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County fair planning hits fever pitch

Though the 2024 Jackson County Fair is still four months away, planning for it has already hit a fever pitch....

Local state rep raises issue with latest gun legislationFree Access

A local state lawmaker is speaking out against new gun legislation proposals she says would punish law-abiding citizens. Last week,...

ILS gearing up to host Camp InventionFree Access

Immanuel Lutheran School in Lakefield will once again host Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program. The camp...

JCC to offer MSHSL-sanctioned trap shoot this spring

Jackson County Central High School students will have the opportunity to shoot trap in a Minnesota State High School League-sanctioned...

School board OK’s staff cuts

The Jackson County Central Board of Education this week approved the elimination of three teaching positions as part of an...

COUNTY FARMLAND VALUES SKYROCKET

Local average per-acre sales price highest in region

Jackson County has the most valuable farmland in southwestern Minnesota. That’s according to the annual 2023 survey of farmland sales...

Huskies bounce back to beat Vikings

For the first few minutes of the second half of the consolation semifinals against Pelican...

Huskies finish sixth at state tournament

When Carson Pohlman converted a three-point play to give the Jackson County Central boys’ basketball...

Albany gets hot in second half to rally past Huskies in state opener

After playing a really good first half and leading second-seeded and defending state champion Albany...

Huskies gain experience, have fun at state

The Jackson County Central boys’ basketball team capped one of the best seasons in team...

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