The Mower County
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Vol. 51, No. 35
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Real Estate Auctions &
land in Lansing Township, Section 19 of Mower County, Minnesota. This exceptional property is fully enrolled in the Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) Reserve Program, offering permanent conservation protection while remaining privately owned. This is a rare opportunity to invest in a piece of southern Minnesota’s natural heritage—ideal for conservation-minded buyers, hunters, and land investors seeking long-term value and recreational use.
Location Highlights: Parcel ID: 08.019.0071
Township 103, Range 018, E 1/2, NE 1/4, Exc N501FT, E 1000FT
Immediate possession with just $15,000 down payment due at the completion of the auction Closing Date: November 4th
Land Features:
Gently rolling terrain with diverse topography
Multiple ponds scattered throughout the property Abundant natural cover ideal for wildlife habitat
Excellent opportunity for deer, turkey, and small game hunting Strategic Location for Outdoor Enthusiasts:
This property borders the Windom Wetland Management Area along its southern boundary—a federally managed public land known for excellent hunting and wildlife observation. Owning this parcel offers unparalleled access and expands your effective hunting footprint, making it a sportsman’s dream.
RIM Reserve Program
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.
Information Systems Help Desk Technician
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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WEEKLY DEADLINE
Thursday by 5 pm
Deadline for ALL Display Ads is 5 pm the Thursday prior to the following Tuesday’s publication of the Mower County Shopper.
FREEBORN COUNTY –DETENTION CENTER DEPUTY
Come and be a part of a dynamic growing team and live in a community that supports our Law Enforcement. Minimum starting pay is $28.03 /hr.
Freeborn County offers a robust benefits package including vacation / sick, life insurance, dental, vision, short term and long term disability, AFLAC, PERA, Nationwide, flex spending, medical with extremely generous VEBA contributions, free clinic for employees and their family members.
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.
Garage Sales
Garage Sale
908 12th Ave SE, Austin Sept. 4th-6th 9am-7pm 2 oak file cabinets, tables full of 50 cent clothes, shovels, blender, stormtrooper, wine fridge, vacuums, rinse n vac, tons of misc - DONT MISS OUT! Priced to sell!!!
Garage Sale
2001 8th Ave SW, Austin Fri. Sept. 5th 8am-5pm Sat. Sept. 6th 8am-4pm
Camping supplies, holsters, ammo, birdhouses & feeders, Harley Davidson clothes, leather jackets, rain pants, tools, acetylene torch, ice maker, horse decor, garden decor, steel fence posts, fire wood, misc household, automotive items.
Antiques & Collectibles
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
Lawn &
Garden
COMPOST FOR SALE: By the pail or truckload. For loading large loads, call 507-438-3228.
Antiques & Collectibles
Classified deadline is Thursday at 5pm.
am also looking to
507-477-2427 or 507-259-6460
HILLIER COMPOSTING
Drop off your leaves, grass, branches. Reasonable rates.
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.
Clothing & Footwear
Apartments
Storage
Furniture & Appliances
Apartments
Storage
affordable way to business.
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.
Cabelas large pheasant hunting jacket, near new condition Call 507-440-4400
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
Classified deadline is Thursday at 5pm.
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
CARVED TIKI WOOD HEADBOARD, DOUBLE SIZE. 507-279-5909.
Storage Stall 1-10x12 with shelving- $55.00 1-12x21 with shelving-$85.00 507-438-9141
Lawn Care & Landscaping
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
Lawn & Garden
Stump Grinding Residential Or Commercial. Free Estimates Serving Austin, Southern MS & Northern Iowa 507-438-9141
COMPOST FOR SALE: By the pail or truckload. For loading large loads, call 507-438-3228.
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
Storage Stall 1-10x12 with shelving- $55.00 1-12x21 with shelving-$85.00 507-438-9141 Lawn Care & Landscaping
Stump Grinding Residential Or Commercial. Free Estimates Serving Austin, Southern MS & Northern Iowa 507-438-9141
Classifieds are an affordable way to advertise your business.
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.
HILLIER COMPOSTING
Multi Family Moving Sale
2415 9th Ave SW
Storage
Classifieds are an affordable way to advertise your business.
Drop off your leaves, grass, branches. Reasonable rates.
Tree Service
Linder Tree Service Tree Trimming, cutting, and removal! Boom truck and insured. Call or Text Josh Linder 507-995-7081 an to business.
CAR STORAGE
Heated, clean,
Friday Sept. 5 & Saturday Sept.6 10am-4pm
Tree Service
Clothing for everyone all sizes all seasons. Furniture, seasonal decorations, kitchen dishes, and so much miscellaneous. Don’t miss out on this one,
Linder Tree Service Tree Trimming, cutting, and removal! Boom truck and insured. Call or Text Josh Linder 507-995-7081
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