City of Albert Lea

The City of Albert Lea is a beautiful, progressive, dynamic community experiencing an upsurge of new ideas and innovation. This picturesque city is located in the heart of south central Minnesota, 90 miles south of the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Known as the Land Between the Lakes, Albert Lea is positioned at the interchange of Interstate Highways 90 and 35. Albert Lea currently has a population of 18,045. Albert Lea is the County Seat of Freeborn County. The City is decorated with six lakes as it stretches around beautiful bays and parks throughout the community. Albert Lea Lake and Fountain Lake are prominent in the Citys center and serve as a focal point for community events and recreation. Albert Lea has gained regional prominence as a highly productive agricultural trade center. It is a diverse city offering well established industrial and retail business opportunities and features nearly 100 historic structures in and around an active downtown. Major employers include Alber...