Justin Lessman

A new recreational gymnastics gym will open soon in Jackson after being named the winner of the 2024 Jackson Business Challenge. The Jackson Business Development Committee on Monday named FUNctional Gymnastics Fitness the 2024 Jackson Business Challenge winner. Owned by Dusti Thorn, the business will focus on youth athletic development through gymnastics. Thorn said the idea behind her new business […]

Members of the Jackson County Central Board of Education on Monday recognized a group of staff members, a group of students and two of their own. The board honored four staff members nominated by... Digital Subscription Required You must be a Digital Subscriber to access this content. Please Login or Subscribe today! Lakefield Standard Premium Digital Subscription Options Most Popular […]

The city of Jackson will collect the exact same amount of property tax revenue in 2025 as it did in 2024 — an even $2 million. It will be the first time in a decade the city has not increased its p... Digital Subscription Required You must be a Digital Subscriber to access this content. Please Login or Subscribe today! […]

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners last week further prepared the county for legalized retail cannabis sales, though board members remained doubtful the state would have its regulatory structur... Digital Subscription Required You must be a Digital Subscriber to access this content. Please Login or Subscribe today! Jackson County Pilot Premium Digital Subscription Options Most Popular 1 Week $1.50 Includes […]

Decisions about retail cannabis businesses in Jackson will be made by the Jackson City Council. Council members last week decided to retain registration authority over prospective cannabis retailer... Digital Subscription Required You must be a Digital Subscriber to access this content. Please Login or Subscribe today! Jackson County Pilot Premium Digital Subscription Options Most Popular 1 Week $1.50 Includes digital […]

Several members of our local board of county commissioners, school boards and city councils recently marked their final meetings as our elected representatives.

Construction of the county’s new $41.2 million law enforcement center and government services building in Jackson is on budget and on schedule.

Members of the public will have the opportunity this Sunday to meet and greet the two candidates being considered by the Jackson City Council to fill the vacant position of city administrator. The public meet-and-greet will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. this Sunday at Jackson City Hall. Present that evening will be Jason Baker, who currently serves as […]

Local units of government in Jackson County are proceeding with caution regarding the retail sale of a prospective new cash crop. Minnesota lawmakers legalized adult-use cannabis in August 2023, initially expecting cannabis retailers to be able to open in Minnesota cities and townships in early 2025. Though retail cannabis businesses must be licensed by the state of Minnesota, they are […]

FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkMessageShare Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision last week near Heron Lake.