The Mower County
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Vol. 52, No. 29
S outhern M innesota S hoppers , I nc . 3405 W. O akland A venue • A ustin , MN 507-437-7731
Summer Savings Valid in-store only July 22 - 28, 2026 at Austin Hy-Vee. LU 88093
LU 88094
2/$3
Hy-Vee refridgerated bagels
2.50
4.88
4.88
24 pk., 16.9 fl. oz.
52 oz.
4 ct.
Hy-Vee purified water
16 oz, 5 ct.
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only July 22 - 28, 2026 at Austin Hy-Vee.
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only July 22 - 28, 2026 at Austin Hy-Vee.
SIDEWALK SALE 2/ $ 12
Solar salt crystals
LU 88096
LU 88095
7/23 to 7/26
3.49
Hy-Vee ultra-filtered milk Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only July 22 - 28, 2026 at Austin Hy-Vee.
Bakery-fresh cinnamon rolls
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only July 22 - 28, 2026 at Austin Hy-Vee.
BEST PRICES IN TOWN! 22.99
6.99
8 pk.
Crown Royal Canadian whiskey
6.99
3.77
14.99
17.99
24 oz.
16 oz.
3L
16 fl. oz., 15 pk.
40 lb.
Dot’s original pretzels
Bubly sparkling water
Old Dutch triple pack
750 ml
Bota box wines
Bogle wines 750 ml
Miller Lite or Coors Lite
2/ $ 7
3.00
9.99
21.99
12 pk.
4 pk., select varieties
1.75 L
12 fl. oz., 24 pk.
Hy-Vee soda
Bunzi, or Handstand
Karkov vodka
Michelob Ultra
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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Have open positions to fill? Advertise in the Mower County Shopper! Our shopper is read by over 20,000 readers in the Austin & surrounding area!
CALL 507-437-7731 TODAY!
Department of Human ServicesAccounting Specialist Sr. The DHS Accounting Specialist Sr. performs a variety of accounting procedures and bookkeeping duties under the DHS Accounting Supervisor and Finance Manager. This position maintains the Social Welfare Fund, Agency Collection System, and Revenue Recapture information for auditing purposes. In addition, this position performs accounts payable, billing, and accounts receivable functions for all Human Services areas. You must complete both the Freeborn County and Merit applications to be considered for this position. Completed applications along with cover letter and resume are due by 12:00 PM Friday, July 31st, 2026. Please call 507.377.5400 with any questions. You can find the Freeborn County application at www.co.freeborn.mn.us and the Merit application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mnmeritsystem. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER
WEEKLY DEADLINE Thursday 5 pm
Deadline for ALL Display Ads is 5 pm on Thursday prior to the following Tuesday’s publication of the Mower County Shopper.
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CALLe from th T COMFOR of your
HOME!
All classifieds need to go through our
CLASSIFIED CALL CENTER
Tell them what you want to run and they will let you know the price. Payment is required at the time of placing the ad. Please have your credit card ready.
507-396-4617
Classifieds
Marketplace
Estate Sales Huge Estate Sale Household, tools, antiques, knick-knacks, fishing items July 24th, 25th, 26th 9am-5pm 912 S. 3rd Ave Albert Lea, MN
Garage Sales Kids Dinosaur Shirts 1403 4th Ave SE, Austin July 16th, 17th, & 18th 9 AM - 5 PM T-shirts $5 Hoodies $8
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
Sell your car, boat, RV, lawn mower or tractor in the classifieds.
The cost is $50 for one image and 25 words and the classified ad will run until it sells.
Antiques & Collectibles ANTIQUES WANTED! FENTON 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
Fuel and Wood Mix Hardwoods FIREWOOD FOR SALE. FREE DELIVERY AUSTIN & ALBERT LEA AREA CALL (507)438-9181
Medical Equipment Electric Wheelchair Like new $1,800 507-434-4973
Miscellaneous For Sale
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.
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 ,
Want to Buy Merchandise
1940 Chevy 2-door Sedan 216 Engine, needs overhaul $9,500 OBO 507-434-9435
Kuehl’s Coins Fairmont, MN 507-235-3886 507-399-9982
I want to buy old beer cans to add to my collection. call steve 612-919-7176 or email steve.novafrost@hotmail.com
FOR OUR
TUESDAY SHOPPER!
MOWER COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS MowerCountyShopper.com 3405 W Oakland Avenue • Austin, MN 55912 • (507) 396-4617
FOR SALE -2800 WATT GAS GENERATOR. PAID $500, ASKING $300. LIKE NEW. -GLASS BASKETBALL HOOP WITH A SPRING -WHITE GAS STOVE -STAINLESS STEEL DOUBLE SINK -SNOW BLOWER 507-481-8915
Buying and selling silver bars, silver dollars, rare coins, gold jewelry, any gold-silver items, collector coins, currency. Same retail location for 44 years. I own 1,625 acres of land near Ormsby.
DEADLINE IS THURSDAY BY 5 PM
Automobiles
Boats & Watercraft 1990 Larson Angler 170 Fiberglass boat with a 1990 90HP Evenrude motor Livewells, onboard battery charging system, dual anchors, Hummingbird 565 Locator, Minn Kota Terrova 55 trolling motor Asking $4,000 Please call 507-433-8548 for showing
Classifieds are an affordable way to advertise your business.
Boats & Watercraft Appliance Service FOR SALE FISHING BOAT 1999 Smoker Craft 40HP Evinrude Looks new Custom tarp Bow-mount trolling motor Spartan galvanized trailer Kicker Motors -7.5/-9.5 choice or both Call 507-440-2493 for pricing and details
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 Honda VTX 1800 Motorcycle 2003 Model 5 Speed 21,000 miles Good condition Call 507-279-0306
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
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 Stump Grinding
Residential Or Commercial. Free Estimates Serving Austin, Southern MS & Northern Iowa 507-438-9141
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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
MOVING ESTATE SALE 700 12th St SW, Austin, MN
Mower County Fair Grounds - Plager Bldg Friday, July 24th · 10 am – 4 pm Saturday, July 25th · 9 am – 2 pm
Mauser Argentino model #1891 manufactured in Berlin serial #N2421 matching numbers 7.65 caliber, [3] Hawk Model 928 12-gauge with Home Defense barrels 2 3/4-inch and 3-inch shells, med gun locker, sm handgun locker, sm round table w/ 4 chairs, 2 very nice bookcases, several shelving units, sm lift recliner, black recliner, black sofa bed, Roku Hisense 58" TV, sm TV stand with electric fireplace, Samsung Blu-ray DVD player, queen-size bed, sm dresser, lamps, end tables, climbing machine, kettlebell, exercise mat, Longaberger baskets, 2 metal file cabinets, Vital Health infrared sauna, 2 sit-stand computer stands, Samsung computer monitor, Sceptre computer monitor, computer UPS, Bose stereo CD player, Sherwood stereo receiver, Black+Decker toaster oven, Wellington sm freezer, Yakima RocketBox, Schwinn fold-down 20-in bike, Sun EZ Sport AX recumbent bike, Giant Cypress LX 26-in bike, Rans Hammer Truck cargo bike , 5-ft and 6-ft ladders, motorcycle jack, 2-wheel bicycle trailer, bike carrier rack, cross-country skis, downhill skis, motorcycle bags, laptop bags, Harley-Davidson leather chaps, Harley-Davidson leather coat, size lg, ski coat with ski pants, Woolrich coats, Kirby vacuum, toolboxes and lots of tools, kerosene heater, bicycle tools, lots of miscellaneous items. For full listing and pictures visit www.estatesales.net
joysestatesales.com
507-373-9810 or 507-391-1821
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