The Mower County
Thursday by 5 pm
Deadline for ALL Display Ads is 5 pm the Thursday prior to the following Tuesday’s publication of the
Public Safety Telecommunicator
Freeborn County is accepting applications for a full-time (40 hrs./wk) Public Safety Telecommunicator and to establish an eligibility list for future employment. Duties include answering phones and radios, evaluating information, prioritizing and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls. Shift work is required which includes evenings, weekends and holidays. Starting minimum salary: $26.02/ hr.
For more information, and to complete an application, please visit the Freeborn County website at www.co.freeborn.mn.us. Completed applications, along with a cover letter and resume are due by 12:00 PM on Friday, August 8, 2025. th
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
FREEBORN COUNTY AUDITOR/TREASURER
The Auditor-Treasurer provides overall leadership and direction of Freeborn County’s disbursements and receipting, tax, election and ditch authority operations. The Auditor – Treasurer oversees general administration of Auditor Treasurer Office and License Center. Prepares data and reports for the County financial statements, related worksheets, and records for reporting to the State. Annual salary range - $96,949 - $129,272 based on experience.
Please go to the Freeborn County website for the full job description and qualifications required. Interested applicants must apply through the online application process available on the Freeborn County website http://www.co.freeborn.mn.us. Completed applications along with cover letter and resume are due by 12:00 PM Friday, August 1st, 2025.
Probation Services Director
Freeborn County is seeking a Probation Services Director. This position leads a department of 15 staff, including probation, truancy, STS coordinator, support and veterans court staff. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8 years in the field of Corrections and understand evidence-based practices in the field. He/she must hold at least a BS degree in Corrections, Law Enforcement or a related field. The Director reports to the Court, presents budgets to the County Board, does grant reporting at both federal and state levels and attends meetings and trainings throughout the state. The position would start approximately October 1st, 2025.

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, August 15, 2025. Salary range $88,005 - $130,520 depending on qualifications. th
Marketplace
Garage Sales
GARAGE SALE
1005 28th St. SW, Austin
July 25th & 26th
9am-3pm, 9am-12noon
Women’s clothing, collectibles, furniture, household items, holiday items, photo/video background and lighting kit, music gear and more! Lots of free items! Everything Must GO!
Moving Sale
2207 7th ave NW, Austin, MN
Sell your car, boat, RV, lawn mower or tractor in the classifieds.
July 25 9am - 5 pm July 26 9am -12noon
Antiques & Collectibles
Community Events
Albert Lea
Storage
Motorcycles & ATV’s
Tools, treasures, bikes, beds, pictures, & misc household items
The cost is $50 for one image and 25 words and the classified ad will run until it sells.
HUGE SALE
610 13TH AVE SW
Thurs., July 24th & Fri., July 25th - 9am - 5pm Sat., July 26th - 9am-3pm
Antiques, clothes, dressers, home decor, Ashton Drake & collectible dolls, 1974 17ft Alumna Craft Canoe, & much more.
*Portion of the sales will be used to spay/neuter stray cats in Mapleview
Multi Family Garage Sale
2415 9TH AVE SW
Friday, July 25 8am-5pm Saturday, July 26 8am-4pm
Men’s & women’s clothing-all seasons, variety of sizes.
Harley Davidson clothing, boy’s toddler clothes size 6. House & holiday decor, furniture & tons of misc.
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.
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
Housing & Redevelopment Authority
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.
Condos & Townhomes
CONDOS FOR SALE AT THE OAKS CONDOMINIUMS IN AUSTIN!
- 1BR 1BA, CUSTOM KITCHEN AND BATHROOM CABINETS, CUSTOM PATIO DOOR DRAPERY, FRESHLY PAINTED, NEW PATIO AND BEDROOM WINDOWS, WALK-IN PANTRY, 3 SEASON PORCH WITH COURTYARD VIEW. $99,500.
- 1BR 1BA DELUXE FRESHLY PAINTED, NEW FURNACE, CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS, WALK-IN SHOWER, HUGE WALK-IN CLOSET AND PANTRY, 3 SEASON PORCH WITH OUTSIDE ACCESS. $95,000.
*GARAGE SPACE AVAILABLE WITH ONE OF THE CONDOS. 507-438-8634 OR 218-410-4525. LEAVE A MESSAGE.
Storage Stall 1-10x12 with shelving- $55.00 1-12x21 with shelving-$85.00 507-438-9141
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
-1987 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE GOOD SHAPE, EVERYTHING WORKS. 8OK MILES. CALL (507)440-0701,
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 10,200 miles - new rear tirenew battery - factory passenger seat - 114 cubic inch M8 engine asking $11,500 507.440.8353
1987 Honda
Classified deadline is Thursday at 5pm.
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
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, 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
Linder Tree Service Tree Trimming, cutting, and removal! Boom truck and insured. Call or Text Josh Linder 507-995-7081
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. 4 SIX WEEK OLD KITTENS IN NEED OF GOOD HOME -
Real Estate & Auctions
DEAN AND MYRNA SORENSEN LIVING ESTATE SALE 236 Wilson Street, Alden, Mn Thurs, July 24th · 10 am – 4 pm Fri, July 25th · 10 am – 4 pm Sat, July 26th · 9 am – 2 pm
or 507-391-1821 Filter Queen like-new vacuum, Kirby vacuum, beautiful Amish furniture, dining table with 6 chairs on rollers and 3 table leaves, cute smaller kitchen cupboard, 2 Ekornes Stressless chairs with ottomans, beautiful curio cabinet, Amish-made Sleep Number king bed with matching night tables, armoire, large dresser with mirror, very nice oak swivel CD holder, several lamps, large display shelf, small oak bar, end tables, Samsung 65-inch Smart TV, surround system with speakers, VHS and DVD player, beautiful entertainment center, very lg collection of Fenton, cobalt blue, carnival glass, ruby red glass, lg collection of apple canisters, Bing & Grondahl Christmas plates, assorted candles, large amount of jewelry, jewelry boxes, queen bed and dresser, lg dining table (nice for a family room), lg collection of Westmoreland white milk glass, sauna, fans, lg collection of nutcrackers, lg collection of silk flowers, lg room full of Christmas decorations, hospital bed, Acorn stair lift (only 1 yr old), patio set, patio swings, lots of outdoor decorations, generator, several sets of china, very nice Oriental china set, lots of garage misc, 2 hose reels, refrigerator, snow shovels, rakes, kitchen misc, men's clothing size XXL, women's size XXL and XXXL clothing, leather purses, women's shoes, treadmill, exercise equipment, lots of misc.
full listing and pictures visit www.estatesales.net