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• Let's Go! SouthwestArts, entertainment and "to do" information for the Minnepolis southwest suburbs includes extensive events calendar.
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• Worship DirectoryChurches and worship services in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.
Community Guides
• Guide to Belle Plaine
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Belle Plaine, Minnesota.
• Guide to Carver and Cologne
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Carver and Cologne, Minnesota.
• Guide to Chanhassen
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
• Guide to ChaskaCommunity guide highlights important people, places and events in Chaska, Minnesota.
• Guide to Eden PrairieCommunity guide highlights important people, places and events in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
• Guide to ExcelsiorCommunity guide highlights important people, places and events in Excelsior, Minnesota.
• Guide to JordanCommunity guide highlights important people, places and events in Jordan, Minnesota.
• Guide to Prior Lake Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
• Guide to SavageCommunity guide highlights important people, places and events in Savage, Minnesota.
• Guide to ShakopeeCommunity guide highlights important people, places and events in Shakopee, Minnesota.
• Guide to VictoriaCommunity guide highlights important people, places and events in Victoria, Minnesota.
Classifieds
• Southwest Jobs NowJob listings and career opportunities in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.
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• Motorbuys.comShop online for a great selection of vehicles from Central Minnesota and the Southwest Metro Area.
Coupons
• SaverFreak, Minnesota's once-a-week super coupon deal.
• Southwest Coupons OnlinePrintable coupons for deals and discounts from stores and service shops in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake. |
An unfortunate truth that I...
Back to page topAn unfortunate truth that I learned after becoming a journalist here at the Jordan Independent is that most people don’t get a real spring break. Sure, I could use my vacation time, but I’ve already scheduled that out a ways in advance this year. With a limited number of days off a year (only 10!), I have to be wise with my vacation selection.
If I did have a break, I’d steer clear of all the main warm-weather destinations (Florida, Cancun, et cetera) and instead head somewhere like a national park – Mammoth Cave or Arches are two parks in warmer areas that I’d like to visit.
My fiancée, on the other hand, is headed to Jamaica to Sunbeam Boys Home, a place she’s visited at least once a year for the past four years or so, working with the boys and the staff. Check it out at http://lemonlimestudios2.blogspot.com/2008/03/sunbeam-here-i-come.html or http://web.mac.com/sunbeamjamaica/iWeb/Sunbeam%20Boys%27%20Home/Welcome.....