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Friday, October 24th

PUT A LITTLE HOLIDAY LOVE IN YOUR HEART

Colleen Raye and the St. Croix Sound Symphony Orchestra Wednesday, December 10th Sheldon Theatre

Colleen Raye brings her effervescent, warm, lush voice, The St. Croix Sound Symphony Orchestra & Chorus to Sheldon Theatre with this new Christmas show! Colleen’s own Christmas version of Leanard Cohen’s Hallelujah will make your hair stand on end. Get in the spirit with classic, traditional and new pop Christmas songs and dazzling orchestral arrangements. $139 pp includes motor coach transportation, pre-performance lunch at the fabulous Lake Elmo Inn and performance. No refunds. Departure: Albert Lea Walmart 8:30 am This will fill quickly so don’t delay!

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

South of Main

2nd Half Real Estate Taxes Due

Wednesday, October 15th

October 16th A Penalty Will Be Added

Please enclose payment stubs with payment when mailing or dropping off.

Freeborn County Auditor-Treasurer

We Have Several Options for You to Pay Your Taxes:

Convenient Tax Payment Drop Box in Law Enforcement Lobby Off Back Parking Lot Online Bill Pay Available by Debit, Credit or E-Check on Website www.co.freeborn.mn.us

Mail to: Freeborn County Auditor-Treasurer, PO Box 1147, Albert Lea, MN 56007 Must be Post-Marked by October 15th

THANK YOU FOR GARDENING.

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

SENIOR RESOURCES

Senior Services in Freeborn County

Freeborn County offers a strong network of services and supports to meet the needs of older adults and their families. Seniors can access assistance with health care, daily living, housing, transportation, and financial support. Many programs are designed to help people remain in their homes as long as possible, with options like in-home care, meal delivery, chore help, and wellness checks.

Transportation services help older residents get to medical appointments, shopping, and community activities, while housing and financial programs provide stability for those with limited resources. Caregiver support and educational resources are also available, giving families the tools they need to care for loved ones while balancing their own well-being.

In addition to practical assistance, opportunities for social and recre ational involvement help reduce isolation and keep seniors connect ed to their community. Together, these programs work to ensure that older adults in Freeborn County can age with dignity, independence, and a strong sense of belonging.

Creating a Community that Feels Like HOME

Our highly trained staff has over 100 years of combined experience, and we’ve been serving our community since 1975. We’re dedicated to bringing the best care possible to our community.

New Richland Care Center New Richland Care Center

Please Call for Bed

SUDOKU

Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!

Here’s How It Works:

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

AGRICULTURE

AGRONOMY ANIMALS ANNUAL APIARY

BIODIVERSITY

BIODYNAMIC CAPACITY

COVER CROPS

CULTIVATION

DEADHEADING

DRAINAGE

DRILLING

ECOLOGY

EROSION

FARMING

HARVEST

HUSBANDRY

IRRIGATION

LIVESTOCK

ROTATION

SOIL TILLAGE

SOLUTIONS

Celebrating National Farmer’s Day

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.

The City of Alden, MN is accepting applications for a full-time Public Works Superintendent. This position performs skilled maintenance work involving the operations of the Public Works Department including streets, water, storm sewer, wastewater, park and zoning operations; attends Council meetings; and performs other related duties as required. The Superintendent also performs general and technical supervision over the department staff.

Minimum qualifications include a highschool 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. Starting Wage is $27.87 per hour.

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

Applications may be obtained at the Alden City Office, 174 Water Street Alden, MN, by calling (507)874-3620, or on the City’s website at www.aldenmn.com. Applications and resumes must be received in the City Office no later than 4:00 PM, Friday, October 17, 2025.

Mailing Address: City of Alden P.O. Box 325, Alden, MN 56009

The City of Alden is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Garage Sales

Downsizing Garage Sale

1307 Canary Dr Oct 11th & 12th 10am-4pm Lots of everything for women and men!

Garage Sales

RUMMAGE SALE

206 WILLAMOR RD

ALBERT LEA, Oct. 9th-11th

Garage Sales

RUMMAGE SALE

417 E 11TH ST, ALBERT LEA, Oct. 10, 11, 12 8am-5pm; 9am-1pm Sunday

Antiques & Collectibles

NEED CASH

Miscellaneous For Sale

Want To Buy Transportation

(507) 369-2742

Garage Sales

GARAGE SALE!

Downsizing Sale

219 RIDGE RD

October 10th 8am - 4pm October 11th 8am - noon

Downsizing Garage Sale

ALBERT LEA, OCTOBER 10TH-11TH 9AM-4PM

1307 Canary Dr Oct 11th & 12th 10am-4pm

209 Burr Oak Drive, Albert Lea Household items, bar stools, dining room buffet, & much more!

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, WINTER SPORTS ITEMS, SOME CHILDREN TOYS, MANY FREE.

Lots of everything for women and men!

GARAGE SALE!

219 RIDGE RD

Garage Sale

411 JOHNSON ST

RUMMAGE SALE 206 WILLAMOR RD

ALBERT LEA, Oct. 9th-11th

Thurs/Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm Maytag Wringer washing machine, vacuum cleaners, antique Treadle sewing machine, Singer portable sewing machine, golf clubs and push cart, roll a way bed, small boys bike, puzzles, paper back boos, adult coats, and misc

Garage Sale 2010 W Trail Rd

Brand new garden tiller, men’s/ women’s clothing, toys, big beanbag chair, video games, paint-ball gun, books, and lots misc.

RUMMAGE SALE

YARD/MOVING SALE

Antiques & Collectibles

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.

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

Miscellaneous For Sale

Apartments

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

Want To Buy Transportation

Appliance Service

NEED CASH

ALBERT LEA, OCTOBER 10TH-11TH 9AM-4PM HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, WINTER SPORTS ITEMS, SOME CHILDREN TOYS, MANY FREE.

ALBERT LEA, October 10th 8am-4pm vintage and collectibles, housewares, tools, holiday decor.

Garage Sale

2932 Campus Dr, Albert Lea, Oct. 10th & 11th

411 JOHNSON ST

Albert Lea, Women’s clothing L-3XL

Boys clothing 0M-8T Toys and lots of Misc.

Thursday 10/9 4-7pm

Friday 10/10 8-4pm

Saturday 10/11 8am-12pm

Garage Sale 2010 W Trail Rd

417 E 11TH ST, ALBERT LEA, Oct. 10, 11, 12 8am-5pm; 9am-1pm Sunday Brand new garden tiller, men’s/ women’s clothing, toys, big beanbag chair, video games, paint-ball gun, books, and lots misc.

2301 ESQUIRE AVE ALBERT LEA, OCTOBER 10TH-11TH 9AM-5PM ELECTRIC RECLINING CHAIR, KITCHEN TABLE, WOOD DESK, METAL LADDER AND MUCH MORE!

YARD/MOVING SALE

YARD SALE!

2301 ESQUIRE AVE ALBERT LEA, OCTOBER 10TH-11TH 9AM-5PM

944 1ST AVE SOUTH OCTOBER 10TH-11TH 8AM-5PM LOTS OF TOOLS AND MISC HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FEW KIDS CLOTHES.

ELECTRIC RECLINING CHAIR, KITCHEN TABLE, WOOD DESK, METAL LADDER AND MUCH MORE!

507-477-2427 or 507-259-6460

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.

Fuel and Wood

507-477-2427 or 507-259-6460

Fuel and Wood

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.

ON THE SPOT

APPLIANCE SERVICE

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

Appliance Service

ALBERT LEA, October 10th 8am-4pm vintage and collectibles, housewares, tools, holiday decor.

9am-3pm, 9am-2pm Furniture, home decor, bedding, duck blinds and decoys, ﬁre ring, baby items, and much more!

Garage Sale

GARAGE SALE

910 ULSTAD AVENUE

2932 Campus Dr, Albert Lea, Oct. 10th & 11th

9am-3pm, 9am-2pm Furniture, home decor, bedding, duck blinds and decoys, ﬁre ring, baby items, and much more!

ALBERT LEA, Oct. 9th-12th 8am-4pm Game cubes, clothes, kitchen items, toys, everything must go! Sheltie Puppies available (two left)

GARAGE SALE

910 ULSTAD AVENUE

1921 LAKEWOOD AVE

ALBERT LEA

ALBERT LEA, Oct. 9th-12th 8am-4pm

Friday, Oct. 10th 9am-5pm Saturday, Oct. 11th 9am-2pm

Game cubes, clothes, kitchen items, toys, everything must go! Sheltie Puppies available (two left)

GARAGE SALE

1921 LAKEWOOD AVE

ALBERT LEA

Friday, Oct. 10th 9am-5pm

Saturday, Oct. 11th 9am-2pm

Clothing – Men’s, women’s, and kid’s, Tiger apparel, Halloween costumes, Holiday dresses, Kids’ shoes, Sorel boots, Ford 150 Tonneau Cover, Inﬂatables, Legos and K’nex building sets, Small dog accessories, Multi-position ladder, Large planters, Tons of miscellaneous stuff

MOVING SALE

2129 HARMONY AVE

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

MOVING SALE

2129 HARMONY AVE

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

Albert Lea, Women’s clothing L-3XL

Moving Estate Sale 305 Willamore Rd

Boys clothing 0M-8T Toys and lots of Misc.

Thursday 10/9 4-7pm

Friday 10/10 8-4pm Saturday 10/11 8am-12pm

ALBERT LEA, Oct. 10th 10am-5pm Oct. 11th 8am-4pm Holiday decor, kayak, dishes, tools, linens, toys, and lots misc.

Thursday at 5pm.

Multi-Family Garage Sale

Moving Estate Sale 305 Willamore Rd ALBERT LEA, Oct. 10th 10am-5pm Oct. 11th 8am-4pm Holiday decor, kayak, dishes, tools, linens, toys, and lots misc.

1005 Elm Hill Dr, Albert Lea, Oct. 10th 8am-5pm Oct. 11th 8am-12noon Lots of clothes (like new), shoes, boots, coats, household/ outdoor items, and much misc.

Classified deadline is Thursday at 5pm.

YARD SALE!

Antiques & Collectibles

944 1ST AVE SOUTH OCTOBER 10TH-11TH 8AM-5PM LOTS OF TOOLS AND MISC HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FEW KIDS CLOTHES.

Antiques & Collectibles

ANTIQUES WANTED!

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

Will Repair most Household Appliances & Commercial Cooking Products. 30+ Years Experience, Reasonable Rates. Call Orrin Mortensen at 507-214-8099 ANYTIME

ON THE SPOT APPLIANCE SERVICE

Handyman Services

Boats & Watercraft

E.L.K. CONSTRUCTION

HANDYMAN SERVICES:

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

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

Will Repair most Household Appliances & Commercial Cooking Products. 30+ Years Experience, Reasonable Rates. Call Orrin Mortensen at 507-214-8099 ANYTIME

Multi-Family Garage Sale

MULTI FAMILY

1005 Elm Hill Dr, Albert Lea, Oct. 10th 8am-5pm Oct. 11th 8am-12noon Lots of clothes (like new), shoes, boots, coats, household/ outdoor items, and much misc.

MULTI FAMILY

RUMMAGE SALE 907 Valley Ave Albert Lea, Oct. 10th 9am-5pm Oct. 11th 9am-1pm Lots of new and used home and holiday decor, barn quilts, galvanized misc., delta band saw, tools, 21oz pool cue & case, ﬁshing misc., girl’s clothing, women’s clothing (M-XL), new medicine cabinets, metal benches, antique tin ceiling tiles, lots of misc!

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.

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.

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

Machinery & Tools

POWER WASHERS in Stock 507-448-3302

TRADING POST

Gordonsville

Machinery & Tools

STIHL Products in Stock We’re your Stihl Dealer. 507-448-3302 TRADING POST

POWER WASHERS in Stock 507-448-3302

Gordonsville

TRADING POST

Gordonsville

STIHL Products in Stock We’re your Stihl Dealer. 507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville

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

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.

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.

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

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

Handyman Services

E.L.K. CONSTRUCTION

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

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

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 Tree

Junk Removal

Service

Linder Tree Service Tree Trimming, cutting, and removal! Boom truck and insured. Call or Text Josh Linder 507-995-7081

Tree Service

Linder Tree Service Tree Trimming, cutting, and removal! Boom truck and insured. Call or Text Josh Linder 507-995-7081

Real Estate & Auctions

& LARRY ENDERSON ESTATE SALE

607 Sherwood Ave, Albert Lea, MN

Thursday, Oct 9 · 4 - 6 pm th

Friday, Oct 10 · 9 am - 3 pm th

Saturday, Oct 11 · 9 am - 12 pm th

Decorate for all seasons! This sale has a lot of tasteful, contemporary décor. Collections Include: Dept. 56, Angels, Snowmen, Nativity Scenes, Jim Shore Easter, Street Rods, Coca Cola, Dutch Items, and More. Vintage Budweiser Clock and Hamm’s Beer 60’s Flipper Barrel Sign, Vintage Lane Bar Cabinet. Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Mower, Stihl Leaf Blower, Homak and Craftsman Tool Chests, Many Tools, and More. For pictures and more details go to Estatesales.net or The Vintage Grove Co. on Facebook.

MOVING ESTATE SALE

30221 525th Ave, Blooming Prairie Thu, October 9th · 10 am – 4 pm Fri, October 10th · 10 am – 4 pm Sat, October 11th · 9 am – 2 pm

Plan on spending some time at this sale - lots to see! Mid-century buffet and china hutch, table and four chairs, two table leafs, mid-century couch, dressers, floor lamps, several pottery planters, small kitchen appliances, mens clothing, large dog kennel, forge, Chamberlain 1/2 HP garage door opener - new in box, jacks, Werner ladders, extension ladders, two refrigerators, freezer, several chain saws, Husqvarna, and Remington, large Yard Shark mulcher, aluminum plank, bench grinder, drill press, vise, several tool boxes, lots of hand tools, Dewalt power tools, Mikita 12in miter saw, two wheel lawn cart, small yard wind mill, vintage Mobil sign, old Coca Cola cooler, old Coca Cola wood crates, three large cement yard deer, lots and lots of misc.