Jackson, MN

About Jackson

• • NFL player Jim Otto, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, was born in Jackson.
• • The Jackson County Pilot newspaper has delivered local news since 1870.
• • Railroad expansion in the late 1800s spurred Jackson's growth as a trade center.
• • A time capsule buried in 1976 is scheduled to be opened in 2076.
• • The 1969 flood caused significant damage and prompted levee construction.
• • Named after President Andrew Jackson, it was established in 1857.
• • With about 3,200 people, it's smaller than many Minnesota state park campgrounds.
• • Its elevation is 1,440 feet, offering surprisingly expansive prairie views.
• • Agriculture and related businesses drive the local economy.
• • A sense of calm and community hangs in the air, like a shared, gentle secret.
• • The Minnesota Vikings, a few hours away, lost to the Eagles in Super Bowl LII.
• • Jackson County Central High School has a strong wrestling tradition.

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