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10/12/2026 · Jackson County
The Career Pivot Is Not a Personality Makeover
You don’t need to become a networking machine or invent a dazzling five-year plan. You do need to stop hiding behind “research” and make a few uncomfortable, trackable moves.
The Group Chat, the Stolen Credit, and Other Small Daily Crimes
One reader is trapped in a family group chat full of passive-aggressive thumbs-up. Another keeps watching a coworker take credit for her ideas. Darla has words—and a plan.
10/10/2026
Stop Calling a Room Full of Projectors an “Immersive Experience”
I have nothing against giant digital paintings, but we need to stop pretending that standing inside a screensaver is the same as encountering art. Sometimes a projection show is magic. Sometimes it is a screensaver wearing a beret.
10/10/2026
Vertical Dramas Are Eating Television One Tiny Rectangle at a Time
The next big TV hit may be watched with one thumb, one eye, and absolutely no respect for subtlety. Meanwhile, traditional streaming keeps serving us eight-hour movies about emotionally complicated furniture.
10/10/2026
<em>The Studio</em> Is Hollywood’s Funniest Nervous Breakdown
Hollywood has finally made a comedy about Hollywood that understands the industry’s true religion: panic. Plus, four picks for your weekend and one expensive-looking thing you can safely ignore.
10/10/2026
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Meeting Agendas & Minutes Access current and past meeting agendas and minutes for the Jackson County Board of Commissioners. These documents provide a detailed record of county governance and decision-making processes. [Link to Agendas & Minutes] https://www.co.jackson.mn.us/index.asp?SEC=739575F1-7AE9-43B4-93AD-689EFF864389&PN=MeetingMinutesAgendas
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The Jackson County Board of Commissioners is the primary governing body of the county. They are responsible for setting county policy, managing the budget, and overseeing county departments. Regular board meetings are held on a set schedule, and agendas are made public in advance. Minutes from past meetings are also available for review. More Information Meeting Agendas & Minutes https://www.co.jackson.mn.us/index.asp?SEC=739575F1-7AE9-43B4-93AD-689EFF864389&PN=MeetingMinutesAgendas
Jackson County Board of Commissioners Sets 2024 Meeting Schedule
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners has established the following meeting schedule for the calendar year 2024. Regular Board Meetings will be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, unless otherwise noted. All meetings will commence at 9:00 AM and will be held in the Main Conference Room at the Jackson County Government Center, 2102 Scott Street, Jackson, MN 56143. **2024 Meeting Dates:** * January 9 & 23 * February 13 & 27 * March 12 & 26 * April 9 & 23 * May 14 & 28 * June 11 & 25 * July 9 & 23 * August 13 & 27 * September 10 & 24 * October 8 & 22 * November 12 & 26 * December 10 *Note: The November 26th meeting is the fourth Tuesday in November. The December meeting schedule has been adjusted to one meeting on December 10th due to the Christmas holiday. Special meetings may be called as needed throughout the year. Notice of any special meetings will be provided in accordance with Minnesota Statutes.
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