Albert Lea/Freeborn County welcomes you to the southern gateway of Minnesota. Located at the point where Interstates 90 and 35 intersect, the area is rich in agriculture, diverse industry, retail and residential assets, and the natural beauty of its lakes!

Just over 33,000 people have made Freeborn County, which encompasses 459,042 acres or 720 square miles, their home.

You'll find a continental climate characterized by warm summers and sparkling winters. Average snowfall is 41.5 inches per year.

Albert Lea/Freeborn County is an ideal community, offering a good education for your children, a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities, convenient access to work, play and services, a low cost of living, and a place you can feel safe and secure!