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Wells, MN 507-553-5713

HEARING CARE CENTERS

Hear For You!

Repairs & Service · Hearing Aids for All Budgets · Accept Most Insurance Plans We service ALL MANUFACTURERS

HUMANE SOCIETY SUPPLIES NEEDED HELP OUR FURRY FRIENDS BY DONATING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

Cat Litter, Medium Litter Pans, Cat/Dog Treats and Purina Cat Chow Complete (blue bag)

Announcing

ACT 61 Season of Performances st 2026-27

Marriage is Hazardous to Your Health

October 1-10, 2026

Disney’s Frozen December 3-12, 2026

Inherit the Wind

March 11-20, 2027

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!

June 17-26, 2027

Season

147 N. Broadway, Albert Lea Tickets & Information at actonbroadway.com

Box Office Open: Thursdays 3:30-5:30 pm & 2 hours before events. Box Office: 507-377-4371

A Second Helping

The Church Basement Ladies Sequel Wednesday, August 12th

It's 1969. The world is changing and the ladies of the church prepare for changes of their own below the House of God. As always, you'll laugh until your side-dish hurts with their hilarious antics and down-to-earth charm from within the church basement.

Plymouth Playhouse Includes deluxe motor coach transportation, buffet lunch at the theater and performance. Departure: Albert Lea Walmart 8:30 am Call or E-mail for Pricing

Watch for 2027 Cruise! March 14-20, 2027

2nd Annual King, Cash, n' Diamond Tribute Show at Sea Freedom of the Seas Royal Theatre Out of Miami. Ports will be Jamaica and Grand Caymans. Insurance, prepaid Gratuities are included. $200 deposit required - Fully Refundable Call for More Information

Contact Bev for More Information: 507-451-8695 · bev@bevstours.com

Humane Society of Freeborn County 507-377-8501 or drop off at 101 Eddie Cochran St, Albert Lea, MN

FIREARMS SAFETY CLASSES

Start Wednesday, July 22nd 6:00 - 8:30 pm Albert Lea Moose Club Back Room

Classes will be held WednesdaysJuly 22, 29, August 5, 12, & 19 Range Date is Sat, August 22nd Classes are open to anyone 12 years old and older. A parent or guardian is requested for registration. Copy of birth certificate is required.

For more information, call: Charlie Schmidt - (507) 874-3296 Nate Kuiper - (507) 318-8185 Dave Dahl - (507) 297-5092

Is your preteen’s brain getting what it needs?

Join us for a FREE community event designed especially for parents and grandparents of preteens.

Your child’s brain is amazing. What they experience between 0-18 will mostly determine their adult brain.

Featuring: KayleenSchreiber, PhD TanyaRoppel, RN

Are screens, smartphones, and social media affecting brain development, learning and mental health?

Come hear easy strategies to:

Support healthy brain development

Increase attention span & develop resilience

Thrive in today’s digital world

Please RSVP:

Healthy refreshments will be provided!

THURSDAY, JULY 16 7:00 PM th

SKYLINE PLAZA MALL

1655 W Main St, Albert Lea, MN

(Entrance door - backside of mall by tall flagpole)

Admission is FREE Bring a Friend!

LONDON TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF FILING

London Township will be accepting filings for the office of one (1) Supervisor A for a four (4) year term. Filings will be accepted Tuesday, July 14 , 2026 until Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Filings may be emailed to the London Township at townshiplondon@yahoo.com or may be delivered to the office at London Township Hall in London, Minnesota, on July 28 , 2026 between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

Dawn Broitzman London Township Clerk

Garage Sales

Hayward City Wide Garage Sales

400 Noland Ave., 200 W 2nd St., 202 W 2nd St., 115 E 2nd St., 209 W Front St. Hayward, July 10-11 Fri- 8-5. Sat 8-?

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

Antiques & Collectibles

ANTIQUES WANTED! FENTON BASKETS VASES FAIRY LAMPS, PYREX BOWLS , GLASS MARBLES, ADVERTISING SIGNS, BRASS TOKENS, WOOD SHELL BOXES, LICENSE PLATES, WWI & WWII & VIETNAM MEDALS, HELMETS, KNIFES, AND CLOTHING, ADVERTISING TIN CONTAINERS, BRASS ANIMALS, DUCK DECOYS, BARN PULLEYS, POCKET & WRIST WATCHES , STERLING SILVER ITEMS, CAST IRON FRY PANS,WAFFLE IRONS,KETTLES ,WOOD & METAL CARPENTER PLANES, CLOCKS, RADIOS, KNIFES ,SWORDS, BAYONETS, WELL PUMPS, ANVILS, WEATHERVANES ,CUPALAS, POSTCARDS,MAGAZINES,B OOKS, TOYS, OLD PHOTOGRAPHS, JEWELRY, DAV TAGS PLUS 100’S OF OTHER ITEMS CALL COUNTRYSIDE ANTIQUES 507-402-0880

Food & Produce

Fuel and

Wood

Mix Hardwoods FIREWOOD FOR SALE. FREE DELIVERY AUSTIN & ALBERT LEA AREA CALL (507)438-9181

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.

Houses For Rent

3br Home

Dane Bay

Doc end garage

Wildlife, recreation Pay own utilities

$1200/mth + security deposit

2br Apartment On acreage Albert Lea airport area

All utilities included $685/mth + security deposit

Good rental and credit references required No pets, no smoking Call 507-373-4447

Houses For Rent

HOUSES FOR RENT -MYRTLE 3BR RAMBLER, $1,000/MTH PLUS UTILITIES.

-NORTHWOOD IOWA. HOUSES AVAILABLE, POSSIBLE CONTRACT 3BR-$600, & 5BR-$900. SECURITY DEPOSIT 1.5 TIMES RENT. CALL OR TEXT 507-460-0018.

Automobiles

2004 Honda Pilot 300K Miles $3700 OBO 507-402-4533 Leave Message

Recreational Vehicles

2015 FLEETWOOD STORM 32H MOTORHOME

One of a kind! One owner, no accidents, only 30,600 miles. Interior refresh summer 2025. Email for photos and details: tinlog7894@yahoo.com

Want To Buy Transportation

Buying Junk Vehicles! Paying cash. Top $$ prices. Will pick up 7 days/week. 641-590-7068

Thursday by 5:00 pm

Deadline for ALL Display Ads is 5 pm the Thursday prior to the following Tuesday’s publication of the Freeborn County Shopper.

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

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

of Human ServicesOffice Support Specialist

The Office Support Specialist, DHS, position is responsible for performing a variety of diverse and complex clerical tasks that require attention to precision and accuracy. Duties involve the application of some limited judgment in carrying out the job requirements, however, office routines governing tasks are in place and established. Duties include data entry, substantial customer relations, and service activities which involve the application of various regulations, rules, and department routines that must be applied in a precise and accurate manner. Additional duties include maintenance of department records, transcriptions, receptionist support, maintain statistical reports, and gathers data needed for various department forms and reports.

You must complete both the Freeborn County and Merit applications to be considered for this position. Completed applications along with cover letter and resume are due by 12:00 PM Friday, July 10th, 2026

Please call 507.377.5400 with any questions.

You can find the Freeborn County application at www.co.freeborn.mn.us and the Merit application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mnmeritsystem.

PROBATION SERVICES DIRECTOR

Freeborn County is seeking a Probation Services Director. This position leads a department of 15 staff, including probation, truancy, STS coordinator, support and veterans court staff. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8 years in the field of Corrections and understand evidencebased practices in the field. He/she must hold at least a BS degree in Corrections, Law Enforcement or a related field. The Director presents budgets to the County Board, does grant reporting at both federal and state levels and attends meetings and trainings throughout the state. Salary range $99,857$133,150 depending on qualifications.

Please go to the Freeborn County website for the full job description and qualifications required. Interested applicants must apply through the on-line application process available on the Freeborn County website at http://www.co.freeborn.mn.us no later than 12:00 pm Friday, July 10th , 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sheriff’s Office 911 / I.T. Specialist

Under general supervision of the Information Technology Supervisor, this position supports the mission of the Freeborn County IT Department by providing technology consulting, systems implementation, and technology support services to the Sheriff’s Office and other County departments to ensure services operate smoothly and efficiently. The Sheriff’s Office 911 / IT Specialist primarily supports the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office - while also managing IT projects in other County departments as needed. It serves as a general technology consultant, supporting the Sheriff’s Office with strategic IT planning and identifying opportunities for process improvements and technology enhancements. The position also supports technical troubleshooting and works closely with Sheriff’s Office and IT staff to ensure timely resolution of issues and smooth integration with County systems.

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 p.m., Monday, July 6th , 2026.