Jackson County`s Visitor Guide

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2016
OFFICIAL
VISITOR &
INFORMATION
GUIDE
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City of Jackson
Full-service Communityy
Providing . . .
• Water • Sewer • Library
• Electricity • Garbage Service
• Municipal Airport • Eight Municipal Parks
• Municipal Liquor Store
• Residential Lots Available
80 W. Ashley Street, Jackson, MN
507-847-4410
www.cityofjacksonmn.com
Email: utilities@cityofjacksonmn.com
Jackson Area
Chamber of Commerce
SERVING THE JACKSON AREA
• Networking Opportunities
• Web Site Directory
• Monday Memo Communications
• “Perks for You” Member Card Discounts
• New Resident Welcome Bag
• Educational Seminars and Opportunities
• Jackson Bucks and Holiday Cash
Creating & Promoting
New Possibilities
114 Third St., Suite B
Jackson, MN
E-mail: chamber@jacksonmn.com
www.jacksonmn.com • Phone: (507) 847-3867
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(507) 847-3110
2007 Highway 71 North
Jackson, MN
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come for a visit . . .
The Jackson area welcomes you!
The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau welcomes you to Jackson County. We hope the information in this visitor
and information guide will help you discover many of
the interesting and unique things that can be found
here. There are numerous lodging facilities, restaurants, shopping and outdoor activities available
throughout the area, all of which will help make your
stay unforgettable!
Do you like to exercise? You can walk or bike
Sharon Henning
on approximately six miles of trails around Jackson
and along the Des Moines River or around the campgrounds by Loon Lake
and Pearl Lake or hike the trails at Kilen Woods State Park to the northwest
of Lakefield. If golfing is more your style, choose from a variety of lustrous
greens in the county, including Loon Lake, Emerald Valley and Jackson golf
courses. We even offer Frisbee golf! Swimming can be done indoors at the Jackson County Central High School’s indoor pool or at Heron Lake Elementary
School’s indoor pool. Outdoor swimming facilities are available at the Family
Aquatic Center in Lakefield.
Need a little speed? Fast-paced action happens every Saturday night during
the summer at the Jackson Motorplex. Special race nights include the Spring
Sprint Car Nationals, World of Outlaws and the Jackson Nationals on Labor Day
weekend to name just a few. To find a complete schedule and track information,
visit jacksonmotorplex.com
Interested in history? Our area has a strong commitment to local heritage
and history. The Jackson County Historical Society Museum in Lakefield houses artifacts and exhibits, a microfilm collection of newspapers and genealogical
information. The Jackson County War Memorial is also nearby. Fort Belmont
in Jackson is a re-creation of a civilian fort originally built in the early 1860s
to protect area settlers. Heron Lake boasts a wildfowl refuge that has been
around since 1906 and the Sacred Heart Catholic Church that is on the national
register of historic places!
Have time for a tour? If so, be sure to stop by AGCO’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and experience where innovation meets productivity. Intivity
Center showcases the long history of AGCO and its products, and the tour
takes visitors up close to the machines, through the plant and alongside the
people who put it all together. Intivity Center is open Monday through Friday
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and factory tours are available by reservation.
Interested in relocating? While Jackson County is a great place to visit, the
area also offers substantial opportunities for employment, housing options and
access to good health care and wonderful schools. Each community boasts
small-town living at its finest and can be a welcome change from the hustle and
bustle of big-city life. Many amenities are enjoyed by area residents, such as an
ecology center, biking and walking trails, a countywide public library system,
a “one of a kind” Historic State Theatre that has digital and 3D movie viewing
capabilities and more than 50 social and civic organizations. We also have a
variety of area lakes you can visit, whether you want to camp, fish, boat, swim
or just be by the water!
Feel free to visit our website at jacksonmn.com for more information. You
may also stop by the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce office or give us a
call.
Wishing you a wonderful stay while you are here and safe travels when you
have to go!
— Sharon Henning, director
Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau
114 3rd St. Suite B, Jackson, MN 56143
(507)847-3867
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Health and Wellness .............................................................20
Annual Events ........................................................................3
Industry and Agriculture ......................................................21
History and Attractions ......................................................4–5
Communication .....................................................................22
Dining ..................................................................................6–7
Airport ...................................................................................23
Parks and Trails ................................................................8–10
Relocation Information .........................................................27
Racing....................................................................................11
Map ..................................................................................28–29
Recreation .............................................................................12
Schools ...........................................................................30–31
Hunting and Fishing .......................................................13–15
Churches ...............................................................................32
Lodging .................................................................................19
Advertiser Directory ...................................................................................................................................................................................32
Annual Events
Annual Events
January
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JCC Winterfest
Coronation,
Jackson
HL-O Winterfest
Coronation,
Okabena
February
Father-Daughter/
Sweetheart
Dance, Jackson
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JCC FFA Barnyard,
Jackson
26-28 Jackson County
Arts Guilds
Performance
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Fireman’s Dance,
Jackson
Farm and Home
Show, Jackson
April
9
JCC Prom, Jackson
15-16 Citywide Garage
Sales, Jackson
24-26 Town and Country
Days, Jackson
HL-O Prom,
Okabena
Spring Sprint
Car Nationals,
Jackson
JCC
Commencement,
Jackson
HL-O
Commencement,
Okabena
Memorial Day
Parade, Jackson
Fort Belmont
Opening Day,
Jackson
July
4
Fourth of July
Celebration,
Okabena
8-9 Rhythm of the
River, Jackson
14
Pork Chop Open,
Lakefield
26-30 Jackson County
Fair, Jackson
30
Kiwanis Golf
Tournament,
Lakefield
31
Saddle Club Horse
Show, Jackson
May
7
13
22
12
March
Fireman’s Dance,
Lakefield
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30
30
June
15-18 Summerfest,
Lakefield
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Franks A Lot,
Jackson
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Kids Tri for Health,
Jackson
25
Adult Tri for
Health, Jackson
September
2-4 Jackson Sprint
Car Nationals,
Jackson
10
Prairie Winds Kite
Fly, Jackson
10-11 Fort Belmont
Pioneer Days,
Jackson
17-18 Citywide Garage
Sales, Jackson
23-24 Stock Car
Nationals,
Jackson
October
31
Halloween
Parade, Lakefield
August
December
5
2
Relay for Life,
Jackson
8
Prairie Steak Fry,
Heron Lake
11
Corn Cob Open,
Jackson/Lakefield
27-28 Alpha
Appreciation
Days, Alpha
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3
Jingle Mingle,
Jackson
Holiday Fest,
Jackson
Opry Christmas
Jackson Style,
Jackson
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History and Attractions
History and Attractions
several sites of historical sig- National Register of Historic
Rich in history and ever nificance within the county. Places in 1976. Open during
Call (507) 662-5505 for more business hours.
mindful of the past, Jackson
information.
Call (507) 847-4182 for more
County is home to a number
information.
of fascinating historical sites
and modern facilities designed Holthe cabin/Hoxie
to interpret those sites for the Rathbun dugout
Jackson County
benefit of current and future
The “Ole Holthe Cabin” Fairgrounds
generations.
and dugout site is located at
The Jackson County FairAll are great wayside stops the east edge of Kilen Woods
grounds,
located on the east
State Park. The cabin is a wellor destination trips.
edge
of
Jackson,
is the site of
preserved early pioneer home.
a
historic
street
of furnished
The dugout is the site of the
buildings,
including
a barberJackson County
first modern recorded death
shop,
blacksmith
shop,
depot
Historical Society
in Jackson County (1865), of
and
caboose.
Open
during
Hoxie Rathbun, early mail
Museum
county fair week.
Located on Highway 86 in carrier. The site is open to
Call (507) 847-2402 for more
the public. Cabin entrance is
Lakefield, the Jackson County
information.
by appointment. Call (507)
Historical Society Museum is
662-5505.
open Monday through Friday,
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., SaturMassacre memorials
day from 8 a.m. to noon and
Jackson County
Jackson County pays honor
other times by appointment.
and tribute to early settlers
The museum features more Courthouse
Located in Jackson, the killed at the hands of upristhan two dozen special displays depicting historic set- courthouse is situated on a ing Dakota braves in 1957 and
tings from Jackson County's prominent site west of the 1862 with a pair of monuments
past. A manuscript, book and business district. Constructed and memorials — one located
photo library is located here, in 1908, it is executed in neo- in Jackson’s historic Ashley
as well as a gift shop offering classic architectural design. Park next to the recently relocal historic literature and The dome and courtroom stored Olson-Slaabakken cabin
are embellished with painted and another dedicated to the
research guides.
The museum is also the murals executed by regional Langland family at the site
launching point of a self-guided artists and craftsmen. The of an 1862 massacre in rural
tour that takes visitors to building was listed on the Jackson County.
Rich in history
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
(Friday and Saturday ’til 2 a.m., Sunday at Noon)
• Ladies’ night thursdays,
5 p.m.–close
• Appetizers, burgers,
specialty salads
• Children’s menu
• Happy hour
3:30–6:30, Mon.–Sat.
• Revolving beer tapper
• Live music
• Friendly staff & customer
service!
105 Sherman St. • Downtown Jackson
847-4595
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Call (507) 662-5505 for more
information.
Coursolle marker
The life and times of one of
Jackson County’s most colorful characters is noted on a
newly erected marker near
Belmont Park in central Jackson County. The signboard
tells the story of Joseph Coursolle, a trapper, trader, farmer,
soldier, guide and interpreter
known in annals of local history as “Gaboo.”
Call (507) 662-5505 for more
information.
Heron Lake
Located in northwestern
Jackson County, the city of
Heron Lake has been the
home of a renowned wildfowl
refuge since 1906 and the
stunning Sacred Heart Catholic Church, which is listed on
the National Register of Historic Places.
Call (507) 793-2826 for more
information.
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501 S. Hwy. 86
Lakefield
507-662-6666
Historic Fort Belmont:
Step into history
Can you imagine what it
would be like to have lived
in Jackson County in the late
1800s? Make plans to visit Fort
Belmont this summer and take
a step back in time to the days
of early pioneers. Many settlers
traveled to the area in covered
wagons. An original wagon is
one of the featured
displays inside
the fort’s museum. From covered
wagons to a sod
house, the first settlers were a very
hardy people. Due
to the lack of trees
on the prairie, they
made their homes
from 2-foot strips
of prairie sod. The
fort’s sod house
was built by hand using the
same methods pioneers used
in the 1860s.
A blacksmith shop is located
close to the sod house. You get
the feeling the “first” business
to locate in a settlement was an
important one. The blacksmith
could make anything metal —
nails, machinery parts, kitchen
utensils and horseshoes were
made on the spot. Walk along
the prairie grass to an exact replica of the log cabin and stockade
constructed to protect early settlers. Eleven families (60 to 70
people) crowded into the original log cabin (except for winters)
for most of two years. Since
Fort Belmont was completely
occupied and constructed by
neighbors, it is classified as a
civilian fort, one of only two
civilian-built forts constructed
in the Midwest in the 1800s.
From the log cabin, walk down
into the valley to a one-thirdscale replica of a waterwheeloperated flour mill that uses
wooden gears to stone-grind
flour. Families came from as
far away as Sioux Falls, S.D.,
to the mills operating in the
Des Moines River Valley. Bring
your camera as you head up to building and church rentals. For
the fort tower for a breathtaking additional information, call the
view of the Fort Belmont com- Jackson Area Chamber of Complex and expanding river valley.
Originally built on the south side
of town by Buren and Evelyn
Watland, the tower was saved
from demolition and moved to
the present-day Fort Belmont
in 2010. Buren and Evie were
local history buffs with ties
to the original settlers to the
area. It is a wonderful tribute to
their dream that
the preservation
of Fort Belmont
and local history
continues.
To the south of
the museum you
will find the 1873
Ly s g a r d f a r m house and summer kitchen. Many
displays here tell
the story of everyday life in the
late 1800s and early 1900s. The
1902 Delafield Church was also
an important part of the early
farming community in Jackson
County. It was a place to worship
and socialize. The church is still
used often today for weddings,
baptisms and Sunday evening
services during the summer.
Fort Belmont is open daily,
Memorial Day through Labor
Day. The park is located just
west of Asa Auto Plaza in Jackson at the end of Belmont Lane.
School field trips and special
tours are available, along with
merce, Convention and Visitors
Bureau at (507) 847-3867.
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Dining
Dining
Belmont Lane
Beer Pub
Jackson’s top spot for fine
dining, the Garden Steakhouse
& Lounge features an extensive lineup of mouth-watering
steaks, plus a full menu of other
favorites and the best salad bar
around.
AmericInn
110 Belmont Lane
Jackson
(507) 847-2444
Unwind from a long day on
the road with a cold drink from Hage Oil
Belmont Lane Beer Pub’s 501 S. Highway 86
extensive selection of brews. Lakefield
Located in the AmericInn.
(507) 662-6666
Located right alongside the
Bridget’s
highway through the heart of
Lakefield, Hage Oil offers a
Bucksnort's Brew
wide selection of breakfast,
Ha-Ha & Grill
lunch and dinner options that
105 Grant St.
are sure to please any palate,
Jackson
along with 24-hour towing
(507) 847-4595
and a full automotive service
Featuring daily food spe- station.
cials and a nightly happy hour,
Bridget’s is the place to be Hi-Lo Restaurant &
for great food and cold drinks Catering
in a one-of-a-kind, good-time
80626 Highway 86
atmosphere.
Lakefield
Garden Steakhouse (507) 662-5992
Repeatedly named the best
& Lounge
restaurant in southwestern
2007 Highway 71 N.
Minnesota, Hi Lo Restaurant
Jackson
and Catering has been serving
(507) 847-3110
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of chicken, steak, pork, salads,
sandwiches, burgers and more
— along with a large selection
of appetizers and desserts —
for nearly 70 years.
Loon Lake Golf
Course
73209 490th Ave.
Jackson
(507) 847-4036
The recently remodeled
Loon Lake Golf Course clubhouse features a full bar and
light lunch items. Open seasonally.
Pillars Pub & Eatery
507 Second St.
Jackson
(507) 847-9901
With a menu bursting with
burgers, wings, steaks, seafood, pasta and chicken — and
one of the widest selections of
tap beer around — Pillars Pub
and Eatery in downtown Jackson is a favorite local hotspot
for good eats and cold drinks.
Pizza Ranch
206 Third St., Jackson
(507) 847-5555
Known for its noon and evening all-you-can-eat buffets,
as well as speedy-quick delivery, Pizza Ranch in Jackson
is a favorite among locals and
visitors.
Santee CrossingEmbers
I-90 and Highway 71 N.
Jackson
(507) 847-3841
Boasting the best breakfast
in the county, as well as a full
menu of lunch and dinner options, Santee Crossing-Embers
is located right off the interstate.
Subway
812 Third St.
Jackson
(507) 847-5004
Featuring a variety of sandwiches piled high with your favorite toppings and served with a
smile, plus a full breakfast menu,
the Jackson Subway is Jackson
County’s top spot for the freshest and finest in fast food.
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Belmont Lane Beer Pub
AmericInn, 110 Belmont Lane, Jackson
(507) 847-2444
Bowlers Inn
103 Main St., Lakefield
(507) 662-5418
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105 Sherman St., Jackson
Brew Ha-Ha & Grill
The Corner Pocket Bar & Grill 100 Jackson St., Okabena
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891 Highway 60, Heron Lake
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225 10th St., Heron Lake
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908 Highway 71 N., Jackson
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Highway 86 N., Lakefield
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Parks and Trails
Parks and Trails
Anderson Park
This 25-acre park campground is
located on the west shore of Pearl
Lake. It hosts 25 undesignated
camping spots. The shelter house,
bathrooms, playground equipment
and observation tower are just a
few of the amenities.
Belmont Park
52005 850th St., Jackson
This 80-acre park, located on the
east bank of the Des Moines River,
abounds in natural flora and fauna.
A careful and observant hiker on a
spring afternoon may observe the
white-tailed deer, squirrels and
many bird species, as well as a vast
array of beautiful flowers.
Brown Park
71693 483rd Ave., Jackson
This campground lands between
the shores of both Pearl and
Loon lakes. The landscape is a
combination of woodland and
open space with a creek running
through the center of the park.
The park features a swimming
beach and offers a bridge
connection to Brown Park South.
This natural variation results
in an unending opportunity for
recreation.
Brown Park South
71693 483rd Ave., Jackson
This new campground includes
wide open spaces featuring camping cabins, designated handicapaccessible campsites, newer restrooms, new playground equipment,
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a shelter house and access to the variety of fish, including bluegill,
northern pike and walleye.
bike trail.
Community Point Park
83953 432nd Ave., Lakefield
Obie Knutson Park
608 South Shore Dr., Windom
This small park sitting on the
east shores of South Heron Lake
provides an excellent site to enjoy
and observe all types of waterfowl
species. The combination of sandy
beaches and shaded park area
makes this park a very unique and
popular area during the summer
months.
A beautiful, small park located
on the south side of Fish Lake,
adjacent to a state-owned public
access, Obie Knutson Park is a
great place to cast a line from the
floating dock. The park also offers
restrooms, a picnic shelter, playground equipment, picnic tables
and beautiful shade trees.
Clear Lake Recreation
Robertson Park
Enjoy casting your line off the
A 46-acre park located on the
shoreline or from the floating southeast shore of Loon Lake, this
fishing dock and expect to catch a park is completely wooded and is
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abundant with natural flora and Other Parks
fauna surrounding the 22 designated camping spots and unlimited City of Heron Lake parks
Heron Lake's city park has playprimitive camping areas. Soak up
the sun and enjoy the fishing from ground equipment, rest-rooms and
a shelter house with electricity and
a floating dock.
grills. The community swimming
pool is located in the Heron LakeSandy Point Park
Okabena Elementary School.
41699 850th St. , Lakefield
Call (507) 793-2826 for more
This 24-acre park, located in information.
rich farm country, is on the west
shore of South Heron Lake. It
hosts camping areas with newer City of Jackson parks
The city of Jackson has a numplayground equipment. The park
also provides an excellent area ber of parks. All have playground
from which to observe shore birds, equipment except Dann’s Island
white pelicans, Canada geese and Park, Getty’s Park and Benes Recmany other species of waterfowl. reational Area. Ashley Park has a
shelter house with electricity, sand
volleyball and tennis court. Central
Sparks Park
Park has a tennis court and gazebo.
935 N. Highway 86, Lakefield
Patterson Park has a shelter with
This land hosts the Prairie electricity. Dumont Park has a basEcology Bus Center, which offers ketball court and softball diamond.
environmental education for both Sunset Park has a shelter. Zimmerli
children and adults. Enjoy a spon- Park has playground equipment.
sored activity in the learning cen- Benes Rec Area features disc golf.
ter or take a hike through nature.
For more information, call (507)
847-4410.
City of Lakefield parks
North City Park has new playground equipment, a shelter house
with electricity and restrooms,
skateboard facilities, grills and
gazebo. West City Park has playground equipment, a shelter with
electricity, horseshoes, restrooms
and a softball diamond. The south
city park has playground equipment and tennis court.
The Lakefield Family Aquatic
Center features four water slides
and a zero-depth pool that also has
a five-featured water apparatus for
little kids and a number of waterspouts that shoot water straight up
into the air, a feature many little
ones find fun just to run through.
Stan King Athletic Complex
is located on the east side of
Lakefield. Facilities include ball
diamonds, sand volleyball and
tennis court.
City of Okabena parks
The city park has a shelter
house with electricity, softball diamond, basketball court, restrooms,
picnic tables and grills. The park is
host to the annual Okabena Fourth
of July celebration.
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Volleyball stands
Playground
Dump station
Hot showers
Electricity
Observation tower
Tables
Shelter house
Fireplace
Grills
Picnic area
Boat ramp
Dock
Flush toilets
Restroom
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Expansive trail system is fast becoming regionally-renowned amenity
What is fast becoming a renowned amenity throughout
the region, Jackson County’s
sprawling walking and biking
trail system continues to grow.
New legs of trail were added
recently and more miles are
set to be laid in the near future, making Jackson County’s
walking and biking trail system
one of the most expansive and
widely used in the area.
The Nelson Creek Trail runs
along Nelson Creek behind the
Good Samaritan Society Center
and Minnesota West Community and Technical College in
Jackson, then east/west along
County State Aid Highway 34.
The views are breathtaking, the
scenery terrific and the ride or
walk is also challenging, as hills
and valleys make it a workout
for young and old alike.
The trail was the second
constructed in the city of Jackson, joining the Des Moines
River Trail, which traverses
along both sides of the river,
from Dann’s Island Park on the
southern edge of town to the
Ashley Park area, and along
Riverside Drive to behind Sunshine Foods.
Also joining the county trail
system is the Loon Lake Trail,
connecting the county parks
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along Loon Lake in the southern part of Jackson County.
Recently completed is a segment of trail joining the Loon
Lake Trail with the popular
Mini-Wakan State Park trails in
Iowa, one of the first interstate
trails systems in the country.
Another recent addition is the
Sunset Trail, which connects
the end of the Nelson Creek
Trail at Old Highway 16 to the
Sunset View housing subdivisions in Jackson, then travels
along Springfield Parkway east
to Highway 71.
Future trail plans include the
Fort Belmont Trail, which will
connect the Springfield Parkway Trail with Fort Belmont.
A brand-new segment of trail
was laid in Lakefield just last
year with plans to lay a second segment in the works at
present. A state-authorized regional trail that will connect the
Iowa Great Lakes with Murray
County’s Lake Shetek through
the heart of Jackson County is
also in planning stages.
Jackson County’s trails are
designed for non-motorized
users, including walkers, bikers
and runners, though the state
authorized regional trail may accommodate snowmobile groups
and equestrians.
Racing
Racing
banked short track inside
the half-mile oval and new
concessions.
Updated track schedules,
current point standings and
plenty of photos are available online 24 hours per day,
seven days a week at www.
pilotracewaynews.com.
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on the half-mile dirt oval at
the former Jackson Speedway in 1988; traveling IMCA
Sprint Cars made five appearances there for Jackpot
Junction Tour events, most
recently in 2009.
“RaceSaver Sprint Cars
are an affordable class for
up-and-coming kids, as well
as adults,” said Johnson, a
Jackson native and also the
owner of a 305 Sprint Car
that ran a partial schedule at
I-90 Speedway in Hartford,
S.D., last year. “This class is
a great learning experience. I
really think it’s going to take
off around here.”
Modified points earned at
Jackson Motorplex will figure
toward standings in IMCA’s
Belleville Motorsports North
Central Region, Stock Car
points in the EQ Cylinder
Heads Northern Region and
Hobby Stock points in the Big
Daddy Race Cars Northern
Region.
Jackson’s 2016 IMCA
Speedway Motors Weekly
Racing point season is scheduled to start in mid-May and
run through September.
Monster truck and snow
cross events are also among
those planned at the Jackson
Motorplex, owned by Tod
Quiring, and there should
be no shortage of seating or
other fan amenities. Over the
winter, workers installed new
bleacher seating for 17,000
fans, with construction of 20
VIP suites following. The pit
area has been moved to the
east end of the fairgrounds,
off turns one and two, and
around 70 campsites are being located in a campground
in the southeast corner of
the facility.
Further down the road
are construction of a high-
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The former Jackson Speedway has a new name and a
new schedule in 2016.
The half-mile oval in Jackson has been renamed the
Jackson Motorplex, and will
feature two nights of weekly
racing from mid-May to September.
Friday nights will feature
an all-sprint car show. Friday programs will have the
National Sprint League 410
sprint cars headlining. NSL
360 Sprints and IMCA Racesaver 305 sprints will also
be on the weekly card.
Saturday’s will feature
five IMCA classes: IMCA
A Mods, Stock Cars, Sport
Mods, Hobby Stocks and
Sport Compacts will be racing.
Another IMCA-sanctioned
division running on another
race night is part of the plans
behind making the Jackson
Motorplex one of the premier facilities of its kind in
the nation.
IMCA Eagle Motorsports
RaceSaver Sprint Cars will
be part of a new Friday night
program at Jackson in 2016.
Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA
Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco
Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco
Hobby Stocks, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and
Mach-1 Sport Compacts all
return to traditional Saturday
shows.
“We want this to be one
of the premier tracks in the
country,” said Jackson Motorplex General Manager Doug
Johnson. “We’ve listened to
racers, we’re looking at having different types of events
here and we’re confident everyone will get the biggest
bang for their buck.”
The first regular IMCAsanctioned events took place
Recreation
Recreation
Indoor Rec
Countywide community
education programs
Heron Lake-Okabena
swimming pool
Heron Lake's community
pool is located in the Heron
The Jackson County Central L ake-Okabena El e men ta ry
School District, which cov- School. Call (507) 793-2826.
ers the communities of Lakefield, Jackson and Sioux Valley,
and the Heron Lake-Okabena Outdoor Rec
School District, covering the Benes Park Rec Area
communities of Heron Lake and
Home to Jackson County's
Okabena, provide year-round newest outdoor activity, disc
community education activities golf, Benes Park Rec Area is
for all age groups in those com- located along the banks of the
munities. For JCC community Des Moines River on the south
ed, call (507) 847-6627 or (507) edge of Jackson.
662-6625. For HL-O community ed, call (507) 853-4507 or Des Moines River
State Canoe Route
(507) 853-4503.
The Des Moines River has
Historic State Theatre
few rapids and none are more
difficult than Class I. River
Jackson County Central
width is between 50 and 200
swimming pool
feet. Stream flow usually peaks
The pool is open year-round. in early to mid-April. Because
Swimming lessons and open there are few rapids to cause
swimming are scheduled during problems in low water, the level
summer months. The facility is usually sufficient for canoehas a whirlpool and kiddie pool. ing. Call 1-888-MINN-DNR for
Call (507) 847-5030.
river levels prior to launching.
Jackson County Libraries
Jackson County Libraries in
Jackson, Lakefield and Heron
Lake offer children’s programs
year round and adult book discussion groups meet monthly.
Library cards are available free
of charge. Bestsellers, current
movies and a large selection of
children’s materials are available for checkout. Free publicaccess computers are available
with Internet access and WiFi.
The Jackson County Libraries are a member of the Plum
Creek Library System. For
more information, call Jackson
County Library in Jackson at
(507) 847-4748, the Lakefield
library at (507) 662-5782 or
the Heron Lake library at (507)
793-2641.
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winning campground has two
cabins, 60 camp sites (13 of
which have full hookup for
sewer, electrical and water),
a dumping station, swimming
pool, laundry facilities, convenience store and game room.
Des Moines
The campground is open from
Valley Gun Club
L ocated along the Des May 1 to Sept. 30. Call (507)
Moines River, the club features 847-3825 for more information.
a clubhouse, three trap houses, Lakefield Family Aquatic
100-yard rifle range and archery Center
range. Open to members and
The Lakefield Family Aquatic
guests only, starting the middle Center features four water
of April. League shooting is on slides and a zero-depth pool
Monday night. Call (507) 847- that also has a five-featured wa3466 for more information.
ter apparatus for little kids and
or snowmobile trails, call club
headquarters at (507) 662-5490.
Golf Courses
Loon Lake Golf Course
Taking advantage of the rural Jackson County setting,
this public 3,092-yard par-36
course, located on the north
side of Loon Lake, nine miles
southwest of Jackson and seven
miles southeast of Lakefield,
has a layout suitable for all
levels of golfers. The recently
remodeled clubhouse features
a full bar and light lunch items.
a number of waterspouts that Men’s and women’s leagues
Jackson Kart Club
are open to the public. Call
Kart club races take place shoot water straight up into the
(507) 847-4036 or visit www.
air,
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little
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every September. Classes racloonlakegolf.com for more ining are rookies, junior I, junior find fun just to run through.
formation.
II and adults. It is a non-points Snowdrifters
track, racing for trophies. The Snowmobile Club trails
North Valley Golf Course
track is located at the Jackson
The snowmobile club mainCounty Fairgrounds. Call (507)
tains 120 miles of trails, 80 of
847-5826 for more information.
them two-way, within Jack- Jackson Golf Club
son County during the winter
KOA Kampground
months. For more informaLocated at the Interstate-90
tion on the snowmobile club
exit at Jack son, the award-
Hunting and Fishing
Hunting and Fishing
Hunting
Jackson County's varied terrain of grassy field-side waterways, wooded creek bottoms
and hilly treestands make it an
ideal location for hunting any
number of species of game.
From trophy-sized bucks to
good-eating rooster pheasants,
Jackson County has it all and
more, offering hunters and
sportsmen a true rural Minnesota outdoors experience.
Jackson County has nearly
10,000 acres of waterfowl
pro duc tion area (managed
by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service) and wildlife management area (managed by the
Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources) open for
public hunting.
Species hunted in the county
include big game (white-tailed
deer), small game (rabbit,
squirrel, partridge and pheasant) and waterfowl (ducks and
geese).
Call (507) 831-2220 (U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service),
(507) 831-2917 (State of Minnesota Wildlife Management
Area) or (507) 847-4394 (Jackson County DNR Enforcement
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seasons.
North Heron Lake
Preserve
The preserve protects 232
acres of rich wildlife habitat on
the northeast shore of North
Heron Lake and the northwest
shore of South Heron Lake.
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Hunting and Fishing
Hunting and Fishing
boat access ramps and a float- bullheads.
ing
handicapped pier. Fish to
Clear Lake
be caught are northern, wall- Fish Lake
Located west of Jackson,
eye, crappie, bass, perch and
Located in the northern
this 415-acre lake has two
Fishing
part of the county, the lake
has a state access boat ramp
on the southwest corner and
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“Serving the community since 1911”
A Century Bank
pier. Catfish, crappie, walleye, northern, bass, perch,
bluegill and bullheads can be
caught in this lake.
Independence Lake
This small 112-acre lake,
located in the northeast part
of Jackson County, has one
boat ramp on the south side.
Walleye, crappie, bluegill,
perch, north ern and bullheads can be hooked out of
this lake.
Little Spirit
This 572-acre lake hugs
the Iowa line in the south-
central part of the county
and has a state access boat
ramp on the northeast. Fish
to be caught are northern,
walleye, bass, perch, crappie
and bullheads.
Loon Lake
Found in the south-central
part of Jackson County, this
679-acre lake has a boat ramp
on the west side and also in
Robertson Park. There is
also a floating handicapped
pier in Robertson Park. Walleye, crappie, northern, bass
and bullheads can be caught
in Loon Lake.
Pearl Lake
Located near Loon Lake,
this is a 155-acre lake that
has a boat ramp at Anderson
Park. Northern, walleye,
crappie, and bullheads are
available in the lake.
Round Lake
Round Lake, located in
southwest corner of Jackson
County, is one of the best
places to fish come November, according to Minnesota
Sportsman magazine.
The 1,024-acre lake was
ranked one of the state's
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1902 Delafield Church
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The lake has three access points: a double concrete boat ramp on the east
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Historical Fort Belmont
Golf courses and tennis courts
Indoor swimming pool
Disc golf course
Scenic trail system
Historic State Theatre
Gateway to six county parks for
camping, fishing and relaxation
Kilen Woods State Park
Fine dining, bars, grills, fast
food and coffee shops
Jackson County Courthouse
and downtown Jackson on
National Register of Historic
Buildings
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March: Spring Farm & Home Show
May–Labor Day: Races, Friday and
Saturday nights at Jackson
Motorplex, Ft. Belmont historical site
open, AGCO Intivity Center guided
tours
June: Franks-A-Lot Night, Town and
Country Days (including parade, Tri
For Health, and more)
July: Rhythm of the River music festival,
Jackson County Fair
August: Corn Cob Open Golf
Tournament; Jackson Nationals,
Chamber golf event
September: Fort Belmont Pioneer Days;
Fly-in Breakfast
December: Holiday Fest lighted parade;
fireworks, craft and vendor expo
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Jackson County
Parks & Trails
CAMPING R BOATING R FISHING R BIKE TRAILS R SWIMMING
Jackson County Parks operates and maintains 10 parks within Jackson
County. Each park has its own unique natural character along with
campsites, camper cabins, shelter houses, scenic outlooks, paved bike
trails that connect to the Iowa Trails system, and much more. For more
information on Jackson County Parks and Trails, please visit
www.co.jackson.mn.us/parks
53053 780th St., Jackson, MN 56143
Jackson County
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Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness
Medical Facilities
Sanford Jackson Medical
Center
1430 N. Highway
Jackson
847-2420
Center provides high-quality,
affordable and compassionate health care services for
families throughout Jackson
County and the surrounding
area. The facility includes a
24-hour emergency room,
20-bed hospital and two medical clinics — one located
on the Jackson campus and
the other located in nearby
Lakefield.
The health care team at
Center is equipped to handle
a wide variety of diagnoses,
treatment and procedures.
Services include: Community services, family medicine, specialty care, rehabilitation and physical medicine,
mental health services, tests
and screenings, diagnostic
radiology and health education.
Center is a member of Sanford Health.
Clinics
Nursing Homes
Chiropractic Care
Sanford Lakefield
Medical Clinic
Colonial Manor Nursing
Home
Jackson Chiropractic PA
209 Main St.
Lakefield
662-6611
403 Colonial Ave.
Lakefield
Clinic opened the Sanford
Lakefield Medical Clinic in
1995 to serve the health
care needs of the people in
the Lakefield area—keeping
health care close to home.
The clinic provides adult
and pediatric care, infant and
child services, primary care
sports medicine, obstetrical
and gynecological services
and geriatric services.
Jackson Good Samaritan
Society
662-6646
601 West St.
Jackson
847-3100
Assisted Living
Doman-Rose Place
220 Milwaukee St.
Lakefield
662-6433
Lakeview Assisted Living
941 Co. Road 9
Heron Lake
793-2349
The Pines
A Good Samaritan Assisted Living
Community
1508 North Highway
Jackson
847-5762
Rosewood Villas
Sacred Heart Mercy
Health Care Center
803 Fourth St.
Jackson
847-3571
220 Milwaukee St.
Lakefield
662-6433
Valley View
Assisted Living Facilities
1005 Milwaukee St.
Owned and operated by the
Lakefield
Religious Sisters of Mercy, 662-5330
Sacred Heart Mercy Health
Care Center has been providing family practice health
care in Jackson since 1981.
Sacred Heart offers services
in pediatrics, internal medicine, geriatrics, treatment of
infertility and natural family
planning.
Wellness Centers
Heron Lake-Okabena
Wellness Center
124 North Minnesota, Box 197
Okabena
853-4507
JCC Fitness Center
1138 North Highway
Jackson
847-5310
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612 2nd St.
Jackson
847-3285
Optimal
Health & Chiropractic
405 Second St.
Jackson
847-2112
Optimal Health & Chiropractic, a practice dedicated
to optimizing health and wellness through a customized
blend of chiropractic, dietary
and nutritional adjustment
and targeted exercise strategies, opened in a newly refurbished location last year with
Dr. Kerri Henderson at the
helm. A hallmark of Henderson’s treatment procedure is
patient involvement, with individualized care determined
on a case-by-case basis and
the goal being to reach each
patients’ optimal level of
wellness as quickly as possible while developing the
tools and knowledge needed
to maintain results.
Senior Move
Management
Antiques 86 & More
73670 State Hwy 86
Lakefield
822-0116
Sixty-year Jackson County
resident Ilene Kate of Antiques 86 & More is an experienced senior move manager ready and able to assist
that senior family member
needing to make a move.
She is experienced, trusted
and dedicated to making your
goal her goal.
Industry and Agriculture
Industry and Agriculture
Industry plays a vital role
in the economic landscape
of Jackson County. From
ethanol to wind energy,
motorcycle hitches to farm
implements and gas fireplaces to aluminum decking, Jackson County hosts
thriving and progressive
industries and continues to
build upon its reputation as
a location friendly to business and manufacturing.
Jackson County’s major
industrial park tenants include:
• AGCO, Jackson
Agriculture and innovation have a new hometown
— Jackson. Building agricultural equipment in Jackson since 1963, AGCO’s
recent factory expansion
allows the company to help
even more farmers feed
the world. The family of
employees at AGCO take
pride in what they build
and welcome all to see for
themselves. To experience
AGCO’s new visitor center
— Intivity Center — or to
schedule a factory tour, visit
jackson.agcocorp.com.
• Ametek Engineered
Medical Components,
Jackson
• Accent, Jackson
• Kozy Heat Fireplaces,
Lakefield
Kozy Heat Fireplaces
manufactures a complete
line of gas and wood fireplaces, unique cabinets and
stylish accessories. A privately held, family-owned
business for over 35 years,
Kozy Heat prides itself on
being dedicated to not only
function and reliability, but
customer safety as well.
Customers, suppliers and
employees like to work
with Kozy Heat because of
its small-town work ethic
and sincere, friendly attitude. The Hussong family
continues to uphold their
fireplaces’ reputation for
quality and value and they
are proud to put their name,
Hussong Manufacturing, on
every product they sell.
• Erickson Trucks-NParts, Jackson
• Doug Bradley
Trucking, Jackson
• Full-Tilt Performance,
Jackson
• HitchDoc, Jackson
• USF Holland, Jackson
• Heron Lake
BioEnergy, Heron Lake
• Pioneer, Jackson
• New Fashion Pork,
Jackson
• Last-Deck, Jackson
• B&H Manufacturing,
Jackson
• Ziegler Ag
Equipment, Jackson
• Minnesota Hearth
Products, Lakefield
• Tri-County Implement
Those interested in industrial park development
opportunities in Jackson
may call the Jackson economic development office
at (507) 847-4423.
In Lakefield, call (507)
662-5457.
Agriculture
Farm Organizations
citizens, so environmental
education is offered to area
schools and organizations.
Perhaps the most highprofile responsibility of the
Jackson County Extension
service is the wildly successful 4-H organization,
which helps children of all
backgrounds, not just farming, gain valuable life skills.
Jackson County Extension
Service personnel are based
in Lakefield.
Farm Service Agency
case of loans, at those with
farming experience. More information on FSA programs
is available at www.fsa.usda.
gov.
Jackson County Soil and
Water Conservation District
Rich in history and ecoJackson County supports
nomic stability, farming has its producers with a wide
been the staple of our com- array of agricultural-based
munities forgenerations.
organizations, designed to
be of assistance to the men
and women who are the
Crops and Livestock
Jackson County consis- backbone of the county's
tently ranks in the top 10 in economy.
the state of Minnesota for Jackson County
corn and soybean production. Extension Service
Animal production is quite P.O. Box 309, 419 Main Street
varied in Jackson County, Lakefield
with producers here ranking Phone: 662-5293
The main mission of the
sixth in the state in breeding
Jack
son County Extension
sheep and lamb production
and eighth in hog production. Service is to help producers
According to a recent Ag- make better informed deciriculture Census, Jackson sions. Agriculture priorities
at the Jackson County ExCounty has:
• 392 livestock farms
tension Service include crop
• 205 cattle operations
farming, feedlot issues and
• 110 beef operations
marketing and risk manage• 12 dairy operations
ment. Environmental prac• 168 hog operations
tices are another important
• 46 sheep operations
concern of Jackson County
• 23 poultry operations
802 State Street
Lakefield
Phone: 662-5203
The Farm Service Agency,
an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture,
administers farm commodity
and conservation programs
for farmers and makes farm
loans. FSA programs are
primarily directed at agricultural producers or, in the
602 South Highway 86
Lakefield
Phone: 662-6682
The Jackson County Soil
and Water Conservation
District is a local unit of
government specifically developed to assist the county's landowners and operators protect and pre serve
our working lands. Working
in partnership with USDA
Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Minnesota Board of Water and
Soil Resources, the SWCD
promotes and implements
all federal, state and local
conservation programs.
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Communication
Communication
Livewire Printing Co.
310 Second St.
P.O. Box 208
Jackson
Phone: (507) 847-3771
Fax: (507) 847-5822
Email: info@
Web site: www.
Hours: Monday through
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Livewire Printing Co.
is committed to offering
Jackson County the best in
local news and advertising
in print and on the Web.
A mainstay in Jack-
son County for decades,
Livewire Printing Co. is a
locally owned, full-service
printing and publishing firm
based in downtown Jackson,
with a satellite office in
nearby Lakefield.
Print and Web publications are at the heart of
the Livewire’s operation.
Livewire Printing Co. publishes five newspapers, each
with their own unique Web
presence: the Livewire,
Jackson County Pilot, Lakefield Standard, Southern
Minnesota Peach and Farm
Market News. The company also publishes an on-
Antiques 86
& More
“Senior Move Manager”
Senior family member needing to
make a move? WE CAN HELP!
• Jackson County
Resident for 60 years
• Firm Bids
• Experienced
• Trusted
YOUR GOAL IS OUR GOAL
CALL ILENE CLARK (507) 822-0116
IleneKate@yahoo.com
73670 State Hwy. 86 • Lakefield, MN 56150
Or P.O. Box 154 • Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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line publication devoted
entirely to the local car
racing scene, Pilot Raceway
News. Copies of each print
publication are available at
newsstands throughout the
county, including at the offices of Livewire Printing
Co. in downtown Jackson
and the Lakefield Standard
in downtown Lakefield. All
are available in electronic
forms online.
Livewire
310 Second St.
Jackson
Phone: (507) 847-3771
www.livewireprinting.com
Jackson County Pilot
310 Second St.
Jackson
Phone: (507) 847-3771
www.jacksoncountypilot.
com
Southern Minnesota
Peach
310 Second St.
Jackson
Phone: (507) 847-3771
www.jacksoncountypilot.com
www.lakefieldstandard.com
Farm Market News
310 Second St.
Jackson
Phone: (507) 847-3771
www.farmmarketnews.com
www.jacksoncountypilot.com
Pilot Raceway News
310 Second St.
Jackson
Phone: (507) 847-3771
www.pilotracewaynews.com
KKOJ/KUXX
P.O. Box 29
Jackson
Tri County News
Lakefield Standard
P.O. Box 227
403 Main St.
Heron Lake
Lakefield
Phone: (507) 662-5555
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847-9901
Airport
Airport
Jackson Municipal
Airport
A state-of-the-art terminal and brand new multiaircraft hangar await visitors and business travelers alike at the Jackson
Municipal Airport, located
on 270 acres just north of
Jackson.
The terminal, completed
in July 2008, houses the
airport manager’s office,
a commons area, an expansive conference room,
a pilots’ lounge and new
restrooms. The facility
replaces the former terminal, constructed more than
a half-century ago, in 1952.
City officials say the
terminal speaks volumes
about the city’s progressive outlook on attracting
visitors and businesses to
the community and surrounding county.
Beyond the terminal, the
airport features a 24-hour
arrival-departure facility
and is in close proximity
to many area attractions,
including dining and lodging, with a courtesy car
available at the airport.
Certified for occupancy
in 2012, the airport’s new
hangar is insulated and
heated to 58 degrees for
creature comfort and also
so air systems work better.
The facility offers 100LL,
Jet A fuel and features full
maintenance facilities,
The Jackson Municipal fall Fly-In Breakfast every
provided by PS Aviation.
The airport’s AWOS Airport hosts the annual September.
number is (507) 847-5810,
NBD 353. The airport
terminal phone number
is (507) 847-3599, airport
manager Paul Sanders’
INC.
phone number is (507)
Equipment Repair and Rental
236-6688 and Jackson City
• Bobcat Skid Loaders and Attachments
Administrator Jennifer
• Mini-Excavators, Scissor and Boom Lifts
Bromeland, the airport
• Tables, Chairs, Canopies
• Mini-Storage Units • Much More!
contact person, can be
www.HenningRental.com
reached at Jackson City
80063 Hwy. 71 N. • Jackson, MN
Hall at (507) 847-4410.
Credit card and business wash card capability in
self-serve and automatic washes. Call about our
business card options:
507-360-8838
813 3rd Street, Jackson
701 Oxford Street, Worthington
HENNING
RENTAL
507-847-3785
your thirst!
JACKSON
Liquor Store
205 Second Street • Jackson, MN • 847-2826
Spring Hours: 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs.;
10 a.m.–10 p.m. Fri. and Sat.
Fall Hours:
10 a.m.–9 p.m. Mon. through Sat.
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Healthy families
start here
Sanford Jackson and Lakefield Clinics
You and your family have access to expert care
right in your community at Sanford Jackson and
Lakefield Clinics. Our family medicine providers
are your health partner for life, from prenatal care
to geriatrics.
We’ll see your children for well-child visits or
vaccinations, and also handle your adult physicals.
Our local providers are proud to serve our friends
and neighbors.
Call (507) 847-2200 or (507) 662-6611
for an appointment.
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Build your perfect home in the beautiful town of
*most lots have curb, gutter and a paved street.
• All our lots include fiber optics and utilities.
• Several lots on the beautiful North Valley Golf
Course
Contact our Lakefield Economic Development Authority Today!
507.662.5457
Play... Lakefield Aquatic Center LakeÀeld Municipal
Liquor Store
309 N. Hwy. 86, Lakefield, MN
507-662-5877
Hrs.: Mon.–Sat., 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
• Open swimming
• Water Zumba
• Season passes
available
• Fun night swims
monthly
• Zero depth entrance (for little swimmers)
• Several fun features
For more information about Lakefield Aquatic
Center, please call 507-662-6133
Stop in and
stock up for
all your
wine, beer
and spirits.
Join Us For Our Annual Celebration
Summerfest: June 15–19, 2016
For more information, contact
Lakefield City Hall • (507) 662-5457 • www.lakefieldmn.com
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Farm insurance from someone you can trust.
Visit Complete Insurance Services Inc.
for quality insurance protection
for your farming operation.
Discover the many advantages of working with a
local FarMutual Insurance agent. We may even
save you money! Call for a quote today.
Ashley Estates 1, 2, 3 BR
Heather Klassen, Mark Wheeler, Donna Damm
“Your Independent Insurance Agent . . . we work for you.”
Make Yourself at Home.
616 2nd Street • P.O. Box 87
Jackson, MN 56143-1614
Phone: 507-847-5300
Toll Free: 866-640-2472
email: cis@cis4you.com
Apartments
507-841-3013
Eagle Ridge Townhomes
2 & 3 BR
Townhomes
507-841-3214
River Bluff Townhomes
3 & 4 BR
Locally owned and operated since 1957!
Huge Variety • Friendly Staff • Customer Convenience
Clothing and Footwear ! Sporting Goods ! Plumbing ! Electrical
Lawn and Garden ! Farm ! Pet Supplies
Auto ! Tools ! Paint ! Hardware
Next to the South Stoplight. Jackson, MN
507-847-2180
Open at 7:30 a.m., Monday–Saturday
Your local food
pack program
How does it work?
The Jackson County
Food 4 Kids Program
exists to help feed local
food-insecure children
on days they are not in
school. The program seeks to provide
nutriƟous, healthy , child-friendly, single
serving, non-perishable food items for
breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack.
What is
Food 4 Kids?
We want to ensure that
parƟcipaƟng students will have
the mental focus and energy
to conƟnue their educaƟon
without the fear of going
hungry when they go home.
We are always looking
for volunteers to help
pack meals, and we’d
love to have your sponsorship at any
level! Contact us by phone, email, or
Facebook if you and your group would
like to help pack meals. With 7-8
adults, a weeks’ worth of packing takes
approximately one hour.
How can I help?
507-841-3214
Professionally Managed by Lloyd Management
135 West Lind Street, Mankato, MN 56001
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Weekend Packs
which include:
3 suppers
2 lunches
2 breakfasts
3 snacks
School staff discreetly distribute the
packs to participating children.
• • • • • • • • AND• • • • • • • •
For each of the following extended
breaks, vouchers are provided to the
children to be redeemed at their local
grocery store to get a beƩer selecƟon
for these meals and provide fresh
food items that are not feasible in the
normal weekend packs.
• MEA • Thanksgiving
• Christmas • Easter
In the 2015–2016 school year,
OVER 35,000
New Fashion Pork is a leading producer of high quality pork with operations
in Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
With over a quarter century of experience in the swine industry, the NFP family has
the vision to continually improve and enhance our value chain.
With the latest technology and best management practices,
NFP is producing the highest quality pork.
Our people make it happen and are the backbone of NFP.
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meals will have been provided!
JACKSON COUNTY FOOD 4 KIDS
IS A 501(C) (3) ORGANIZATION
This ad was paid for by: New Fashion Pork
507.847.4610 • P.O. Box 244 • Jackson, MN 56143
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Townhomes
PO Box 244, Jackson, MN 56143
Phone: 507-847-4610 | Email: hr@nfpinc.com
Relocation Information
Relocation Information
County Government
Jackson County
Courthouse
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
405 Fourth St.
Jackson
Offices at the Courthouse
County Attorney........................847-2850
Auditor/Treasurer .....................847-2763
County Coordinator .................847-4182
County Assessor ........................847-4033
County Recorder .......................847-2580
District Court
Civil-Criminal-Family .........847-4400
Court Services-Probation........847-5660
Probate-Traffic-Juvenile ..........847-2566
Driver’s License Office ..............847-4774
Emergency Management .......847-4774
Veteran’s Service Officer ..........847-4774
Community Health
Located inside the Jackson County
Government Center
407 Fifth St., Suite 209
Jackson
847-2366
Health and Human
Services
407 Fifth St.
Jackson
847-4000
Jackson County
Extension Service
607 S. Highway 86
Lakefield
662-5293
Jackson County
Land Management
603 S. Highway 86
Lakefield
662-6682
Jackson County
Sheriff ’s Office
400 Sherman St.
Jackson
847-4420
Jackson County
Libraries
Jackson Public Library
311 Third St.
Jackson
847-4748
Heron Lake Library
401 Ninth St.
Heron Lake
793-2641
Lakefield Library
410 Main St.
Lakefield
662-5782
Public Works
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Shop Hours: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
53053 780th St.
Jackson
Engineer ......................................847-2525
Highway Shop ...........................847-2525
City Government/
Organizations
ALPHA
Alpha City Hall
Hours: 8 a.m. to noon
145 Main St. N.
Alpha
847-3557
Utility Services
Electric
Federated Rural Electric .....847-3520
Telephone
Qwest Business ............ 800-603-6000
Qwest Residential ....... 800-244-1111
Cable TV - StarCom .... 800-367-4198
HERON LAKE
Heron Lake City Hall
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
312 Tenth St.
P.O. Box 315
Heron Lake
793-2826
Offices at City Hall
Heron Lake Watershed
District....................................793-2462
Senior Citizens Center ..............793-2826
Other City
Departments
Fire Department/
Ambulance Service .............796-2381
Municipal Liquor Store ............793-2482
Police Department ...................793-2813
Utility Services
Electric
Alliant Energy .............. 800-255-4268
Gas
Ferrellgas ...................... 800-743-5803
Telephone
CenturyTel Business ... 800-872-4017
CenturyTel
Residential .............. 800-872-4016
Southwest Broadband 877-655-7627
Television/Internet
JACKSON
Jackson City Hall
Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
80 W. Ashley St.
Jackson
847-4410
www.cityofjacksonmn.com
Economic Developer ................847-4423
City Administrator ....................847-4410
Other City
Departments
Electric Department .................847-3225
Street Department ...................847-4612
Water Department ...................847-2723
Jackson Municipal Airport .....847-2772
Jackson Fire Department/
Jackson Municipal Liquor
Store .......................................847-2826
Utility Services
Electric
City of Jackson .....................847-4410
Gas
Peoples Natural Gas .. 800-303-0752
Telephone
Qwest Business ........... 800-603-6000
Television/Internet
Jackson Economic
Development
Authority
The Jackson Economic Development Authority serves
an active role in a number of
economic development projects,
including the Downpayment
Assistance Program, housing
re ha bil i ta tion programs and
subdivision development.
Jackson Economic
Development Office
The city of Jackson employs a
full-time economic development
coordinator who is available for
inquiries from businesses and
industries. For more information, call (507) 847-4423.
Jackson Area Chamber
of Commerce
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
114 Third St., Suite B
Jackson
847-3867
www.jacksonmn.com
LAKEFIELD
Lakefield City Hall
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
301 Main St.
Lakefield
662-5457
www.lakefieldmn.com
Economic Development Office
662-5457
Administrative Clerk
Financial Manager
Other City
Departments
Water Department ...................662-6363
Street Department ...................662-6442
Police Department ...................662-5353
Lakefield Fire Department/
Utility Services
Electric
City of Lakefield ...................662-5457
Telephone
Television/Internet
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Jackson County
Jackson County
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Jackson County
Jackson County
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Schools
Schools
JCC Middle School
Jackson County
Central School District 440 Main St.
Jackson County Central has
experienced unprecedented
success in the classroom, as
well as in extracurricular activities, since the consolidation of the Jackson and Lakefield school districts in 1997,
and the additional consolidation of the Sioux Valley district
in 2000.
JCC students have proven
their talents in sports, academics, fine arts, FFA and
much more. JCC has earned
state team championships in
volleyball, football, wrestling,
baseball and softball, to go with
a host of numerous FFA state
and national championships.
In fine arts and academics,
the JCC Math League and
Music Listening teams have
placed high at the state level,
while speech, drama and robotics students continue to
perform well year after year.
District voters approved a
$19.6 million referendum in
2001 that paved the way for a
renovation and construction
project, primarily at JCC High
School, including its 500-seat
auditorium, as well as new
technology, science and agriculture departments at the
high school, a fitness center
and auxiliary gym and many
other additions.
In 2007, voters in the JCC
district approved a $949-perpupil operating referendum,
allowing the school to continue
to maintain its outstanding
staff, curriculum and extracurricular opportunities for the
students of JCC.
JCC High School
1128 North Highway
Jackson
847-5310
Grades 9–12
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Lakefield
662-6625
Grades 6–8
Pleasantview Elementary
140 Milwaukee Ave.
Lakefield
662-6218
Grades K–5
Riverside Elementary
820 Park St.
Jackson
847-5963
Grades K–5
Heron Lake-Okabena
Public School District
The Heron Lake-Okabena Public School District is
comprised of a grades seven
through 12 high school situated in Okabena and preschool
to sixth-grade elementary
school located in Heron Lake.
The high school is home to
the HL-O Wildcats. The high
school is proud to have the
advantage of a small-school
atmosphere, while at the same
time providing a diverse curriculum that prepares students
for the next stage in their
education. At the elementary school, a low student-toteacher ratio of 10:1 allows
each student to succeed and
work to his or her potential.
The schools have up-to-date
media centers and excellent
curricular and extracurricular
facilities due to the support
both communities have given
the district.
HL-O High School
124 North Minnesota, Box 197
Okabena
853-4507
Grades 7–12
Jackson County Central High School, Jackson
Jackson County Central Schools
District #2895
JCC High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
JCC Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Riverside Elementary School . . . . . .
Pleasantview Elementary School . . .
360 Enrollment
274 Enrollment
403 Enrollment
148 Enrollment
• JCC Mission •
We will work together as staff, students, and community to
provide an outstanding educational experience that prepares
students for success in our ever-changing world.
~ Student Achievement ~
• 2015 State Finalist Teams: Football, Wrestling, Cheerleading, Robotics, and FFA
• 2013 state champions in Wrestling, Cheerleading, Robotics and FFA.
• Math, Reading and Writing scores are best in the region, way above state averages,
and making AYP!.
CHALLENGING CLASSES worth 2 years of college and electives in
agriculture, art, business, foreign languages and technology.
CHAMPIONSHIP CALIBER: Long-time member of SW Conference
and we send many sports teams to state tournaments that win
yearly.
MANY ACTIVITIES offered beyond sports like choir, FFA, drama,
band, robotics, knowledge bowl, math league and much more!
District Office: 507-847-3608
JCC High School: 507-847-5310
JCC Middle School: 507-662-6625
Riverside Elementary School: 507-847-5963
Pleasantview Elementary School: 507-662-6218
www.jccschools.com
HL-O Elementary School
First Beginnings Preschool
Higher Education
321 Stearns Ave., Box 378
Heron Lake
793-2307
219 Main St.
Lakefield
662-6409
MnWest Community and
Technical College, Jackson
Immanuel Lutheran
Elementary
Immanuel Lutheran
Preschool
Fifth and Bush Street
Lakefield
662-5860
Fifth and Bush Street
Lakefield
662-5860
St. John’s Christian Day
School
Little Huskies Daycare
Center and Preschool
100 W. Market St.
Okabena
853-4550
111 Torgerson Lane
Jackson
847-3355
Preschools
Discovery Place Preschool
Western Community Action
Head Start
820 Park St.
Jackson
847-5868
115 South Highway
Jackson
847-4783
401 West Ave.
Jackson
847-3320
Offering a liberal arts education in an intimate setting,
Minnesota West Community and Technical College’s
Jackson campus is part of
the larger five-campus Minnesota West system, allowing students the opportunity
to network in the Minnesota
State Colleges and Universities system.
In addition to technical degrees, Minnesota West also
allows students to pursue the
first two years of a four-year
degree, offering many general
education courses.
All-you-can-eat
BUFFETS
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Noon
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Hwy. 71
Downtown Jackson
507-847-5555
Heron Lake-Okabena High School, Okabena
HIGH SCHOOL
Heron Lake – Okabena
Public School #330
“Doing What’s BEST For Students”
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
WILDCATS
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
• Enrollment: Grades 7–12, 168
• Small class sizes with a 12:1 student-toteacher ratio
• Diverse curriculum
• Community wellness center
• 96% graduation rate
• 4 years of Spanish
• Progressive up-to-date multi-media center
Volleyball ~ Girls’ Basketball ~ Hockey ~ Softball
Football ~ Boys’ Basketball ~ Baseball ~ Track
Golf ~ Robotics ~ Drama ~ Speech ~ FFA ~ Choir
Band ~ Jazz Band ~ Flag Squad ~ Cheerleading
Dance Line
High School Office:
507-853-4507
Elementary Office:
507-793-2307
www.isd330.org
• Enrollment: Grades K–6, 132
• Small class sizes with a 10:1 student-toteacher ratio
• Literacy specialist
• Farm to school lunch program
• Interactive technology
• Indoor swimming pool
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Churches
Churches
Belmont Lutheran Church
(Belmont Township)
Heron Lake Lutheran Church
793-2762 or 831-2232
St. Peter Lutheran Church
PO Box 1010, Lakefield
662-5862
Bethany Lutheran Church
53521 890th St., Windom
(near Bergen)
847-3593
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
PO Box 1010, Lakefield
662-5938
Trinity Lutheran Church
(Sioux Valley)
839-3086
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
401 7th Ave. N., Lakefield
662-6453
Church of the Good Shepherd
311 Sverdrup St., Jackson
847-3419
Evangelical Lutheran Church
1022 County Road 9, Heron Lake
793-2762 or 831-2232
Immanuel Lutheran Church
5th and Bush Streets, Lakefield
662-5718
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Kimball Township
639-6541
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
101 Kimball Ave., Jackson
847-3693
Trinity Lutheran Church
Main Street, Alpha
639-6541
Salem Lutheran Church
500 North Highway, Jackson
847-3861
Union State Line Lutheran Church
72014 Petersburg Road, Jackson
(Petersburg)
847-2068
First Baptist Church
921 Hills Ave., Jackson
847-2369
First Presbyterian Church
847-4722
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
120 N. Front St., Okabena
853-4648
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran
Church
100 Market St., Okabena
853-4417
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
614 Logan Ave., Jackson
847-2856
St. Joseph Catholic Church
410 E. Broadway, Lakefield
662-5819
United Methodist Church
520 Cherry St., Lakefield
662-5854
Grace Lutheran Church
78396 340th Ave., Worthington
842-5634
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
793-2357
St. Paul Lutheran Church
853-4512
900 North Highway, Jackson
847-2681
662-5854
Advertiser Directory
Advertiser Directory
AGCO..................................................................................................16–17
AmericInn ................................................................................. Back Cover
Antiques 86 & More.................................................................................22
Bob’s Fleet Supply ...................................................................................26
Bridget’s Bucksnort’s Brew Ha-Ha & Grill..............................................4
Bull Market Realty .....................................................................................1
City of Jackson.............................................................. Inside Front Cover
City of Lakefield .......................................................................................25
Complete Insurance Services..................................................................26
EconoLodge/Garden Steakhouse & Lounge ............................................1
Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Alpha .........................................14
Federated Rural Electric ..........................................................................13
Fort Belmont ............................................................................................15
Hage Oil ......................................................................................................4
Heartland Security ........................................................ Inside Back Cover
Henning Rental ........................................................................................23
Heron Lake-Okabena Public Schools......................................................31
Hi Lo Restaurant and Catering..................................................................1
J & J Auto Wash ........................................................................................23
Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce ......................... Inside Front Cover
Jackson County Central Schools .............................................................30
Jackson County Food 4 Kids ....................................................................26
Jackson County Park System........................................ Inside Back Cover
32
Jackson Economic Development Corp...................... Inside Front Cover, 15
Jackson Federal Savings & Loan Association .........................................11
Jackson Liquor Store ................................................................................23
Jackson Lodging .................................................................................18–19
Jackson Motorplex ...................................................................................11
Jackson Sports ..........................................................................................14
Kozy Heat ...................................................................................................2
Leach Decorating Center...........................................................................9
Lloyd Management ..................................................................................26
Loon Lake Golf Course ................................................. Inside Back Cover
Minnesota West Community & Technical College .................................31
New Fashion Pork ....................................................................................26
Optimal Health & Chiropractic..................................................................9
Overson Lumber Company........................................................................8
Pillars Pub & Eatery ................................................................................22
Pizza Ranch ..............................................................................................31
Sacred Heart Mercy Health Care Center ...............................................14
Sanford Health ..........................................................................................24
Santee Crossing-Embers .........................................................................13
Schrader’s Computer Services ..................................................................8
Southwest Minnesota Broadband Services ................. Inside Back Cover
State Farm Insurance ...............................................................................15
Subway ......................................................................................................15
United Prairie Bank .................................................................................10
Jackson Countyy Parks and Trails
CAMPING R BOATING R FISHING R BIKE TRAILS R SWIMMING
Jackson County Parks operates and
maintains ten parks within Jackson
County. Each park has its own
unique natural character along with
campsites, camper cabins, shelter houses, scenic outlooks,
paved bike trails that connect to the Iowa Trails system, and
much more.
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(507) 847-2525 ext. 7250
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