Crews work to add more of the water tower Tuesday afternoon in downtown Albert Lea. When complete, the tower will be 179 1/2 feet tall and hold 1 million gallons of water, according to the city. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Crews work to add more of the water tower Tuesday afternoon in downtown Albert Lea. When complete, the tower will be 179 1/2 feet tall and hold 1 million gallons of water, according to the city. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

A crane can be seen lifting the next session of the water tower in place on Tuesday. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune