The stories of Jackson County, MN
8 narrated audio stories from across Jackson County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Fort Belmont
What Kept Fort Belmont Alive
A story of survival, staples, and uncertainty on the Minnesota frontier.
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When Horses Left, the Menu Changed
How farm power reshaped crops, livestock, and food in Jackson County.
Fort Belmont County Park
Where Belmont’s Ambition Still Stands
A vanished town’s brief power survives at Fort Belmont.
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When Spirit Lake Reached Jackson County
How violence across the Iowa border shaped fear and memory on the frontier.
Fort Belmont
When Belmont Built Walls Overnight
A frontier town turns itself into refuge during the fear of 1862.
Kilen Woods State Park
Where the River Kept the Woods
A wooded river corridor preserved in farm country.
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The Name That Stayed
How a frontier trader’s death became a place name that endured.
Kilen Woods State Park
A Wooded Surprise in Prairie Country
How New Deal workers shaped a river valley refuge in southwestern Minnesota.
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