507-373-1310 115 West College Street Albert Lea, MN 56007
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • Volume 52, No. 43
VOTE ANGIE HANSON FOR MN SENATE
BECAUSE OUR B ECAUSE OUR RURAL COMMUNITIES RUR AL C OMMUNITIES DESERVE B BETTER DESERVE ETTER Standing Up For Rural Healthcare Making Healthcare ordable Fully Funding Our Public Schools Lowering Property axes Fighting Fraud & orruption Protecting Our Rights
EXPERIENCE EXPERIEN CE TO LE LEAD AD Special ducation eacher Union President School oard Member Save Our Hospital Human Rights ommission
Working for You. PREPARED & PAID FOR BY ANGIE HANSON MN SENATE
WWW.ANGIEHANSONMNSENATE.COM
Page 2 • Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER ALBERT LEA AMERICAN LEGION POST 56
Glenville Area Women of Today Glenville Area Women of Today
OPEN MENU 4-7:30 PM TUE- FRI
Tuesday, October 27th
CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR
Salisbury Steak Dinner · Burger Baskets
Saturday, November Saturday, November 77
Wednesday, October 28th
th
Tomato Basil Soup w/ Grilled Cheese
9:00 am 9:00 am -- 1:00 1:00 pm pm
S Meat Raffle 5 pm · Bingo 6 pm
Glenville-Emmons Elementary Glenville-Emmons Elementary School Gym School Gym nd 240 2 240 2 Ave Ave SW, SW, Glenville Glenville Free Admission Lunch Lunch Available Available Bring Your Bring Your Friends! Friends!
Thursday, October 29th Coffee for Vets 9 - 11 am Shrimp Basket · Wine & Wings
Friday, October 30th Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce Karaoke w/ Tim - 7 pm CLUB OPEN Tues-Fri
4 pm - Close
NEW OFFICE HOURS: Tues-Thur 10 am - 2 pm 142 N. Broadway, Albert Lea
HEARING CARE CENTERS Hear For You!
Dr. Frank has worked with 3 of the Top Hospital Systems in MN · Free Hearing Exam · Repairs & Service · Hearing Aids for All Budgets · Accept Most Insurance Plans We service ALL MANUFACTURERS Call for an Appointment
507-594-9087
125 W Clark St, Albert Lea
Fri - Sun $5 · Mon $4
Friday - Monday 7 pm · Sunday Matinee 2 pm
BREAKFAST
SHOWING OCT 30 - NOV 2
OTHER MOMMY
Sunday, November 1st
8:00 am-12:00 pm Everyone Welcome!
EMMONS LUTHERAN CHURCH 66TH ANNUAL
LUTEFISK SUPPER WEDNESDAY NOV. 4TH
Rated R · 1 hr 34 min
Your Choice of Belgium Waffles, Regular or Blueberry Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Links, Milk, Juice Coffee
UPCOMING! Verity · Angel and the Badman
We’re Celebrating Veteran’s Month... All Veterans Attending Eat FREE!
Text “theflametext” to 77948 for movie updates
Questions call 507-874-3679 or 507-383-2687
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Under Age 6 is FREE
Sunday, November 1st 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Chicken & Wild Rice Soup, Chili, Hamburger Vegetable Soup Ice Cream Free Will Donation
Movies are subject to change due to Box Office scheduling conflicts. Please check Facebook and CityofWells.net for changes.
Proceeds to Alden-Conger Music Dept
Serving Times: 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 5:30 PM & 7:00 PM
ADULTS $25 CHILDREN $10 (10 and under)
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM: Emmons Lutheran Church · 507-297--5471 Security Bank, Emmons · 507-297-5461 MBT Bank, Lake Mills · 641-592-0041 Albert Lea CVB · 507-373-2316
Or scan this QR Code
MENU: Lutefisk, Meatballs & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Sweet Pepper Coleslaw, Cranberry Relish, Lefse, Pastries
Here’s What is Happening at the Eagles
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7th 8:00 am 8:00 am -- 11:00 11:00 am am Ascension Lutheran Church
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1101 Highway 69 1101 69 South, Albert Lea
Morning Coffee Morning Coffee 8:00 8:00 - 11:00 11:00 am am
Ad good Oct 28th-Nov 3rd
Lefse • Sewing & Craft Project Items • Cookbooks • Cards Bake Sale • Rada Items
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Proceeds Benefit: Proceeds Benefit:
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Saturday, October Saturday, October 31st
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Halloween Party
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER • Page 3
STOP the
MADNESS! RE-ELECT GENE DORNINK FOR STATE SENATOR SINCE 2016, OUR STATE POPULATION HAS INCREASED
6.2%
WHILE THE STATE BUDGET HAS GROWN
73%
THIS IS MADNESS!
South of Main
Whether you are an Independant, Republican or Democrat, you have to agree this SPENDING IS OUT OF CONTROL!
AS YOUR DISTRICT 23 SENATOR, I WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR:
Don’t bolt it, when you can weld it!
· Retail Steel Sales· Welding Repair · Welding Supplies
3 VOTE GENE DORNINK
3 Lower taxes for all Minnesota families by identifying
NOV. 3
commonsense spending priorities. You can’t over spend your checkbook, why should the state?
3 Stopping ALL fraud, but also penalizing those who stole billions from Minnesota families, and get our money back!
3 Making Healthcare more affordable for all Minnesotans! 3 Fully eliminate the state tax on Social Security.
You have already paid more than your fair share in taxes to Minnesota!
3 Making vehicle license tab fee reductions permanent! 3 Eliminating unfunded state mandates on our schools, cities, and
business communities which lead to higher property taxes for everyone!
3 Adequate funding for Minnesota nursing homes so our
most vulnerable adults have the quality of life they deserve!
IN SHORT, I WANT YOU TO KEEP MORE OF YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY AND LOWER THE COST OF LIVING FOR ALL MINNESOTANS! Paid for by Dornink for Minnesota Sate Senate Committee District 23
507-373-5315 | 1126 S. Broadway, Albert Lea
NOTICE OF BOARD OF MANAGERS APPOINTMENTS – TURTLE CREEK WATERSHED BOARD OF MANAGERS The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners will accept letters of interest from individuals who would like to be considered for appointment to the Board of Managers of the Turtle Creek Watershed District. The appointment of one Manager will be effective upon appointment and serving through November 12th, 2029. This position requires you to be living within the TurtleCreek Watershed District. Letters of interest outlining qualifications can be sent to: Freeborn County Administration Attn: Turtle Creek Watershed District PO BOX 1147, Albert Lea, MN 56007 All interested parties are asked to attend a Board Workshop or Board meeting prior to the appointment date to introduce themselves to the Board and share their experience and knowledge of the watershed position. If you have any questions and/or are interested in the position, you should contact Turtle Creek Watershed District Administrator, James Fett (507) 434.2603 ext. 5. Submit your letter of interest to the Freeborn County Administration at your earliest convenience. This position will remain open until filled.
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CITY OF HAYWARD CITY C%ER$/TREASURER PT) The City of Hayward, MN, is seeking a 20-hour/week City Clerk-Treasurer.
Help Wanted:
Bartender & Experienced Cook
Some Responsibilities Include: Ordinance/Statute adherence; fiscal administration, HR duties, budgeting, election management, records management, council meeting coordination and follow up, reporting to various state and local government offices. Perform utility prep, quarterly billing, newsletters. Acts as liaison to City Council and City Attorney. Must be self-motivated, honest, and able to work independently. Requirements: Excellent communication skills; high proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and QuickBooks Pro Plus; ability to work independently. Qualifications: Associate degree in business management, accounting, public administration, or related field with two years’ experience required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Interested applicants should email cityclerk@cityofhaywardmn.gov correction) or call 0 - - 222 for more information.
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LABORER
Freeborn County is accepting applications for the position of full time Highway Maintenance Laborer. Duties include maintaining road right-of-ways and other county facilities, spraying, mowing, clearing brush, pavement patching and other road surface maintenance. Also performs cleaning and maintenance duties at highway department facilities and county parks. Assists with the sign maintenance, provides traffic control, helps engineering staff on construction projects, loads trucks, and is a backup for plow drivers. 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 MSHA Certification, forklift certification, and OSHA training. Minimum pay $21.72 /hourly. See complete job description on the Freeborn County website at http://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/Jobs.aspx. Completed applications are due by 12:00 PM Friday, November 6th, 2026.
SNOW REMOVAL BID
Graceland Cemetery Administrator
At our last Union Center Inc board meeting, the board voted on and approved a motion to put our snow removal service up for bid. Bids should be submitted by Friday, October 30,2026. They can be emailed to: ufcw1155rep.al@gmail.com Or mailed to : Union Center Inc 1407 Hwy 13 North Albert Lea MN 56007
Part-time job answering phone, selling cemetery lots, entering data, keeping burial records, writing board minutes, removing artificial flowers, maintaining mailing lists, picking up mail, making deposits, liaison with funeral homes and person opening and closing graves, etc. Job takes an average of 8 - 12 hours a week with availability at various times. Great for Retired Person. Send resume to: Graceland Cemetery, PO Box 33, Albert Lea, MN 56007 Call Brad Wedge 507-396-3755 for more details.
Social Worker/ Case Manager – Child Protection / Child Welfare
Freeborn County Department of Human Services has a vacancy for a Case Manager/Social Worker in the Child Protection/Child Welfare Unit. This position provides services to assess strengths, works with families to establish and meet goals to promote health, safety and well-being of children. Starting at $35.09 / hr. 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, October 30th, 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. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Notice of Job Opening City of Albert Lea Full-Time Legal Assistant
The City of Albert Lea is currently taking applications for the position of Legal Assistant. This person will provide administrative support to the City Attorney’s Office. Duties may vary but will include maintaining criminal files, preparing memos, letters, deeds, affidavits, authorizations, settlement agreements, purchase agreements, easements, orders for removal, motions to dismiss, notices of motions, motions for order or to show cause, release forms, petitions to enter a guilty plea, evidence requests, development agreements, contracts, vehicle forfeiture agreements, ordinances, resolutions and other documents that require considerable knowledge of the legal and court process. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of experience in criminal and civil procedures with specialized course work in general office practices, legal secretary/assistant or paralegal studies. The salary range for this position is $35.57 to $46.40 hour.
To apply please submit cover letter and application at cityofalbertlea.org. Application deadline is November 6, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer
• Production Operators – day and night shift available • Work in a brand-new climate-controlled facility with top-of-the-line equipment
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package • Inclusive, positive working environment
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Manufacturer of raw materials for the pharmaceutical industry.
NOW HIRING BUS DRIVERS
NO Experience Necessary Paid Training · Flexible Schedule Ideal for Parents and Retirees Earned Safe & Sick Leave Summers Off · Great Pay
$1000 Sign $1000 on Bonus Call Us at
507-373-1467 1407 St. John Ave Albert Lea, MN
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER • Page 5
Business Directory DUMP TRUCK, EXCAVATOR AND SKID LOADER SERVICES
FREEBORN-MOWER TREE SERVICE
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NOW HIRING BUS DRIVERS NO Experience Necessary Paid Training · Flexible Schedule Ideal for Parents and Retirees Earned Safe & Sick Leave Summers Off · Great Pay
$1000 Sign on Bonus $1000
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Call Julia Thompson at 507-473-4422 or email your resume to
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CLEANING SERVICE, LLC
Weekly • Biweekly • Deep Cleaning Residential • Commercial
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Garage Sales GARAGE SALE 2114 E Main St. Friday November 6th 10am-5pm and Saturday November 7th 10am-3pm Women’s clothing, men’s clothing, household items Enter door on west side of building (SMB entrance - off Rezin Ave)
Fuel and Wood Mix Hardwoods FIREWOOD FOR SALE. FREE DELIVERY AUSTIN & ALBERT LEA AREA CALL 507-438-9181
Antiques & Collectibles
Want to Buy Merchandise
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 (tfn-b)
BUYING AND SELLING silver bars, silver dollars, rare coins, gold jewelry, any goldsilver items, collector coins, currency. Same retail location for 44 years. I own 1,625 acres of land near Ormsby. Kuehl’s Coins Fairmont, MN 507-235-3886 or 507-399-9982
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, BOOKS, TOYS, OLD PHOTOGRAPHS, JEWELRY, DAV TAGS PLUS 100’S OF OTHER ITEMS CALL COUNTRYSIDE ANTIQUES 507-402-0880 (tfb-b)
Apartments IMMEDIATE OPENING! Smoke free 1 bd apt in Clarks Grove. Rent based on income! Water & trash paid. Month to month leases & deposit pay plans. 507-509-3144 or 507-451-8524 www. lifestyleinc.net TDD 507-451-0704 Equal Housing Opportunity. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Smoke free studio apts for 62+ in Albert Lea. All utilities included! Community room with activities, on-site staff, laundry & off street parking. 507-509-3144 or 507-4518524 www.lifestyleinc.net TDD 507-4510704 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.
2 BR APARTMENT On Acreage Albert Lea airport area All Utilities included $850/mth + security deposit Good rental and credit references required No pet, no smoking Text 507-402-6074 or Call 507-373-4447 (41/cc/43) Efficiency Apartment w/d, stove/r, all utilities included, may possible have pets, just outside of town, no section 8, $700/month Adults only, Beautiful setting Available November 1st Call 507-491-2022 (44/cc/46)
House for Rent FARMHOUSE FOR RENT close to Clarks Grove and I-35. 3 bdrm, 1 bath, includes washer, dryer, all utilities, trash, and internet for $1200/month with security deposit. Newly renovated. No smoking or pets. Background check required. Available Nov. 1 Call or text 719-659-0275 (42/CC/43)
Storage WAREHOUSE STORAGE space available at 408 S 1st Ave., Albert Lea, MN 4 loading docks, Off ramp loading available, Up to 50,000 sq ft, Forklift rental available Call Jim Ladlie 507-383-1325 or email jladlie@profitproag.com
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 (tfn)
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 tfnb
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 4384307 27 years experience, bonded. License #BC 710064 (tfn-b)
Tree Service
Call 507-373-1310 Today!
Sell your car, boat, RV, lawn mower or tractor in the classifieds. The cost is $50 for an image and 25 words and the classified ad will run until it sells!
LINDER TREE SERVICE Tree Trimming, cutting, and removal! Boom truck and insured. Call or Text Josh Linder 507-995-7081 (tfn-b)
Piano Tuning PIANO TUNING Lane Schroeder will be tuning pianos in the Albert Lea area from November 2nd - November 6th. Call 715-577-9090
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LIVING ESTATE SALE Janice (Ladlie) Ruble
Former Fargo Antique Dealer & Collector 2734 Campus Lane, Albert Lea, MN th
MOVING ESTATE SALE 1609 1 st Ave SE, Austin, MN
Friday, October 30th · 10 am – 4 pm Saturday, October 31st · 9 am – 2 pm
Massage items, La-Z-Boy nice couch, sm curios, corner curio, nice dressers, TV stands, very nice antique oak table w/ 4 chairs and 3 leaves, rocking chairs, nice game table w/ stools, lg wood file cabinet, occasional chairs, end tables, desk, antique china cabinet, 6 very nice dining room chairs, Rubbermaid storage cupboard, several pieces of patio furniture, smoker/grill, sm chest freezer, sm dorm fridge, new Mr. Coffee, crock pots, kitchen misc, new body shop masker, tile cutter, lg wheelbarrow, garden hose, floor creeper, wrenches, hand tools, air stapler, Craftsman 33-gal air compressor, 3-ton floor jack, misc body shop tools, variable-speed scroll saw, floor coating kit, sm table saw, misc nuts and bolts, fiberglass ext ladder, 6ft fiberglass ladder, metal scaffolding, stand-off, sm picnic table, new-in-box Epson printer, area rugs, lots of games, lg patio umbrella, new mug heat press, new-in-box sublimation printer with misc supplies, 2 leaf blowers, nice yard swing, Simplicity sewing machine, 3M overhead projector, all-in-one Lenovo desktop computer, lots of misc. For full listing and pictures visit www.estatesales.net
joysestatesales.com
507-373-9810 or 507-391-1821
Thursday, October 29 · 3 - 6 pm Friday, October 30th · 9 am - 4 pm Saturday, October 31st · 9 am - 12 pm Beautiful antiques and charming collectibles from the collection of a former Fargo antique mall owner. The home is filled with pristine furniture, fine artwork, unique collectibles and beautiful decor both contemporary and vintage. This is one you don’t want to miss! Customers must remove shoes upon entering or wear booties. Numbers handed out one hour prior to opening each day as needed. For pictures and more details go to Estatesales.net or The Vintage Grove Co. on Facebook.
ESTATE SALE
1604 W. Front St., Albert Lea, MN (use front or back door)
Thu, October 29th · 9 am – 4 pm Fri, October 30th · 9 am – 4 pm Sat, October 31st · 9 am – 4 pm
Lots of furniture, dining table and chairs, hutch, antique bedroom set, dishware, clothing, sewing materials, vintage Christmas decor, lots of other goodies.
‘25 Chrysler Pacifica Select, 45k...............$27,900 ‘25 Nissan Rogue SV AWD, 43k.................$22,900 ‘25 Chevy Blazer 2LT AWD, 24k..................$27,900 ‘24 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL AWD, 45k....$24,900 ‘24 Buick Envision AWD, 47k......................$23,900 ‘22 Honda Pilot Black Edition, 36k............$37,900 ‘20 Acura RDX AWD, 45k............................$25,900 ‘20 Hyundai Palisade SEL AWD, 97k........$15,900 ‘19 Lexus RX350 AWD, 80k........................$29,900 ‘19 Subaru Forester LTD, 59k....................$18,900 ‘18 Toyota Camry SE, 125k........................$15,900 ‘18 Chevy Impala Leather, 92k..................$13,900 ‘17 Lexus RX 350 AWD, 122k......................$20,900 ‘17 RAM 1500 Big Horn, 112k....................$18,900 ‘17 Buick Encore Preferred II AWD, 76k..$12,900 ‘16 Dodge Grand Caravan SE, 103k...........$9,995 ‘14 Subaru Forester, 81k...........................$11,900 ‘14 Buick Encore Leather AWD, 91k........$10,900 ‘14 Buick LaCrosse, 74k...............................$8,995 ‘12 Toyota RAV4 AWD, 109k.....................$12,900 ‘10 Buick Lucerne CXL, 61k.........................$9,995 ‘11 Buick Lucerne CXL, 93k.........................$9,995 ‘08 Honda Odyssey EXL, 119k....................$8,995 ‘08 Honda Ridgeline RTS AWD, 71k...........$8,995 sold See Our Inventory at findcars.com
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November 5th
North Bridge Mall 2510 Bridge Ave Albert Lea, MN 56007 11am - 5pm
Bridge Community Church 2016 Bridge Ave Albert Lea, MN 56007
November 13th
November 20th
Mayo Clinic
404 Fountain St. Albert Lea, MN 56007 9am - 3pm
12pm - 6pm
North Bridge Mall 2510 Bridge Ave Albert Lea, MN 56007 11am - 5pm
Minimum Advance is $7500 Minimum Advance is $7500 430 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea 507-377-1616 Toll Free 877-647-8666 www.unitedecu.com
Find Buyers and Sellers in our Weekly Real Estate Directory. Reach over 10,000 Homes Every Week with Low, Low Weekly Prices .
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Contact: Sarah Thelen (507) 373-5433
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No Tricks, Just Treats!
Valid in-store only October 28 – November 3, 2026 at your Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault, and Owatonna Hy-Vee locations.
LU 88091
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Hy-Vee broth
LU 88092
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2.99
6 ct.
28-32 oz.
Hy-Vee hash browns
Bakery-fresh iced cut out cookies
32 oz.
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only Oct. 28 – Nov. 3, 2026 at Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault, and Owatonna Hy-Vee.
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only Oct. 28 – Nov. 3, 2026 at Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault, and Owatonna Hy-Vee.
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only Oct. 28 – Nov. 3, 2026 at Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault, and Owatonna Hy-Vee.
LU 88095
LU 88096
LU 88094
3.48
1.68
2.48
Hy-Vee baking chips 11-12 oz.
4 lb.
Festal pie pumpkin 15 oz.
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only Oct. 28 – Nov. 3, 2026 at Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault, and Owatonna Hy-Vee.
Limit 6 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only Oct. 28 – Nov. 3, 2026 at Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault, and Owatonna Hy-Vee.
That’s Smart Sugar
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only Oct. 28 – Nov. 3, 2026 at Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault, and Owatonna Hy-Vee.
3-DAY SALE
HALLOWEEN PALOOZA
Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2026
2.48
LU 88093
Oct. 26 – Nov. 1
2.48
Hy-Vee butter
Hy-Vee purified drinking water
16 oz.
24 pk. bottles 16.9 fl. oz. (limit 2)
FREE
Mia Italian lasagna dinner
Pepsi 2 lt.
Approximately 2 lb.
3.49ea.
19.99
2.99 12 oz.
6 pk. bottles 16.9 fl. oz.
2 pint entrées, 1 pint rice, 2 egg rolls, 2 crab Rangoon & 2 fortune cookies
with purchase of 4 Pepsi soda
HyChi dinner for 2
Hormel Black Label bacon
4.99
Mia Italian cheesy breadsticks 16 oz.
5.99
with purchase of 14" single topping pizza
14" Mia Italian singletopping pizza, traditional or Tuscano crust 22 to 34 oz.
12" Mia Italian cheese or pepperoni, gluten-free or cauliflower crust 16.5 to 17.5 oz. PIZ OF TZA MON HE TH
8.99
14" Mia Italian pork lovers pizza, traditional or Tuscano crust 38 or 44 oz.
SPOOKY SAVINGS WINE & SPIRITS SALE 12.99
Platinum Vodka 1.75 lt.
7.99
Fireball 10 pk.
7.99
Apothic wines 750 ml.
19.99
Michelob Golden 24 pk.