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May 16, 2008, 7:30 pm
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Not many singles in Jordan

Now that I’m getting married to a wonderful woman, I don’t really have to worry about it, but when a recent newspaper article mentioned a Web site that can help people pick a neighborhood in which to live based on the number of single people there (along with several other factors), I was intrigued.


Only 16 people seek info on top schools position

The search for Jordan’s next superintendent is not going quite the way its current superintendent hoped.

The district office has sent out only 16 informational application packets to potential candidates, Superintendent Larry Kauzlarich said. It’s not as many has he had hoped to send out.

Of those 16, only three have returned application materials – and one of those applications is incomplete.


Lesson learned: Don't leave camera unattended

At a recent party, I learned a lesson for us all. So take my advice: Don't leave the camera unattended.

Keep an eye on your video camera, and don't leave your camera within reach of small children, animals, or -- especially -- goofballs use it.

Or else this is what they will do:


$9-an-hour jobs are out there

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's latest job vacancy survey says this about greater Minnesota:


Real life vs. Hollywood

Have you ever watched a movie or TV show that supposedly shows your job and think to yourself, “Yeah, right!”?  (While I’m not a teacher, as the son of two teachers I watched NBC’s “Teacher


Coleman touts 40 months of job growth

From the office of U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman:


Our jobs agenda for a prosperous future

A column by Tom Forsythe of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce:

Minnesotans face a new political landscape when the Legislature convenes in January.

As the voice of Minnesota business, our goal at the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is to ensure a brighter future for our economy and all Minnesotans. Representing 2,500 members and 130 local chambers, we advocate policies that strengthen our competitive business environment and advance a thriving statewide economy.


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