Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Volume 50, No. 5
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How to ‘blue zones’ your winter: Frozen? Get unstuck with the Blue Zones Passport to Winter! Your FREE guide to fun, healthy winter activities. Pick up your Passport at the Albert Lea Public Library, 211 E. Clark St.; Albert Lea Family Y, 2021 W. Main St.; Chamber of Commerce, 132 N. Broadway; and Albert Lea Rec Office, 701 Lake Chapeau Drive. Also available online at: https://cityofalbertlea.org/bluezones.
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M O W E R C O U N T Y, M I N N E S OTA
LAND AUCTION Opens: Wednesday, February 7 | 8AM
Closes: Wednesday, February 14 | 1PM CST 2024
80± Acres
Auctioneer’s Note: Steffes Group has the honor to present 79.78± acres of prime farmland in Lodi Township, Mower County, MN. This parcel is situated just 2 miles from the Minnesota/Iowa border and offers a unique opportunity to own high-quality an investor seeking valuable land to add to your portfolio this is an auction you don’t want to miss. The auction will be held as a Timed Online Only auction on our Steffes Group website, bidding will end on Wednesday, February 14 beginning at 1:00 pm.
For a detailed Buyer’s Prospectus with complete terms and conditions contact Amanda Nelson or Ashley Huhn at Steffes Group, 320.693.9371.
SteffesGroup.com | 320.693.9371 Steffes Group, Inc., 23579 MN Hwy 22 S, Litchfield, MN 55355
Scott Steffes MN14-51, MN81527; Ashley Huhn, MN47-002, MN40244511. TERMS: 10% down upon signing purchase agreement with balance due at closing in 30 days. This is a 5% Buyer’s Premium Auction.
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Antiques & Collectibles Buying and selling silver bars, silver dollars, rare coins, gold coins, gold jewelry, any gold-silver items, collector coins. Kuehl’s Coins, Fairmont, Minnesota, 507-235-3886.
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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 Indianhead cents. &DOO 5RQ IURP +D\¿HOG 507-477-2427 or 507-259-6460
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Exercise Equipment For Sale: Teeter Hang Up Like-new-$100 507-373-0464
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Lawn & Garden 2005 JOHN DEERE X475. LARGE GARDEN TRACTOR 54 INCH DECK. 13 HRSP KAWASACKI MOTOR. LOW HOURS OF 341. $6,000. 507-402-6033
Machinery & Tools POWER WASHERS in Stock 507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville Selling your home? Advertise here and sell it faster. Call Classifieds at 205.280.5667.
STIHL Products in Stock We’re your Stihl Dealer. 507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville
Apartments FREEBORN COUNTY RENTALS! Smoke free 1 & 2 bed apartments in Clarks Grove, Hayward & Hollandale. Rent from $460 & $580 per month + heat & electric. Water & trash paid. Month to month leases & deposit pay plans.
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Spacious 1 bedroom 10 miles north of Albert Lea (in Hartland). $405-$435/mo, all utilities included except electric. Background checks required. No smoking! No pets! Call or text 507-456-9514
Automobiles WHEELCHAIRS VANS ******************** $15,900 and Up *******************
Boats & Watercraft Appliance Service Winter Steal of a Deal! 1986 Sea Ray. All new $6,000 engine in 2018 Warranted. Only 20 hours of use on new engine. Asking only $4,000 Also boat lift with new, blue canopy - $1,500 Call: 507-373-9188
Trucks, SUVs & Vans 2022 Ford Maverick Pickup, All-wheel drive, 30,000 miles Some factory warranty, Extras: Tonneau cover, cruise-control, updated rims, updated speakers, Area 51 color ¿UP (507)473-0242
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Want To Buy Transportation Buying Junk Vehicles! Paying cash. Top $$ prices. Will pick up 7 days/week. 641-590-7068
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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 or replace windows, egress windows & doors. Home repair, remodeling & construction, decks, garages, siding, roof repair, drywall & texturing, concrete. Call Ernie at 438-4307. 27 years experience, bonded. License #BC 710064
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Tree Trimming, cutting, and removal! Boom truck and insured. Call or Text Josh Linder 507-995-7081 Selling your home? Advertise here and sell it faster. Call Classifieds at 205.280.5667.
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