ALBERT LEA, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota Department of Corrections public record identifies Paul Arthur Berg as a registrant in Albert Lea. The listing places his registered area near West College Street and Euclid Avenue in Freeborn County. It gives a general location rather than a street address.
The notice includes Berg’s identifying details, past offense information, and a release date of August 16, 2018. The DOC states that his court-imposed prison sentence and supervised release have expired.
What the Minnesota DOC Record Says
The listing identifies Berg, born July 19, 1951, under Minnesota DOC offender ID 173144. It cites Minnesota Statutes 609.343 and 609.352 in connection with his offense history.
According to the DOC, Berg has a history of sexual contact and conduct involving female children and a teenager. The agency reports that the conduct included touching and soliciting a victim for sexual acts. Some victims knew Berg, while another did not.
The department says he used trusted relationships to gain unmonitored access to known victims. The notice also describes an unknown victim contacted while walking in public.
The department describes manipulation, coercion, fear, and intimidation in its account. These descriptions come from the state’s public notification record. The notice does not report a new arrest or charge in 2026.
Minnesota Community Notification Rules
Under Minnesota law, local law enforcement decides which details to disclose in each community notification. The DOC says it posts authorized information within 48 hours of receiving approval.
Public notification rules appear in Minnesota Statutes 244.052 and 253D.32. Registration requirements are covered by Minnesota Statutes 243.166 and 243.167.
The state says Berg is not wanted by law enforcement, unless another notice states otherwise. It publishes the information to help residents identify the general area listed for a registrant.
The address details are from the supplied notice and have not been independently verified for October 2026.
Where Residents Can Get More Information
Residents with questions can contact the Albert Lea Police Department at 507-377-5780. They can also reach the DOC Community Notification Unit at 651-361-7340 or 866-396-9953.
The department accepts email at notification.doc@state.mn.us.
A DOC fact sheet explains the notification process and how risk levels are assigned. The supplied record does not state Berg’s notification level.
Additional resources are available through the Minnesota Department of Corrections website.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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