The Mower County
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Vol. 51, No. 45
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Lunch Specials
$9.99 · Monday – Friday · 11 AM – 2 PM
Join us for lunch. We have a great lunch only menu at a great price. – B.L.T SALAD – Baby Romaine Lettuce, Bacon, Red Onion, Shredded Cheese, Grape Tomato, Croutons, Blackberry Balsamic Dressing – GARDEN GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD – Baby Romaine Lettuce, Grilled Chicken Breast, Cucumber, Grape Tomato, Red Onion, Croutons, Smoked Gouda Cheese, Choice of Dressing – BUTTERY CROISSANT SANDWICH – Choice of Smoked Turkey, Ham Salad, or Chicken Salad Topped with Lettuce, and Tomato, Choice of Side – HOT HONEY HAM & PROVOLONE – Local Smoked Ham, Hot Honey, Melted Provolone, Brioche Bun, Choice of Side – BBQ PULLED PORK – House Made Pulled Pork, Pepper Jack Cheese, Chipotle Mayo, Countryside BBQ Sauce, Brioche Bun, Choice of Side
Wedgewood Cove
2200 W 9th St. • Albert Lea, MN 507-373-2007 • wedgewoodcove.com
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FREE TURKEY GIVEAWAY
Saturday, November 15 Mower CountyFairgrounds Beginning at 9 a.m. While supplies last.
Thursday, November 13th · 8 am - 4 pm
Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, community members can receive two free, frozen JENNIE-O® Tender & Juicy Turkey Breasts while supplies last!
Valid 11/13/25 Only No Early Sales
DETAILS TO KNOW
When: Saturday, November 15 Starting at 9:00 a.m. (weather permitting) Backup date: Saturday, Nov. 22 Please download the Hometown Food Security app or visit www.HometownFoodSecurity.org for updates.
Where: Mower County Fairgrounds 700 12th Street SW, Austin, MN 55912 What: 7,000 JENNIE-O® Tender & Juicy Turkey Breasts. Limit two per household on a first come, first served basis, averaging 10 lbs. of product. No ID or pre-registration is required.
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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To All Past & Present U.S. Service Men & Women
Thank You For Serving Our Country and Protecting Our Freedoms!
2410 YH Hanson Avenue Albert Lea, MN 56007 (507) 379-9269
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
DUMP TRUCK, EXCAVATOR AND SKID LOADER SERVICES DIRT WORK · GRADING · EXCAVATING · FARM SITE STORM DAMAGE AND DEBRIS CLEANUP · SCRAP METAL REMOVAL · DRAINAGE · WILDLIFE FOOD PLOT PREP · MICRO-PONDS · LAND MANAGEMENT LAND CLEARING · BRUSH MOWING · ETC
Call Corky Frank 507-461-1837 507-461-1837 Glenville, MN | Fully Insured Like Us on Facebook! - Frank Outdoor Services
Run Your Ad In Our Business Directory and Get Results! You Can Reach Over 20,000 Readers!
Call 507-396-6370 Today
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ASSISTANT COURT SECURITY DEPUTY
PUBLIC HEALTH – FAMILY HOME VISITOR The Family Home Visitor performs paraprofessional services to client families with children from prenatal to preschool and/or kindergarten entrance identified through screening and assessment to have some parenting risk factors. Works with families to promote positive functional and healthy family relationships and assist families in becoming self-sufficient. This position has a part in implementing the required Local Public Health Activities that are organized according to the following areas: assure an adequate public health infrastructure; promote healthy communities and healthy behavior; prevent the spread of infectious disease; protect against environmental health hazards; prepare for and respond to disasters and assist communities in recovery; and assure the quality and accessibility of health services. 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, Monday, December 1st , 2025. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Join Our Team
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Freeborn County is seeking applicants an Assistant Court Security Deputy. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment within the Government Center and Courthouse of Freeborn County. Minimum starting salary: $26.02/hourly or $54,122/annually. For more information, full job description, 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 Monday, December 1st, 2025. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Highway Engineering Technician II The Engineering Technician II is responsible for providing public service in the transportation system that emphasizes quality, safety, cost effectiveness, economic vitality and sensitivity to the environment. The position is responsible for monitoring and coordinating all construction projects, for developing engineering plans and project specifications for all construction and maintenance projects, and for participating in all surveying, staking, inspection and right-of-way acquisition activities. The Engineering Technician II is the second level within the Engineering Technician classification series. This classification differs from that of Engineering Technician I due to the responsibility for coordinating and monitoring their engineering activities, for the greater knowledge and experience requirements and for the higher complexity level of the work. See complete job description on the Freeborn County website http://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/Jobs.aspx. Completed applications along with cover letter and resume are due by 12:00 pm on Friday, November 14th, 2025. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
• Day Shift Operator • Work in a brand-new climate-controlled facility with top-of-the-line equipment
• Exceptional benefits including 100% employerpaid health insurance • Inclusive, positive working environment
Apply now at ApplyNT.com Plant address 1103 27th Ave NW, Austin, MN BioSciences
Manufacturer of raw materials for the pharmaceutical industry.
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 2nd Shift – Full-Time Exempt Full salary range is $31.94–$45.63/hr. At the City of Austin Wastewater Treatment Plant, we don’t just treat water, we protect our community, our environment, and our future. We’re hiring a Wastewater Operator who’s ready to get their hands dirty, solve real problems, and be part of a team that shows up and gets it done. Whether you're climbing into tight spaces or keeping critical systems humming, your work keeps the city safe, and we don’t take that lightly. This is tough work. Important work. Work that matters. If you’ve got grit, pride, and a drive to serve, we want you on our crew. Key Responsibilities Monitoring equipment & pump stations Collecting & analyzing water samples Maintaining compliance & safety Supporting clean water for our community Minimum Qualifications Associates Degree or Equivalent in Wastewater 2+ Years Wastewater Field Experience. Class B Wastewater License – REQUIRED Valid Class A CDL with Air Brake Tanker Endorsement – REQUIRED However, candidates who meet all other minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply and will be given full consideration. Apply Today! The City of Austin Job Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be complete to be considered. Application Packets are Available: City of Austin – City Hall 500 4th Avenue NE, Austin, MN 55912 Or Online: www.ci.austin.mn.us/wtpop Priority will be given to applications received by Sunday, November 23, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.
Call or email McKenna today! salesrep@mowercountyshopper.com 507.396.6370
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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 Antiques & Collectibles
Fuel and Wood MIX HARDWOODS FIREWOOD FOR SALE. FREE DELIVERY AUSTIN & ALBERT LEA AREA CALL (507)438-9181
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.
YOU CAN HELP AN OLD VET! BUY HIS FIREWOOD! PLEASE TEXT (DEAF) 719-221-9787
Classified deadline is Thursday at 5pm.
Lawn & Garden
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. &DOO 5RQ IURP +D\¿HOG 507-477-2427 or 507-259-6460
Machinery & Tools POWER WASHERS in Stock 507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville
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.
Automobiles 1940 Chevy 2-door Sedan 216 Engine, needs overhaul $9,500 OBO 507-434-9435,
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.
Office & Commercial Rental Large Commercial Building Available now $650/month plus utilities. 605 10th Drive SE, Austin (507)202-2828
TUESDAY SHOPPER!
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 Classifieds are an affordable way to advertise your business. Classifieds are an affordable way to advertise your business.
Domestic Pets
Apartments
FOR OUR
MOWER COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS MowerCountyShopper.com 3405 W Oakland Avenue • Austin, MN 55912 • (507) 396-4617
STIHL Products in Stock We’re your Stihl Dealer. 507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville
Four Kittens Free to Good Home Black & white Friendly Currently go by Eenie, Meenie, Minie, and Moe (507)405-9914
DEADLINE IS THURSDAY BY 5 PM
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
For Sale: Red 1999 Honda CN250 Helix Scooter 19,800 miles Showroom-perfect condition No scratches or dents Asking $3,100 Call Gene: 507-589-5536
-1987 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE GOOD SHAPE, EVERYTHING WORKS. 8OK MILES.
Want To Buy Transportation
CALL (507)440-0701,
Buying Junk Vehicles! Paying cash. Top $$ prices. Will pick up 7 days/week. 641-590-7068
Comm. Vehicles & Trailers 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. 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 Classifieds are an affordable way to advertise your business. Classifieds are an affordable way to advertise your business.
Tree Service Linder Tree Service
Tree Trimming, cutting, and removal! Boom truck and insured. Call or Text Josh Linder 507-995-7081
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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
AREA LISTINGS · 2313 W 9th St, Albert Lea - Lakefront
3 bed, 4 bath, 5,440 sq ft...$999,900 · 1516 Bay Oaks Dr, Albert Lea - Lakefront 3 bed, 4 bath, 5,175 sq ft...$849,900
· 28674 810th Ave, Hollandale
4 bed, 2 bath, 2,648 sq ft...$419,900
· 1518 Elm St, Albert Lea
3 bed, 3 bath, 2,447 sq ft...$224,900
· 119 Hall Ln, Alden
4 bed, 4 bath, 3,783 sq ft...$374,900
· 65672 275th St, Alden
4 bed, 3 bath, 3889 sq ft....$520,000
Contact me for touring any of these homes or listing your current home. CRAIG HOIUM Realtor 507-473-3048 201 S. Washington Albert Lea, MN 507-373-3174
homesforsale.century21.com
MOVING ESTATE SALE 801 6th St NW, Austin, MN
Thu, November 13th · 10 am – 4 pm Fri, November 14th · 10 am – 4 pm Sat, November 15th · 9 am – 2 pm
Antique dry sink, beautiful antique oak small dresser with mirror, antique oak buffet with mirror, antique brass bed, beautiful iron king-size bed headboard and footboard, dresser, queen-size bed, small twin bed, glider rocker, loveseat, two matching wing occasional chairs, several antique walnut and oak chairs, antique caned rocking chairs, ice cream chairs, antique wicker couch and matching chair, antique wicker planter, old crank phone, large collection of green Depression glass, Westmoreland pieces, large collection of Red Wing crocks, antique Easter and Christmas decorations, linens, very nice small secretary, small hutch, LG Smart 50-inch TV, several area rugs and runners, purses, women’s clothing, antique sleds, cement bird bath, several bird feeders, small tools, garden tools, books, lots of beautiful glassware, several Austin High School yearbooks, old Christmas decorations, small kitchen appliances, Trek 7100 Multi-Track bicycle, lots of garage misc., lots of misc. For full listing and pictures visit www.estatesales.net
joysestatesales.com
507-373-9810 or 507-391-1821
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Holiday Savings
Valid in-store only November 12 - 18, 2025 at your Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault and Owatonna Hy-Vee locations. Select varieties included.
LU 88080
LU 880811
LU 88082
LU 88083
4.99
6.00
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1.48
2 ct.
one entrée, rice or noodles, one appetizer and fortune cookie
16 oz.
8 oz.
Hormel Always Tender smoked pork chops
HyChi one entrée meal
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only November 12 - 18, 2025 at your Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault and Owatonna Hy-Vee locations.
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Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only November 12 - 18, 2025 at your Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault and Owatonna Hy-Vee locations.
Spend $100 or more In Select One4all ULTIMATE, ONE4ALL Favorites & Spafinder gift cards
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Grimmway Farms baby carrots
Hy-Vee cream cheese
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only November 12 - 18, 2025 at your Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault and Owatonna Hy-Vee locations.
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only November 12 - 18, 2025 at your Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault and Owatonna Hy-Vee locations.
BUY A HAM, GET A FREE TURKEY Get a free 10 to 12 lb. frozen Honeysuckle White turkey when you buy a Hormel Cure 81 whole boneless ham. Valid on in-store and online orders placed Nov. 1-30, 2025. See store for details.
Offer valid in store 11/10/25 - 11/27/25 Subject to availability. See gift cards for details, terms, conditions and (if applicable) fees. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. Product may not be available in all states. The gift cards featured are not sponsors or otherwise affiliated with this company.One4all Favorites and Spafinder Gift Cards are issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC.
1-Day Sale .48
Friday, November 14 ONLY!
1.48
Avocado
Hy-Vee large eggs
each
12 ct. (limit 2)
10/$10
Our Special Recipe bratwurst
links or patties, 3 or 3.75 oz.
.77
Hy-Vee Midwest Pork boneless top loin pork chop 4 oz.
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4.99
Brew Pub Lotzza Motzza pizza 20 to 26.82 oz.
.69
Hy-Vee tuna 5 oz. (limit 4)
5.99
14” MIA Italian single topping pizza
traditional or Tuscano crust, 22 to 38 oz.
.49
Hy-Vee tomatoes
14.5 or 15 oz. (limit 6)
3.99
Bakery-fresh cookies 12 ct. (limit 4)
3.99
Bacon wrapped chicken grillers 8 oz.
.98lb.
Tyson chicken drumsticks value pack
10.99
Pepsi soda
24 pk. cans 12 fl. oz.
3.99lb.
Smithfield deli ham
1.99
Sara Lee honey wheat bread 20 oz. (limit 2)
buy one, get one
FREE
Frito-Lay Cheetos or Fritos snacks 6.5 to 10 oz.
1.49
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish crackers
4.8 to 8 oz. (limit 2)
7.99
HyChi 2 entrée meal
2 entrées, rice, appetizer & fortune cookie
2.48
24.99
4 to 9 ct. or frozen dessert 46 or 48 fl. oz.
24 pk. cans 12 fl. oz.
Blue Bunny novelties
Busch or Busch Light
ORDER A HOLIDAY MEAL PACK Scan to order your premade Holiday Meal Pack today.
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