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BADER’S CAFE

March 7th Join us for an evening of fun. Piggy Blues Dinner, Silent Auction, Several Raffles, and more. Help us get youth involved in shooting sports and preserve habitat.

Bridge Ave, Albert Lea

· DRAWINGS · RAFFLES

Schedule of Events: Games & Social Hour 4 pm Dinner 6 pm

Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ freeborncountypheasantsforever/ High-Quality Firearms Given Away Veterans-Only Raffle Bring the Whole Family!

For ticket information contact Greg at 507-383-4458

MOWER COUNTY SHOPPER

WEEKLY DEADLINE

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.

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST, SR. - DHS

The DHS Accounting Specialist Sr. performs a variety of accounting procedures and bookkeeping duties under the DHS Accounting Supervisor and Human Services Director. Employees holding this position maintain 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 programs.

You must complete both the Freeborn County and Merit applications to be considered for this position. Completed applications along with cover letter and resume are due by 12:00 PM Friday, March 13, 2026. Please call 507-377-5400 with any questions. th

You can find the Freeborn County application at www.co.freeborn.mn.us and the Merit application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mnmeritsystem.

OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tips to avoid exercise injuries after age 50

Exercise is a necessary component of good health. Physical activity improves overall well-being and can help a person maintain a healthy weight and bone density while improving flexibility and muscle strength. It is essential that people continue to exercise into their golden years, but adults age 50 and older should find an exercise program that won't make them vulnerable to injury. Older adults can keep these tips in mind to avoid exerciserelated injuries.

• Ease into exercise. It is good to be excited about exercise, but jumping in too quickly or intensely is a recipe for injury. This is particularly true in strength training when lifting

too much weight can cause injuries like rotator cuff tears and lower back strain.

• Stretch regularly. As a body ages, tendons get thicker and less elastic. Stretching can help counter this occurrence and help prevent injuries at age 50 or older. Stretching should be done slowly and smoothly. Do not force stretches or speed through them.

• Incorporate strength training. It is important to prevent muscle atrophy as you age, and strength training can help achieve that. Strength training also helps reduce the risk of bone fractures later in life. However, start slowly at minimal weight and low repetitions, and gradually build

up. Try 10 to 12 repetitions to start. Work with a qualified physical therapist or personal trainer to learn the proper form.

• Warm up before exercise. Warming up involves slow motions to acclimate the body to exercise. It may include walking and other full-body movements. As opposed to stretching, a warm-up involves movements similar to the workout but done more slowly. Warm-ups increase blood flow to the muscles and improve tissue elasticity.

• Vary your activities. Switch up the exercises you do so that you focus on different muscle groups on alternating days. This can help avoid overuse injuries

that occur from working one part of the body or muscle group too frequently.

• Invest in good shoes. Choose workout footwear that is comfortable, supportive and designed for the activity you will be doing. Shop for athletic footwear in the afternoon to account for foot swelling.

Older adults need to take extra precautions to avoid injuries while staying fit.

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.

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

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.

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

Music Sales

Free Piano! You pick it up and it’s yours! Call or Message 507-219-1452

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.