Jasper News

Having a road that numbers among those that are in the poorest-condition in the state might not sound like good news, but it could lead to a smoother ride on State Hwy.

Plans for a new road surface on Highway 23 from Interstate 90 to Jasper this summer could provide an opportunity for land owners with damaged drain crossings, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

For many parents the thought of their 13-year-old son sitting behind the wheel of a racecar might be enough to send shivers up their spine.

A long-time fixture at the corner of Hwy. 23 and Wall Street West in Jasper is gone.