City approves building permit for Aldi grocery store

Apr. 24—The city of Albert Lea this week issued a building permit for a new Aldi grocery store to be built near the intersection of Blake Avenue and East Main Street. The new 20,275-square-foot store is expected to be valued at $2.5 million, according to the permit. It is being built on three acres of land at 1406 Blake Ave., owned by William G. Dress Irrevocable Trust and Jeffrey G. Dress ...