City seeking to demolish former Merrick's of Minnesota buildings - Albert Lea Tribune

City seeking to demolish former Merrick's of Minnesota buildings - Albert Lea Tribune

The city of Albert Lea is seeking to demolish a series of blighted, abandoned buildings formerly owned by Merrick’s of Minnesota along West Front Street. During its work session Monday, the Albert Lea City Council discussed removing the buildings and turning the space into a potential park that would be adjacent to a future trail network. The property is currently owned by the city through tax forfeiture. Albert Lea building and zoning official …