THE BEST LOCAL DINING & ENTERTAINMENT
ON THE ROAD AGAIN Three Decades of Country Music
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Sidekick Theatre Bloomington, MN Come Join Us!
ON THE ROAD AGAIN 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!
$99.00 per person Includes: Performance, lunch, dessert, and transportation
MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER
WEEKLY DEADLINE
Thursday by 5:00 pm
Deadline for ALL Display Ads is 5 pm the Thursday prior to the following Tuesday’s publication of the Mower County Shopper.
2026 Annual Meeting and Gift Box Pick Up
2026 ANNUAL MEETING
Date: Jan. 27, 2026
Time: Doors open at 5 p.m. CT and meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Location: Richard L. Knowlton Auditorium at Austin High School (300 NW 4th St)
Attendance requirements: Stockholders must present a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state-issued ID card or passport, and establish proof of ownership of the company’s common stock. Please see the company’s proxy statement filed with the SEC for a description of the acceptable methods to establish proof of ownership.
For more details, please refer to our press release at HormelFoods.com
GIFT BOX PICK UP
Registered stockholders and beneficial owners of the company’s common stock as of the close of business on Nov. 28, 2025, are eligible to receive a gift box, while supplies last. When: Wednesday, Jan. 28, until Saturday, Jan. 31, while supplies last
Where: SPAM® Museum, 101 3rd Avenue NE, Austin, MN 55912
SPAM® Museum Hours: Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Please bring one of the following to the Gift Box Pick Up:
• Notice of Internet Availability
• Proxy card
• Voting instructions
Gift boxes must be picked up in person and cannot be shipped. Only the stockholder may pick up the gift box; it cannot be picked up on behalf of someone else. Each stockholder is limited to one gift box.
EVENTS SCHEDULE
FREEBORN COUNTY MAINTENANCE WORKER
Freeborn County is looking to hire a full-time (40 hrs./week) Maintenance worker in the Maintenance Department. The Maintenance workers are responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment in County buildings, equipment and grounds. For more information, 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 Friday, January 30 th , 2026
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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
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
Hay, Feed & Grain
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
General Notices
From January 1, 2026, through July 1, 2026, the Albert Lea HRA Housing Choice Voucher/ Section 8 program waitlist is open. www.albertleahra.com.
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.
Classified deadline is Thursday at 5pm.
Wanted To Rent
WANTED
Reasonably Priced
One bedroom apartment with garage for one older non-smoking female with one older cat
Please call 320-496-0490
Automobiles
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
-1987 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE GOOD SHAPE, EVERYTHING WORKS. 8OK MILES.
CALL (507)440-0701-1987 CORVETTE
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
1940 Chevy 2-door Sedan 216 Engine, needs overhaul
$9,500 OBO 507-434-9435
Motorcycles & ATV’s
Parts & Accessories
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
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
Tree Service
Linder Tree Service Tree Trimming, cutting, and removal!
Boom truck and insured. Call or Text Josh Linder 507-995-7081
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.
Now’s the Time to Plan Your Home Improvements
