Freeborn County Shopper 030425 by southernminnesotashoppers

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Wednesday, March 19th

Sidekick Theatre, Bloomington ON THE ROAD AGAIN returns to the Sidekick stage with another memorable concert filled with your favorite country music from decades past. Get ready for some fantastic fiddling and even more lush harmonies! Featuring the music of Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings, this is one Sidekick concert you won’t want to miss!

includes motor coach transportation, pre-performance lunch and concert performance.

Departure: Albert Lea Walmart 9:00 am

MUSIC TOUR

some surprises added in! You’ll experience 7 shows and attractions including the new “Red Neck Comedy Bus Tour”, 2 Music Fest shows that include 9 to 11 of Branson’s BEST entertainers, Silver Dollar City and the always spectacular Sight and Sound Theatre where you’ll see “The Story of David”. You’ll stay at the LaQuinta Inn and get a daily breakfast, 3 lunches and 4 dinners.

Sgl - $1499, Dbl - $1149, Tpl - $1059, Quad -$1009

$17 Advance Tickets $20 At the Door Tickets can be purchased at the school or parish offices.

Cemetery Flower Urns/Memorial Flowers

I take care of it all, you just enjoy the beauty of the flowers!

Placement · Watering · Fertilizing · Maintenance Servicing All Local Cemeteries

Call TODAY - Let Me Help Honor Your Loved Ones.

Kc Stuart (Owner) · 62945 150th St · Alden Mn (507) 460-6863

HEARING CARE CENTERS Hear For You!

Dr. Frank has worked with 3 of the Top Hospital Systems in MN

· Free Hearing Exam

· Repairs & Service

· Hearing Aids for All Budgets

· Accept Most Insurance Plans

We service ALL MANUFACTURERS

Call for an Appointment 507-594-9087

125 W Clark St, Albert Lea

KA Lawn Care, LLC and Snow Removal (507) 383-2767

www.kalawncarellc.com

Election poll hours are from 5 to 8 pm, at which time voters will elect one supervisor for a 3-year term and treasurer for a 2-year term. Meetings and election will be held at the Albert Lea townhall at 1508 South Broadway, Albert Lea, MN.

Respectively submitted by: Rachel Alberts, Clerk which time voters will elect one supervisor for

· Residential and Commercial Services Available

Call, Text, or Visit Website For A Free Estimate

Sara Barnes Awarded the 2025 Rose Olmsted Advocacy Award

Freeborn County proudly announces that 2025 Rose Olmsted Advocacy Award has been awarded to Sara Barnes

The selection committee has recognized the outstanding commitment provided by Ms. Sara Barnes. Sara is a fierce advocate for Mental Health and wanting all to be treated equally. Her tireless dedication to her community embodies the very spirit of this award. Her unwavering compassion and a deep commitment to ensuring that individuals struggling with mental health challenges receive the support and resources they need to thrive. Her willingness to volunteer for anything speaks volumes about her selfless nature and her genuine desire to make a positive impact. She exemplifies the qualities of service, social injustice, dignity and worth of a person, importance of human relationships, integrity and the competence that is the core of this award.

The selection committee would once again like to congratulate Sara Barnes on receiving this award and all those who work so diligently with advocacy issues in Freeborn County throughout the year.

The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners will formally recognize Ms. Barnes at the regular County Board Meeting on March 4th, 2025 at 8:30 am at the Freeborn County Government Center. support to award. all Freeborn County throughout the year.

SUDOKU

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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!

FARM AND AG WORD SEARCH

AGRICULTURE

AGRONOMY

ANIMALS

ANNUAL

APIARY

BIODIVERSITY

BIODYNAMIC

CAPACITY

COVER

CROPS

CULTIVATION

DEADHEADING

DRAINAGE

DRILLING

ECOLOGY

EROSION

FARMING

HARVEST

HUSBANDRY

IRRIGATION

LIVESTOCK

ROTATION

SOIL

TILLAGE

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.

NEED CASH

give free appraisals of your coins 19 4 and older. a also looking to buy older coins such as silver dollars, halves,quarters,di es and ndianhead cents.

507-477-2427 or 507-259- 4 0

Farm Equipment & Supplies

Need hay, we’ve got it! Round baled hay for sale Various kinds, quality and price.

Delivery available.

Call For Details

507-438-9218

Machinery & Tools

POWER WASHERS in Stock 507-448-3302 TRADING POST

Gordonsville

STIHL Products in Stock We’re your Stihl Dealer. 507-448-3302 TRADING POST

Gordonsville

Miscellaneous For Sale

For ale rand new snow blower, stick welder, air co pressor riced to sell 507-473-0200

Community Events

Albert Lea Housing & Redevelopment Authority 1 Bedroom-Public Housing Units Available for Rent

•Utilities Included •Secure Building •Onsite Laundry Application Online www.albertleahra.com or pick up an application at our ofﬁce

Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm 800 4th Ave South Albert Lea, MN 56007

Storage 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.

Houses For Rent

APARTMENT HOMES FOR RENT

1&2 BEDROOM

Downtown Albert Lea

$75 -$850/month

Income restrictions apply Includes water, sewer, trash. Responsible for gas & electricity costs. Historic building offers unique apartments, social areas, second ﬂoor patio, and coin operated laundry. Resident storage available. Off street parking. $35 application fee. $500 security deposit. No pets. Equal Housing Opportunity. Professionally managed by Paramark. 507-373-2727

Boats & Watercraft

Steal of a Deal!

Comm. Vehicles

Must possess a Class D Water License and a Class D Wastewater License. Salary is based on experience.

Please send application along with resume and copies of current licenses to:

City of Twin Lakes 102 Main St W, PO Box 428 Twin Lakes, MN 56089

If you have any questions, please call Twin Lakes City Hall at 507-852-2155.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 15TH, 2025

PROPERTY APPRAISER

AccountingSpecialist, Sr.-DHS

TheDHSAccountingSpecialistSr.performsavarietyof accountingproceduresandbookkeepingdutiesundertheDHS AccountingSupervisorandFinanceManager.Thisposition maintainstheSocialWelfareFund,AgencyCollectionSystem,and RevenueRecaptureinformationforauditingpurposes.Inaddition, thispositionperformsaccountspayable,billing,andaccounts receivablefunctionsforallHumanServicesareas.Payrange$25.26 -$33.68dependingonqualifications.

The DHS Accounting Specialist Sr performs a variety of accounting procedures and bookkeeping duties under the DHS Accounting Supervisor and Finance Manager. This position maintains the Social Welfare Fund, Agency Collection System, and Revenue Recapture information for auditing purposes. In addition, this position performs accounts payable, billing, and accounts receivable functions for all Human Services areas Pay range $25 26 - $33.68 depending on qualifications.

YoumustcompleteboththeFreebornCountyandMerit applicationstobeconsideredforthisposition. Completed applicationsalongwithcoverletterandresumearedueby 12:00PM Friday,March7th,2025. Pleasecall507-377-5400withany questions.

You must complete both the Freeborn County and Merit applications to be considered for this position. applications along with cover letter and resume are due by 12:00 PM Friday, March 7th, 2025. Please call 507-377-5400 with any questions

YoucanfindtheFreebornCountyapplicationat www.co.freeborn.mn.us andtheMeritapplicationat https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mnmeritsystem.

You can find the Freeborn County application at ww www.co.freeborn.mn.us and the Merit application at

Freeborn County is accepting applications for a full-time position of Property Appraiser in the Assessor’s Office. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, the Appraiser is responsible to classify and accurately appraise residential, agricultural and commercial properties in Freeborn County for ad valorem taxation purposes. The Appraiser utilizes standardized mass appraisal practices to determine the market value o f each property impartially and in a fair and equitable manner. This requires physically reviewing properties, analyzing sales data and resolving value disputes. 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, March 7th, 2025. Pay range $28.03 - $43.26 depending on qualifications. t he

Assessor’s Office. In accordance with Minnesota Sta tutes, accura tely taxati on f equitab le properti es, fu ll job applicati on than $43.26

‘20 Toyota Avalon XLE, 69k.........................$20,900 ‘20 Dodge Caravan SXT, 35k........................$18,900 ‘19 Subaru Forester Premium, 93k.............$17,900 ‘19 Buick Encore Essence FWD, 47k...........$15,900 ‘19 Subaru Outback, 112k.............................$14,900 ‘19 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, 110k ..........$11,900 ‘18 Toyota Rav4 SE AWD, 86k.....................$20,900 ‘18 Chrysler Pacifica, 99k.............................$18,900 ‘18 Ford Taurus LTD, 113k.............................$12,900 ‘17 Subaru Outback Premium, 75k..............$17,900 ‘17 Chrysler Pacifica 8 pass., 90k................$16,900 ‘17 Toyota Prius Two, 81k.............................$16,900 ‘16 Honda Pilot Touring AWD, 80k.............$20,900 ‘16 Jeep Renegade 6 Speed, 93k...................$8,995 ‘15 Nissan Titan SL 4WD, 80k......................$20,900 ‘15 Honda CRV EX-L AWD, 84k................$17,900 ‘13 Lexus RX350 AWD, 55k..........................$20,900 ‘13 Hyundai Elantra GT Stick Shift, 105k......$7,995 ‘11 Buick Lucerne CXL, 51k...........................$11,900

‘11 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD, 141k...............$8,995

‘10 Honda Element EX 4x4, 159k...................$7,995

‘09 Buick Lucerne CXL, 108k.........................$8,995

‘08 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4WD, 90k............$11,900