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Furniture & Appliances

Want to Buy Merchandise

Morris Furniture’s Budget Shop is loaded with clearance and blowout priced items. All items discounted at 50% and more off. Sofas, recliners, sectionals and reclining sofas by popular name brand manufacturers. Mismatched mattress sets, all sizes. Morris Furniture Budget Shop, 1909 E. Main Str., Albert Lea, MN. 507-3736434. www.morrisfurniture.com tfn/36b00

BUYING JUNK VEHICLES. Cash. I will pick up 7 days a week (cell) 641-590-7068. 49/18p00/22

Misc. Equipment & Supplies STIHL Products in Stock - We’re your Stihl Dealer. 507-448-3302 TRADING POST - Gordonsville. tfn/18b00

Miscellaneous For Sale Turn Your Unused Treasures into Cash, Sell Them! Run a Classified Ad in the Freeborn County Shopper! Call 507-373-1310 or email: classifieds@freeborncountyshopper.com for more details. tfn/0nc00

For Sale: Cub Cadet 28” 2 – stage Snowblower, 2 years old – electric start, heated grips, power steering. New $1,100.00 looks new, $695.00.

2 – 4 drawer filing Cabinets $20.00 each. Call 507-373-2376 POWER WASHERS in Stock 507-448-3302 TRADING POST - Gordonsville. tfn/18b00

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Domestic Pets Give the Gift of a Forever Home to a KITTEN, CAT, PUPPY or DOG. They are ready to be adopted! Check out our Website www.hsffc.org or Call the Freeborn County Humane Society @ 507-377-8501 Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 2PM-5PM and Saturdays 10AM-2PM. tfn/0nc00

Place Your Special Times Ad for Open Houses, Birthdays, Anniversaries, All Special Occasions

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Saturday, December 14th, 2019 9am-11am Please join us for a fun filled morning with Santa!

• Pancakes, sausage and Chef T’s homemade hot cocoa • Many fun Games, Crafts and Activities included for the kids

Bring a toy to share for Toys for Tots, and your camera to capture timeless memories.

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Monday, December 23 | 9AM - 3PM Join us in celebrating the holiday season at our open house. Stop in for holiday treats and refreshments as our way of saying thank you and happy holidays to our customers and community.

2630 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007 WWW.CCF.US

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Employment Opportunities

Domestic Pets

General Notices

Your Donation makes a difference! Help our Furry Friends by Donating any of the following Items...Cat litter, medium litter pans, hand sanitizer, bleach, lemon or orange Pine Sol, dish soap & laundry soap. To Donate items call the Freeborn County Humane Society @ 507-3778501 Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 2PM-5PM and Saturdays 10AM-2PM. tfn/0nc00

FARMERS MARKET – Saturdays 9AM-1PM, Northbridge Mall. Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Salsa, Crafts, Cookies, Breads, Peanut & Cashew Brittle, Candies, Rosettes, Cookie Trays. For Orders Call 507-208-5561 or 507-379-3642.

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STAYCATION PET CARE: Your Place or Ours, 24/7 Cage Free Supervised Environment. Doggie Day Care also available. 12 Years Experience, Insured & Bonded. Visit our website at http://staycationpetcare.com or Like us on Facebook. Call today to set up your Free Consultation. 507-369-3116. tfn/19b00

General Notices 6 MARKETS FOR $64.00! Run your 15 Word Classified Ad in Albert Lea, Austin, Mankato, Plainview, Kasson & Cresco, IA for ONLY $64.00.

Reach 119,000 Homes & Businesses. Deadline Noon Wednesday. Call 507-373-1310 or email classifieds@freeborncountyshopper.com for more information. Some restrictions apply. tfn/0nc00 CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE for the Freeborn County Shopper is the Thursday before each issue at 5:00PM. Watch for Holiday deadlines.

Email classifieds@freeborncountyshopper.com or call 507-373-1310. tfn/0nc00 Ministries of Project Happiness has made over 41,500 Dew Rags and Bandanas for Cancer Patients and the Homeless. Needed donations of materials, Yarn, clothing, sheets, thread, dye, stains & holes okay, socks (no holes). Drop off at 807 Newton, Albert Lea, MN or for pick-up call Pastor Richard 719-289-4805 (local). tfn/0cr00

Business Your Success is Our Business! Call Sarah, Anne or Rachel at the Freeborn County Shopper to see how we can help your Business Grow. 507373-1310. tfn/0nc00

Apartments 2 bdrm. main floor w/laundry. $675/mo + 1/2 utilities. Owner pays water, sewer & garbage. References required. Call for showing. 507-202-1724.

46/35b00/48 For Rent: Very nice 2 bedroom apartment. Convenient location on Clark Str. in Albert Lea. $375.00 per month. No pets, No smoking. Call Rusti at 507-383-9989. tfn/18b80 For Rent: Large 1 bedroom, stove, refrigerator, dish washer, microwave, soft water, garbage & heated garage furnished. Laundry available. No pets. Smoke free. $550.00 per month plus utilities. Deposit, references. Available now. Call 507-73-2376. 50/19p50/50 RENT BASED ON INCOME! Smoke free studio apartments for 62+ in Albert Lea. All utilities included. Community room with activities & noon meals, on-site staff, laundry & off street parking.

507-373-5391 or 507-451-8524 www.lifestyleinc. net tdd 507-451-0704 Equal Housing Opportunity. 50/61b20/01 RENT BASED ON INCOME! 1 bedroom wheelchair accessible apartment in Hayward! Month to month leases & deposit pay plans. 507373-2986 or 507-451-8524 www.lifestyleinc.net tdd 507-451-0704 Equal Housing Opportunity.

50/57b90/01 Studio Apartment for Rent: Utilities included Washer & dryer, stove & fridge. Parking. $500.00 per month, $250.00 deposit. Background checks. Available now. Call 507-3834131. 50/36c00/52 FOR RENT: COUNTRYSIDE INN, 2102 E. MAIN ST., ALBERT LEA, MN FROM $175.00 PER/WK., VERY CLEAN ROOMS. HIGH SPEED INTERNET, HBO / CABLE, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, BREAKFAST INCLUDED. NO DEPOSIT OR CREDIT CHECK. Call 888-373-1188 or 507-373-2446. tfn/20b00 Spacious 1 bedroom 10 miles North of Albert Lea (in Hartland). $395/mo, all utilities included except electric. Background checks required. No smoking, no pets. 507-456-9514. tfn/19b00

Office & Commercial Rental Do you want to make your own decisions? Keep ALL the money you earn? Be the one in charge?

Open your own beauty salon on Main Street in Albert Lea. 500 square feet of space is plumbed for a salon. Remodel to suit your every need.

Call 383-9219 for a showing today. tfn/0e00.

Office Space for Rent close to Downtown Albert Lea. Office window faces Main Street. 620 square feet. $450.00 per month. Off street parking. 507-383-9219. tfn/0e00.

Wanted To Rent Looking for tillable farmland to rent for 2020 season and beyond around Freeborn, Mower & Steele county. Competitive rent. 507-433-0005.

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AUCTION & REAL ESTATE

Guide

#1762 Ehlert Family Farm

150 ACRES +/- FARIBAULT COUNTY, MN • Dec 20 @ 10 am

#1806 Reed Farm

82 ACRES +/- FREEBORN COUNTY, MN • Dec 19 @ 10 am

Auction Location - GENEVA COMMUNITY CENTER

Auction Location - WELLS COMMUNITY CENTER

ONLINE BIDDING AVAILABLE

ONLINE BIDDING AVAILABLE Total Deeded Acres: 150.8 Total Cropland Acres: 150+/CPI Soil Rating: 90.3

Section 15 of Brish Creek Twp Partially Tiled Open to Farm in 2020

Terms and Conditions on landproz.com. 2% Buyers fee will apply.

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MN & IA - BROKER & AUCTIONEER Northwood, IA 507-402-0553 beaujensen@landproz.com

Broker Greg Jensen - MN, IA / Broker Brian Haugen - MN, SD, IA, WI, IL / Broker Amy Willett - MO LandProz Real Estate, LLC. 111 East Clark Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Total Deeded Acres: 81.82 Total Cropland Acres: 80

CPI Soil Rating: 75.6 Section 34 of Geneva Twp

Level Rich Soils Open to Farm in 2020

Terms and Conditions on landproz.com. 2% Buyers fee will apply. Contract for Deed Available

BEAU JENSEN

MN & IA - BROKER & AUCTIONEER Northwood, IA 507-402-0553 beaujensen@landproz.com

BRIAN HAUGEN MN, SD, IA, WI, IL - BROKER Zumbrota, MN 507-208-0791 brianhaugen@landproz.com

Broker Greg Jensen - MN, IA / Broker Brian Haugen - MN, SD, IA, WI, IL / Broker Amy Willett - MO LandProz Real Estate, LLC. 111 East Clark Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007

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Automobiles Car, Truck, Van, SUV, Camper, RV, Trailer, 4 Wheeler, Tractor, Lawn Mower, Snowmobile, Etcetera taking up Space in Your Garage? Sell It! Run a Classified Ad in the Freeborn County Shopper! Call 507-373-1310 or email: classifieds@freeborncountyshopper.com for more details. tfn/0nc00

Comm. Vehicles & Trailers 100 TRAILERS IN STOCK! Snowmobile, Dump, Cargo. Aluminum, Steel, Open, Enclosed. Flaherty’s Albert Lea. www.hi-techmotorwerks.com 46/64b00/46

Snowmobiles 2002 ARTIC CAT 600 PANTERA. 2-Up snowmobile, reverse, elctric start & hitch. One owner.

7100 miles $2000. 507-383-3088. 48/50

Trucks, SUVs & Vans The Snow is Here! Where is your 4 Wheel Drive? It is on the Corner of Larson Ave. & 19th Str., Albert Lea, MN. For Sale: 1991 Chevy 4X4, short box step side. 93,000 miles, nice, classic truck, rare paint. AC does not work. $6,000.00.

Call 507-373-0819. 50/20p50/50 For Sale: 2007 Honda CRV 180,000 miles.

Arizona Car in excellent condition. Asking $5,900.00. Call 602-300-4207. 48/36p00/50

Appliance Service ON THE SPOT APPLIANCE SERVICE will Repair most Household Appliances & Commercial Cooking Products. 30+ Years Experience, Reasonable Rates. Call Orrin Mortensen at 507-2568099 ANYTIME. tfn/19b00

Child Care & Nursery School DAY AFTERNOON & EVENING CHILD CARE. 33 YEARS EXPERIENCE. LICENSED W/BA DEGREE. AFFORDABLE RATES, PLAYROOM, ART ACTIVITIES(TEACH ART),PRESCHOOL READING PROGRAM & ACTIVITIES. CALL 507-373-0912 50/52

Construction ARNOLD’S CONSTRUCTION from Remodeling to New Construction. Custom Cabinets. Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling and more! No job too BIG or too small. 35 plus years experience.

Licensed & Insured. Call 507-383-1345 or 507377-3538. tfn/20b00

Handyman Services All types of Home Repairs and Maintence. Call the Repairman Brain 383-1780. 48/36p00/50

Home Health Aides In-Home Caretaker Needed. AM & PM Shifts, $12.00 an hour. Start as soon as possible. 507402-6256. 50/17c00/50

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