Freeborn County Shopper 093025 by southernminnesotashoppers

AN AUTUMN ADVENTURE MYSTERY TOUR

Thursday, October 16th

JOIN US FOR A MYSTERIOUS FALL ADVENTURE!!!

Ready for the best fall day ever? Exciting adventures all in the same area. A very leisurely outing with good food, some spice and sweetness, too. Join us for this spectacular event. I guarantee you will talk about this day for a long time. $154 pp for some mysterious fun!! Price includes motor coach transportation and lots of fun. Checks or cash only. No refunds. Departure: Albert Lea Walmart 7:30 am Bring 6 quarters for Bus Bingo, a pillow or wrap for your traveling comfort. This first-class event is waiting for you!

CHRISTMAS IN BRANSON

November 9 - 13 · 5 Days

Some of our fun will include Daniel O'Donnel, Cassandra (Voice of an Angel and The Haygood's. Contact Bev for a detailed daily itinerary. Trip includes daily breakfast, three lunches and three evening meals. You’ll be treated to 10 attractions/shows, deluxe motor coach transportation, high quality hotel accommodations and all kinds of fun!

$1473 pp dbl · $1659 sgl · $1373 trpl Call Now for More Information

Email:albertleaeagles@eagles2258.com

Friday, October 3rd

Saturday, October 4th

Bar Opens at 12 pm

Bar Bingo

Sunday, October 5th

Everyone

Your Choice of Belgium Waffles, Regular or Blueberry Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Links, Milk, Juice Coffee.

Questions call 507-874-3679 or 507-383-2687

Eagles Breakfast 9 am - 12 pm Club Opens at 8 am

Eagles Breakfast 9 am - 12 pm am Vikings vs Browns 8:30 am

Friday, October 10th

Bar Opens at 12 pm

Meat Pack Raffles 4 pm

Saturday, October 11th Bar Opens at 12 pm

FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER

WEEKLY DEADLINE

Thursday by 5 pm

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

35% OFF 35% OFF

Garden Tools · Planters & Soils

Bird Feeders · Garden Seeds

Gift Items · Garden Chemicals

Books · Weed Barrier & Burlap

Seed Starting Supplies · Select Fertilizers & Soil Amendments Dr. Frank has worked with 3 of the Top Hospital Systems in MN · Free Hearing Exam

Please

NOTICE

2nd Half Real Estate Taxes Due

Wednesday, October 15th

October 16th A Penalty Will Be Added

ALBERT LEA SEED BIDS FAREWELL TO GARDEN CENTER PRODUCT LINES

Dear gardeners, birders, yarders, and animal lovers:

After thoughtful consideration, we’ve decided it’s time to say goodbye to our Garden Center product lines.

The Seed House has always and will always have one core focus: helping farmers succeed. Up until now, we’ve been able to keep up with the needs of our farmer and dealer groups of core clientele, while also having a really nice time providing garden items to homeowners. But to meet the challenges farmers are facing today, we believe we need to focus 100% of our efforts on providing the strongest organic and conventional, non-GMO farm seed in the nation. And that means streamlining our product offerings. So, moving forward, we’re eliminating many of our Garden Center items, including plants, garden seeds, livestock feed, bird seed, gifts, lawn and garden chemicals, and other horticultural and livestock-related products. We will continue selling lawn seed, sweet corn, wildflower mixtures, and some companion products that compliment our diverse farm sales portfolio.

It has been a joy to get to know you over the years. Assisting you in finding the perfect array of vegetable seeds or plants for your garden? Heck yes.

Helping you select the perfect shrub to complement your landscape? Most definitely. Wrapping up some treats for your favorite furry friends? That was pawesome. Landing on a gift for that bird lover in your life? We loved it. We loved all of it. It’s been an honor to help grow your outdoor (and indoor) spaces. It’s sad to say goodbye to all of our garden friends, but we feel this will help us best serve the unique needs of today’s farmers in the long run.

Thank you to the Garden Center team—current and past—for pouring your hearts into people’s yards. Since we began selling bedding plants in the mid-’70s, we have had dozens of great employees who have contributed to the Garden Center’s success along the way.

Fall is near and we’ll begin winding down our garden offerings immediately, marking most items 25% off. So, stop in to take home some great deals. While we will no longer be selling garden products, we hope you’ll never stop growing your gardens.

Thank you, Albert Lea Seed House

Garage Sales

MOVING SALE

2129 HARMONY AVE

ALBERT LEA, Oct. 9th-11th 9am-3pm Lots of everything!

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

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.

AUTOMOBILES

GOT AN UNWANTED CAR??? DONATE IT TO PATRIOTIC HEARTS. Fast free pick up. Patriotic Hearts’ programs help veterans find work or start their own business. Call 24/7: 1-833-485-1046. (mcn)

Get a break on your taxes! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-855 977-7030 today! (mcn)

Fuel and Wood

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

YOU CAN HELP AN OLD VET! BUY HIS FIREWOOD! PLEASE TEXT (DEAF) 719-221-9787

Donate your car, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-888-4292331 today! (mcn)

CABLE/INTERNET

AFFORDABLE TV & INTERNET. If you are overpaying for your service, call now for a free quote and see how much you can save! 1-833472-7954. (mcn)

DIRECTV- All your entertainment. Nothing on your roof! Sign up for Directv and get your first three months of Max, Paramount+, Showtime, Starz, MGM+ and Cinemax included. Choice package $84.99/mo. Some restrictions apply. Call DIRECTV 1-866-296-1409. (mcn)

Miscellaneous For Sale

LARGE CUB CADET WALK BEHIND SNOW BLOWER, 30 HRSP WITH 3FT WIDTH, $300. 437-8816.

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.

Boats & Watercraft

20ft Riviera Cruiser Pontoon w/40 HP Yamaha motor Newer deck and furniture Includes Yacht Club Trailer Serviced annually, stored indoors, solid and very clean! For more info: call Rollie (507)383-2697

FINANCIAL

Comm. Vehicles & Trailers

1977 ENCLOSED CARGO TRAILER USED AS GAME TRAILER 24FT, NEW TIRES, LIGHTS AND WIRING, WELL KEPT. $2,800 OBO. CALL BUTCH JENSEN 507-391-0418 OR STEVE 218-839-2838.

Junk Removal

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

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

Inflation is at 40-year highs. Interest rates are way up. Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call NATIONAL DEBT RELIEF and find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! FREE quote: Call 1-866-5520649. (mcn)

HEALTH & MEDICAL

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 400 plus procedures. Real dental insurance -NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-973-9175 www.dental50plus. com/midwest #6258 (mcn)

Linder Tree Service Tree Trimming, cutting,

PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with the compact design and long-lasting battery of Inogen One. Free information kit! Call 844-716-2411. (mcn)

STOP OVERPAYING FOR HEALTH INSURANCE! A recent study shows that a majority of people struggle to pay for health coverage. Let us show you how much you can save. Call Now for a no-obligation quote: 1-888-7728454. You will need to have your zip code to connect to the right provider. (mcn)

ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Discover Oxygen Therapy That Moves with You with Inogen Portable Oxygen Concentrators. FREE information kit. Call 1-833-6505916. (mcn)

ASSESSMENT TECHNICIAN –ASSESSOR’S OFFICE

Freeborn County is looking to fill a full time Assessment Technician in the Assessor’s Office. The Assessment Technician performs a wide variety of complex office routines, processes and operations requiring training, knowledge and experience in the application of specific departmental or program rules, guidelines, statutes, laws or agency procedures. This position provides customer service, manages data records, and files, and performs a variety of administrative duties related to property tax programs including advanced technical work requiring specialized knowledge, independent judgement and interpretation. This position researches and verifies property sales, ownership, and valuation information. This position assists and educates the public on obtaining property information and government program information. The Office Support Specialist Senior-Assessor serves as general clerical support for the Assessor’s Office.

Interested applicants must apply through the online application process available on the Freeborn County website http://www.co.freeborn.mn.us Completed applications along with cover letter and resume are due by 12:00 pm, Friday, October 17th, 2025

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Auctioneer’s Note: After 63 years of farm life, Dick and Karen have decided it’s time to move to town. Hammer Down Auction is pleased to assist the family with this transition and selling 63 years of hard work and memories. This is an online only auction. There will be no preview. For more information, please contact Hammer Down Auction at 641-390-0105 or Jeff Nelson at 507-383-1723.

LARGE COIN AUCTION

SUNDAY, OCT 5, 2025

8 am Viewing with Live Auction to follow at 10 am Kensett Community Center 300 Willow Street, Kensett, IA

Approximately 300 lots including 1869 & 1872

Seated Liberty Dollars; 120 lots Morgan Dollars ((133) including 9 CC (2-82, 3-83, 1-84, 2-78, 1-90) and most of the rest are AU+); 30 lots Peace dollars ((69) includes 3-21, 1-28 & a complete book); 3 lots silver bullion; 23 lots silver halves (185) including (JFK, Franklin 8/80 including complete book, Walking 7/100 including a complete book, Barber, Seated, Capped, Iowa); 6 GOLD coin lots (1-$1.00, 4-$2.50, 1-Ducat); 14 lots of Indian Head cents, Flying eagle, large cents & wheaties; 25 lots of US silver quarters (179)(includes 1893 Isabella, wash 6/141(includes 2-1932d & 1932s), barber 5, seated 10/19); 15 lots of dimes (including mercury 4/186, fdr 1/48, barber 5/20, 3 seated liberty, 2 capped bust) US and foreign currency; plus much, much more!