The Mower County
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Vol. 51, No. 25
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Hot Summer Deals
Valid in-store only June 25 - July 1, 2025 at your Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault and Owatonna Hy-Vee locations. Select varieties included.
LU 88080
LU 88081
LU 88082
1.68
8.00
3.99
64 fl. oz.
two entrées, rice or noodles, one appetizer and fortune cookie
4 ct.
Hy-Vee apple juice
Hy-Chi two entrée meal
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only June 25 - July 1, 2025 at your Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault and Owatonna Hy-Vee locations.
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only June 25 - July 1, 2025 at your Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault and Owatonna Hy-Vee locations.
LU 88083
.77
Bakery-fresh muffins Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only June 25 - July 1, 2025 at your Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault and Owatonna Hy-Vee locations.
LU 88084
Red peppers or cucumbers
4.99
each
Just Bare boneless skinless chicken breast
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only June 25 - July 1, 2025 at your Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault and Owatonna Hy-Vee locations.
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only June 25 - July 1, 2025 at your Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault and Owatonna Hy-Vee locations.
LU 88085
2.99 Hy-Vee butter 16 oz.
18 oz.
EARN
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only June 25 - July 1, 2025 at your Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault and Owatonna Hy-Vee locations.
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with every $ 60 purchase
Valid in store and online June 30, 2025 only. Minimum $60.00 purchase required, Some exclusions apply. see store for details. The more you purchase, the more cents off per gallon you earn.
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NOW OPEN!
JAN 31 - OCT 4
Assistant County Attorney
MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER
WEEKLY DEADLINE Thursday
PICTURED: SAM STOLL
by 5:00 pm
Deadline for ALL Display Ads is 5 pm the Thursday prior to the following Tuesday’s publication of the Mower County Shopper.
Security Bank Minnesota is an ESOP owned community bank with excellent benefits and competitive pay. We are looking for a Full-Time entry level Bookkeeper/Data Processor. Bookkeeping or banking experience is helpful. Qualified applicants must have computer and typing skills. Applications are available during business hours. 507-373-1481 Please return applications to: Security Bank Minnesota Attn: Jody 437 Bridge Avenue Albert Lea, MN 56007
952.934.1525 ChanhassenDT.com
Freeborn County seeks to hire a full-time Assistant County Attorney. The individual selected for this position will handle a mixed caseload, including criminal matters, social service cases and general county legal advice. The caseload will involve court hearings and trials as well as office practice. There will be an emphasis on courtroom skills, and legal research abilities. In addition to necessary courtroom skills, the successful applicant must possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Requires a J.D. or L.L.B. Degree with a license to practice law in Minnesota – one year of experience as a law clerk and/or an attorney is preferred. Starting pay $42.28 – $65.26 per hour based on experience. Obtain application, job description and complete listing of qualifications on the Freeborn County website: http://www.co.freeborn.mn.us.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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AREA 4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIES Saturday, June 28th
2:00-8:00-Bingo (Veteran’s Pavilion)
Kids Fishing Contest, East Side Lake
3:00-6:00-Horse’n Around Pony Rides
8:30am-10:00 on - site Registration 9:00am-10:50am - Fishing time
3:30 sign up for Kids Pedal Pull Competition (ages 4-11) sponsored by Austin’s Morning Lions
11:00 - Fishing Contest Awards
Competition begins at 4:00 in the West Parking Lot Trophies for each age group!
Thursday, July 3rd Entertainment Schedule 1:00-1:45 - Jane Taylor Academy of Dance (Bandshell Stage) 2:00-3:00 - Austin Big Band (Bandshell Stage) 2:00-3:00 - Manic Culture Band and MacPhail Entertainment (Eagles Tent) 3:00-3:30 - Krusemark Family Violins (Eagles Tent)
Food Trucks - throughout the day 2:00-8:00 - Bingo (Veteran’s Pavilion) 2:00-7:00 - Children’s Inflatables and Corn Box 2:30-7:00 - Tween/Teen Zone: Foam Archery, Soccer, Hamster Ball Race, Obstacle Course, 3:00-6:00 - Horse’n Around Pony Rides
3:30-4:15 - Sarah Holdyn (Bandshell Stage)
3:00-7:00 - Kaptain Kirby Children’s Train Rides Jim Jayes Wandering Magic
3:45 - MacPhail Musical Families and Bucket Drumming (Eagles Tent)
Food Trucks - throughout the day
4:30-6:00 - Little Miss Sparkler/Mr. Firecracker Pageant (Bandshell Stage) 6:00-7:00 - RAD Zoo Presentation (Eagles Tent) 7:00-8:30 - Band: Branded Hot Country (Bandshell Stage) Sponsored by G&G Heating & Air Conditioning Activities Schedule, July 3rd: 1:00-6:00 - Althing Clinic First Aid Station
8:00-8:20 - Pillars of the Community Ceremony (Bandshell Stage) 8:30-10:00 - Austin Community Band (Bandshell Stage) 10:00 - Fireworks over Bandshell Park Activities Schedule 1:30-4:00 - River Rats Car Club Show & Shine, along 9th Place
Craft Vendors - throughout the day
2:00-Sign up starts for Cornhole Tourney (North Pavilion)
Angry Hog Craft Beer Garden, VFW Beer Garden, Shade Tents
2:30-Hwy 218 Cornhole Tourney begins
Friday, July 4th
2:00-4:00-Westminster Free Ice Cream Social (Westminster Church, top of Skinner’s Hill)
10:45 am Mini Piggy Fun Run (organizers: YMCA)
2:00-8:00-Children’s Inflatables and Corn Box
11:00 am - Chamber of Commerce Parade (organizers: Austin Area Chamber of Commerce) Entertainment Schedule 1:30 - Veteran’s Opening Ceremony and National Anthem (Bandshell Stage) 1:45-2:30 - MacPhail Piano Studio (Eagles Tent) 2:00-3:30 BYO Brass (Bandshell Stage) 3:45 - Hadley Prescott (Eagles Tent) 4:00-5:30 - Papa J (Bandshell Stage) 4:30 - Lincoln Bunnell and Friends (Eagles Tent) 6:00-7:30 - Sena and Cole Acoustic Duo (Bandshell Stage) Sponsored by RBC Wealth Management, Tom Wuertz
2:00-8:00-Tween/Teen Zone: Foam Archery, Soccer, Hamster Ball Race, Obstacle Course 2:00-8:00-Hasse Family Petting Zoo
Craft Vendors - throughout the day, Angry Hog Craft Beer Garden, VFW Beer Garden, Shade Tents Saturday, July 5th Darren Dash / FreedomFest 5K (organizers: DarrenDash) Rotary Centennial Park, Austin Details and Registration here 7:30-8:20am Packet Pick up 8:30am Race begins Torge’s 4th of July Parking Lot Party (Organizers: Torge’s Live) Time: 8:00pm-Midnight Band: Rhino Location: Torge’s Live Parking Lot Sunday, July 6th Morning Lions Fly-In Breakfast (organizers: Austin Morning Lions) 7:00am - 1:00pm, Austin Airport
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Marketplace
Garage Sales 4 Family Rummage Sale 2702 5TH AVE SW, AUSTIN, Friday, June 27th 4pm-7pm Saturday, June 28th 8am-2pm
Women’s, plus, junior, and girl’s clothing and shoes, dishes, bed spreads, toys, books, patio chairs with foot stools, kitchen items, holiday items, lots of misc.
Huge Garage Sale 2810 4th ST SE, Austin (Out past Woodson School) Thursday-Sunday, 26th-29th 8:00am-6:00pm
Baby through adult clothes. Men’s clothes sizes 32-44, women’s clothes small-XLarge, kid’s clothes, furniture, indoor and outdoor, lots & lots misc.
Classified deadline is Thursday at 5pm. Huge Garage Sale 2110 2nd Ave SE Saturday, June 28th 8am-2pm $SSOLDQFHV YDFXXPV JULOO ¿UH SLW &'¶V '9'¶V &' SOD\HUV IXUQLWXUH EHDQLH EDELHV FUDIW WDEOHV VFUDSERRNLQJ VWDPSV EODQNHWV UXJV GRJ FDW WR\V OHDVKHV DQG PXFK PRUH
Multi-family Sale 1500 29th St SW 6/27 9:00-5:00 6/28 9:00-3:00
Mens, womens, children, infant, scrubs, maternity clothing. Kitchen, home decor, party supplies, holiday, bedding, floor jack + 2 stands, Craftsman 16pc socket set, GoPro camera, binoculars with camera. Infant + baby equipment. Queen bed frame. Sole E95 elliptical and recumbent exercise bike. Garage Sale 2002 7th AVE SE Friday, June 27th & Saturday, June 28th 8am-5pm Something for everyone! Tools, fishing & hunting gear, clothing, antlers, traps, outside furniture, inside furniture, new 5’x10’ trailer, 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.
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.
Classified deadline is Thursday at 5pm.
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
DEADLINE IS THURSDAY BY 5 PM TUESDAY SHOPPER!
MOWER COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS MowerCountyShopper.com 3405 W Oakland Avenue • Austin, MN 55912 • (507) 396-4617
Storage Storage Stall
1-10x12 with shelving- $55.00 1-12x21 with shelving-$85.00 507-438-9141
Automobiles
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
Community Events
Public Housing Units Available for Rent Application Online www.albertleahra.com or pick up an application at our office Monday-Thursday 8:00am-12:00pm 800 4th Ave South Albert Lea, MN 56007
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.
Junk Removal Junk Removal - Old appliances, furniture, electronics, yard waste as well as any kind of Junk from Anywhere! Basements, attics, garages. Free Estimates. Senior Discounts. BEST PRICES Call anytime: 507-219-0727
Lawn Care & Landscaping
Call 507-396-4617 to place your classified ad.
Albert Lea Housing & Redevelopment Authority
FOR OUR
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 -1987 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE GOOD SHAPE, EVERYTHING WORKS. 8OK MILES. CALL (507)440-0701,
1987 Honda Helix 250cc’s 14,900 miles $1,999 507.279.0457
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
Boats & Watercraft Handyman Services 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
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
Stump Grinding Residential Or Commercial. Free Estimates Serving Austin, Southern MS & Northern Iowa 507-438-9141
Tree Service Linder Tree Service
Tree Trimming, cutting, and removal! Boom truck and insured. Call or Text Josh Linder 507-995-7081
Vacuum Service
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Real Estate
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
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