507-373-1310 115 West College Street Albert Lea, MN 56007
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 • Volume 52, No. 2
The week is finally here!
JANUARY 15 - 17, 2026 | LOWEST PRICING OF THE YEAR
BETTER DEALS. BIGGER SELECTION.
· 100+ used vehicles as low as $2,000 · Sloppy Joes on Saturday 11 am - 1 pm · Free giveaways throughout the sale
INTEREST RATES AS LOW AS 4.99% FOR 60 MO O.A.C. *some exclusions apply
DON’T MISS THIS ONE-TIME EVENT - COME FIND YOUR DEAL! SCAN FOR MORE INFO
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OPEN MENU 4-7:30 PM TUE-FRI
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Thursday, January 15th
Shrimp asket · Wine & Wings Line Dancing 6:30 pm
Friday, January 16th
Quilts of Valor 3 pm F S FR · Karaoke 7 pm
CLUB OPEN Tues - Fri 4 pm - Close 142 N. Broadway, Albert Lea
Fri - Sun $5 Mon $4
Friday - Monday 7 pm Sunday Matinee 2 pm
SHOWING TWO WEEKS JAN 16 - 19 & JAN 23 - 26
AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH RATED PG-13 · 3 HR 17 MIN
UPCOMING! David · Anaconda
Text “theflametext” to 77948 for movie updates
Downtown Wells, MN 507-553-5713 Movies are subject to change due to Box Office scheduling conflicts. Please check Facebook and CityofWells.net for changes.
ALANO SOCIETY OF ALBERT LEA
Breakfast
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M-F 11 am-2 pm, M-Th 4:30 pm-9 pm Fri-Sat 4:30 pm-10 pm, Sun 4:30 pm-9 pm
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Sunday, Jan 18th 8 am - 12 pm
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Bev’s Friends & Family Tours
BEST VALUE FOR YOUR TRAVEL DOLLAR GUYS & DOLLS
A VALENTINE CELEBRATION Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
For the first time in over 35 years Chanhassen Dinner theatre brings you a thrilling and electric staging of Guys and Dolls! From the gritty streets of New York to the colorful cafes of Havana, Guys and Dolls is a grand spectacle of music and comedy to delight you! $154 pp includes motorcoach transportation, lunch and performance. Departure: Albert Lea Walmart 9:00 am
Contact Bev for More Information:
507-451-8695 · bev@bevstours.com
HEARING CARE CENTERS Hear For You!
Dr. Frank has worked with 3 of the Top Hospital Systems in MN · Free Hearing Exam · Repairs & Service · Hearing Aids for All Budgets · Accept Most Insurance Plans We service ALL MANUFACTURERS Call for an Appointment
507-594-9087
125 W Clark St, Albert Lea
South of Main Don’t bolt it, when you can weld it!
· Retail Steel Sales· Welding Repair · Welding Supplies
507-373-5315 | 1126 S. Broadway, Albert Lea
Albert Lea American Legion Post 56 To Host Major Community Event
“Living With PTSD and Preventing Suicide” Free to the General Public, All Veterans, First Responders, and Families
Thursday, January 22, 2026
10 am - 11:30 am | 2 pm - 3:30 pm | 6 pm - 7:30 pm American Legion Post 56 142 N. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN A light lunch will be provided/served by Post 56 Auxiliary members from 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. (A Free Will Donation will be accepted for lunch) Col. Wayne Quist and Dr. Steve Lansing, licensed mental health professionals with more than 50 years of experience, will share insight into living with PTSD. As authors, speakers, and counselors, they support individuals and families through their Rochester-area nonprofit. This community event is especially beneficial for veterans, first responders, and anyone impacted by PTSD—personally or through a loved one.
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Coupon SAVINGS! LU 88080
LU 88081
LU 88082
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Limit 2 per customer. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store at Austin, Albert Lea, Faribault & Owatonna Hy-Vee stores January 14-20, 2026.
Limit 2 per customer. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store at Austin, Albert Lea, Faribault & Owatonna Hy-Vee stores January 14-20, 2026.
Limit 2 per customer. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store at Austin, Albert Lea, Faribault & Owatonna Hy-Vee stores January 14-20, 2026.
Hy-Vee chicken noodle or tomato soup 10.5 oz.
Hy-Vee chunk light tuna 5 oz.
LU 88083
Hy-Vee 100% apple juice 64 fl. oz.
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Limit 2 per customer. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store at Austin, Albert Lea, Faribault & Owatonna Hy-Vee stores January 14-20, 2026.
Limit 8 per customer. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store at Austin, Albert Lea, Faribault & Owatonna Hy-Vee stores January 14-20, 2026.
Limit 2 per customer. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store at Austin, Albert Lea, Faribault & Owatonna Hy-Vee stores January 14-20, 2026.
Hy-Vee ice cream 4 quart mint chip, vanilla, chocolate, cookies & cream or Neapolitan
Hy-Vee water coolers 1 liter
Bakery-fresh baguette bread 10 oz.
3-DAY SALE WING TOSS
FRI. - SUN. | JAN. 16-18
1.88lb.
2.99ea.
with purchase of 4 Bone-in pork shoulder roast Hormel Always Tender Pepsi soda
HEALTHMARKET You pick the sauce, let us toss! BEVERAGE SALE Every Sunday through Feb. 8
.50ea.
Market Grille boneless wings
6 pk. bottles 16.9 fl. oz.
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12 oz. pkg. (limit 2)
Progresso soup
Dole garden salad
with purchase of 4 14 to 19 oz.
1.00ea. Market Grille bone-in wings Sponsored by
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Choice of sauce includes BBQ, Buffalo, Sweet Chili, or plain
Two week sale | J January anuary 12-25
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12 fl. oz.
Olipop soda
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Suja cold pressed juice 12 fl. oz.
Halfday iced tea
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Nothing but the Truth kombucha 16 fl. oz.
Austin, Albert Lea, Faribault & Owatonna Hy-Vee stores Follow Hy-Vee Prices are effective while supplies last. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Select varieties included. Follow Hy-Veeon on social: social:
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CALL FOR ALL YOUR PAINTING AND RESTORING NEEDS!
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Tell them what you want to run and they will let you know the price. Payment is required at the time of placing the ad. Please have your credit card ready.
Classifieds
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ANTIQUES WANTED! TOYS, RED WING CROCKS, ADVERTISING SIGNS BEER, FOOD, MACHINERY GAS, OIL, ECT. & ADVERTISING TINS, CARPENTER TOOLS, GUNS, WWI WWII VIETNAM PHOTOGRAPHS, MEDALS, HELMETS, KNIVES, SWORDS, CAST IRON FRY PANS, FLOOR GRATES, PUMPS, POCKET WATCHES, JEWELRY, PADLOCKS, WEATHERVANES, CUPALAS, BARN PULLEYS, LICENSE PLATES, CLOCKS, BOTTLES, POTTERY, MAGAZINES, POSTCARDS, MARBLES, CHAUFFEUR BADGES, CATALOGS, BOOKS, ANYTHING PAPER, DECOYS, REELS, RADIOS, STERLING SILVER, COINS, TOKENS, OLD PHOTOGRAPHS, WOOD & PAPER SHELL BOXES, WOOD BOXES,SCALES, LANTERNS, LAMPS, CLOTHING, ANYTHING MADE BEFORE 1960 COUNTRYSIDE ANTIQUES 507-402-0880.
Antiques & Collectibles NEED CASH
I give free appraisals of your coins 1964 and older. I am also looking to buy older coins such as silver dollars, halves,quarters,dimes and Indian head cents. Call Ron from Hayfield 507-477-2427 or 507-259-6460
Machinery & Tools POWER WASHERS in Stock 507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville STIHL Products in Stock. We’re your STIHL Dealer. 507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville
General Notices From January 1, 2026, through July 1, 2026, the Albert Lea HRA Housing Choice Voucher/ Section 8 program waitlist is open. www.albertleahra.com.
Apartments Spacious 1 bedroom 15 minutes south of Albert Lea. $405/mo, utilities included except electric. Background checks required. No smoking! No animals! Call or text 507-456-9514.
Recreational Vehicles 2020 Outback by Keystone 22ft, 1 slide-out, Very good condition Stored in winter, bath/shower never used Asking $20,000 (507)383-6251
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Want To Buy Transportation
Construction
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Buying Junk Vehicles! Paying cash. Top $$ prices. Will pick up 7 days/week. 641-590-7068
Tree Trimming, cutting, and removal! Boom truck and insured. Call or Text Josh Linder 507-995-7081
WANTED: Used Pontoon Boat & Motor Max: $7,000 (218)324-1821
Appliance Service ON THE SPOT APPLIANCE SERVICE Will Repair most Household Appliances & Commercial Cooking Products. 30+ Years Experience, Reasonable Rates. Call Orrin Mortensen at 507-214-8099 ANYTIME Classifieds are an affordable way to advertise your business. Classifieds are an affordable way to advertise your business.
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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 438-4307. 27 years experience, bonded. License #BC 710064
Sell your car, boat, RV, lawn mower or tractor in the classifieds. The cost is $50 for one image and 25 words and the classified ad will run until it sells.
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Business
ALBERT LEA MONUMENT Handcrafted Monuments Since 1877
507-373-2366
albertleamonument.com 723 Marshall St., Albert Lea, MN 56007
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BUS DRIVERS NEEDED Flexible Schedule & Great Pay 507-373-1467 1407 St. John Ave Albert Lea, MN
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· Blacktop Seal Coating · Commercial Parking Lot Cleaning · Pothole Repair · Line, Stencil, Handicap, & Hazard Painting
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· Ideal for Retirees, Parents, Anyone Looking for Supplemental Income · PAID Training · NO Experience Necessary FFlexible l ex i b l e Schedule Schedule & & Great G r e a t Pay Pay 507-373-1467
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Public Safety Telecommunicator Freeborn County is accepting applications for a full-time (40 hrs./wk) Public Safety Telecommunicator and to establish an eligibility list for future employment. Duties include answering phones and radios, evaluating information, prioritizing and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls. Shift work is required which includes evenings, weekends and holidays.
Starting minimum salary: $26.80/ hr. For more information, and to complete an application, please visit the Freeborn County website at www.co.freeborn.mn.us. Completed applications, along with a cover letter and resume are due by 12:00 PM on Friday, January 16th, 2026. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Mason City Location - Next to Decker Sports
COLLECTIONS GALORE ESTATE SALE January 15th · 3 - 6 pm 319 Glenn Road, Thurs, Fri, January 16th · 9 am - 3 pm Albert Lea MN Sat, January 17th · 9 am - 1 pm *INCLEMENT WEATHER DATES January 22-24th*
FULL HOUSE! We cannot stress enough the large amount of small, collectible, unique, antique and vintage items and the variety within this sale! Artwork, primitives, Victorian antiques, vintage toys, vintage clothing, glassware, lamps, jewelry, dolls, and many, many Elephants of all kinds and more! We will post a sign-up sheet one hour prior to the sale each day. Please read up on more details, see pictures and watch any weather announcements at: Estatesales.net or The Vintage Grove Co. on Facebook
Find Buyers and Sellers in our Weekly Real Estate Directory. Reach over 10,000 Homes Every Week with Low, Low Weekly Prices .
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Contact: Sarah Thelen (507) 373-5433
‘24 Ford Edge SEL AWD, 56k....................$23,900 ‘23 Buick Encore GX AWD, 5k...................$26,900 ‘23 Nissan Murano SV, 53k........................$24,900 ‘22 Lexus RX 350 AWD, 56k......................$35,900 ‘22 Ford Edge SEL, 53k...............................$22,900 ‘20 Chrysler Voyager LXI, 93 k...............$15,900 ‘21 Subaru Forester LTD, 49k...................$23,900 ‘19 Buick Encore Essence AWD, 25k.......$19,900 ‘19 Chevy 1500 Reg Cab RWD, 101k.......$15,900 ‘18 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L, 87k.........$17,900 ‘18 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, 87k.........$13,900 ‘18 GMC Acadia SLT AWD, 210k.................$5,995 ‘17 Buick Lacrosse Essence, 50k..............$21,900 ‘17 Chrysler Pacifica, 65k..........................$15,900 ‘16 Toyota Prius V, 77k...............................$16,900 ‘16 GMC Terrain SLT AWD, 87k.................$15,900 ‘16 Chrysler Town & Country, 112k.........$12,900 ‘15 Honda Odyssey EX-L, 104k................$16,900 ‘15 Honda CRV EX-L AWD, 128k...............$15,900 ‘14 Honda CRV EX AWD, 118k...................$14,900 ‘14 Buick Lacrosse Leather, 107k.............$11,900 ‘14 Subaru Forester, 106k........................$10,900 ‘14 Ford Fiesta Titanium, 119k....................$4,995 ‘13 Lexus RX 350, 131k...............................$14,900 ‘13 Ford F150 Reg Cab, 97k.......................$10,900 ‘13 Chrysler Town & Country, 98k...........$10,900 ‘13 Kia Soul Plus, 183k..................................$3,495 ‘12 Lexus RX 350, 116k...............................$14,900 ‘12 Toyota Highlander SE AWD, 104k.....$13,900 ‘11 Lexus RX 350 AWD, 68k.......................$16,900 ‘11 Honda Pilot EX-L AWD, 127k...............$11,900 ‘11 Buick Lucerne CXL, 52k........................$11,900 ‘11 Honda CRV LX FWD, 111k....................$10,900 ‘11 Chevy Impala LT, 101k...........................$9,995 ‘11 Buick Regal CXL, 99k..............................$8,995 ‘09 Chrysler Town & Country, 79k.............$8,995 ‘08 Honda CRV EX-L AWD, 113k...............$11,900 ‘06 Toyota Avalon, 84k................................$8,995 ‘05 Buick LeSabre Custom, 76k..................$9,995 ‘03 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab, 230k....................$3,995 end See Our Inventory at findcars.com
sarah.thelen@freeborncountyshopper.com
507-448-3302 Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm
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