Jackson County Pilot

09/29/2026

RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO CLOSE?

Riverside Elementary School in Jackson would likely close if Jackson County Central’s operating levy referendum fails this fall.

The school’s gymnastics program would likely be cut as well, and funding for the indoor pool and several school activities — including cheerleading, FFA, speech and drama — would likely end.

Details:

Riverside Elementary School in Jackson would likely close if Jackson County Central’s operating levy referendum fails this fall. The school’s gymnastics program would likely be cut as well, and funding for the indoor pool and several school activities — including cheerleading, FFA, speech and ...

08/12/2026

REPORTER/WRITER WANTED – FULL-TIME
The Jackson County Pilot and Lakefield Standard are seeking an energetic, motivated full-time Reporter/Writer to cover the people, events, and stories that make the Jackson area great communities to live, work, and play.
Whether your interests are in community news, local government, business, features, or sports, this position offers the opportunity to tell the stories that matter most to our readers.
Responsibilities include:
Covering community events, local news, and sporting events
Writing news stories, feature articles, and human-interest pieces
Developing story ideas and building relationships throughout the community
Taking photos for publication (photography experience is a plus, but not required)
Meeting deadlines while producing accurate, engaging content
We offer:
Competitive salary
Health insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid vacation and holidays
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact by telling the stories of the people, businesses, schools, organizations, and communities we proudly serve
Whether you're an experienced journalist or an aspiring reporter with strong writing skills and a desire to learn, we'd love to hear from you.
Join the team at the Jackson County Pilot and Lakefield Standard and help tell the stories that connect our communities.
To apply, please submit your resume, writing samples, and contact information to the email [email protected] or mail to Livewire Printing, Glen Caron, Box 208, Jackson MN 56143. 507-847-3771 ext 135.

08/06/2026

REPORTER/WRITER WANTED – FULL-TIME
The Jackson County Pilot and Lakefield Standard are seeking an energetic, motivated full-time Reporter/Writer to cover the people, events, and stories that make the Jackson area great communities to live, work, and play.
Whether your interests are in community news, local government, business, features, or sports, this position offers the opportunity to tell the stories that matter most to our readers.

Responsibilities include:
Covering community events, local news, and sporting events
Writing news stories, feature articles, and human-interest pieces
Developing story ideas and building relationships throughout the community
Taking photos for publication (photography experience is a plus, but not required)
Meeting deadlines while producing accurate, engaging content

We offer:
Competitive salary
Health insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid vacation and holidays

The opportunity to make a meaningful impact by telling the stories of the people, businesses, schools, organizations, and communities we proudly serve
Whether you're an experienced journalist or an aspiring reporter with strong writing skills and a desire to learn, we'd love to hear from you.
Join the team at the Jackson County Pilot and Lakefield Standard and help tell the stories that connect our communities.
To apply, please submit your resume, writing samples, and contact information to the email [email protected] or mail to Livewire Printing, Glen Caron, Box 208, Jackson MN 56143. 507-847-3771 ext 135.

07/04/2026

JULY 4 CORN PHOTO SUBMISSIONS SOUGHT

Readers are invited to submit a photo showing the height of Jackson County corn on the Fourth of July for a chance to appear in the Jackson County Pilot.

Submitted photos must be taken on July 4 and include at least one person standing next to the stalks. Submissions must include the names of those in the photo and the location of the cornfield.
Email high-resolution digital photos to [email protected] by 10 a.m. on Monday, July 6.

Readers are invited to submit a photo showing the height of Jackson County corn on the Fourth of July for a chance to appear in the Jackson County Pilot. Submitted photos must be taken on July 4 and include at least one person standing next to the stalks. Submissions must include the names of those....

07/02/2026

JULY 4 CORN PHOTO SUBMISSIONS SOUGHT

Readers are invited to submit a photo showing the height of Jackson County corn on the Fourth of July for a chance to appear in the Jackson County Pilot.

Submitted photos must be taken on July 4 and include at least one person standing next to the stalks. Submissions must include the names of those in the photo and the location of the cornfield.

Email high-resolution digital photos to [email protected] by 10 a.m. on Monday, July 6.

Readers are invited to submit a photo showing the height of Jackson County corn on the Fourth of July for a chance to appear in the Jackson County Pilot. Submitted photos must be taken on July 4 and include at least one person standing next to the stalks. Submissions must include the names of those....

06/30/2026

Storm Cleanup Update

City crews will be picking up branches from last night's storm.

Please help us by:

Placing branches parallel to the boulevard.
Cutting them into manageable pieces (8–10 feet long).
Picking up any small branches and sticks in the street in front of your home to help protect our street sweeper.

City crews will first focus on moving large branches off the streets and cleaning up our parks. We will post another update soon with the schedule for residential branch pickup.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience as we work together to clean up our community!

06/30/2026

There is considerable tree damage around Jackson after storms rolled through town overnight.

05/22/2026

A HERO COMES HOME
After 83 years, Lt. j.g. Thomas A. Ruth is coming home.
The remains of Ruth, who was killed in action on June 30, 1943, while fighting over the South Pacific during World War II, will be flown into Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport today (Friday), at which point a dignified transfer will take place and will be brought to Jackson.
A graveside service with full military honors will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Riverside Cemetery in Jackson.
https://www.jacksoncountypilot.com/articles/a-hero-comes-home/