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Friday, July 11th
Plymouth Playhouse
Soon the flowers will bloom. The birds will chirp. And the Church Basement Ladies will be singing again! Get ready for a heartwarming summer musical with the Church Basement Ladies! You’ll meet the pastor, three kitchen cooks and one daughter who run the kitchen and care for the congregation by preparing and serving the food. Of course… what would a church kitchen be without some problems and laughs!
$139 pp includes motorcoach transportation, buffet lunch at Q’Cumbers and the production.
Departure: Albert Lea Walmart 8:30 am
Grease
Wednesday, August 20th
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Grease is back at Chanhassen Dinner
Theatres! Experience the nostalgia of high school in the '50s-peer pressure, love, teenage life set against the backdrop of Rydell High! Discover the drama, comedy, and pop-culture satire that has made Grease one of the most popular productions of all time! Don't forget the music, with songs like "Summer Nights", "We Go Together", "Greased Lightnin", "Beauty School Dropout" and so many others, including the hits you love from the movie. Have fun as you bop along!
$139 pp includes motorcoach transportation, lunch, and performance.
Departure: Albert Lea Walmart 9:00 am





































































































































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MEMORIAL DAY

Honoring the brave heroes who gave their lives for our freedom. This Memorial Day, we remember and thank them. Honoring the brave heroes who gave their lives for our freedom. This Memorial Day, we remember and thank them.






























































EARLY DEADLINE NOTICE
Deadline for the May 27th shopper will be Wednesday, May 21st by 5 p.m.
Garage Sales
Four Family Garage Sale
209 W Front St. HAYWARD, May 23rd & 24th 8am-5pm
4 piece outdoor wicker set,
floor jack, men and women clothing, girls shoes, kitchen and decorative items, children’s books, and so much more!
The garage will be loaded! Come check us out!
GARAGE SALE!
73779 240th St. Albert Lea West of Good Samaritan, May 24, 8am-3:30pm FREE items daily Clothes teen - adult, Housewares, Shop Tools, Antique tins.
RUMMAGE SALE!
813 VALLEY AVE May 30th & 31st 8am-5pm, 8am-2pm Galaxy S7, tablet, small tv, household items, clothes, furniture, and more!
Garage Sale
304 W. College St, Albert Lea, May 22, 23, 24 8am-5pm Porcelain dolls, plates, clothes, and more
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.
Machinery & Tools
POWER WASHERS in Stock 507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville
STIHL Products in Stock
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 Indianhead cents.
507-477-2427 or 507-259-6460
We’re your Stihl Dealer. 507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville
Miscellaneous For Sale
For Sale 1858 44 caliber black powder revolver with all accessories, new in box, never used, total value $450, will sell for $335.
-Wanted 22 caliber semi-automatic 218-324-1821. Albert Lea.






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
Apartments
HI-VIEW APARTMENTS
Smoke free 1 bedroom apartments open NOW in Hollandale! Rent from $700 per month + heat & electric. 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
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
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
IMMEDIATE OPENING
Smoke free 1 bed apartments in Wells for 62+ or disabled persons. Rent based on 30% of income + electric. Month to month leases, pets allowed & deposit pay plans!
507-553-3366 or 507-451-8524
www.lifestyleinc.net
TDD: 507-451-0704
Equal Housing Opportunity
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 Call: 507-373-9188
Want To Buy Transportation
Buying Junk Vehicles! Paying cash. Top $$ prices. Will pick up 7 days/week. 641-590-7068
Storage

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
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: 507-219-0727

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Notice of Job Opening City of Albert Lea Parks Superintendent
The City of Albert Lea is accepting applications for a Parks Superintendent. This position is responsible for overseeing 910 full-time and 20 part-time employees who maintain 41 quality parks, recreation areas, open spaces, trees and plants and leisure facilities such as playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, fishing piers, picnic areas, softball and baseball fields, outdoor ice rinks, pickleball courts and a dog park etc.
To apply please submit cover letter and application at cityofalbertlea.org
Application deadline is May 30, 2025
Equal Opportunity Employer
Notice of Job Opening City of Albert Lea Building Inspector
The City of Albert Lea is accepting applications for a Building Inspector. This position performs skilled commercial and residential inspection and plan review work enforcing building, mechanical and plumbing codes; inspects and enforces zoning codes, fire code and fire safety regulations, shoreline management ordinances and
To apply please submit cover letter and application at cityofalbertlea.org
Application deadline is May 30, 2025. Equal Opportunity Employer

The Highway Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining and repairing Freeborn County roads, bridges, related structures and highway maintenance equipment to provide for the safety and adequate travel and accessibility for the public. This includes road maintenance work, heavy equipment operation, tool use, road construction, and traffic control. Required to be on-call for snow, ice and other emergencies; and other duties as assigned. Must have a valid Minnesota Driver’s License, and ability to obtain a Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License, MSHA Certification, forklift certification, and OSHA training.

See complete job description on the Freeborn County website http://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/Jobs.aspx. Completed applications along with cover letter and resume are due by 12:00 pm, Friday, May 23rd, 2025.























BADER LIVING ESTATE SALE
1323 Crossroads Blvd, Albert Lea
Thurs, May 22nd · 10 am – 4 pm Fri, May 23rd · 10 am – 4 pm Sat, May 24th · 9 am – 2 pm
New (used three times) Cub Cadet Zero Turn 50 inch cut Z150, push mower, new Master Built smoker, new stainless steel wire belting, Blackstone grill, 4x8 utility trailer, Red Wing 10 CuFt utility cart, scaffolding, DeWalt sliding miter saw, Dewalt chop saw, Craftsman 3 pc tool chest, Trinity 2 pc tool chest, Vulcan 220 mig welder, Snapper 28 in snow blower, Rigid table saw, ladders, saw horses, Ryobi 10 in sliding mitre saw, Evolution 14 in metal cutoff saw, hand tools, so much misc. too much to list, patio chairs, restaurant coffee cups and dishes - new in box, restaurant pans, CD's and DVD's , kitchen table & chairs, microwave, new LG Smart stainless steel stove (Electric), lg stainless steel refrigerator, new LG Smart washer & dryer, new Amazon 63 in flat screen TV, sound recorder, brown leather couch & matching recliner, Mid-Century queen size bed w/ matching night tables & lg dresser w/ mirror, linens, new Frigidaire water cooler hot and cold, Hydrophonic Grow Lite green house, lg safe, antique cedar chest, very nice upholstered bench, lamps, records, several old 45's, nice cupboard, lots of Christmas decor, several lg and sm totes, lots of men's and women's XLL clothes, jewelry, lots of planters and outdoor yard art, lots to look at. Plan on spending some time at this sale.
For full listing and pictures visit www.estatesales.net
joysestatesales.com

507-373-9810 or 507-391-1821



‘23 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E AWD, 39k.......$33,900 ‘22 Lexus RX 350 AWD, 56k........................$38,900
Buick Envision Preferred AWD, 51k....$25,900 ‘22 Ford Mustang Convertible, 53k...........$23,900 ‘21 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L, 92K..........$21,900 ‘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 Nissan Rogue SV AWD, 122k................$10,900 ‘18 Toyota Rav4 SE AWD, 86k...................$20,900 ‘18 Chrysler Pacifica Limited, 99k............$18,900 ‘18 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L, 85k.........$16,900 ‘18 Ford Taurus LTD, 113k...........................$12,900 ‘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 Honda CRV EX-L AWD, 84k...................$17,900 ‘15 Chevy Impala LTZ, 110k........................$14,900 ‘14 Honda CRV EX-L AWD, 115k.................$14,900 ‘13 Lexus RX 350 AWD, 76k........................$19,900 ‘12 Ram 1500 Laramie, 175k.......................$11,500 ‘11 Buick Lucerne CXL, 51k.........................$11,900 ‘11 Subaru Forester Premium, 84k...........$10,900 ‘15 Ford F150 Lariat, 262k............................$5,995 ‘10 Honda Element EX 4x4, 159k.................$7,995 ‘09 Mercury Grand Marquis, 160k...............$2,795 ‘08 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4WD, 90k..........$11,900 ‘08 Buick Lucerne CXL, 62k..........................$9,995 ‘08 Buick LaCrosse CXL, 45k........................$9,995 ‘07 Lexus RX 350 AWD, 90k................……..$11,900 ‘07 Jeep Liberty Sport 2WD, 247k.............…$2,995 end
See Our Inventory at findcars.com 507-448-3302
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