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The Mower County

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Vol. 52, No. 2

S outhern M innesota S hoppers , I nc . 3405 W. O akland A venue • A ustin , MN 507-437-7731

The week is finally here!

JANUARY 15 - 17, 2026 | LOWEST PRICING OF THE YEAR

BETTER DEALS. BIGGER SELECTION.

· 100+ used vehicles as low as $2,000 · Sloppy Joes on Saturday 11 am - 1 pm · Free giveaways throughout the sale

INTEREST RATES AS LOW AS 4.99% FOR 60 MO O.A.C. *some exclusions apply

DON’T MISS THIS ONE-TIME EVENT - COME FIND YOUR DEAL! SCAN FOR MORE INFO

(507) 373-1438 2310 E MAIN ST, ALBERT LEA, MN WWW.DAVESYVERSON.COM

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Entertainment

PICTURED: MICHAEL GRUBER, ANN MICHELS, ANDREA MISLAN, TONY VIERLING. PHOTO BY: RICH RYAN

BEST AVAILABILITY IN JANUARY!

952.934.1525 ChanhassenDT.com

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NEW YEAR, NEW SPACE

NEW YEAR , NEW A E

OUT WITH THE OLD - IN WITH THE ROOM!

Need aa Helping Need Helping Hand? Hand? We’re Happy We’re Happy to to Help! Help! Call Today to Schedule! Scan & Follow Me on Facebook to keep up with what we’ve been up to!

Mark Muilenburg, Owner

Junk Removal Estate Clean Up Old Appliance Pick Up Storage Unit Clean Out Foreclosure Clean up Furniture Removal Dump Trailer Rental Minor Demolition Moving Services AND More!

Helping Hands Junk Removal was voted Small Business of the Year by the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce

Make 2026 the Year Your Space Works for You A new year brings fresh goals, fresh starts… and the sudden realization that your space could use one too. This year, skip the resolutions that require willpower and start with the ones that actually stick. ✔ Clean it ✔ Clear it ✔ Refresh it And enjoy a New Year that actually feels new.

Back2Sanity Cleaning LLC House Cleaning (Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly) One-Time Deep Cleaning

Commercial Cleaning BnB Turnovers/Services Move-Ins/Outs

Special Projects - Like Organizing or Decluttering

CALL FOR ALL YOUR PAINTING AND RESTORING NEEDS!

Thinking of Something Else? Just Ask Us!

(507) 318-6742

www.back2sanitycleaningllc.com

Or Email Us at Back2sanitycleaning2022@gmail.com

OHNSTAD PAINTING RESTORE-REFINISH

507-826-3161

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Public Safety Telecommunicator Freeborn County is accepting applications for a full-time (40 hrs./wk) Public Safety Telecommunicator and to establish an eligibility list for future employment. Duties include answering phones and radios, evaluating information, prioritizing and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls. Shift work is required which includes evenings, weekends and holidays.

Starting minimum salary: $26.80/ hr. For more information, and to complete an application, please visit the Freeborn County website at www.co.freeborn.mn.us. Completed applications, along with a cover letter and resume are due by 12:00 PM on Friday, January 16th, 2026. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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When Women Succeed, Communities Thrive

It's a Fact

• Women often reinvest earnings back into their families and

• Women own over 12 million businesses in the United States, representing about 40% of all businesses nationwide.

communities.

• Women are more likely to start businesses that serve local and everyday needs, including healthcare, retail, service, education, and home improvement.

• Women-owned businesses employ millions of workers and generate nearly $2 trillion in annual revenue, making them a major economic force — not a niche.

• Women business owners are more likely to reinvest profits locally,

• 1 in 3 businesses in the U.S. is woman-owned.

• Studies show women-led businesses often place a strong emphasis

• Women are more likely to start businesses that serve local and community needs.

• Many women in business balance entrepreneurship with family

• Companies with women in leadership show higher customer trust and engagement.

• Women entrepreneurs frequently serve as mentors and role

supporting schools, nonprofits, and other small businesses. on customer relationships, trust, and long-term loyalty.

responsibilities, caregiving, and community leadership roles.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS Leading. Building. Making It Happen. Women in business don’t wait for permission — they create opportunity, solve problems, and keep our communities moving forward. From service providers to creative leaders, these women are doing more than running businesses… they’re setting the standard. This section celebrates the women who turn ideas into action, challenges into growth, and hard work into success — all while juggling about twelve other things before noon.

models, encouraging other women and young people to pursue leadership and ownership.

• Businesses with women in leadership show higher levels of employee satisfaction and workplace stability.

• Women-owned businesses continue to grow faster than the national average, even in traditionally male-dominated industries.

• When women succeed in business, the impact extends beyond the company — families, employees, and communities benefit.

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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!

ACCOUNTABILITY ACHIEVEMENT ASPIRATION CHANGE COMMITMENT DETERMINATION DISCIPLINE FOCUS GOAL HABIT IMPROVEMENT INTENTION MILESTONE MINDSET MOTIVATION OBJECTIVE PERSISTENCE PLAN PROGRESS PROMISE RENEWAL ROUTINE TRANSFORMATION VISION

SOLUTIONS

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BUSINESS D I R E C T O RY

Run Your Ad In Our Business Directory and Get Results! You Can Reach Over 20,000 Readers!

Call 507-396-6370 Today

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Donnelly Law

Family Law

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Donnelly Law Criminal Defense

Immigration Law • Labor Certification • Petition to bring your family to the United States • Divorce

Olmsted Medical Center – Owatonna Clinic

Ley de Inmigración

Ley de •Certificación de trabajo •Peticiones para traer a sus familiares Familía a los Estados Unidos

Now Open Experience the Difference in Care

•Divorcio

Dan Donnelly

www.donnellylaw.com

Defensa Criminal

Dan Donnelly

Attorney at Law 211 2nd Street NW, Austin

Abogado de Leyes 211 2nd Street NW, Austin

donnellylaw@yahoo.com Telephone: 507-434-9665 Fax: 507-433-7898

donnellylaw@yahoo.com Teléfono: 507-434-9665 Fax: 507-433-7898

www.donnellylaw.com

Services Available: • Primary Care & Family Medicine • Women’s Health • Mammograms • On-Site Laboratory Services • Specialty services including cardiology, gynecology, dermatology, psychiatry, and more!

Classifieds

Marketplace 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.

Classified deadline is Thursday at 5pm.

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

Classified deadline is Thursday at 5pm.

Hay, Feed & Grain For Sale Small square bales Good quality mixed hay No rain 507-440-2255

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 Gordonsville

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.

Automobiles 1940 Chevy 2-door Sedan 216 Engine, needs overhaul $9,500 OBO 507-434-9435

olmstedmedicalcenter.org

MOWER COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS MowerCountyShopper.com 3405 W Oakland Avenue • Austin, MN 55912 • (507) 396-4617

Automobiles -1987 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE GOOD SHAPE, EVERYTHING WORKS. 8OK MILES. CALL (507)440-0701-1987 CORVETTE

General Notices From January 1, 2026, through July 1, 2026, the Albert Lea HRA Housing Choice Voucher/ Section 8 program waitlist is open. www.albertleahra.com.

210 Oak Avenue North Owatonna, MN 507.935.5601

Motorcycles & ATV’s 2019 Harley Davidson FXDR 10,200 miles - new rear tirenew battery - factory passenger seat - 114 cubic inch M8 engine asking $11,500 507.440.8353

Classifieds are an affordable way to advertise your business. 2017 Black Kia Sorrento EX 19MPG, AWD, Top Safety Pick, clean title. Panoramic roof, adaptive cruise, Carplay, heated seats, remote-start, 3rd row. Hitch 4 pin. New battery, good tread. Garaged. Easy entry. 507-481-8295 For Sale: Red 1999 Honda CN250 Helix Scooter 19,800 miles Showroom-perfect condition No scratches or dents Asking $3,100 Call Gene: 507-589-5536

Classifieds are an affordable way to advertise your business.

Parts & Accessories 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.

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

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

Tree Service

Linder Tree Service

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

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Real Estate

& Auctions

MEADOWS WEST TOWNHOMES NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS 2 & 3 Bedroom Townhomes. Rent based on income. Credit Check & Criminal Background Check Required.

300 27th Street SW, Austin, MN 55912

507-434-2000

Place your auction or real estate advertisement in the Mower County Shopper! Our shopper is read by over 20,000 readers in the Austin & surrounding area!

CALL 507-437-7731 TODAY!

COLLECTIONS GALORE ESTATE SALE January 15th · 3 - 6 pm 319 Glenn Road, Thurs, Fri, January 16th · 9 am - 3 pm Albert Lea MN Sat, January 17th · 9 am - 1 pm *INCLEMENT WEATHER DATES January 22-24th*

FULL HOUSE! We cannot stress enough the large amount of small, collectible, unique, antique and vintage items and the variety within this sale! Artwork, primitives, Victorian antiques, vintage toys, vintage clothing, glassware, lamps, jewelry, dolls, and many, many Elephants of all kinds and more! We will post a sign-up sheet one hour prior to the sale each day. Please read up on more details, see pictures and watch any weather announcements at: Estatesales.net or The Vintage Grove Co. on Facebook

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Coupon SAVINGS! LU 88080

LU 88081

LU 88082

2/$1

.69

1.88

Limit 2 per customer. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store at Austin, Albert Lea, Faribault & Owatonna Hy-Vee stores January 14-20, 2026.

Hy-Vee chicken noodle or tomato soup 10.5 oz.

Hy-Vee chunk light tuna 5 oz.

LU 88083

Hy-Vee 100% apple juice 64 fl. oz.

LU 88084

LU 88085

4.99

.77

1.48

Limit 2 per customer. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store at Austin, Albert Lea, Faribault & Owatonna Hy-Vee stores January 14-20, 2026.

Limit 8 per customer. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store at Austin, Albert Lea, Faribault & Owatonna Hy-Vee stores January 14-20, 2026.

Limit 2 per customer. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store at Austin, Albert Lea, Faribault & Owatonna Hy-Vee stores January 14-20, 2026.

Hy-Vee ice cream 4 quart mint chip, vanilla, chocolate, cookies & cream or Neapolitan

Hy-Vee water coolers 1 liter

Bakery-fresh baguette bread 10 oz.

3-DAY SALE WING TOSS

FRI. - SUN. | JAN. 16-18

1.88lb.

2.99ea.

with purchase of 4 Bone-in pork shoulder roast Hormel Always Tender Pepsi soda

HEALTHMARKET You pick the sauce, let us toss! BEVERAGE SALE Every Sunday through Feb. 8

.50ea.

Market Grille boneless wings

6 pk. bottles 16.9 fl. oz.

.99

1.25ea.

12 oz. pkg. (limit 2)

Progresso soup

Dole garden salad

with purchase of 4 14 to 19 oz.

1.00ea. Market Grille bone-in wings Sponsored by

1-4 p.m.

Choice of sauce includes BBQ, Buffalo, Sweet Chili, or plain

Two week sale | J January anuary 12-25

1.99

2/$4

12 fl. oz.

Olipop soda

2.99

Suja cold pressed juice 12 fl. oz.

Halfday iced tea

1.99

Nothing but the Truth kombucha 16 fl. oz.

Austin, Albert Lea, Faribault & Owatonna Hy-Vee stores Follow Hy-Vee Prices are effective while supplies last. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Select varieties included. Follow Hy-Veeon on social: social: