Mower County Shopper 021726

The Mower County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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Thursday by 5 pm

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

Plan Now for Spring Home Projects

February and March are the perfect months to plan and schedule home improvement projects before spring arrives and contractor schedules fill up. While winter weather keeps most outdoor work on hold, it’s an ideal time to line up estimates, choose materials, and secure a spot on your contractor’s calendar.

Early spring projects to plan include roof inspections and repairs, siding updates, window and door replacements, deck repairs, and exterior painting. Inside the home, homeowners often schedule kitchen and bathroom remodels, flooring upgrades, basement finishing, and HVAC maintenance to ensure systems are ready for warmer weather.

Landscaping and outdoor projects—such as patios, fencing, and lawn irrigation— should also be scheduled now, as many companies book weeks or even months in advance once the snow melts.

Planning ahead not only ensures your project gets done on time, but it can also help you lock in pricing and avoid the spring rush. If you’re thinking about improving your home, now is the time to make the call.

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.

Classifieds are an affordable way to advertise your business.

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

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.

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

Classifieds are an affordable way to advertise your business.

Automobiles

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.

Classifieds are an affordable way to advertise your business.

$405/mo, utilities included except electric. Background checks required. No smoking! No animals! Call or text 507-456-9514.

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.