City of Jackson
Recent News About City of Jackson
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CITY OF JACKSON: Looking for a unique and satisfying way to give back to your community?
Please consider joining our crew as an EMR or EMT! Please contact Ambulance Director Chris Burban at 507-847-5306.
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CITY OF JACKSON: Jackson Airport Runway Reconstruction project that is underway
Aerial view of the long awaited Jackson Airport Runway Reconstruction project that is underway.
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CITY OF JACKSON: Congratulations to Duane Whisney for being named the Jackson County Friends of the Trails Committee Trail User of the Month for August!
If you know a frequent user of the trails in Jackson you can nominate them to be the next recipient of this recognition
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CITY OF JACKSON: We have been very fortunate to not have any energy alerts and rolling blackouts this summer
Here is a quick video from the American Public Power Association about the challenges facing the electric industry and grid which affects the City of Jackson.
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CITY OF JACKSON: THE SPLASHPAD IS OPEN!
Who is going to be the first one to get splashed?
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CITY OF JACKSON: We know you are all anxious for the splashpad to open
When one problem is fixed 2-3 more new problems pop up. The pad is still not operational.
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6% of households in Jackson received food stamps in 2020
Jackson ranked 553rd in Minnesota for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
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CITY OF JACKSON: Patching some of the bigger potholes downtown and working through the day
This will result in some temporary traffic and parking restrictions while work is going on.
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CITY OF JACKSON: For those who may have missed the update earlier in the week, the splashpad is still closed
We are just as upset and disappointed as you are! The hold up is we are waiting on a computer chip for the computer that runs the system.
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CITY OF JACKSON: Don't forget about Citywide Cleanup!
For residents on the west side of Highway 71 it is this Saturday, June 11th.
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CITY OF JACKSON: DOG PARK OR BALLFIELD?
This question has been been the topic of discussion on facebook and in the community over the past several weeks and much community feedback and input has been received.
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CITY OF JACKSON: Want to go for a bike ride but you don't have one or need a spare for a friend to ride with you?
No problem! Use the Jackson Bike Share! We have four bikes available FREE of charge.
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CITY OF JACKSON: Crews have started doing some “punch list” items from last summer’s street projects
The intersection of Dewey Street and North Highway will be repaved due to a construction defect, most likely next week weather permitting.
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CITY OF JACKSON: The Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser
Serving spaghetti, garlic toast, beverage and soft serve ice cream with toppings.
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CITY OF JACKSON: Our Spring Salad Luncheon is back!!
Take out available!
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36.1 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Jackson
36.1 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Jackson in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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CITY OF JACKSON: Want to learn more about Jackson's drinking water?
Here is the link to the 2021 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report issued annually by the MN Department of Health
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CITY OF JACKSON: Teen Movie Night at the Jackson Library
Teens in grades 8 - 12 are welcome! Refreshments will be provided.
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CITY OF JACKSON: Below is a reminder of the 2022 CITYWIDE CLEANUP INFORMATION
While it is never too early to start planning, it is way too early to start setting items out on the curb.
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CITY OF JACKSON: The City of Jackson is proud to have made the list!
This project will fill in the gap in the sidewalk near Patterson Park and fix portions of the broken sidewalk on both sides.