Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Volume 50, No. 6
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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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Bridal
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BRING YOUR VISION TO LIFE
WEDDING EXPO SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH 1 - 4 PM
Events at The Broadway
201 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea
$5.00 PER PERSON
PLAN CONNECT WITH VENDORS
Historic Ballroom ~ Bar Service ~ Signature Cocktails ~ Seating for 120 Located at Worth Brewing Co., 835 Central Ave., Northwood 641-324-9899 • www.worthbrewing.com • manager@worthbrewing.com
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2024 Desktop Calendars Are Here!
Get yours before they’re gone
FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER
WEEKLY DEADLINE 110 West Pearl Street - Albert Lea
Thursday by 5 pm
Deadline for ALL Display Ads is 5 pm the Thursday prior to the following Tuesday’s publication of the Freeborn County Shopper.
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ATTENTION
NEW DEADLINE
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All classifieds need to go through our
CLASSIFIED CALL CENTER
NEW DEADLINE IS THURSDAY BY 5 PM FOR OUR TUESDAY SHOPPER!
Call from the comfort of your home!
Tell them what you want to run and they will let you know the price. Payment is required at the time of placing the ad. | Please have your credit card ready.
507-369-2742
Classifieds
Marketplace 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.
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Exercise Equipment For Sale: Teeter Hang Up Like-new-$100 507-373-0464
Fuel and Wood OAK FIREWOOD FOR SALE. FREE DELIVERY AUSTIN & ALBERT LEA AREA CALL (507)438-9181
FREEBORN COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS FreebornCountyShopper.com 110 West Pearl Street • Albert Lea, MN 56007 • (507) 369-2742
Lawn & Garden
Apartments
2005 JOHN DEERE X475. LARGE GARDEN TRACTOR 54 INCH DECK. 13 HRSP KAWASACKI MOTOR. LOW HOURS OF 341. $6,000. 507-402-6033
FREEBORN COUNTY RENTALS! oke ree ed apar en s in larks ro e ayward ollandale. en ro $ $ per on h hea elec ric. Wa er rash paid. on h o on h leases deposi pay plans.
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
Apartments ALBERT LEA RENTALS Smoke free Studio & 2 bed apartments for 62+. All utilities included! Community room with activities, on-site staff, laundry & off street parking.
507-451-8524 www.lifestyleinc.net TDD: 507-451-0704
Equal Housing Opportunity
Automobiles WHEELCHAIRS VANS ******************** $15,900 and Up *******************
507-373-5391 or 507-451-8524 www.lifestyleinc.net TDD: 507-451-0704
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
Want To Buy Transportation Buying Junk Vehicles! Paying cash. Top $$ prices. Will pick up 7 days/week. 641-590-7068
Appliance Service
Equal Housing Opportunity
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
Boats & Watercraft Handyman Services
See Our Inventory at ¿QGFDUV FRP 507-448-3302
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
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
Looking for a home? Look in our classifieds section and learn of great deals for you and your family.
Junk Removal Junk Removal - Old appliances, furniture, electronics, yard waste as well as any kind of Junk from Anywhere! Basements, attics, garages. Free Estimates. Senior Discounts. BEST PRICES Call anytime: 507-219-0727
Tree Service Linder Tree Service
Tree Trimming, cutting, and removal! Boom truck and insured. Call or Text Josh Linder 507-995-7081
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Real Estate 1x2 size: 2.41 x 2.71
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FEB 2024 AD
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THRIFT STORE NOW OPEN MINISTRIES OF PROJECT HAPPINESS THRIFT STORE Open Monday - Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pm! ALL CLOTHING & SHOES $1.00 Located in the Skyline Plaza, Albert Lea, MN
Taking Donations Call 719-289-4805 (local #)
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We seal the EZ Way, so you don’t have to
• Asphalt Seal Coating • Asphalt Cleaning • Striping • Minor Patchwork
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507-460-0018 - Shay Nelson 2314 Hendrickson Rd. Albert Lea Across from Walmart
507-377-2773
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