Each Fourth of July, Albert Lea Medical Center opens its campus for the community to view fireworks from the helipad and adjacent grassy area. For the safety and security of all involved, ALMC officials ask those viewing fireworks on the campus to follow its standard policies including no tobacco, no alcohol and no solicitation. In addition, people are asked not to put up chairs or leave anything on the grounds before 6 p.m.

There will be extra security to block off unsafe paths, control entrance to the buildings and parking lots and patrol the grounds. The east, south and Water Street parking lots are open for community parking. Those with mobility concerns may use the main parking lot during the event and have priority for helipad seating and viewing.

Contact Albert Lea Medical Center Security at alsecurityofficer@mayo.edu with any questions.

Holiday hours

In observance of the 4th of July holiday, Albert Lea Medical Center — part of Mayo Health System — announces that the following facilities will be closed on Monday:

Albert Lea Clinic

Albert Lea Eye Clinic and Vision Plus

Alden Clinic

Behavioral Health

HealthReach

Kiester Clinic

Lake Mills Clinic

New Richland Clinic

Wells Clinic

Albert Lea Eye Clinic and Vision Plus will also be closed on Saturday.

On Monday, Albert Lea Medical Center’s Same Day Clinic will be located in the Urgent Care area and will see patients from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Express Care hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, and 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday.

As always, Emergency Room services at ALMC are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.