Volunteer Firefighters - Annual “Ultimate Firefighters Feast”
Sunday, April 27 · 7 am - 1 pm th at the Walters Fire Hall
$12 Adults - $6 Ages 6-10
PM
Tuesday, April 15th
Burger Baskets
Wednesday, April 16th
Bingo 6 pm
Thursday, April 17th
Legion Meat Raffle 5 pm
Come relax, refresh, and glow with confidence
Book Now: puresageaesthetics.glossgenius.com
The most interesting meal you will ever enjoy! Where Beauty Meets Skin Confidence!
“Made-to-Order Omelets”, French Toast, Pancakes, “Toad in the Hole”, “Any Eggs” (runny, not-so runny, and will never run again!), Sausage & Beverage
Exciting Changes Ahead!
The Albert Lea Public Library is upgrading its catalog and online system this spring to improve access to the library’s collection, expand search capabilities, and enhance the library experience both online and in-person. The new system will be live on Thurs., May 1. As we prepare for this change, some library services will be temporarily unavailable for a short period of time. The library will be closed on Tues., April 29 and Wed., April 30 in preparation for the change. Head to our website, alplonline.org, or call us at 507-377-4350 for more information.
Wings & Wine · Jeopardy 6 pm
Line Dancing 6:30 pm
Friday, April 18th
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich Karaoke 7 pm
CLOSED SATURDAY, SUNDAY & MONDAY
Happy Easter! Club is Closed UPCOMING!
Friday, April 18th
Bar Opens at 12 pm
Meat Pack Raffles 4 pm
Burger Baskets 5 pm
Todd Utpadel Starting at 5:30 in the Bar Area
Saturday, April 19th
Bar Opens at 12 pm
Bar Bingo 1pm - Public Welcome
Sunday, April 20th
Friday, April 25th
Bar Opens at 12 pm
Meat Pack Raffles 4 pm
Pork Steak Dinner 5 pm
Includes Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Veggies, & Dessert
Saturday, April 26th
Bar Opens at 12 pm
Bar Bingo 1 pm - Public Welcome Sounds of RAHK Karaoke 6 pm
Albert Lea Public Library
ALBERT LEA AMERICAN LEGION POST 56
CLUB OPEN Tues - Fri 4 pm - Close 142 N. Broadway, Albert Lea
OPEN MENU 4-7:30
TUE-FRI
& Holy Week Easter
Holy Thursday, April 17th 7:00 pm Mass Good Friday, April 18th 3:00 pm Service
7:00 pm Spanish Service
Holy Saturday, April 19th 8:00 pm English
Easter Sunday, April 20th 7:30 am Mass 9:00 am Mass 11:00 am Spanish Mass
FULL-TIME PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE POSITION
The City of Alden is accepting applications for a full-time position in the Public Works Department. This position is under the supervision of the Public Works Superintendent and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of streets, storm sewers, parks, buildings, and the water and wastewater systems and facilities. Minimum qualifications include a high- school diploma or GED; a valid Class B Minnesota driver’s license, or the ability to obtain within 30 days; Class C water and Class D wastewater license, or the ability to obtain; and the ability to report to an emergency call within 30 minutes.
Applications may be obtained at the City Office: 174 Water Street Alden, MN 56009 (507) 874-3620
Applications and resumes must be received in the City Office no later than 4:00 PM, Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Public Safety Telecommunicator
You are cordially invited to the 2025 Annual Meeting of Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home Celebrating our 86th Year in Business Saturday, April 26, 2025 · 10:30 am (doors open at 10:00 am)
Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home
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: $26.02/ 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 12:00 PM on Friday, April 18th, 2025.
1415 Hwy 13 N, Albert Lea, for the following purpose: 1) To hear the report of officers 2) To elect Directors 3) To transact such other business as may legally come before said meeting
There will be a short program. Manager Josh Fossum, Asst. Manager/CFO Beth Tuberty and Board President George Wichmann will speak. The program will be live-streamed via Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home's YouTube page. A link to the page will be available on the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home website. Following the program, we invite you to visit with our Board Members and Staff and join us for a meal and fellowship.
Please join us for a brief meeting, lunch and fellowship. RSVP appreciated but not required by calling 507-373-4330 or email bayviewfuneral@gmail.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
George Wichmann, John Jurgensen, Pat Dillavou, David Thunstedt, David Paschka, John Chrz, Norm Fredin, Kathleen Muilenburg, Brian Thompson
Freeborn County License Center
Freeborn County is looking to hire a full time License Center Specialist. The License Center Specialist provides customer service to license motor vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, ATV’s and off-road vehicles. Processes driver’s licenses, ID’s, and instruction permit applications as well as commercial driver’s license medical self-certifications. Processes title transfers and creates reports.
Minimum starting pay $22.77 hr.
Applications, job description, complete qualification listing available on the Freeborn County website at: www.co.freeborn.mn.us.
Applications and resumes must be received no later than 12:00 PM on Friday, April 18th, 2025.
Garage Sales
Rummage Sale
330 2nd NW Glenville, April 18th & 19th 8am-5pm Furniture, dishes, seasonal items, too much to list!
Hartland City-Wide
Rummage Sale
Date: April 26th 2025
Time: 8am-1pm
Maps will be available at the city hall/post office the morning of the sale.
Antiques & Collectibles
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.
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 Indianhead cents.
507-477-2427 or 507-259-6460
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.
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
Want to Buy Merchandise
Looking to buy wheelchair. Call (507)383-2655
General Notices
At our last Union Center Inc. board meeting, the board voted on and approved a motion to put our lawn care service up for bid.
Bids should be submitted by Thursday May 1st. They can be submitted by email at: ufcw1155rep.al@gmail.com Or mailed to:
Union Center, Inc. 1407 Hwy 13 North Albert Lea, MN 56007
Community Events
Albert Lea Housing & Redevelopment Authority 1 Bedroom-Public Housing Units Available for Rent
•Utilities Included •Secure Building •Onsite Laundry Application Online www.albertleahra.com or pick up an application at our office
Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm 800 4th Ave South Albert Lea, MN 56007
Apartments
HOLLANDALE RENTALS! Smoke free 1 bedroom apartment open NOW! Rent based on income! Water & trash paid. Month to month leases & deposit pay plans. 507-383-4096 or 507-451-8524
www.lifestyleinc.net
TDD: 507-451-0704
Equal Housing Opportunity
Apartments
Hi-View Apts ~ Hollandale
Open waiting list for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Rent from $700-790. Includes off-street parking, on-site laundry, community room, patios, water, trash removal & wheelchair accessible unit.
507-451-8524
www.lifestyleinc.net
TDD: 507-451-0704
Equal Housing Opportunity
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.
Apartments
APARTMENT HOMES FOR RENT
1&2 BEDROOM
Downtown Albert Lea
$750-$850/month
Income restrictions apply Includes water, sewer, trash. Residents responsible for gas & electricity costs. Historic building offers unique apartments, social areas, second floor patio, and coin operated laundry. Resident storage available. Off street parking. $35 application fee. $500 security deposit. No pets. Equal Housing Opportunity. Professionally managed by Paramark.
507-373-2727
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.
Apartments
North Grove Apts ~ Clarks Grove
Open waiting list for 1 & 2 bedroom smoke free apartments. Rent from $625-825. Includes off-street parking, on-site laundry, controlled entrances, water, trash removal & wheelchair accessible unit.
507-451-8524
www.lifestyleinc.net
TDD: 507-451-0704
Equal Housing Opportunity
Senior Court Apts ~ Albert Lea
Open waiting list for studio, 1 & 2 bedroom smoke free apartments. Must be 62+. Rent based on 30% of monthly gross income. Includes off-street parking, on-site laundry on each
controlled entrances, elevator, all utilities, cable & wheelchair accessible units.
507-373-5391 or 507-451-8524
www.lifestyleinc.net
TDD: 507-451-0704
Equal Housing Opportunity
Senior Tower Apts ~ Albert Lea
Open waiting list for 1 & 2 bedroom smoke free apartments. Must be 62+ or disabled. Rent based on 30% of monthly gross income. Includes off-street parking, on-site laundry, community room, controlled entrances, elevator, all utilities, cable & wheelchair accessible units. 507-373-6622 or 507-451-8524
www.lifestyleinc.net
TDD: 507-451-0704
Equal Housing Opportunity
Houses For Rent
Two House For Rent By Owner
2BR/1.5BA
$950/mth, $950 deposit
Responsible for utilities One car garage
3BR/1.5BA
$1100/mth , $1100 deposit
Responsible for utilities One car garage
Available May 1st 507-369-5161 507-440-8222
Storage
Boats & Watercraft
Winter Steal of a Deal! 1986 Sea Ray. All new $6,000 engine in 2018 Warranted. Only 20 hours of use on new engine. Asking only $4,000 Also boat lift with new, blue canopy - $1,500
Cooking Products. 30+ Years Experience, Reasonable Rates. Call Orrin Mortensen at 507-214-8099 ANYTIME
E.L.K. CONSTRUCTION HANDYMAN SERVICES: Update or replace windows, egress windows & doors. Home repair, remodeling
LARGE FARMERS MACHINERY AUCTION
SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025, 9:00 A.M.
TRACTORS • PLANTER • HIGH SPEED DISCS • TRAILERS • CORN HEAD • TRUCKS • FARM & LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT • UTV • SKIDLOADER • MISC.
Lifeline
What type of discount is available?
(WCTA).
Lifeline assistance lowers the cost of basic, monthly local telephone and broadband service. Eligible consumers can receive up to $19.25 per month in discounts. Lifeline customers can sign up at no cost to block long distance calling.
How do I know whether I am eligible?
An individual is eligible if he or she participates in one of the following programs:
• Federal Public Housing Assistance
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Medicaid
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Tribal Programs • Veterans & Survivors Pension Benefits
In addition, a consumer may be eligible if his or her household income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
How do I apply to receive Lifeline and TAP support discounts?
To apply or determine eligibility for Lifeline and TAP discounts please contact the WCTA business office at 704 E. Main St., Lake Mills, IA 50450 (800-592-6105). This application is also available on the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission website at www.mn.gov/puc/consumers/telephone.
• 2021 - Fendt 1050, front + rear weights, 2524 Hrs, 3 p.t., PTO, 900/65R-46’’ rears, 710/60R-38’’ fronts, has warranty, S.N. WAM53924A00F01443 • JD 9200, rear weights, 6823 Hrs, rock box, newer 520/85R-42” tires, SN RW9200H010152 • 2-2022 Brandt 338A HP High speed Discs, 38’ one with hydraulic scrapers • JD 608C chopping corn head, (nice) • 1995 – Merritt Grain Trailer 42’, air ride, roll tarp • 1973 – American Grain Trailer, 34’, roll tarp • Case IH 4900 Field Cultivator, 44½’, tandem wings, 4 Bar Harrow • JD 7000 Planter 8 row x 30”, L+D Ag liquid Fert, JD 250 computer –Trak monitor, 4-70 gal tanks, row cleaners, kinze bean meters • Gehl 6640 skid loader, 2 speed diesel • 20’ Drop deck trailer, 5th wheel • J.D. Seedbed finisher 200, 44’ • A.C. CA adjustable front & rear axles • Hesston PT-10 Haybine, 9’ • N.H. 488 Haybine • H+S Forage wagon w/gear • 3 pt. Tractor back hoe • 2000 – Ford F-350, 4x4, 7.3 engine, auto w/utility box • JD 250 side mount sickle mower, 7’ Bar (complete) • Westfield 8”x56’ Grain Auger, PTO • JD 24’ flat fold field cultivator • A.C. B, wide front • 2009 Polaris Ranger XP, Heat, winch, approx. 4,000 miles, one owner • Top-Air 800 gal. sprayer, 40’ Booms, montor, tandem axle • J.M. 250 Bu. Gravity wagon w/divider • H.S. 8 wheel V-Rake • N.H. 331 manure spreader, apron type, single axle • MN 250 Gravity wagon w/MN 10 ton gear • JD 825 cultivator 8 row x 30” rolling shields • JD 400 rotary hoe, 20’ • International Cub 185 Lo-Boy w/60” belly mower • Cub Cadet 3654 Zero turn mower w/54” deck • Flatbed on 6 ton gear • Cyclone Rake XL, 8 HP, electric start, 20’ optional hose • Brillion 10’ + 4’ Cultipackers • Flare box w/J.D. gear • E-Z Go Golf Cart (Gas) • JD 400 rotary hoe, 15’ • Carry-on 5 1/2’ x 10’ utility trailer, w/ramp • 4’ x 6’ Utility trailer • A.C. WD-45 WF w/loader (stuck) • Smidley steer stuffer • Schuld Hopper Bulk Bin (approx. 6-ton) • Porter-Cable 60 gal. air compressor, 5 HP • 3 – 6’ Harrows • Fence cross over steps • Cattle show chute • Powder River Calf squeeze chute • 2 – 10’ x 20’ Pop Up Canopy Tents • Aluminum wheelchair and scooter carrier, receiver hitch •
+ Cart
7-Coils of cable – 3/8” x 100’ + 5/16” x 100’ • Lawn Sweeper +
Annual Rate Notice - Minnesota
Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association is a telecommunications provider who provides basic and enhanced services w ithin its
territory. Basic services are offered at the follow ing
Toll Blocking is available at no charge for low income customers who qualify.
If you have any questions regarding the company’s services and rates/charges, please contact us by visiting Winneb ago Cooperative Telecom Association, 704 E. Main St., Lake Mills, IA 50450, or by calling 800-592-6105.
*In the Albert Lea, Alden, Glenville, and Kiester exchanges, the rates may vary from the listed rate.
‘23 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E AWD, 39k.......$33,900 ‘23 GMC Acadia SLT AWD, 37k...................$29,900 ‘22 Lexus RX 350 AWD, 56k........................$38,900 ‘22 Buick Envision Preferred AWD, 51k....$25,900 ‘22 Ford Mustang Convertible, 53k...........$23,900 ‘21 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L, 92K..........$21,900 ‘21 Kia Soul LX, 66k.....................................$13,900 ‘20 Hyundai Palisade SEL AWD, 71k.........$26,900 ‘20 Buick Envision Essence AWD, 70k......$22,900 ‘20 Buick Encore Preferred AWD, 56k......$18,900 ‘19 Chevy 1500 Reg Cab RWD, 101k.........$15,900 ‘19 Subaru Outback, 112k...........................$14,900 ‘18 Toyota Rav4 SE AWD, 86k...................$20,900 ‘18 Chrysler Pacifica Limited, 99k............$18,900 ‘18 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L, 85k.........$16,900 ‘18 Jeep Cherokee Limited, 76k...........$13,900 ‘18 Ford Taurus LTD, 113k...........................$12,900 ‘17 GMC Sierra SLT, 58k.........................$30,900 ‘17 Honda CRV EX AWD, 68k......................$20,900 ‘17 Buick Envision Essence AWD, 51k.......$17,900 ‘17 Chrysler Pacifica 8 pass., 90k..............$16,900 ‘17 Toyota Prius Two, 81k...........................$16,900 ‘16 Honda Pilot Touring AWD, 80k...........$20,900 ‘16 Chevy 1500 Reg Cab RWD, 114k............$9,995 ‘15 Nissan Titan SL 4WD, 80k...................$20,900 ‘15 Honda CRV EX-L AWD, 84k...................$17,900 ‘13 Ford F150 FX4 4WD, 188k...............$11,900 ‘11 Subaru Forester Premium, 84k...........$10,900 ‘11 Buick Regal CXL, 48k.............................$10,900 ‘10 Honda Element EX 4x4, 159k.................$7,995 ‘08 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4WD, 90k..........$11,900 ‘08 Buick Lucerne CXL, 62k..........................$9,995 ‘07 Honda CRV EX-L AWD, 72k.....................$9,995 endSee Our Inventory at findcars.com 507-448-3302
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