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Thursday by 5 pm
Deadline for ALL Display Ads is 5 pm the Thursday prior to the following Tuesday’s publication of the Mower County Shopper.
2. Faster Response Times
• Being nearby means they can respond quickly to urgent issues or follow-ups—especially helpful for weathersensitive tasks like roofing, lawn repair, or snow removal.
Benefits of Hiring Local Contractors
1. Familiarity with Regional Conditions
• Local contractors understand Austin, MN’s climate, soil, pests, and seasonal patterns.
• They choose materials and techniques that perform well in your specific environment (e.g., freeze-thaw cycles, rainfall patterns).
3. Reputation and Accountability
• Local businesses thrive on word-of-mouth. They’re motivated to deliver good work to maintain their reputation in the community.
• You can easily check references or even see completed projects around town.
4. Support for the Local Economy
• Hiring local keeps money circulating in your community.
• It also helps small businesses grow and creates jobs in Austin.
5. Permitting and Code Compliance
• Local contractors know regional building codes and permit processes.
• They’re less likely to make costly errors that cause delays or fines.
6. Long-Term Relationships
• Local pros are more likely to provide consistent care and maintenance over time—ideal for ongoing lawn care or phased home improvements.
Continuing to Serve North Iowa at our Two Locations:
· Residential Wells · Municipal Wells
· Farm Irrigation Wells
· Sealing Old Wells
· Well Pump Repair
· Directional Boring
· Water Treatment & Plumbing
Garage Sales
MOVING AND GARAGE SALE!
2306 6TH STREET NW AUSTIN, MAY 8TH-9TH 8am-6pm MAY 10TH 8am-Noon furniture, handyman and garden tools, toys, household items, books, clothes, area rugs, antiques, and much more.
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.
Hay, Feed & Grain
Need Hay?
We have it!
1300-1500 # Large Round Bales, Small Straw Square Bales Call 507-438-9218 for details
Lawn & Garden
COMPOST FOR SALE:
By the pail or truckload. For loading large loads, call 507-438-3228.
HILLIER COMPOSTING
Drop off your leaves, grass, branches. Reasonable rates.
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.
Storage
Storage Stall 1-10x12 with shelving- $55.00 1-12x21 with shelving-$85.00 507-438-9141
Automobiles
-1987 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE GOOD SHAPE, EVERYTHING WORKS. 8OK MILES. CALL (507)440-0701,
Automobiles
For Sale: 17’ Inboard Boat w/ Trailer 8 passenger, excellent condition, stored inside $9,800
1987 Buick Regal, A-C Low Mileage $7,800 507.438.2287
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
Motorcycles & ATV’s
2019 Harley Davidson FXDR
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: 2015 Red Chevy Silverado, LT, 1/2 ton pick-up 8ft box, 4 doors, 35,500 miles, good condition, back-up camera, auto start, cloth upholstery, always garaged, no accidents, clear title 507-279-2025
10,200 miles - new rear tirenew battery - factory passenger seat - 114 cubic inch M8 engine asking $11,500 507.440.8353
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
Junk Removal
Junk Removal - Old appliances, furniture, electronics,
