictions-to-end-in-all-frost-zones-31356773-saint-paul-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/spring-load-restrictions-to-end-in-all-frost-zones-31356773-saint-paul-mn.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 St. Cloud, MN — Motorists who travel through Elk River should be prepared for sudden stops and delays, as the busiest travel season begins this https://www.americantowns.com/news/169-redefine-plan-on-slow-or-stopped-traffic-through-elk-river-31366064-saint-cloud-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/169-redefine-plan-on-slow-or-stopped-traffic-through-elk-river-31366064-saint-cloud-mn.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Kick-off the 2022 Governor’s Fishing Opener On Friday, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/minnesota-governor-timothy-james-walz-weekly-briefing-may-13-2022-31367522-saint-paul-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/minnesota-governor-timothy-james-walz-weekly-briefing-may-13-2022-31367522-saint-paul-mn.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 St. Paul, MN – Full-summer overweight permits will start in the south zone Friday, May 20, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. Spring load restrictions have https://www.americantowns.com/news/fullsummer-overweight-permits-start-in-the-south-seasonal-load-limit-sll-zone-31368365-saint-paul-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fullsummer-overweight-permits-start-in-the-south-seasonal-load-limit-sll-zone-31368365-saint-paul-mn.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Baxter, MN — Motorists traveling in Minnesota this spring should watch for large, slow-moving farm equipment and drive with caution, according https://www.americantowns.com/news/motorists-farm-equipment-operators-asked-to-safely-share-the-road-during-spring-planting-season-31369244-baxter-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/motorists-farm-equipment-operators-asked-to-safely-share-the-road-during-spring-planting-season-31369244-baxter-mn.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Celebrate 2022 Governor’s Fishing Opener Last weekend, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/minnesota-governor-timothy-james-walz-weekly-briefing-may-21-2022-31373161-saint-paul-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/minnesota-governor-timothy-james-walz-weekly-briefing-may-21-2022-31373161-saint-paul-mn.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Full-summer overweight permits will start in the southeast and metro zones Monday, May 16, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. Seasonal load limit zones and https://www.americantowns.com/news/fullsummer-overweight-permits-start-in-the-southeast-and-metro-seasonal-load-limit-sll-zones-31366069-baxter-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fullsummer-overweight-permits-start-in-the-southeast-and-metro-seasonal-load-limit-sll-zones-31366069-baxter-mn.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500