ALBERT LEA AREA COMMUNITY EVENTS  Albert Lea Reads Friday, January 10, 7:15 - 8:15 a.m. at The Outlet Join us for a Leadership discussion on 'Start with Why' by Simon Sinek. The Chamber has limited copies for sale. Chamber Members are FREE.  Community Members are $5 per person/session This event is sponsored by Lou-Rich and Almco   Freeborn County Historical Museum The Great Jell-o Cook Off Just like a chili cook-off..but sweeter! Saturday, January 11, noon - 3 p.m. Museum Open at 11 a.... read more

Here is your latest Owatonna housing market update!During the month of July, 38 single-family residential homes were sold with an average SOLD price of $217,735 and the average days on market for those closed properties were 52 days.  July brought 34 new homes to the market with an average list price of $205,508. Currently there are 74 homes for sale in the Owatonna Community. (Statistics reported from the SEMAR MLS Database, August 9th at 11:58am) Here are a few upcoming c... read more

Here is a look at how the housing market played out for the Albert Lea community this past month.  In June, 24 single-family residential homes were sold with an average SOLD price of $118,812.  The average days on market for those sold properties were 106 days.  June also brought 40 new homes to the market with an average list price of $109,145 for those new homes added.  Currently there are 144 homes for sale in the Albert Lea community. (Statistics reported from the SEM... read more

Here is a look at how the housing market played out for the Albert Lea community this past month.  In March, 15 single-family residential homes were sold with an average SOLD price of $123,116.  The average days on market for those sold properties were 151 days.  March also brought 38 new homes to the market with an average list price of $145,93 for those new homes added.  Currently there are 123 homes for sale in the Albert Lea community. (Statistics reported from the SEMAR MLS Databa... read more

Tomorrow, November 15th, marks America Recycles Day which is a national initiative to keep America beautiful.  If recycling is already part of your routine at home, great, you are doing your part to keep our country and landfills clean.  Isn't it wonderful some communities made the switch to no-sort recycling bins? Single-steam recycling makes recycling so much easier!The current recycling rate in America is 34.5%.  In honor of America Recycles Day, take the pledge so you can give your... read more