Albany Information

CITY OF ALBANY:  320-845-4244               

FAX:  320-845-2346  

E-MAIL:  albanycity@albanytel.com

Albany, Minnesota, a community of 2,221, is located in Stearns County, twenty miles west of St. Cloud and eighty miles northwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul on Interstate 94 (I-94). Albany has direct access to State Highway 238, which originates in Albany. Whether you are stopping for a short time on your way through or are in the area for a vacation, we are sure that you will find many activities to enjoy and will receive a warm welcome from the citizens of Albany.

Topography
The City of Albany is located in the central portion of the State of Minnesota. Its average elevation is 1,190 feet above sea level and is gently rolling terrain. Excellent productive soils and an abundant ground water supply can be found in the City of Albany.

Economic Development
The community is very active in economic development. Enjoy a small town atmosphere in an agricultural community. A new City Administration building was constructed in 1999 which includes the Police Department and Library.   

Residential Development

The City of Albany continues to grow and expand.  Many new residential sites are available in the following developments:

THE HIGHLANDS ADDITION

STERLING HEIGHTS

TRAILS EDGE

WHISPERING OAKS AT TWO RIVER - PHASE I

ALBANY GOLF VISTAS

For more information about these developments, please call Tom Schneider, Clerk/Adm. at 320-845-4244.