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Jackson County, Minnesota Public Records

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Minnesota Federal Cases

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota keeps bankruptcy dockets and claims searchable through PACER, accepts electronic proofs of claim and runs a free bankruptcy advice clinic.

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Minnesota Property Records

The Minnesota Department of Revenue publishes property tax data by year and location, including sales ratios and market values. Parcel records and tax statements come from each Minnesota county.

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Jackson County at a glance

State
Minnesota
County seat
Jackson
Population
9,989
Area
719 sq mi
Founded
1857
Cities and towns
4

Jackson County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Jackson County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Jackson County.

Police Departments. In addition to Jackson County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within Jackson County. Each department serves its respective city, handling local law enforcement duties and coordinating with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and regional safety initiatives.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Jackson County Sheriff's Office, located at 405 Fourth Street, Jackson, MN 56143, is the primary law enforcement agency for Jackson County's unincorporated areas and provides support to municipal departments. Jackson County Jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office at the same address, housing inmates awaiting trial or serving short-term sentences.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Jackson County are maintained by Jackson County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Jackson County are taken and retained by Jackson County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos can be searched through the Sheriff's Office website or by making a formal request. While some third-party websites may also provide access to mugshots, the official source remains the Sheriff's Office.

The facility provides an inmate lookup service where you can inquire about current detainees. You may also visit the jail in person at 400 Sherman Street, Jackson, MN 56143, or call them at (507) 847-4420 for more information on the inmate search process.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Jackson County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Jackson County

Producing when recorded
2
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
104
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
gravel pit, sand pit
Maps surveyed
1960 to 1970

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 2 mine sites inside the county: 2 sites producing when the record was made; the old survey maps add 104 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. Minnesota has no coal AML program; its underground mines are iron mines on the Mesabi Range.

Jackson Lakefield Heron Lake Fish Lake Wilder Okabena Alpha N 10 miles
Jackson County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. The small open circles with a name are the towns and the pale shapes around the edge are the neighbouring counties, both from the Census Bureau. Hover a dot for its name.
Minnesota mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Jackson County (2 shown, 104 unnamed on the map)

Minnesota abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

Labor Department file

Wage and hour cases in Jackson County

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 3 investigations in Jackson County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $1,330 in back wages agreed for 5 workers. The county is the one the Census Bureau puts each employer's ZIP code in. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment.

Investigations closed
3
Back wages agreed
$1,330
Workers due back wages
5
Civil money penalties
$0
Employers on the record
3
EmployerCityCasesBack wagesWorkers
Krishn Krupa, Inc.Jackson1$9844
Laxmi Narayan, Inc.Jackson1$3461
Omshiv LLCJackson1$00

Every employer on the Jackson County record, by back wages agreed; 0 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Minnesota wage theft records page ranks the whole state.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Jackson County, Minnesota?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Jackson County Sheriff or a city police department in Jackson County. Ask that agency for its record. Under Minnesota Statutes 13.82, subdivision 26, a booking photograph is public data; a law enforcement agency may withhold it for a time if access would hurt an active investigation.

How do I get a criminal background check in Jackson County, Minnesota?

The Minnesota criminal history record comes from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). Free name search of public criminal history (convictions public for 15 years after the sentence ends) online; for your own full record, send the BCA a notarized personal request form by mail or in person. Fee: Free online public search; $8.00 for a Minnesota only check on yourself, plus $10.00 per card for fingerprinting service.

How can I look up sex offenders in Jackson County, Minnesota?

Search the Minnesota Department of Corrections Public Registrant Search, or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Jackson County, Minnesota?

Register with the county auditor or through the Minnesota Secretary of State. You can also register online with the state online registration. Same day registration: yes, in person at your polling place on Election Day with proof of residence; registration ahead of time closes 20 days before a regularly scheduled election (Minnesota Statutes 201.061).

How do I look up property records in Jackson County, Minnesota?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Jackson County are kept by the Jackson County recorder. Property values are set by the county assessor, and tax bills come from the county treasurer. Source: official state page.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Jackson County, Minnesota?

Certified birth and death certificates for Minnesota come from the Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Vital Records. Any Minnesota county vital records office sells birth and death certificates, and for fastest service MDH points you to a county office, where most of the time you get the order while you wait. In person at a county vital records office, or from MDH by mail to PO Box 64499, St. Paul, MN 55164-0499 or by fax to 866-416-1357 (credit card only) with the application form. Fee: $26 for a birth certificate ($19 for each added copy of the same one); $13 for a death certificate ($6 for each added copy).

How do I find business license records in Jackson County, Minnesota?

Business entity filings are searched with the Minnesota Secretary of State, Business Services. Minnesota DEED says many local governments require licenses for certain kinds of businesses, and in some cases cities and counties require a general business license.

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