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About Albert Lea, MN

Albert Lea sits along I-35 in southern Minnesota, making it a convenient stop between the Twin Cities and Des Moines. The city wraps around several lakes, including Albert Lea Lake downtown. Major routes include I-35 running north-south and US 69 providing east-west connections. The surrounding prairie landscape features rolling farmland and numerous lakes typical of south-central Minnesota. The Freeborn County Fair, running since 1868, is one of the state's largest and draws regional visitors each August.

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Albert Lea, MN is in United States, at 43.655, -93.364 - about 34 km north-east of Lake Mills, IA.

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The closest airport to Albert Lea, MN is Mason City Municipal Airport, 63 km (about 53 min by car).

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