AUSTIN BASEBALL
March 31 ....... 5:00PM .. Home vs. Kasson-Mantorville
April 7 5:00PM Away vs. Mankato East
April 9 5:00PM Home vs. Owatonna
April 11 12:00PM Away vs. Winona
April 14 ......... 5:00PM................ Away vs. Faribault
April 16 5:00PM Away vs. Red Wing
April 18 12:00PM Home vs. Northfield
April 20 5:00PM Away vs. Byron
April 21 .......... 5:00PM............ Home vs. Albert Lea
April 23 ......... 5:00PM.. Home vs. Rochester John Marshall
April 28 6:30PM Away vs. Mankato West
April 30 5:00PM Home vs. Faribault
May 5 5:00PM Home vs. Red Wing
May 7 ........... 5:00PM.............. Away vs. Albert Lea
May 9 10:00AM Home vs. Multiple Schools
May 12 5:00PM Home vs. Rochester Century
May 14 5:00PM Away vs. Rochester Mayo
May 16 .........12:00PM.... Away vs. Rushford-Peterson
AUSTIN BOYS TENNIS
April 7 4:45PM Home vs. Mankato East
April 9 4:45PM Away vs. Mankato West
April 11 9:00AM Home vs. Multiple Schools
April 14......... 4:45PM................. Home vs. Winona
April 16 4:45PM Away vs. Owatonna
April 18 1:00PM Away vs. Multiple Schools
April 20 4:30PM Away vs. Fairmont
April 21 ......... 4:45PM................ Home vs. Red Wing
April 23 4:30PM Away vs. Stewartville
April 27 4:45PM Home vs. Farmington
April 28 4:30PM Away vs. Albert Lea
May 1 ............ 4:45PM...... Home vs. Lakeville South
May 5 4:45PM Away vs. Faribault
May 9 9:00AM Big 9 Conference
Tournament Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Rochester Outdoor Tennis Center
AUSTIN SOFTBALL
March 31 ......12:00PM................. Home vs. Winona
April 7 5:00PM Home vs. Mankato East
April 9 5:00PM Away vs. Owatonna
April 14 5:00PM Home vs. Faribault
April 16 ......... 5:00PM ............... Home vs. Red Wing
April 18 12:00PM Away vs. Northfield
April 21 5:00PM Away vs. Albert Lea
April 23 5:00PM Away vs. Rochester John Marshall
April 27 ......... 5:00PM ...................... Home vs. Byron
April 28 5:00PM Home vs. Mankato West
April 30 5:00PM Away vs. Faribault
May 5 5:00PM Away vs. Red Wing
May 7 ............ 5:00PM ............. Home vs. Albert Lea
May 8 4:30PM Away vs. NRHEG
May 12 5:00PM Home vs. Rochester Century
May 14 5:00PM Away vs. Rochester Mayo
AUSTIN TRACK & FIELD
April 14 ......... 4:30PM .. Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Mankato East High School
April 20 4:30PM Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Rochester Mayo
April 27 4:30PM Home vs. Multiple Schools
May 12 ............ 2:45PM .. Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Carleton College
May 21 4:30PM Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Rochester Century
AUSTIN GIRLS GOLF
April 6 2:30PM Away vs. Mankato West
April 11 10:00AM Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Oaks Golf Club
April 13 2:30PM Home vs. Northfield
April 14 ......... 2:30PM... Home vs. Multiple Schools
April 20 2:30PM Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Red Wing
April 21 10:00AM Home vs. Multiple Schools
Apil 27 11:00AM Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Chaska Town Course
April 28 2:30PM Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Owatonna Country Club
April 29 1:00PM Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Lake City Jewel Golf Course
May 5 1:00PM Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Mankato North Links Golf Course
May 6 10:00AM Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Willinger’s Golf Club
May 16 11:30AM Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Mankato North Links Golf Course
May 19 10:00AM Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Albert Lea Wedgewood Cove GC
May 20 ........ 11:00AM.... Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Lake City Jewel Golf Course
AUSTIN BOYS GOLF
April 6 2:30PM Home vs. Mankato West
April 9 ...........9:00AM... Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Bunker Hills Golf Course
April 11 10:00AM Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Oaks Golf Course
April 16 2:30PM Away vs. Northfield
April 20 2:30PM Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Faribault Golf and Country Club
April 22 9:00AM Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Mankato Golf Club
April 27 10:00AM Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Brackett’s Crossing Golf Course
April 28 ........ 2:30PM Home vs. Multiple Schools
May 4 ............. 1:00PM . Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Lake City Jewel Golf Course
May 5 2:30PM Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Winona The Bridges Golf Course
May 7 2:00PM Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Mankato West High School
May 8 8:30AM Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Le Sueur Country Club
May 11 1:00PM Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Lake City Jewel Golf Club
May 12 1:30PM Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Rochester Northern Hills Golf Course
April 29 2:00PM Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Lake City Golf Course
May 19 10:00AM Away vs. Multiple Schools @ Rochester Eastwood
LYLE-PACELLI SOFTBALL
May 4 4:30PM Bethlehem Academy @ North Alexander Park
5 4:30PM Schaeffer Academy May 7 ........... 4:30PM...... Houston Public Schools @ Austin, Todd Park
May 8 4:00PM Granada-Huntley-East Chain @ Truman High School
May 12 4:30PM Hayfield @ Austin, Todd Park
SOUTHLAND BASEBALL
March 30 4:30PM Home vs. AC/GE March 31 4:30PM Home vs. Houston Public Schools
April 6 ........... 5:00PM.................... Away vs. NRHEG
April 7 4:30PM Home vs. Lyle-Pacelli
April 9 4:30PM Away vs. Spring Grove Public Schools
April 10 4:30PM Home vs. JanesvilleWaldorf-Pemberton
April 13 4:30PM Home vs Kenyon-Wanamingo
April 14 ......... 4:30PM... Home vs. Mabel-Canton Schools
April 16 4:30PM Home vs. Schaeffer Academy
April 17 4:30PM Away vs. GMLOK
April 28 4:30PM Away vs. Lyle-Pacelli
April 30 ........ 4:30PM.. Home vs. Spring Grove Public Schools
May 4 4:30PM Home vs. Wabasha-Kellogg
May 5 4:30PM Away vs Mabel-Canton Schools
May 8 5:00PM Away vs. Waterville-Elysian-Morristown
May 12 ........... 4:30PM.................. Home vs. GMLOK
May 14 4:30PM Away vs. Schaeffer Academy
May 16 12:00PM Away vs. Houston Public School
May 18 4:30PM Away vs. Blooming Prairie
SOUTHLAND SOFTBALL
March 30 ..... 4:30PM....................................... AC/GE
@ Rose Creek City Park
May 4 ............ 4:30PM................. Wabasha-Kellogg
@ Wabasha Kellogg High School
GRAND MEADOW BASEBALL
March 26 4:30PM Blooming Prairie
@ Kingsland High School
April 7 4:30PM Houston Public Schools
@ Kingsland High School
April 9 4:30PM Lyle-Pacelli
@ Austin Marcussen Park
April 14 4:30PM Spring Grove Public
@ Kingsland High School
April 17 4:30PM Southland
@ Kingsland High School
April 18 .......... 1:00PM.................... Rochester Lourdes
@ Kingsland High School
April 23 4:30PM Schaeffer Academy
@ Kingsland High School
April 27 4:30PM St. Charles
@ Kingsland High School
April 28 4:30PM Houston Public School
@ Kingsland High School
April 30 4:30PM Lyle-Pacelli
@ Kingsland High School
May 4 4:30PM Schaeffer Academy
@ Kingsland High School
Mary 5 4:30PM Spring Grove Public
@ Spring Grove Baseball Field
May 9 .......... 10:00AM............ Mabel-Canton Schools
@ Kingsland High School
May 12 4:30PM Southland
@ Adams Athletic Complex
@ Austin, Todd Park
April 21 4:30PM Spring Grove
@ Spring Grove Softball Field
April 23 4:30PM Mabel-Canton
@ Mabel Steam Engine Grounds
April 28 4:30PM Southland
@ Austin, Todd Park
April 30 4:30PM GMLOK
@ Spring Valley – South Park
May 1 4:30PM Waterville-ElysianMorristown @ Waterville-Elysian-Morristown
May 14 4:30PM Spring Grove @ Austin, Todd Park
May 15 4:30PM St. Clair @ St. Clair HS
March 31 4:30PM Houston High School
@ Houston Public School
April 2 4:30PM Lyle-Pacelli
@ Rose Creek City Park
April 9 4:30PM Spring Grove
@ Spring Grove H.S. Softball Field
April 10 4:30PM Waterville-Elysian-Morristown
@ Rose Creek City Park
April 13 4:30PM New Richland-H-E-G
@ Rose Creek City Park
April 14 4:30PM Mabel-Canton School
@ Rose Creek City Park
April 16 ......... 4:30PM.............. Schaeffer Academy
@ Rose Creek City Park
April 17 .......... 4:30PM..................................... GMLOK
@ Spring Valley – South Park
April 24 4:30PM Kenyon-Wanamingo
@ Kenyon-Wanamingo
April 28 4:30PM Lyle-Pacelli
@ Austin, Todd Park
April 30 4:30PM Spring Grove Public School
@ Rose Creek City Park
May 5 4:30PM Mabel-Canton School
@ Mabel Steam Engine Grounds
May 8 4:30PM Hayfield
@ Hayfield City Pool Field
May 9 12:00PM Houston Public
@ Rose Creek City Park
May 11 4:30PM Bethlehem Academy
@ North Alexander Park
May 12 4:30PM GMLOK
@ Rose Creek City Park
May 14 4:30PM Schaeffer Academy
GRAND MEADOW SOFTBALL
March 26 4:30PM Blooming Prairie
@ Blooming Prairie High School
March 30 4:30PM Filmore Central
@ Kingsland High School
April 2 4:30PM Pine Island
@ Pine Island High School
April 7 4:30PM Houston Public Schools
@ Spring Valley - South Park
April 10 4:30PM Lyle-Pacelli
@ Austin, Todd Park
April 11.......... 11:00AM......................... Multiple Schools
@ Lake City Bluff View
April 14 4:30PM Spring Grove Public
@ Spring Valley – South Park
April 17 4:30PM Southland
@ Spring Valley – South Park
April 20 4:00PM AC/GE
@ Alden-Conger High School
April 23 4:30PM Schaeffer Academy
@ Spring Valley – South Park April 24 4:30PM Rochester Lourdes
@ Kingsland High School April 27 4:30PM Mabel-Canton School
@ Mabel Steam Engine Grounds
April 28 4:30PM Houston Public Schools
@ Houston High School
April 30 4:30PM Lyle-Pacelli
@ Spring-Valley – South Park
May 4 ............ 4:30PM.................. Schaeffer Academy
May 5 4:30PM Spring Grove
@ Spring Grove Softball Field
May 8 4:30PM Mabel-Canton Schools
@ Spring Valley – South Park
May 12 4:30PM Southland
@ Rose Creek City Park
Freeborn County – Drainage Inspector (Contract Position)
Freeborn County is seeking a qualified Drainage Inspector. Under Minnesota Statutes 103E.065, this contract position directs overall management of drainage projects. Responsibilities include inspecting drainage systems and projects, coordinating with contractors, engineers, attorneys, County staff, and the Drainage Authority.
· Position Type: Contract, 20–25 hours/week (seasonal/variable)
· Supervision: Freeborn County Administrator or designee, as authorized by the Drainage Authority
· Compensation: $38,250 annually
Qualifications: Candidates should have relevant experience and knowledge of drainage systems and project management.
Application: Submit a letter of interest and resume to:
· Mail: Freeborn County Administration, Attn: Erin Hornberger, 411 South Broadway, PO Box 1147, Albert Lea, MN 56007
· Email: erin.hornberger@co.freeborn.mn.us
Deadline: 12:00 PM, Friday, March 27th, 2026
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Estate Sales
Estate Sale
219 E Main Street
Clarks Grove
Thursday, March 26th
9 AM - 4 PM
Friday, March 27th
9 AM - 4 PM
Saturday, March 28th
9 AM - 12 NOON
Mid-century, antique furniture, vintage Items, tools, kitchenware, gas powered generator CASH ONLY NO CHECKS
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
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.
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
Miscellaneous For Sale
Last-Day Moving Sale
Saturday, March 28th
8AM-12NOON
1807 10th Street SW in Austin
All items half priced or best offer
Household items, artwork, desk and chair, fold-out love seat sleeper, large bookcase/display shelving, misc...
Motorized remote control awning, like new. 20ft wide and extends out to 13ft. $2000. Call Bruce 507-440-7608.
Want to Buy Merchandise
Buying and selling silver bars, silver dollars, rare coins, gold jewelry, any gold-silver items, collector coins, curency. 44 years in business. I have a $1,500,000 line of credit and own 1,475 acres of land near Ormsby. Kuehl’s Coins, Fairmont, MN. 507-235-3886
507-399-9982
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.
Storage
Storage Space. 10’x12’ & 12’x24’ units Available now. 2 miles South of Austin. 507-438-9141.
Automobiles
For Sale: Red 1999 Honda CN250 Helix Scooter 19,800 miles
Showroom-perfect condition No scratches or dents
Asking $2,800 Call Gene: 507-589-5536 ,
1940 Chevy 2-door Sedan 216 Engine, needs overhaul $9,500 OBO 507-434-9435
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
Handyman Services
