Given the fact that fires on vacant farmland are less likely to occur and less destructive when they do occur than fires within a city, the cost of providing fire services should be less costly tha

So what if there is only about 2 feet of water in Sand Creek?

It's summertime in the Jordan area. One of the best things to do, I'm told, is take a tube ride down (up?) Sand Creek.

In a few minutes, I'll be heading out for the Sand Creek Township annual meeting. It's an important event for Jordan area local government.

Minnesota State Sen.

State Sen. Tom Neuville's blog ranges from drug court to education. Neuville, R-Northfield, is the representative for Helena Township.

From the desk of Sen. Tom Neuville, who represents District 25, which includes Helena Township:

ST. PAUL--State Sen. Tom Neuville, R-Northfield, is encouraged by the report from the Minnesota Department of Finance that the state has a projected $1.038 billion budget surplus, a sign of the good health of Minnesota’s economy.