The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported 14 calls from April 3rd to April 5th. Deputies responded to a disturbance at Burger King with a customer, conducted two Concerns for Welfare, assisted MN State Patrol, Windom Police Department and Jackson Ambulance. Deputies received a fraud report, a report of a phone scam, and a report of a dog bite. A full listing of all calls for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is available by clicking link below.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Report April 3rd to April 5th
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The Business Arts and Recreation Center known as BARC, is asking for immediate help from the community. In a press release from the BARC Board of Directors, officials say the facility is facing a critical situation as major structural repairs are needed to keep the building open. While the community recently stepped up to help replace a failed boiler, BARC leaders say a much larger challenge now looms, in the roof over the gym and auditorium. According to the board, the issue cannot be temporarily fixed or delayed, and without funding for repairs, the future of the facility is at risk. BARC serves as a central gathering place for the community, welcoming thousands of visitors each year for events, activities, and programs. Board members say losing the building would mean losing an important space for connection, recreation, and community engagement. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, donations to BARC are tax-deductible. Community members are encouraged to contribute, share the message, and help reach others who may be able to assist. For questions, ideas, or to get involved, residents can contact members of BARC’s Building Committee, including Mike Foley, Ashley Johnson, and Tom White. The BARC Board says they remain hopeful the community will once again come together to preserve a vital local resource.
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The Jackson County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday. Commissioners approved a consent agenda that included claims, an Emergency Management Performance Grant, library grants for Jackson and Heron Lake, and a Local Road Improvement Program agreement and the minutes from the March 17th meeting. The commissioners approved the 2025 annual report and 2026 budget for the Fort Belmont Museum and Visitor’s Center and took steps on future policy changes, including directing staff to prepare updates to the county’s septic loan ordinance, which could expand coverage up to 100 percent of replacement costs. Commissioners also approved the purchase of new Dell servers and storage equipment totaling $135,726. A Public Hearing was held and commissioners approved a property tax abatement request for a parcel in Christiania Township, reviewed a conditional use permit, and issued proclamations recognizing National County Government Month and Crime Victims’ Rights Week. A notice of Public Hearing has been set for April 21st at 9am at the Jackson County Courthouse, County Board Room to enact an ordinance to limit the type of firearms that may be used to hunt deer within Jackson County, Minnesota. The purpose of this ordinance is to implement the provisions of Minnesota Statute 97B.031, subdivision 7, which authorizes the Jackson County Board to adopt an ordinance to limit the type of firearms that may be used to hunt deer within the county. Anyone interested in viewing the proposed ordinance may do so at the Jackson County Administrator’s Office, County Courthouse, 405 Fourth Street, Jackson, MN Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Notice of Public Meeting: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING- Jackson County
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The Red Rock Central School Board meets tonight at 5:00 p.m. in the Red Rock Central School District Media Center. An open forum is scheduled early in the meeting, giving community members an opportunity to address the board before officials move into leadership reports. Updates are expected from board members, Principal Mr. Ewing, Superintendent Mr. Lee, and Transportation and Testing Coordinator Mr. Pack. Several action items will highlight the evening’s business. Board members will consider approval of district claims, review a staff retirement, and vote on hiring a new technology coordinator. They will also discuss staff development efforts and consider approving the purchase of a vehicle.