Coaches, athletes, parents, fans, and other readers of the Jordan Independent sports coverage, your local newspaper is interested in your opinions about how to improve sports coverage in print and online.

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Here's a great deal on sportswear: www.saverfreak.com.

Every Friday, there's a new deal on something cool from one of Southwest Newspapers' advertisers. Check it out. 

If you haven't been to www.jordannews.com, you might be the only one on your block.

More than 12,000 unique visitors a month head to the Web site for your local newspaper, according to the latest numbers tallied by the Jordan Independent's newspaper group, Shakopee-based Southwest Newspapers. Even the newspaper staff is impressed by that number, which represents real people who care about Jordan and want news or conversation about the town.

The Jordan Independent gained an enthusiastic intern this week.

fishyfotos.com--everyone really needs to check this out!

Did you see the first annual Pet Bragger special section that ran in Southwest Saturday-Jordan/Belle Plaine last weekend?

The section featured more than 50 photographs of pets -- dogs, cats, rabbits, gerbils, and even a calf -- that were submitted by pet owners in the Southwest Metro area. In addition, nearly 20 businesses that provide products and services for pet owners in the Southwest Metro were presented.