The Mower County
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 Vol. 51, No. 52
S outhern M innesota S hoppers , I nc . 3405 W. O akland A venue • A ustin , MN 507-437-7731
New Years Savings
Valid in-store only December 31, 2025 - January 6, 2026 at your Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault and Owatonna Hy-Vee locations. Select varieties included.
LU 88080
1.28
Dole shredded lettuce 8 oz., garden salad 12 oz., or colelsaw 14 oz.
LU 88081
6.00
5.00
one entrée, rice or noodles, one appetizer and fortune cookie
California or spicy California only 10 ct.
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only December 31, 2025 - January 6, 2026 at your Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault and Owatonna Hy-Vee locations.
LU 88083
EL SAVER FU
Nori Sushi standard rolls
HyChi one entrée meal
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only December 31, 2025 - January 6, 2026 at your Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault and Owatonna Hy-Vee locations.
LU 88082
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only December 31, 2025 - January 6, 2026 at your Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault and Owatonna Hy-Vee locations.
LU 88084
LU 88085
EARN
5¢
4.99
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2.48
9.99
4 ct.
Old Dutch Crunch kettle chips 9oz.
48 oz.
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only December 31, 2025 - January 6, 2026 at your Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault and Owatonna Hy-Vee locations.
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only December 31, 2025 - January 6, 2026 at your Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault and Owatonna Hy-Vee locations.
Limit 2 with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Valid in-store only December 31, 2025 - January 6, 2026 at your Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault and Owatonna Hy-Vee locations.
Bakery-fresh jumbo loaded muffins
Schweigert chicken bites, strips or patties
DAILY DAILY DEALS DEALS
MONDAY CHICKEN-FRIED
STEAK MONDAY
Topped with country gravy and served with corn and mashed potatoes
8
$
TUESDAY TENDERLOIN SANDWICH Add on toss or fries for $2
4 TUESDAY $
WEDNESDAY CHICKEN AND NOODLES
Served over mashed potatoes
12
$
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY STEAK NIGHT
Chef's choice steak seasoned with Chophouse salt and pepper, served with baked potato and buttered sweet corn.
12
$
THURSDAY
CHICKEN-FRIEDFRIDAY STEAKFISH AND CHIPS
HAND-BREADED
beer-battered fish served Topped with country gravy and served with Hand-breaded corn with chips and coleslaw ― add an additional piece of fish for $2 each. and mashed potatoes.
8
$
5
$
SATURDAY
HOT & READY RIBS One slab of ribs.
$ TENDERLOIN SANDWICH 14 Add on tots or fries for $2.
4
$
SUNDAY Served from 4-7 p.m.
8-PIECE CHICKEN BUCKET
10
$
CHICKEN AND NOODLES Served over mashed potatoes.
5
$
STEAK NIGHT Chef’s choice steak seasoned with Chophouse salt and pepper, served with baked potato and buttered sweet corn.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Box 241, Austin, MN 55912 For information, contact: MowerCtyDFl.org 507-218-1001 To be added to the Mower County DFL mailing list or to volunteer, please send us an email at MowerCtyDFL@gmail.com.
- UPDATES YOU BETCHA BASH
January 10, 2026, 12 NOON Izaak Walton Cabin 2198 14th St NE, Austin, MN 55912 Speakers, Music, Food, Beer-Wine, FUN
CAUCUS
February 3, 2026, 6:30 pm – registration Hormel Nature Center Ruby Rupner Auditorium 1304 21st ST NE * Austin, MN
CONVENTION (delegates)
February 21, 2026, 10:30 am – registration Hormel Nature Center Ruby Rupner Auditorium 1304 21st ST NE * Austin, MN Paid by the Mower County Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
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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Oakwood Cemetery
1800 4th St NW, Austin • 433-3304
Sacred Heart Care Center Caring with Purpose, Living with Grace
Olmsted Medical Center – Owatonna Clinic
Now Open Experience the Difference in Care
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507-437-7731
Services Available: • Primary Care & Family Medicine • Women’s Health • Mammograms • On-Site Laboratory Services • Specialty services including cardiology, gynecology, dermatology, psychiatry, and more!
210 Oak Avenue North Owatonna, MN 507.935.5601 olmstedmedicalcenter.org
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HAPPY
New Year
May your New Year shine with positivity, happiness, good health, and countless blessings.
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
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HIGHWAY MECHANIC The Highway Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing Freeborn County vehicles and heavy equipment and ensuring equipment are properly maintained according to County, State and Federal regulations and guidelines. Must have a valid Minnesota Driver’s License, and ability to obtain a Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License, MSHA Certification, forklift certification, and OSHA training. 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 Friday, January 9th, 2026. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
FREEBORN COUNTY ASSESSOR Freeborn County is accepting applications for a full-time County Assessor. The County Assessor directs the administration of ad valorem property taxation prescribed by Minnesota Statutes and the Minnesota Department of Revenue to ensure that a uniform and equalized assessment of all property in Freeborn County is attained. The Assessor is responsible for the valuation, classification, and appeals of all property in Freeborn County. Pay range experience.
$99,857
-
$133,150
annually
based
on
Please go to the Freeborn County website for the full job description and qualifications required. Interested applicants must apply through the on-line application process available on the Freeborn County website http://www.co.freeborn.mn.us no later than 12:00 pm Friday, January 2nd, 2026. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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 p.m., Friday, January 2nd, 2026. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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NOTICE The Mower County Shopper office will be
CLOSED
FROM
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Donnelly Law
Family Law
Classified deadline is Thursday at 5pm.
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
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
General Notices
ATTENTION MIX HARDWOODS FIREWOOD Due to the upcoming FOR SALE. holidays we will have early deadlines for classified FREE DELIVERY advertisements starting AUSTIN & the week of December 15, ALBERT LEA AREA 2025 and we will resume normal deadlines on CALL January 5, 2026. (507)438-9181 Classifieds are an affordable way to advertise your business. Classifieds are an affordable way to advertise your business.
Machinery & Tools POWER WASHERS in Stock 507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville
If you have question or concerns please contact us at 507-396-4617
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.
Dan Donnelly
Attorney at Law 211 2nd Street NW, Austin
All classifieds need to go through our
Fuel and Wood
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
Classifieds
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.
Criminal Defense
Immigration Law • Labor Certification • Petition to bring your family to the United States • Divorce
New Years day Thursday, January 1st
Marketplace Antiques & Collectibles
Donnelly Law
www.donnellylaw.com
DEADLINE IS THURSDAY BY 5 PM FOR OUR
TUESDAY SHOPPER!
MOWER COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS MowerCountyShopper.com 3405 W Oakland Avenue • Austin, MN 55912 • (507) 396-4617
Automobiles 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.
Want To Buy Transportation Buying Junk Vehicles! Paying cash. Top $$ prices. Will pick up 7 days/week. 641-590-7068
Junk Removal
Junk Removal - Old appliances, furniture, electronics, yard waste as well as any kind of Junk from Anywhere! Basements, 2017 Black Kia Sorrento EX Motorcycles & 19MPG, AWD, Top Safety Pick, attics, garages. ATV’s clean title. Panoramic roof, Free Estimates. adaptive cruise, Carplay, Senior Discounts. heated seats, remote-start, BEST PRICES 2019 Harley Davidson FXDR 3rd row. Hitch 4 pin. New Call anytime: 507-219-0727 10,200 miles new rear tirebattery, good tread. Garaged.
Classified deadline is Thursday at 5pm.
Easy entry. 507-481-8295 -1987 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE GOOD SHAPE, EVERYTHING WORKS. 8OK MILES. CALL (507)440-0701,
Classified deadline is Thursday at 5pm.
new battery - factory passenger seat - 114 cubic inch M8 engine asking $11,500 507.440.8353 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
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
MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER
WEEKLY DEADLINE Thursday by 5:00 pm
Place your auction or real estate advertisement in the Mower County Shopper! Our shopper is read by over 20,000 readers in the Austin & surrounding area!
Deadline for ALL Display Ads is 5 pm the Thursday prior to the following Tuesday’s publication of the Mower County Shopper.
CALL 507-437-7731 TODAY!
ONLINE ONLY
HAY AUCTION AUCTION LOCATION
100 State Hwy 16 Dexter, MN (old Windmill building)
Bidding Opens: Monday, Jan 5th @ 10:00 a.m. Lots start closing: Tuesday, Jan 13th @ 10:00 a.m.
Taking Consignments Now for Our Upcoming Hay Auction Tuesday, January 13th
GRASS, ALFALFA, STRAW & CORNSTALKS ONLINE ONLY AUCTION Call our Dexter Office at 507-584-0133! Inspection Dates: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pickup & Payment: Paid within 5 days and picked up within 2 weeks
100 State Hwy 16, Dexter, MN • PO Box 37, Kenyon, MN 507-584-0133 or 507-789-5421
Matt Maring Lic# 25-28 | 507-951-8354 Kevin Maring Lic# 25-70 | 507-271-6280 Adam Engen Lic# 25-93 | 507-213-0647 Bill Hilton Lic# 50-24 | 507-279-9600 Andrew Hamilton Lic# 55-051925 | 507-438-6693 Dylan Kallemeyn Lic #46-94 | 507-236-6223 Mike Munroe, Sales Rep | 507-517-1875
Go to HMauction.com for more details or call 507-584-0133
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