The grand complex that was in the 1890s known as Mudbaden Sulphur Springs is being transformed into a regional training facility for police, fire, even military personnel. Scott County Association for Leadership and Efficiency opened the site earlier this month in Sand Creek Township. (Photos by Mathias Baden)

Ten years ago, the Jordan Commercial Club chose retiring police chief Alvin Erickson to be the honored guest at the organization's annual meeting.

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Thirty years ago, in an election, Edith Lucas and Tom Meyer won seats on the Jordan School Board. Lucas was an incumbent.

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Fifty years ago, the Scott County Board voted 3-2 to grant the sheriff's request for 24-hour dispatching service.

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Fifty years ago, Beverly Kipp finished her career at Jordan High School with a 3.78 grade-point average to earn the valedictorian honor.

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Seventy years ago, the Hilgers family sold the historic Merchants Hotel to a St. Paul woman and her aunt from Mankato.

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Ten years ago, Brad Heitkamp and Dave Hentges retired from the Jordan Brewers town baseball team. Heitkamp held the team home run record, and Hentges had pitched in more career games than any other current or former Brewer.

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