Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Vol. 52, No. 4
S outhern M inne S ota S hopper S , i nc . 3405 W. o akland a venue • a u S tin , M n 507-437-7731
$1399 per person/double
Selling Fast Call Today! 507-373-4705
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Date: Jan. 27, 2026
Time: Doors open at 5 p.m. CT and meeting begins at 6 p.m. Richard L. Knowlton Auditorium at Austin High
Thursday, February 5th, 2026 · 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
What to Expect: Agricultural presentations on an array of topics and vendor booths
We open at 8AM for registration and booth visits along with Continental Breakfast 1:30 to 2:30 - Land as Your Legacy Farm Succession presentation (Optional)
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
For more details, please refer to our press release at
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. Wednesday, Jan. 28, until Saturday, Jan. 31, while
Please bring one of the following to the Gift Box Pick Up:
Avenue NE, Austin, MN 55912 Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and cannot be may pick up the gift box; it cannot be picked up on behalf of someone else. Each
Have open positions to fill? Advertise in the Mower County Shopper! Our shopper is read by over 20,000 readers in the Austin & surrounding area! CALL 507-437-7731 TODAY!
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
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.
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
From January 1, 2026, through July 1, 2026, the Albert Lea HRA Housing Choice Voucher/ Section 8 program waitlist is open. www.albertleahra.com.
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
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.
WANTED
Reasonably Priced
One bedroom apartment with garage for one older non-smoking female with one older cat
Please call 320-496-0490
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
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
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.
