Playing in the biggest tournament of the year Jordan went 1-1 on the first day.

Jordan defeated Class 3A power Eagan than fell to the No. 2 ranked team in Class 3A Shakopee.

Jordan lost to Shakopee 22-25, 25-27. The Jaguars held a 20-15 lead in the second set only to Shakopee storm back to win the set and the match.

A big fourth quarter drive clinched a 28-14 victory for Jordan on Friday night.

The momentum had changed in Mayer Lutheran's favor after they scored at 9:26 of the fourth quarter to cut Jordan's lead to 21-14.

On the ensuing drive, running back Danny Lewis and Jordan's offensive line grabbed the momentum back and clinched the victory to improve their record to 3-1 on the season.

After Mayer Lutheran scored on a seven-yard run,the Hubmen got the ball back at their 27-yard line with 9:21 left in the game.

Clifford “Cliff” Krutilek, 47, of Prior Lake, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee.

Visitation is Sunday, Sept 21, from 4-7 p.m. at Ballard–Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake and one hour prior to the service at church.

Funeral service is 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, at Friendship Church in Prior Lake.

Funeral arrangement by Ballard–Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake, 952-447-2633

www.ballardsunderfuneral.com

A 46-year-old man from St. Lawrence Township is accused of burning his own home after the sheriff sold it in a foreclosure sale.

Scott County District Court charged Jerry Lee Pilsner with felony arson and theft in connection with a fire that destroyed his home at 21846 Sielaff Drive on Jan. 28, according to the Belle Plaine Herald. Early next month, Pilsner is scheduled to make his first court appearance in the case.

Last month, Belle Plaine banned the use of skateboards,
rollerblades, rollerskates, rollerskis in all city parks, except the
skate park, according to the Belle Plaine Herald.

In the past, the downtown area was off limits, but not parks.

Last month, Belle Plaine banned the use of skateboards, rollerblades, rollerskates, rollerskis in all city parks, except the skate park.

In the past, the downtown area was off limits, but not parks.

Should Jordan do something similar?

The following obituaries are from the Sept. 18, 2008 print edition of the Jordan Independent newspaper:

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Last month, Cedar Summit Dairy in Helena Township hosted 150 people for dinner at one long table in a pasture.

Guests tried wines from Minnesota wineries and ate food that came from area farms and local farmers markets. Chefs from Heartland Cafe and the Corner Table in Minneapolis cooked prime ribs of veal, soup, beans, and red potatoes.

"People learn about a specific place through the meal," Jim Deneven, the organizer of the event called Outstanding in the Field, told the New Prague Times.