The Mower County
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Vol. 51, No. 11
S OUTHERN M INNESOTA S HOPPERS , I NC . 3405 W. O AKLAND A VENUE • A USTIN , MN 507-437-7731
WEEKLY DEADLINE
Thursday
Deadline for ALL Display Ads is 5 pm on Thursday prior to the following Tuesday’s publication of the Mower County Shopper.
CALL 507-396-4617 TO PLACE YOUR AD IN THE CLASSIFIEDS MARKETPLACE
Freeborn County Community Health Worker
Freeborn County Public Health is hiring a Community Health Worker of the Karen culture to build a better relationship with the Karen population living in Freeborn County. The Community Health Worker will be responsible for assisting Public Health in implementing health education programs for underserved populations. This position will help our underserved population gain access to needed medical, social, educational, vocational and other services related to individual’s whole health.
a better for underserved with clients, and recommendations to Public Health team on cultural
Responsibilities may involve implementing case management support activities under direction of staff working with clients, performing client intake, providing informal counseling and information about program resources to clients, and providing recommendations to Public Health team on cultural implications and responsiveness for health education programs.
Minimum qualifications of education and experience: High school diploma or GED Bilingual proficiency in English and Karen. Community Health Certification or ability to obtain Certification within two years of hire.
Home and Community Based Services – RN – PHN - SW
The Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
The position will be a full-time position. The salary range is $22.77 - $30.37. Candidates must have a valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
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 http://www.co.freeborn.mn.us no later than 12:00 pm Friday, March 28th, 2025.
range is available on no later than Friday,
RN/PHN/Social Worker position is responsible to determine level of care for individuals needing an institutional level of care and assisting persons with long term or chronic care needs in making care decisions and selecting support and service options that meet their needs and reflect their preferences. Collaborates to promote service accessibility and provide comprehensive coordination of services to meet the needs of clients across the continuum of social services, public health, medical and other community services. This position is responsible for implementing the required Local Public Health Activities that are organized according to the following areas: assuring adequate local public health infrastructure; promoting healthy communities and healthy behavior; preventing the spread of infectious disease; protecting against environmental health hazards; preparing for and responding to disasters and assisting communities in recovery; and assuring the quality and accessibility of health services. Pay range $34.074 – $47.70. Prior public health experience and bilingual abilities desirable but not required. 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. on Friday, March 28th, 2025. level of care and that meet their needs and reflect their preferences. Collaborates to across the continuum of social services, public health, medical and other for and healthy protecting and recovery; services. and on the Freeborn County website at: Applications and resumes must be received no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28th, 2025.
Office Support Specialist –Public Health



The Public Health Office Support Specialist position is responsible for performing a variety of diverse and complex clerical tasks that require attention to precision and accuracy. This position is responsible for providing exceptional customer service to people walking into the Department or calling into Public Health. This position provides office support for the nurses and social workers when needed by making packets, typing, faxing, in the operation of copy machine and anything else as needed. This position is responsible for Accounts Payable and Employee Reimbursements. The Public Health Office Support Specialist must maintain HIPPA while doing daily tasks. This position has a part in implementing the required Local Public Health Activities that are organized according to the following areas: assure an adequate public health infrastructure; promote healthy communities and healthy behavior; prevent the spread of infectious disease; protect against environmental health hazards; prepare for and respond to disasters and assist communities in recovery; and assure the quality and accessibility of health services.
Pay range $22.77 – $30.37. Prior public health experience and bilingual abilities desirable but not required.
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. on Friday, March 28th, 2025 n Public nurses and needed. This must that are communities and disease; for and and than
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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.
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
Hay, Feed & Grain
Need Hay? We have it! 1300-1500 # Large Round Bales, Small Straw Square Bales Call 507-438-9218 for details
Machinery & Tools
POWER WASHERS in Stock 507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville
STIHL Products in Stock We’re your Stihl Dealer. 507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville
Condos & Townhomes
Condo for sale at the Oaks Condominiums, Austin, MN 1 bedroom deluxe 1,028 square feet New furnace, 4 seasons porch, nice southern view 507-433-4827
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
2003 Honda Pilot New tires; 336,000 miles Call 507-383-3088 or 507-373-1713 Leave a message
-1987 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE GOOD SHAPE, EVERYTHING WORKS. 8OK MILES. CALL (507)440-0701,
Automobiles
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
Comm. Vehicles & Trailers
1992 Pace 10’ enclosed trailer with spare wheel and tire and a security wheel lock. Excellent conditio. Used for summer art festivals fewer miles spent on road 4,000 Call: 763-516-0101
Boats & Watercraft
Winter Steal of a Deal! 1986 Sea Ray. All new $6,000 engine in 2018 Warranted. Only 20 hours of use on new engine. Asking only $4,000 Also boat lift with new, blue canopy - $1,500 Call: 507-373-9188
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