Albert Lea, MN

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(ABC 6 News) – Albert Lea Fire Rescue Capt. Kurt Wallace returned from a world firefighter competition with three medals and a new Minnesota state record. The Firefighter World Championship was held Oct. 19 in Las Vegas and brought together athletes from more than 21 countries. Records show 381 medals were awarded across all divisions. […] The post Albert Lea Fire Rescue captain returns from Firefighter World Championship with top-tier standing appeared first on ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com.

FAIRMONT – At the Fairmont Lakes Foundation’s annual meeting on Thursday, experts discussed funding for watershed districts, what has worked and what can happen in the future. Opening the discussion was Shell Rock River Watershed District Administrator Andy Henschel. The watershed includes Albert Lea’s chain of lakes and Henschel said it has been a success […]

The Rochester store joins locations in Conger, Albert Lea and Forest City, Iowa, while a Mankato store is planned for spring 2027.

(ABC 6 News) — A spooktacular event for the whole family is coming to downtown Albert Lea on Thursday night. The Albert Lea convention and visitor’s bureau is hosting its Spooktacular Halloween event Thursday night from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Local businesses throughout the downtown area will open their doors to costumed kids for […] The post Spooktacular Halloween event coming to Albert Lea appeared first on ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com.

Recently, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) partnered with Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) and Rural Voice to facilitate two important discussions in southern Minnesota. A question framed much of our recent Rural Voice event in Albert Lea: Who owns Main Street?

(ABC 6 News) – The Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce honored several local businesses during its annual celebration Tuesday. The chamber recognized winners in large, medium and small business categories. Oak Park Place won the large business of the year award. The Albert Lea Bus Company was named medium business of the year. Ignite […] The post Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber names businesses of the year appeared first on ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com.

(ABC 6 News) – Repairs to railroad crossings in Albert Lea will cause delays and detours starting Tuesday, city officials announced. Union Pacific Railroad notified the city that it plans to repair eight crossings over the next two weeks. Work is expected to begin at the Broadway Avenue and Front Street crossing on Oct. 27, […] The post Detours at Albert Lea railroad crossings start Tuesday appeared first on ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com.

(ABC 6 News) – The Albert Lea City Council will vote Monday on a plan to restore a local waterway. The council will decide whether to partner with the Shell Rock River Watershed District to restore the channel between Fountain and Albert Lea Lakes. The watershed district secured $5.9 million in state funding to reinforce […] The post Albert Lea City Council to vote on restoring waterway between local lakes appeared first on ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com.

Question: In what state is it illegal to dress as a priest or nun on Halloween? Choices: A.) Rhode Island, B.) Utah, C.) Alabama, D.) Massachusetts Answer: C.) Alabama Congratulations to Haley H. from Albert Lea, MN for winning today’s trivia challenge! The post Monday morning trivia – 10/26/26 appeared first on ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com.