The Mower County
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Vol. 52, No. 30
S outhern M innesota S hoppers , I nc . 3405 W. O akland A venue • A ustin , MN 507-437-7731
Loon Maxx only $13.99 - or 2 for only $24.99
Summer Savings Are Heating Up! Hot Deals on Your Favorite Products!
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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
PELICAN BREEZE II
ON ALBERT LEA LAKE
Public Cruises Every Friday 6 pm Sunday pm
Thru August Thru August 31st 31st Reservations are recommended. own snacks snacks and and beverages. beverages. Bring your Bring your own Reservations are recommended.
SINGING COWGIRL
Friday, August 7th · 4:00 pm
AL BATT CRUISES
Nationally Known Humorist & Storyteller Sunday, August 9th · 3:30 pm Sunday, August 30th · 3:30 pm Sunday, September 13th · 3:30 pm Reservations Recommended Private Cruises Available Upon Request For reservations or more info: 507-383-7273 or visit www.pelicanbreeze.org
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Summer Savings Valid in-store only July 29 - August 4, 2026 at Austin Hy-Vee.
LU 88093
LU 88094
6.99
1.99
2.98
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only July 29 - August 4, 2026 at Albert Lea, Faribault, and Owatonna Hy-Vee.
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only July 29 - August 4, 2026 at Albert Lea, Faribault, and Owatonna Hy-Vee.
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only July 29 - August 4, 2026 at Albert Lea, Faribault, and Owatonna Hy-Vee.
Bakery-fresh hamburger or hot dog buns 8 ct.
MIA Italian single-topping pizza 14 in.
LU 88096
LU 88095
Hy-Vee shredded hash browns 28 - 32 oz.
2.48
Bush’s baked beans 28 oz.
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only July 29 - August 4, 2026 at Albert Lea, Faribault, and Owatonna Hy-Vee.
MEAT SALE BEST PRICES 3 DAYS ONLY!
4.98
Fresh ground beef
80% lean, 20% fat, 16 oz.
3.99 lb.
Fresh boneless skinles lean handtrimmed chicken breast
LU 88097
July 31 - August 2, 2026
10/$10
Our Special Recipe bratwurst links or patties 7.3 to 7.5 oz.
4.99
Hy-Vee Choice Reserve bacon wrapped beef sirloin fillet 5 oz.
1.97 lb.
3.48
Hormel Always Tender
12 oz.
Whole boneless pork loin
IN TOWN! 12.99
Heineken bottles or cans 12 pk.
10.99
Cutwater cocktails 4 pk.
Plus, s 10% whave you bu en or mor y 6 any wine of es!
Hormel Black Label bacon
Fuel Saver
SALE
with every $50 spent. Monday, August 3, 2026
8.99
8.99
1.75 L
Rich and Rare Canadian whiskey 1.75 L
18.99
14.99
8 pk.
3L
Fris vodka
Good Boy cocktails
Black Box wines
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Helping Families Navigate Oakwood Cemetery
1800 4th St NW, Austin • 433-3304
Life’s Journey
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Sacred Heart Care Center Caring with Purpose, Living with Grace
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Donnelly Law
Family Law
Donnelly Law Criminal Defense
Immigration Law • Labor Certification • Petition to bring your family to the United States • Divorce
Ley de Familía
Defensa Criminal
Ley de Inmigración •Certificación de trabajo •Peticiones para traer a sus familiares a los Estados Unidos •Divorcio
Dan Donnelly
www.donnellylaw.com
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Dan Donnelly
Attorney at Law 211 2nd Street NW, Austin
Abogado de Leyes 211 2nd Street NW, Austin
donnellylaw@yahoo.com Telephone: 507-434-9665 Fax: 507-433-7898
donnellylaw@yahoo.com Teléfono: 507-434-9665 Fax: 507-433-7898
www.donnellylaw.com
Classifieds
Marketplace
MOWER COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Garage Sales YARD SALE! 3104 11TH STREET NE AUSTIN (NORTH OF TODD’S PARK, 1 MILE) THURSDAY, JULY 30TH FRIDAY, JULY 31ST 9AM-5PM SATURDAY AUGUST 1ST 9AM-12PM 2006 DODGE MAGNUM, ANITIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, ROLLING TOOL BOX, WELDERS, CUTTING TORCH, ORBIT DRILL PRESS, HAND TOOLS, AND MANY VINTAGE ITEMS!
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.
3405 W Oakland Avenue MowerCountyShopper.com Austin, MN 55912 classifieds@mowercountyshopper.com (507) 396-4617
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
Want to Buy Merchandise 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.
Automobiles 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 , 1940 Chevy 2-door Sedan 216 Engine, needs overhaul $9,500 OBO 507-434-9435
Boats & Watercraft
Kuehl’s Coins Fairmont, MN 507-235-3886 507-399-9982
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
I want to buy old beer cans to add to my collection. call steve 612-919-7176 or email steve.novafrost@hotmail.com
Motorcycles & ATV’s
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.
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
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
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
FREE KITTENS: Male grey tabby and a black female. Sell your car,
Approximately boat, RV, lawn mower 2 months old. or tractor inshots the Have had first classifieds. and are dewormed.
The cost is $50 for one Must beand spayed/ image 25 words and the classified neutered. Inside ad will run until it sells. homes only. Call 507-440-9407
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Department of Human ServicesHuman Services Technician Under limited supervision, performs regular software support for county human service department use of multiple staterun systems and general computer programs. Provides training to department employees and troubleshooting support. Serves as the department liaison with state-run human services helpdesks. Generates reports that can be used to verify that work performed by users has been entered and meets required timelines. Works as the agency’s Title IV-E liaison to ensure that funding is properly claimed. Prepares agency service arrangements and works with accounting to ensure that county vendors are properly paid. Serves as the local trainer and help resource for state systems. 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, August 7th, 2026. 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
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
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