# Planned developments in Freeborn County, MN

Boardwalk found 250+ planned projects in Freeborn County, MN in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the Freeborn County Board of County Commissioners agenda for Aug 18, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/freeborn/

## Freeborn County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 250+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 0 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Aug 18, 2026, Freeborn County Board of County Commissioners |
| Sources we check | 1 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Freeborn County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 98 | 38% |
| Residential | 63 | 25% |
| Development decisions | 46 | 18% |
| Commercial | 21 | 8% |
| Industrial | 13 | 5% |
| Public and institutional | 13 | 5% |
| Agricultural | 2 | 1% |

## Recent projects in Freeborn County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Ditch 55 Wetland Restoration and Partial Abandonment | Freeborn County, MN | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Sewer and Water Infrastructure Improvements | Emmons, MN | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 11, 2026 |
| 6-Unit T-Hangar Development at Albert Lea Municipal Airport | Albert Lea, MN | Not stated | Airports | Not stated in filing | Approved | Aug 10, 2026 |
| $79K East Main Street and 775th Avenue Roundabout Design | Albert Lea, MN | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Approved | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Songbird Trail Regional Grant Application | Freeborn County, MN | Freeborn County | Trails and greenways | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jul 21, 2026 |
| $1.28M 6-Unit T-Hangar Construction at Albert Lea Airport | Albert Lea, MN | Not stated | Airports | Not stated in filing | In design | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Vortex Cold Storage Phase 3 Industrial Development | Albert Lea, MN | Vortex Cold Storage | Industrial | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Industrial Rezoning of Outlot A in Battleson Renchin Addition | Albert Lea, MN | Vortex Cold Storage | Industrial | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Senior Center Development at the Jim and Dude's Location | Albert Lea, MN | Not stated | Community centers | Not stated in filing | In design | Jun 10, 2026 |
| 4-Acre Industrial Subdivision for Vortex Cold Storage Expansion | Albert Lea, MN | Vortex Cold Storage | Industrial | 4 acres | Approved | Jun 8, 2026 |
| 2-Unit Residential Development | Albert Lea, MN | Not stated | Single-family | 2 homes | Out to bid | Mar 20, 2026 |
| 2-Unit Residential Development at 117 Fenton | Albert Lea, MN | Not stated | Single-family | 2 units | Out to bid | Mar 20, 2026 |

Showing 12 of 250+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Freeborn County

- [Albert Lea, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/albert-lea/) · 160+ projects
- Twin Lakes, MN · 15 projects
- Emmons, MN · 12 projects
- Hayward, MN · 9 projects
- Clarks Grove, MN · 7 projects
- Alden, MN · 6 projects
- Geneva, MN · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Hartland, MN · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Hollandale, MN · Checked, no projects in 12 months

## Nearby places

- [Steele County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/steele/) · 63 projects
- [Waseca County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/waseca/) · 150+ projects
- [Mower County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/mower/) · 100+ projects
- Faribault County, MN · 120+ projects
- [Dodge County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/dodge/) · 130+ projects
- [Blue Earth County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/blue-earth/) · 210+ projects

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## Questions about Freeborn County

### What's planned in Freeborn County, MN?

Boardwalk found 250+ planned projects in Freeborn County, MN in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the Freeborn County Board of County Commissioners agenda for Aug 18, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Freeborn County projects come from public meeting records, such as Freeborn County Board of County Commissioners agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Freeborn County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 18, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Freeborn County, MN", boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/freeborn/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count