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• Tuesday, December 31, 2019 • Vol. 45, No. 53 Southern Minnesota Shoppers, Inc • 3405 W Oakland Avenue • Austin, MN • 507-437-7731

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New Years Eve: Prime Rib or Shrimp Dinner Milo’s Revenge: 7:30-11:30 pm Wed, Jan 1: Burger Night, 5:30 - 8:00 pm Thur, Jan 2: Bingo 6:30 pm Scalloped Potatoes & Ham Fri, Jan 3: Shrimp Dinner Sat, Jan 4: Bar Bingo 2 pm: Soup & Sandwich Special: Evening - Chicken Tender Melt

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Furniture & Appliances Morris Furniture’s Budget Shop is loaded with clearance and blowout priced items. All items discounted at 50% and more off. Sofas, recliners, sectionals and reclining sofas by popular name brand manufacturers. Mismatched mattress sets, all sizes. Morris Furniture Budget Shop, 1909 E. Main Str., Albert Lea, MN. 507-3736434. www.morrisfurniture.com tfn/36b00

Apartments 1,2, & 3 Bdrm apartments available! In the city, close to downtown. And quiet country living.

Nice apartments, affordable price. $500-$795.

Laundry available, most locations. Basic utilities included at some locations. Call 507-440-4062.

See kpmrent.com. 51/34b00/53 2 bdrm. $700/mo. Everything included. References required. Call for showing. 507-202-1724.

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Houses For Rent HOUSES AVAILABLE! 2 & 3 bdrms.$750-$975 per month. You pay utilities. You can find more information at kpmrent.com or call us at 507440-4062. Office is located at 508 Oakland Ave. W, Austin.Open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm.

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Office & Commercial Rental COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR RENT. 603 10th Dr. SE. 507-202-2828. 53/nc/53 COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR RENT. 605 10th Dr. SE. RENT ONLY $650/mo. 507-202-2828.

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Storage Seasonal Storage in Austin: Boats-Pontoons & Campers. Call 433-7676. 39/p/53 Storage space,11x32ft,large space,10x12 space w/shelves-walk indoor,10x12 space w/shelvesw/roll up door. WANTED: chains and blade or snowblower for 280 or 300 model John Deere.

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Cleaning Services ARIZONA CLEANING COMPANY. Serving Austin & Albert Lea area since 1999. Carpet, Upholstery, and Duct cleaning for all seasons. Don’t drown your carpet, dry clean it! Call 507-4337839. 53/00e00/02

Handyman Services E.L.K. CONSTRUCTION HANDYMAN SERVICES: Update or replace windows, egress windows & doors. Home repair, remodeling & construction, decks, garages, siding, roof repair, drywall & texturing, concrete. Call Ernie at 4384307. 24 years experience, bonded. License #BC 710064. 53/37b00/02

Junk Removal JUNK REMOVAL – Old appliances, furniture, electronics, yard waste as well as Any Kind of Junk from Anywhere! Basements, attics, garages. Free estimates. Senior discounts, BEST PRICES! Call anytime 507-219-0466 51/nc/53

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“For the Love of Austin” Fundraiser for the Austin Area Foundation

Mower County Shopper

Holiday Hours

Friday, February 14th. 2020 5:30pm - 6:15pm: Libations (Cash Bar) 6:30pm - 8:30pm: 5 Course Plated Dinner Holiday Inn Conference Center $50 Per Person Dinner Prepared by Chef Brad & Staff Pre-function entertainment by “Funny Valentines” Lee & Judy Bjorndal After dinner entertainment

Wednesday, January 1st OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED

Happy Holidays From All of Us at the Mower County Shopper For Tickets call or email Jeff @ 507Ͳ434Ͳ7494 or jeff@austinareafoundation.org

Business & Professional DIRECTORY Want to renovate or organize your home but it is not in the budget? Let me help you create the look you want for a lot less! Free estimates!

Angie 507-440-4814 New customers receive 10% off your first project!

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JUNK REMOVAL SERVICES *All Junk *Basements/ Houses *Garages/Sheds *7 Days a Week

*All Appliances *Usable Items *Senior Discounts *References 12 years in business

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We look forward to serving you in 2020!

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AUCTION & REAL ESTATE

MEADOWS WEST TOWNHOMES NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS 2 & 3 Bedroom Townhomes.

Rent based on income.

Credit Check & Criminal Background Check Required.

300 27th Street SW, Austin, MN 55912

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The Freeborn County Shopper is Looking to Relocate in Albert Lea

From all of us at Funeral Homes

Wishing You A New Year Filled With Peace & Hope

The Austin Area Grief Support Group will begin a 5 week session on January 14th, 2020.

BUILDING FOR SALE

1801 4th St NW • Austin • www.worlein.com

2 story building downtown one block west of S. Broadway Avenue near the Freeborn County Courthouse. This listing has multiple building use opportunities which include office area, multiple warehousing areas and entire 2nd floor has vehicle ramp from grade level with 40 plus vehicle parking stalls. $350,000

AREA DEATHS

Thomas D. Torgerson, 70: died Dec. 18, 2019

Robert R. Clark, 75: died Dec.19, 2019

Craig Hoium 507-473-3048 or Rick Mummert 507-383-5773 REALTY

For all your preplanning needs Contact Mary Kittelson 433-5000

Lois H Dillavou, 99: died Dec. 18, 2019

Call Today for More Information or a Showing

RON HOLTAN

Pre-Arrangement • Pre-Funding

Mea Etta M. Jarvis, 94: died Dec. 7, 2019 Richard F Murphy, 89: died Dec. 18, 2019 Thomas M. Paulson, 80: died Dec. 23, 2019

www.ronholtanrealty.com 201 S. Washington, Albert Lea, MN MLS

Marlys D Kime, 90: died Dec. 20, 2019 Diane M. Arett, 70: died Dec. 20, 2019 Elmer D. Mullenbach, 90 1801 4th St. NW, Austin www.worlein.com

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