The Mower
County
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Vol. 51, No. 34
S outhern M inne S ota S hopper S , i nc . 3405 W. o akland a venue • a u S tin , M n 507-437-7731
GAMES & FUN
Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!
Here’s How It Works:
Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
ALTITUDE SICKNESS BACKPACKING BASE CAMP BLAZE CAIRN DAYPACK ELEVATION FILTER
GAITERS
HEADLAMP HIKE
LEAVE NO TRACE LOOP POLES
REGISTER REST
SCRAMBLING SECTION SWITCHBACK TENT
TRAILHEAD
TRAIL MIX
TREKKING
WILDLIFE
SOLUTIONS
NOTICE
The Mower County Shopper will be CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST for the LABOR DAY HOLIDAY!!
We will return to our normal hours on Tuesday, September 2nd.
EARLY DEADLINE NOTICE Deadline for the September 2nd Mower County Shopper will be Thursday, August 28th by 9:00 am Thank You!
Mason City Location - Next to Decker Sports
Information Systems Help Desk Technician
Under the direction of the IT Director, the Information Systems Help Desk Technician will be providing IT technical assistance and support to users within an organization. The primary goal is to ensure that end-users can use their computer systems, software, and hardware efficiently without disruptions.
Applications, job description, complete qualification listing available on the Freeborn County website at: www.co.freeborn.mn.us. Applications and resumes must be received no later than 12:00 pm, Friday, September 5th, 2025.
Social Worker/ Case Manager –Child Protection / Child Welfare
Freeborn County Department of Human Services has a vacancy for a Case Manager/Social Worker in the Child Protection/Child Welfare Unit. This position provides services to assess strengths, works with families to establish and meet goals to promote health, safety and well-being of children. Starting at $34.07/hr.
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, September 5th, 2025. 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 below https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mnmeritsystem.
DATA PROCESSING SPECIALIST
Security Bank Minnesota is an employee-owned community bank with excellent benefits and competitive pay. We are looking for a Full-Time entry level Data Processor.
Banking experience is helpful. Qualified applicants must have computer/data processing skills. Applications are available during business hours. 507-373-1481
Please return applications to: Security Bank Minnesota Attn: Jody
Real Estate & Auctions
Garage Sales
Austin, August 28-August 30 9:00am - 5:00pm
Multi family, Women’s clothing, Men’s clothing, Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Household items, Toys, Baby items, Holiday items, Household items, bedding, dresser, small furniture, Toro Snow Thrower, clothing, books, and misc. items. No Early Birds.
MOVING SALE
17395 540TH AVE, AUSTIN, August 29th & 30th 8am-5pm Small tools, new/used households, Christmas decor, yard items, scrap lumber, chest, 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.
Furniture & Appliances
CARVED TIKI WOOD HEADBOARD, DOUBLE SIZE. 507-279-5909.
Tempur-pedic Ergo Adjustable Twin XL Bed For Sale with lights around base Purchased at Ashley Paid for $4,000 asking for $2,000 Call: (507)481-7819
(507)383-6701
Community Events
Albert Lea 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
1BR Upstairs for one person.No smoking, no pets. Garbage, utilities included.Northeast area. Deposit required. Reasonable Rent! Call:(507)437-7542. Leave name & phone number
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
CAR STORAGE
Heated, clean, mouse-free Winter storage Room for 4 cars 3 miles from Austin 507.279.3533
Storage
Storage Stall 1-10x12 with shelving- $55.00 1-12x21 with shelving-$85.00 507-438-9141
AUSTIN Clean, Inside, WINTER STORAGE: Autos, boats, RVs Up to 13’ 6” tall November - April 507.282.7113
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
Classified deadline is Thursday at 5pm.
-1987 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE GOOD SHAPE, EVERYTHING WORKS. 8OK MILES.
CALL (507)440-0701,
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
Motorcycles & ATV’s
1987 Honda Helix 250cc’s 14,900 miles $1,999
Garage Sale 601 2nd Street NW Austin, August 28-August 30 9:00am - 5:00pm
507.279.0457
For Sale: Red 1999 Honda CN250 Helix Scooter 19,800 miles
Grinding
Or Commercial. Free Estimates Serving Austin, Southern MS & Northern Iowa 507-438-9141
Multi family, Women’s clothing, Men’s clothing, Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Household items, Toys, Baby items, Holiday items, Household items, bedding, dresser, small furniture, Toro Snow Thrower, clothing, books, and misc. items. No Early Birds.
Sell your car, boat, RV, lawn mower or tractor in the classifieds.
Showroom-perfect condition No scratches or dents
Asking $3,100 Call Gene: 507-589-5536
MOVING SALE
17395 540TH AVE, AUSTIN, August 29th & 30th 8am-5pm
The cost is $50 for one image and 25 words and the classified ad will run until it sells.
Handyman Services
Small tools, new/used households, Christmas decor, yard items, scrap lumber, chest, and much more!
E.L.K. CONSTRUCTION
Antiques & Collectibles
ANTIQUES WANTED!
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
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,
Tree Service Tree Trimming, cutting, and removal! Boom truck and insured. Call or Text Josh Linder 507-995-7081
Vacuum Service
