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Albert Lea swears in two firefighters, proclaims Crash Responder Safety Week and hears Operation Greenlight pitch
Summary
At its Oct. 27 meeting the council ceremonially swore in firefighters Blair Bonnerup and Kyo Htoo, Mayor Rich Murray proclaimed Nov. 17–21 as Crash Responder Safety Week, and Freeborn County veteran service officer Jeff Dolan asked the city to participate in Operation Greenlight, citing a $30 million local economic impact from veterans' benefits in 2024.
Albert Lea officials used the Oct. 27 City Council meeting to mark personnel and public-safety occasions and to hear a veterans' recognition initiative.
Chief Laskowske introduced newly hired firefighters Blair Bonnerup and Kyo Htoo and praised their backgrounds; Karla administered the oath of office. “They both embody what we expect at Albert Lea Fire Rescue,” Chief Laskowske said, describing Bonnerup’s prior service with Hollandale Fire and Htoo’s…
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