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“theflametext” to 77948 for movie




ALBERT LEA FARMERS MARKET Vendor Meeting
Thursday,
Northbridge



Albert Lea American Legion Post 56
Sunday, March 22nd
Serving 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Serving pancakes, French toast, eggs, biscuits & gravy, sausage, potatoes, juice & coffee Cost $12.00
Take-out orders are available Call 373-7993










ALBERT LEA AMERICAN LEGION POST 56
Tuesday, March 17th
BAKED POTATO BAR · Burger Baskets Corned Beef & Cabbage · Ruebens
Wednesday, March 18th
Taco Salad · Legion
Meat Raffle 5 pm · Bingo 6 pm
Thursday, March 1 th
Coffee for Vets 11 am · Patty Melt Wine & Wings · Line Dancing 6:30 pm
Friday, March 20th
Quilts of Valor 3 pm · FISH BOIL
FISH FR · Karaoke 7 pm
Saturday, March 21st
Club Open 12 pm – 6 pm · Limited Menu
Sunday, March 22nd
Pancake Breakfast 8 am – 12 pm
142 North Broadway, Albert Lea, MN

PREVENTING FRAUD & SCAMS

Age Friendly Freeborn County Invites You to a Free Educational Presentation Age Friendly Freeborn County Invites You to a Free Educational Presentation Two Sessions
BACHMAN’S SPRING FLOWER SHOW
Saturday, April 4th
We’ll start our day with a fabulous lunch at the beautiful Chart House in Lakeville.
Meri (Harris) Bauers is turning 80 years old on March 22nd! Meri (Harris) Bauers is turning 80 years old on March 22nd!
Thursday, March 19th
9 am - 10 am & 11 am - 12 pm
Albert Lea Fire Station 417 South Newton Ave, Albert Lea, MN 007
No Registration is Required
Then Bachman’s on Lyndale will welcome us with beautiful florals to view and enjoy for the afternoon. A surprise or two will be announced as we experience the entire area. Prizes will be awarded and much fun to be had.
$134 pp includes motor coach transportation, a delicious lunch and entrance to Bachman’s retail store.
Departure: Albert Lea Walmart 9 am
Please help Meri celebrate by sending her a card. A handwritten note or a shared memory would be a wonderful gift!
Send cards to: Meri Bauers
73496 140 Street, th Glenville, MN 56036

Please help Meri celebrate by sending her a card. A handwritten note or a shared memory would be a wonderful gift!

Frauds and scams are on the rise, especially those targeting older adults. Learn how to detect, prevent, and report fraud—and what to do if you’re scammed. Types of fraud discussed may include: dating, IRS, jury duty, arrest warrant, computer, mail, check, credit card, abuse, and Medicare fraud.
Frauds and scams are on the rise, especially those targeting older adults. Learn how to detect, prevent, and report fraud—and what to do if you’re scammed. Types of fraud discussed may include dating, S, ury duty, arrest warrant, computer, mail, check, credit card, abuse, and Medicare fraud.
Birthday Candles
Wednesday, April 15th
Sidekick Theatre -- Minnesota Heritage Center
Nicole Cummings, Minnesota Aging Pathways & Lieutenant Jeff Strom and Detective Luke Tuzinski, Albert Lea Police Department
Presenters: Nicole Cummings, Minnesota Aging Pathways & Lieutenant Jeff Strom and Detective Luke Tuzinski, Albert Lea Police Department
The presentation will be live streamed and posted on Albert Lea Healthcare Coalition and Age Friendly Freeborn County’s Facebook pages.
The presentation will be live streamed and posted on Albert Lea Healthcare Coalition and Age Friendly Freeborn Co nty’s Facebook pages.




The ingredients are simple—eggs, butter, sugar, salt—but look closer and you’ll find the essence of life itself. Each year on her birthday, Ernestine bakes a cake with her family. From age 17 to 107, we witness the moments and people that shape her life. Birthday Candles tenderly explores family, love, loss, and finding your place in the universe. This charming new play, recently on Broadway, is sure to warm the soul.
$139 pp includes deluxe motor coach transportation, lunch at the theatre, and performance.
Departure: Albert Lea Walmart 8:30 am
Contact Bev for More Information: 507-451-8695 · bev@bevstours.com

























































































































Freeborn County – Drainage Inspector (Contract Position)



Freeborn County is seeking a qualified Drainage Inspector. Under Minnesota Statutes 103E.065, this contract position directs overall management of drainage projects. Responsibilities include inspecting drainage systems and projects, coordinating with contractors, engineers, attorneys, County staff, and the Drainage Authority.
· Position Type: Contract, 20–25 hours/week (seasonal/variable)
· Supervision: Freeborn County Administrator or designee, as authorized by the Drainage Authority
· Compensation: $38,250 annually


Qualifications: Candidates should have relevant experience and knowledge of drainage systems and project management.



Garage Sales
Huge Rummage Sale
First Baptist Church in Clarks Grove
March 19th & 20th from 8-5
March 21st from 8-2
Proceeds go to Honduras
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.
Call Ron from Hayfield 507-477-2427 or 507-259-6460
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.
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
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.
Application: Submit a letter of interest and resume to:
· Mail: Freeborn County Administration, Attn: Erin Hornberger, 411 South Broadway, PO Box 1147, Albert Lea, MN 56007
· Email: erin.hornberger@co.freeborn.mn.us
Deadline: 12:00 PM, Friday, March 27th, 2026
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Want To Buy Transportation
Buying Junk Vehicles! Paying cash. Top $$ prices. Will pick up 7 days/week. 641-590-7068
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
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
Linder Tree Service Tree Trimming, cutting, and removal!
Boom truck and insured. Call or Text Josh Linder 507-995-7081
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
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. Classified deadline is Thursday at 5pm.





Deadline for ALL Display Ads is 5 pm the Thursday prior to the following Tuesday’s publication of the Freeborn County Shopper.






























