The Mower County
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Vol. 52, No. 10
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
Real Estate & Auctions
WEEKLY DEADLINE
Deadline for ALL Display Ads is 5 pm the Thursday prior to the following Tuesday’s publication of the Mower County Shopper.
Garage Sales
Estate Sale
1024 2nd Ave NE, Austin March 12th and 13th
9AM - 6 PM March 14th
10AM - 2PM
Antiques & Collectibles
ANTIQUES WANTED!
Machinery & Tools
Apartments
Want To Buy Transportation
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
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.
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
Miscellaneous For Sale
Motorized remote control awning, like new. 20ft wide and extends out to 13ft. $2000. Call Bruce 507-440-7608.
Music Sales
Free Piano! You pick it up and it’s yours! Call or Message 507-219-1452
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.
Storage
Storage Space. 10’x12’ & 12’x24’ units Available now. 2 miles South of Austin. 507-438-9141.
Classified deadline is Thursday at 5pm.
Automobiles
1940 Chevy 2-door Sedan 216 Engine, needs overhaul
$9,500 OBO 507-434-9435
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
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!
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.
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
PUBLIC HEALTH PLANNER
The Planner is responsible to conduct research on and assist in the planning, development, modification, and implementation of agency and/or division policy and strategic plans. Implements and evaluates programs and initiatives in an assigned specialty area, particularly related to (EXAMPLE: tobacco and asthma) across the county, with a focus on ensuring health equity. Assists in preparing reports and presentations. Works with clients, partners, outside vendors, and management to develop or implement programs, initiatives, and policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes in a manner that addresses agency and community strategies. This position is designed to improve our local public health agency’s ability to perform foundational public health responsibilities. This position is responsible for implementing the required Local Public Health Activities that are organized according to the following areas: assuring adequate local public health infrastructure; promoting healthy communities and healthy behavior; preventing the spread of infectious disease; protecting against environmental health hazards; preparing for and responding to disasters and assisting communities in recovery; and assuring the quality and accessibility of health services.
Applications, job description, complete qualification listing available on the Freeborn County website at: www.co.freeborn.mn.us. Applications and resumes must be received no later than 12:00 pm, Friday, March 20th, 2026.
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