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Continuing to Serve North Iowa at our Two Locations:

SEASONAL HIGHWAY TRACTOR/MOWER OPERATOR

Freeborn County is accepting applications for 40 hour a week Seasonal Highway Tractor/Mower Operator in the Highway Department. The position is responsible for mowing roadside ditches throughout the county highway system using large agricultural tractors and “batwing” style mowers. Previous experience operating agricultural equipment is mandatory. Applicants must have a valid Minnesota Driver’s license, must be 18 years of age, must have good communication skills, and able to lift 70 pounds occasionally. High school graduate or GED preferred.

Applications and a full job description may be obtained at the Freeborn County Website online at http://www.co.freeborn.mn.us. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

Sheriff’s Office 911 / I.T. Specialist

Under general supervision of the Information Technology Supervisor, this position supports the mission of the Freeborn County IT Department by providing technology consulting, systems implementation, and technology support services to the Sheriff’s Office and other County departments to ensure services operate smoothly and efficiently. The Sheriff’s Office 911 / IT Specialist primarily supports the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office - while also managing IT projects in other County departments as needed. It serves as a general technology consultant, supporting the Sheriff’s Office with strategic IT planning and identifying opportunities for process improvements and technology enhancements. The position also supports technical troubleshooting and works closely with Sheriff’s Office and IT staff to ensure timely resolution of issues and smooth integration with County systems.

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 pm, Friday, May 8, 2026 th

PUBLIC HEALTH PLANNER

The Planner is responsible to conduct research on and assist in the planning, development, modification, and implementation of agency and/or division policy and strategic plans. Implements and evaluates programs and initiatives in an assigned specialty area, particularly related to (EXAMPLE: tobacco and asthma) across the county, with a focus on ensuring health equity. Assists in preparing reports and presentations. Works with clients, partners, outside vendors, and management to develop or implement programs, initiatives, and policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes in a manner that addresses agency and community strategies. This position is designed to improve our local public health agency’s ability to perform foundational public health responsibilities. 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. Annual salary range is $80,469$107,313 based on experience.

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 pm, Friday, May 8, 2026. th

Part-Time Engineering Technician

Freeborn County is accepting applications for a part-time Engineering Technician in the Highway Department. The position will perform duties at the direction of the County Engineer related to road design and computer aided drafting, web design, and contract administration. Applicant must have a valid Minnesota Driver’s license, must be 18 years of age, must have extensive working knowledge of road design requirements and oversize/overweight permit requirements in Minnesota, must have good communication skills, and able to work varying hours depending on the needs of the department. High school graduate with technical training or equivalent experience preferred.

Applications and a full job description may be obtained at the Freeborn County Website online at http://www.co.freeborn.mn.us. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

Freeborn County Probation Officer

Freeborn County is seeking a Probation Services

Director. Freeborn County is looking to fill a full-time probation officer. Under the supervision of the department Director, the Probation Officer is responsible for supervision of adult low risk pre-trial offenders placed on supervision by the Court. Responsible for providing for the safety of the community and encouraging the rehabilitation of juvenile and adult offenders, using evidence-based practices, incorporating restorative justice practices, comprehensive investigative and analytic reports for use by the Court and for chemical health placements, supervising offenders, maintaining knowledge of all areas of offender deficits and mental health issues and anti-social thinking. Annual salary range is $76,634 - $102,192 based on experience.

Social Worker – Crime Victims Crisis Center Case Manager

Freeborn County is accepting applications for 40 hour a week Seasonal Highway Maintenance Laborers in the Highway Department. The position is responsible for general labor in the maintenance of county highways, County Parks and other facilities. Applicant must have a valid Minnesota Driver’s license, must be 18 years of age, must have good communication skills, and able to lift 70 pounds occasionally. High school graduate or GED preferred.

Applications and a full job description may be obtained at the Freeborn County Website online at http://www.co.freeborn.mn.us Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

The Social Worker-Crime Victims Crisis Center position provides professional level counseling and consultation, assesses crime victims’ needs and administers a variety of social services to crime victims.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Coordinator

WIC Coordinator administers, coordinates and supervises the policies, procedures and activities in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) to provide food, nutrition counseling and access to health services to low-income women, infants and children and ensure compliance with federal, state and local rules and regulations. Coordinates WIC services with other services available to WIC participants both at WIC clinic sites and in the community. Provides work direction and training for dietitians, nurses, CPAs, and office support staff, as needed. Regular contact with the department and other departments, outside agencies and public (supplying or seeking information) on specialized matters.

Freeborn County is looking for a Deputy County Administrator/CFO. This position operates at a high administrative level with significant independent judgment. The Deputy Administrator leads County-wide budget development and presentation efforts, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and alignment with Board priorities and fiscal constraints. The Deputy County Administrator – Budget & Finance includes the Auditor-Treasurer’s Office within its assigned portfolio. The position provides administrative oversight and coordination to ensure financial operations are aligned with County priorities, budget strategies, and organizational goals. This oversight includes direction related to budgeting, reporting, and operational alignment. Statutory duties and responsibilities assigned to the Auditor-Treasurer remain intact and are carried out in accordance with applicable law.

Deputy County Administrator / CFO

Garage Sales

CITY WIDE YARD SALE

702 22ND AVE NW

MAPLEVIEW, MAY 1ST-2ND 8AM-4PM MINI REFRIGERATOR, STEEL LEAF BLOWER, LOTS OF MISC.

Multi Family Sale

802 17th St. S.W FRIDAY MAY 1ST & SATURDAY MAY 2ND HOME, YARD & DECOR ITEMS, WIDE VARIETY CLOTHING SIZES.

City-Wide Garage Sale

1407 2nd Street NW Austin, May 1st & 2nd 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Small desk/chair, China hutch, end table, wooden pallets, crystal dishes, linens, household items, highchair

CITY WIDE GARAGE SALE

803 10TH AVE SE MAY 1ST-2ND 7:30AM-5:30PM lots of Minnesota vikings memorabilia, many collector plates, antiques piano benches, jewelry chests, tackle boxes, scrap metal, 2xl shirts.

Garage Sale

1910 2nd Ave NW, Austin May 1st & 2nd

8 AM - 3 PM

Baby gear, toys, boy toddler clothing, boys (15/16), men’s clothing (XS, XL, XXL), women’s clothing, decor, and more

Multi-Family Sale

2009 12th Ave NE, Austin, Thursday 4/30 - Sunday 5/3 9AM-6PM

2019 Ice Castle, hunting gear, snowmobile jackets, teen/womens clothing (S-2x), home decor, kitchen items, Carhart bibs, lots of misc!

YARD SALE!

308 15TH ST SE AUSTIN, MAY 1ST-3RD FRI NOON-6PM, SAT 7AM-4PM, SUN 8AM-3PM HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, HOLIDAY DECOR, KITCHEN DISHES, SOME CLOTHING

CIty-Wide Garage Sale

2304 16th Ave SW

Thursday, April 30th 4 PM - 7 PM

Friday, May 1st

8 AM - 5 PM Saturday, May 2nd

7 AM - 1 PM

Fiestaware, holiday decor, bedding, crib, lots of misc

Garage Sales

Multi-Family Sale 407 19th Street NW, Austin April 30th, May 1st, & May 2nd 9 AM - 4 PM

Antiques, furniture, glassware, kitchen items, Christmas items, twin beds, TVs, pictures, and much more!

HUGE SALE

107 NE Grove St. Brownsdale , 5/1 & 5/2 8-6 Fri. & 8-3 Sat. 12-3 EVERYTHING 1/2 OFF CITY WIDE

Men’s items, clothing all sizes, outdoor, household, too much to mention. Fresh baked goods

Three Family Garage Sale 1601 22nd Ave SW, Austin

Thursday, April 30th 3 PM - 7:30 PM

Friday, May 1st 8 AM - 6 PM

Saturday, May 2nd 8 AM - 2 PM

Jewelry armoire, power washer, toys, and much more!

Multi-Family Yard Sale 809 19th Street SW, Austin May 1st & 2nd 8AM-5PM

Vintage items, toddler to adult brand-name clothing, toys, puzzles, home decor, household, hunting/fishing items, buckskins, coolers, and tools Come and see!

Multi-Family Garage Sale 1609 16th St SWAUSTIN, Fri, May 1st 8-3p Sat, May 2nd 8-1p

Clothes/shoes child-adult, household items, Nascar items, Antiques/collectibles, TVs, Hummer bike, dresser, floral davenport, Too much to mention!

City-Wide Yard Sale

1919 5th Ave NW, Austin May 1st, 10 AM - 6 PM May 2nd, 8 AM - 3 PM May 3rd, 10 AM - 3 PM

Indoor/outdoor furniture, Austin

Packer clothing, kitchen utensils/dishes, sports items, plants/pots, pet supplies/clothes, tools/hardware, roller blades, bicycles

Rummage Sale 604 W. Main St. Brownsdale, May 1st & May 2nd 8am-4pm

Large selection of oriental collectibles various collectibles from 1950-60s, Twins baseball memorabilia, house plants, books, linens, record players air fryer, records, women’s clothes/shoes, jewelry, DoTerra oils, and plenty more!

GARAGE SALE

2002 7TH AVE SE AUSTIN, MAY 1ST-4TH 8AM-5PM HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING ITEMS, LOTS OF ANTIQUES, TOYS, TOOLS, OLD CLOCKS, RADIO, KNIVES, JEWELRY AND GUN PARTS. CARPENTER TOOLS, DUCK DECOYS. GRANDFATHER CLOCK, ALUMINUM CANOE WITH LIFE JACKETS AND PADDLES.

Garage Sales

Yard Sale

2017 6th Ave NE, Austin

May 1st & 2nd

10 AM - 4 PM

Toys, home decor, cookbooks, women’s tops, lots of misc

Garage Sale

Harry Hansen stuff 18863 890th Ave, Oakland May 1st & 2nd

8AM-5PM May 3rd

8AM-2PM

Collectibles- Hot Wheels, diecast cars, older Fisher Price toys and dolls, pewter cars. New power tools, new/used tools, table saws, fishing poles, old lures/equipment, small kitchen appliances, desk, chest of drawers, household items, lots of misc

GARAGE SALE

304 14TH PLACE NW AUSTIN, MAY 1ST-2ND FRIDAY 9AM-6PM

SATURDAY 8AM-3PM

TREADMILL, LADIES BICYCLE, MINI FRIDGE, BOATING AND ATV ACCESSORIES, PAINTBALL KIT, WEBER CHARCOAL GRILL, GOLF CLUBS, ELECTRIC TROLLING MOTOR, AIRLESS PAINT SPRAYER, CLOTHING, JEWELRY, AND LOTS OF MISC.

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

ANTIQUES!

ENTON 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,B OOKS, TOYS, OLD PHOTOGRAPHS, JEWELRY, DAV TAGS PLUS 100’S OF OTHER ITEMS CALL COUNTRYSIDE ANTIQUES 507-402-0880

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

Medical Equipment

FOR SALE

$500 OBO. CALL 507-440-5398

Miscellaneous For Sale

Sunsetter motorized remote control awning, like new 20-FT wide and extends out to 13-FT $2,000 Call Bruce 507-440-7608

Want to Buy Merchandise

Buying and selling silver bars, silver dollars, rare coins, gold jewelry, any gold-silver items, collector coins, curency. 44 years in business. I have a $1,500,000 line of credit and own 1,475 acres of land near Ormsby. Kuehl’s Coins, Fairmont, MN.

507-235-3886

507-399-9982

General Notices

ATTRACTIVE WIDOWED WHITE CHRISTIAN WOMAN IN HER SIXTIES LOOKING FOR A CHRISTIAN WHITE MALE WHO IS SINGLE OR WIDOWED FROM AUSTIN. 63-70 YEARS OLD FOR FRIENDSHIP AND COMPANIONSHIP TO DO THINGS TOGETHER. TEXT ME AT 507-460-7474 THEN WE CAN MEET FOR COFFEE.

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.

Duplexes for Rent

VERY NICE 1 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS, $850/MTH, ALL UTILITIES FURNISHED, 406TH ST NE. 507-473-3714.

Automobiles

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

For Sale: Red 1999 Honda CN250 Helix Scooter 19,800 miles

Showroom-perfect condition No scratches or dents Asking $2,800 Call Gene: 507-589-5536 ,

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