Lakefield

Few cities in southwestern Minnesota have a history as closely tied to the railroad as Lakefield. Its development followed the arrival of rail service in Jackson County during the late 19th century, establishing a trading center for the surrounding farm country. The Des Moines River runs near the community, bringing a wooded river corridor to an otherwise open prairie setting. Lakefield’s compact center and the grain fields around it still reflect the working agricultural character of this part of Minnesota. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Lakefield and Jackson County.

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