The Mower County
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Vol. 51, No. 50
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STOP IN AND CHECK OUT OUR BUY 1 GET 1 50% OFF GLASS SALE (ALBERT LEA STORE)
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Wishing you a wonderful holiday season Ready to Serve You at our Two Locations: 1560 400th St, Kensett, IA 641-845-2990 2792 130th St, Belmond, IA On-Site 641-444-4633 Pick Up Available
Wishes you
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! FFirst irst U United nited M Methodist ethodist C Church hurch welcomes welcomes you you to to::
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In the true spirit of the season, we express our heartfelt thanks for your contributions to our success this past year. Best wishes to you and your family for a joyous Holiday Season and a Happy New Year!
From the crew at R & S Grain Systems, Inc. R & S Installation, LLC
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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Abogado de Leyes 211 2nd Street NW, Austin donnellylaw@yahoo.com Teléfono: 507-434-9665 Fax: 507-433-7898
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Classifieds
Marketplace
Merchandise 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. &DOO 5RQ IURP +D\¿HOG 507-477-2427 or 507-259-6460
Fuel and Wood
Machinery & Tools STIHL Products in Stock We’re your Stihl Dealer. 507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville POWER WASHERS in Stock 507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville Put your ad here call 507.396.4617.
Notices General Notices
MIX HARDWOODS ATTENTION FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Due to the upcoming holidays we will have early FREE DELIVERY deadlines for classified AUSTIN & advertisements starting ALBERT LEA AREA the week of December 15, 2025 and we will resume CALL normal deadlines on (507)438-9181 January 5, 2026. Do you have available jobs? Call 507.396.4617 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.
Deadline for ALL Display Ads is 5 pm the Thursday prior to the following Tuesday’s publication of the Mower County Shopper.
If you have question or concerns please contact us at 507-396-4617
Rentals 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.
Transportation Automobiles
MOWER COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS MowerCountyShopper.com 3405 W Oakland Avenue • Austin, MN 55912 • (507) 396-4617
Automobiles -1987 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE GOOD SHAPE, EVERYTHING WORKS. 8OK MILES. CALL (507)440-0701, 1940 Chevy 2-door Sedan 216 Engine, needs overhaul $9,500 OBO 507-434-9435,
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.
Motorcycles & ATV’s 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 Selling your home? Advertise here and sell it faster. Call Classifieds at 507.396.4617.
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
Want To Buy Transportation Buying Junk Vehicles! Paying cash. Top $$ prices. Will pick up 7 days/week. 641-590-7068
Services 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
Looking for a home? Look in our classifieds section and learn of great deals for you and your family.
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 Put your ad here call 507.396.4617.
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
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
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Holiday Savings Valid in-store only December 17 - 23, 2025 at your Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault and Owatonna Hy-Vee locations. Select varieties included.
CRAB & SEAFOOD SALE
10% OFF 6 bottles or more of wine
Dec. 1, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026
10% OFF
Holiday Store Hours: Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault and Owatonna will all be operating with the following hours: Closing at 5 PM Christmas Eve Closed on Christmas Reopen at 6 AM Friday
Merry Christmas from your local