30-620: Raymond Alphonsus Heising (August 10, 1888 – January 1965) was an American radio and telephone pioneer. Heising was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota , graduated in 1912 in electrical engineering from the University of North Dakota , and in 1914 received his master's degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison . From 1914 until his retirement in 1953, Dr. Heising worked for the Western Electric Company and Bell Labs , and subsequently as
60-562: A city in Freeborn County , in southern Minnesota . It is the county seat . Its population was 18,492 at the 2020 census . The city is at the junction of Interstates 35 and 90 , about 90 miles (140 km) south of the Twin Cities . It is on the shores of Fountain Lake, Pickerel Lake, Albert Lea Lake, Goose Lake, School Lake, and Lake Chapeau. Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake are part of
90-412: A consulting engineer and patent agent. Heising played a major role in the development of military radio telephone systems during World War I , and for transoceanic and ship-to-shore public communications. He also conducted research on ultra-short waves, electronics, and piezoelectric devices, and invented important modulation systems including the constant potential system, the grid modulation system,
120-568: A draft horse show, a small and baby animal show, a midway featuring rides, concessions, and other attractions, and a Sunday church service. A number of well-known and popular Country and Western bands have appeared at the Fair, including Kelly Pickler, Jason Aldean, the Oak Ridge Boys, the Statler Brothers, among many others. The Albert Lea Art Center hosts public events. The Albert Lea Thunder
150-408: A group of five or six Japanese soldiers in a clearing. An exchange of gunfire followed, and Freeman was wounded in the jaw and left arm. He was evacuated to a US Army hospital on New Caledonia and then to a Naval hospital on Nouméa . He returned to the U.S. in 1944 but never recovered enough movement in his arm to pass a Marine Corps physical to return to combat. Freeman earned his LL.B. from
180-538: A son of Daniel Boone , was the scout for Lea's unit. The city received national attention in 1959 after Local 6 of the United Packinghouse Workers of America went on strike against Wilson & Co., one of the Big Four meatpacking plants at the time, over issues involving mandatory overtime requirements. When Wilson & Co. attempted to operate the plant with replacement workers, violence erupted and split
210-485: Is a newspaper published Monday through Saturday in Albert Lea. It is owned by Boone Newspapers . Radio stations with Albert Lea as the city of license include: Local bus service in Albert Lea is provided by SMART . SMART operates one deviated fixed route and paratransit service. Orville Freeman Orville Lothrop Freeman (May 9, 1918 – February 20, 2003) was an American politician who served as
240-578: Is at 221 East Clark St. Albert Lea is in Minnesota's 1st congressional district , represented by Brad Finstad , a Republican from New Ulm . It is in Minnesota State Senate District 23, represented by State Senator Gene Dornink , a Republican from Brownsdale , and in Minnesota's House District 23A, represented by Peggy Bennett , a Republican. The Albert Lea Tribune , founded in 1897,
270-554: Is land and 1.83 square miles (4.74 km ) is water. Myre-Big Island State Park is nearby. There are three main lakes in Albert Lea: Fountain Lake, Pickerel Lake and Albert Lea Lake. Albert Lea has a humid continental climate of the hot-summer subtype ( Köppen Dfa ). Albert Lea varies from cold winters to hot summers, with significant contrasts between seasons. Its climate type is typical for inland northern United States locations, but due to its southern position in
300-583: The 29th governor of Minnesota from 1955 to 1961, and as the U.S. secretary of agriculture from 1961 to 1969 under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson . He was one of the founding members of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party and influential in the merger of the Minnesota Democratic and Farmer-Labor parties. Freeman nominated Kennedy for president at the 1960 Democratic National Convention . Freeman
330-539: The Shell Rock River flowage. The city's early growth was based on agriculture , farming support services and manufacturing , and it was a significant rail center. At one time it was the site of Cargill 's headquarters. Other manufacturing included Edwards Manufacturing (barn equipment), Scotsman Ice Machines, Streater Store fixtures, and Universal Milking Machines. As in many U.S. cities, Albert Lea's manufacturing base has substantially diminished. A major employer
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#1733085672115360-549: The University of Minnesota Law School in 1946. He then practiced law in Minneapolis. Freeman also served as secretary (1946-1948) and chairman (1948-1950) of the newly formed Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, was a political aide to his college friend Humphrey, who was mayor of Minneapolis at the time, and managed Humphrey's successful 1948 campaign for the U.S. Senate . He ran unsuccessfully for attorney general of Minnesota in 1950 and for governor in 1952 . Freeman
390-451: The 7,785 households, 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.88. 23.0% of Albert Lea's population were under
420-696: The United States would eventually become involved in World War II, Freeman signed up for the Marine Reserve in 1940 with the understanding he could finish law school before he fulfilled his required service. The attack on Pearl Harbor ended that arrangement, and on December 31, 1941, he received orders to report to Officer Candidate School at Marine Corps Base Quantico . After graduating and following training to be an infantry officer, Freeman reported to Camp Elliot , just outside San Diego , California . He
450-463: The age of 18, 7.9% were 18 to 24, 24.6% were 25 to 44, 23.2% were from 45 to 64, and 21.3% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 32,841, and the median income for a family was $ 42,407. Males had a median income of $ 31,383 versus $ 21,114 for females. The per capita income for
480-489: The city was $ 17,979. 10.2% of the population and 6.9% of families were below the poverty line . 10.6% of those under the age of 18 and 10.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The Marion Ross Performing Arts Center is a historic building in downtown Albert Lea. The 255-seat theater is used for the arts, business meetings, and seminars. The Freeborn County Fair takes place annually in Albert Lea, and includes live entertainment, an antique tractor show,
510-452: The city. The population density was 1,702.5 inhabitants per square mile (657.3/km ). There were 8,133 housing units at an average density of 754.3 per square mile (291.2/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 92.80% White , 0.37% African American , 0.29% Native American , 0.80% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 4.54% from other races , and 1.18% from two or more races. 9.48% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of
540-422: The city. The population density was 1,431.0 inhabitants per square mile (552.5/km ). There were 8,410 housing units at an average density of 668.0 per square mile (257.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 90.0% White , 1.1% African American , 0.3% Native American , 1.1% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 5.3% from other races , and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.2% of
570-442: The population. There were 7,774 households, of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.3% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
600-462: The rectifier modulation system used in carrier telephony, and the constant-current or Heising modulation system, which was standard on most early radio telephone transceivers. Heising held over 100 patents, including those on Class C amplifiers and diode-triode detector amplifier circuits, and was a Fellow of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and American Physical Society . He
630-425: The state, its summers and winters have higher temperatures than other, more northerly regions of the state. An exception to this rule is the urban core of Minneapolis - St. Paul , which sees higher temperatures typical of an urban heat island , but Albert Lea is significantly warmer than locations such as Duluth . As of the census of 2010, there were 18,016 people, 7,774 households, and 4,644 families living in
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#1733085672115660-687: The town. During the 109-day strike, Governor Orville Freeman acted to quell the violence by closing the plant, calling in the Minnesota National Guard , and declaring martial law on December 11. A federal district court in Minneapolis ruled against Freeman on December 23, and the plant turned back to Wilson & Co. just days later. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 14.42 square miles (37.35 km ), of which 12.59 square miles (32.61 km )
690-659: The variety show Toast of the Town , which was later called The Ed Sullivan Show . In July 1960, Freeman nominated U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy for president at the 1960 Democratic National Convention. Following his defeat for reelection as governor in 1960, Freeman was appointed as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture by the newly elected President Kennedy, and he was retained in that post by President Lyndon B. Johnson . He served until January 21, 1969. Later, Freeman headed two consulting businesses and practiced law in Washington, D.C. He
720-469: Was elected governor in 1954 , becoming the state's first DFL governor, and reelected in 1956 and 1958 . He took the unusual action of declaring martial law in the city of Albert Lea on December 11, 1959, to maintain law and order during a strike at the Wilson Packing Company. After 12 days, a federal court ruled that martial law was inappropriate. On November 13, 1955, Freeman was a guest on
750-432: Was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.85. The median age in the city was 44 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 18,356 people, 7,785 households, and 4,826 families living in
780-579: Was a junior hockey team that played at Albert Lea Ice Arena and was a member of the North American Hockey League . The team operated for two seasons in 2008–10 and folded due to financial difficulties. On May 11, 2010, it was reported that the team had found new owners and would relocate to Texas for the 2010–11 season. Its roster was sold to the expansion Amarillo, Texas, franchise the Amarillo Bulls on May 26, 2010. Albert Lea's city hall
810-577: Was awarded the 1921 IEEE Morris N. Liebmann Memorial Award , the Modern Pioneer Award from the National Association of Manufacturers in 1940, an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of North Dakota in 1947, and the Radio Club of America's Armstrong Medal in 1954. Albert Lea, Minnesota Albert Lea ( / ˌ æ l b ər t ˈ l iː / AL -bərt LEE ) is
840-606: Was born on May 9, 1918, in Minneapolis, Minnesota , the son of Orville and Frances (Schroeder) Freeman. His grandfather had emigrated from Sweden to a farm in rural Zumbrota, Minnesota . He attended Central High School in Minneapolis. In 1940, Freeman graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Minnesota , where he was a reserve quarterback on the football team and where he met his lifelong friend and political ally Hubert Humphrey . He also met his wife, Jane Charlotte Shields, in college. They married on May 2, 1942, and had two children. Figuring that
870-535: Was soon assigned to the 9th Marine Regiment , Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines . His unit shipped out overseas for periods of training in New Zealand and Guadalcanal . On November 1, 1943, Freeman saw his first combat when his unit came ashore at Torokina on Bougainville in what were the first battles of the Bougainville Campaign . A few days later, while he was leading a patrol, he encountered
900-613: Was the Wilson & Company meatpacking plant, later known as Farmstead and Farmland. This facility was destroyed by fire in July 2001. The city is named after Albert Lea Lake, which was named after Albert Miller Lea, a topographer with the United States Dragoons , who surveyed southern Minnesota and northern Iowa in 1835, including the current site of Albert Lea. Captain Nathan Boone ,
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