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🚧 Road Construction Update on I 90 near Alden, MN
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Minnesota. Attention drivers: Road construction has been reported on Interstate 90 between MN 13 and Exit 146: Broadway in the vicinity of Alden, MN. This information was collected from Waze users and shared through the 511MN platform. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) wants to remind travelers that while this update aims to inform about current road conditions, the agency cannot guarantee the accuracy of Waze-reported data. Commuters are advised to exercise caution when traveling through this stretch and to plan for possible delays due to the construction activity.
Filing opens Tuesday for local, state public offices
Residents wishing to file for local or state public office can do so starting Tuesday. Albert Lea In Albert Lea, three of the seven Albert Lea City Council seats will be up for election, including Wards 1, 3 and 5, now held by Rachel Christensen, Jason Howland and Robert Rasmussen, respectively. Ward 1 voters elected […] The post Filing opens Tuesday for local, state public offices appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Chamber to present special Blue Zones Business After Hours event
The Albert Lea Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce will have a special edition of its Business After Hours event next week dedicated to promoting community well-being and vitality. Business After Hours, a staple in the local business community, traditionally takes place on the third Tuesday of every month from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the […] The post Chamber to present special Blue Zones Business After Hours event appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Council approves collaboration for improvements to rugby, football field at Frank Hall Park
The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved authorizing the city manager to work with the Albert Lea Youth Football, Grizzlies Football Club and youth rugby program for improvements at the practice field at Frank Hall Park. Ron Eriksmoen, who started the rugby club in 2017 with his wife, Brittany, and who are now both […] The post Council approves collaboration for improvements to rugby, football field at Frank Hall Park appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Council passes first reading of short-term moratorium on cannabis, tobacco, liquor and sexually-oriented businesses
The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved the first reading of an ordinance that would place a moratorium on the creation of new tobacco, off-sale liquor, sexually-oriented business and cannabis licenses for up to six months as the city studies how to regulate these businesses equitably. City Manager Ian Rigg said in recent attempts […] The post Council passes first reading of short-term moratorium on cannabis, tobacco, liquor and sexually-oriented businesses appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Waseca County and city of Waseca vote on road projects
Waseca County and the city of Waseca both discussed and voted on road projects at their May 7 Board of Commissioners and City Council meetings. Waseca County awarded a contract for the pavement resurfacing of County Road 103 (330th Avenue) while the city of Waseca voted on an assessment plan for the 11th Avenue NW rehabilitation project. County Road 3 ...
City staff present plan for treatment, disposal of trees on private property impacted by emerald ash borer
The Albert Lea City Council heard updated plans Monday about recommendations for treatment and disposal of ash trees from private properties in the city in light of the confirmed emerald ash borer in the community. Ryan Hajek, assistant director of public works, said the Minnesota Department of Agriculture this spring confirmed the emerald ash borer […] The post City staff present plan for treatment, disposal of trees on private property impacted by emerald ash borer appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
🚧 Update on Object Report on US 14 Near Eagle Lake, MN
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Minnesota. An object has been reported on the roadway between T-196 and 50th Street, approximately 10 miles east of Eagle Lake on US 14, in Waseca County, MN. The initial report comes from a user of the Waze navigation app and is currently visible on the 511MN system. Motorists are advised to approach this stretch with caution until further details are available or the object is removed. As this information is user-generated, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has advised that they cannot confirm the report's accuracy at this time.
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