After tending to a semi-truck fire on Interstate 94 Monday, Dec. 17, Albertville Fire Chief Eric Bullen noticed something disturbing. While authorities are often worried about “rubbernecking,” or drivers literally straining themselves to witness an accident or fire along a busy road or highway, the phenomenon has taken on a new twist. Instead of just […]
Albertville Fire and Andy’s Pizza Team up for Fundraiser Tonight
Over the past five years, Andy’s Pizza and Albertville Fire have trudged through wintry weather, rain and even some balmy December evenings to carve out a new tradition. Now, this amazing fundraiser turns six tonight, Monday, Dec. 18. The two sides will be back at it starting at 3 p.m. tonight, marking a special milestone. Firefighters […]
Albertville Fire, Andy’s Pizza Team up for Fifth Annual Fundraiser
Over the past five years, Andy’s Pizza and Albertville Fire have trudged through wintry weather, rain and even some balmy December evenings to carve out a new tradition. Now, this amazing fundraiser turns five on Monday, Dec. 19. The two sides will be back at it starting at 3 p.m. tonight, marking a special mileston. Firefighters […]
Albertville Friendly City Days Rolls out 2016 Slate of Events
It’s almost time to party, Albertville. It’s the official start to summer celebrations this week, as Albertville Friendly City Days kicks off Wednesday with a citywide garage sale for the ages, and wraps up Sunday afternoon with the Grand Day Parade and a host of other activities. Also coming June 8 through 12 is a full […]
Developing: Lightning Strike Likely Cause for Devastating Fires in Martin Farms Neighborhood
An early morning thunderstorm Sunday, 24 is the likely culprit for a pair of fires in the Martin Farms development of Albertville and Otsego. The thunderstorm swept through the area around 6 a.m. with lightning strikes hitting north, mainly, of Interstate 94. One of the bolts, witnesses believe, struck the home of the Jones family […]
Albertville Firefighters Honor Their Own with Recent Awards
The Albertville Fire Department and Albertville Fire Chief Eric Bullen took time to honor their own, recently, with a number of awards handed out at a special ceremony involving the Albertville City Council. Honorees included the Paul Heinen Award winner – named after the late AFD volunteer who lost his life while protecting the city, […]
Andy’s Pizza, Albertville Fire Department Teaming Up Again Tonight
Over the last four years, Andy’s Hometowne Pizza and the Albertville Fire Department have teamed up for a night of giving, and of fun. The two sides will be back at it starting at 3 p.m. tonight, Monday, Dec. 21. Firefighters from the AFD Fire and Rescue will hop in their trucks and deliver pizzas around […]
Albertville’s Tate Mills Earns Fire Officer of the Year Award
The Albertville Fire Department is excited to announce that Albertville Fire Department Assistant Chief Tate Mills was recently selected as one of two winners for the 2015 Minnesota Fire Officer of the Year award which is presented annually by the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association (MSFCA). Assistant Chief Mills was nominated and selected by his […]
Afternoon Fire Guts Rural Otsego Farm Home
Albertville firefighters were paged to a rural Otsego home in the 8300 block of Labeaux Avenue Northeast (County Road 19) around 1 p.m. Thursday after witnesses noticed smoke emanating from the structure. No one was home at the time of the fire, which occurred in one of two houses located on the property. No injuries […]
Crews Tear Down Albertville Golf Course Home Hit By May Fire
A home along the Cedar Creek Golf Course gutted by fire was torn down last week to make way for a new structure in its place, as the family has chosen to rebuild here. The blaze dislocated the Hobza family Thursday, May 28, after flames tore through the roof of the home. Fire crews were […]