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Document of the Week: Another tree plan revision
by Mathias Baden
Businesspeople who work in the Triangle Business District aren't opposed to adding trees along Highway 282, several city officials said. Here's the latest plan. The notes on the plan were written by Jordan Park and Recreation Commissioner David E. Hanson. Jordan Mayor Pete Ewals had hoped businesses would come up with a plan of their own, since they didn't like the city's original proposal, he said. "I'm guessing they're going to do it indiv...
What's in a word? court of appeals will decide what 'funeral home' means
by Mathias Baden
What's in a word? Or, more specifically, what's meant by these three phrases -- funeral home, crematory and final disposition? The Minnesota Court of Appeals will decide. This morning (Wednesday, Feb. 22), attorneys for the city of Jordan and the Jordan Community Action Group (JCAG) argued about the legality of Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home's conditional-use permit (CUP) for a crematory, in front if a three-judge panel at the Minnesota Judicial...
Area of most police activity? Downtown, again
by Mathias Baden
The top neighborhoods for police activity are no surprise. Downtown Jordan always takes the cake. Last month, there were 58 incidents in the area. Following far behind were: + River Ridge, 26; + Triangle Lane and other areas west of Sand Creek, 18; + and Valley Green Mobile Home Park, 17. Jordan Police Chief Bob Malz released the department's monthly police statistics report in a Feb. 21 memorandum to the Jordan City Council. Compiled b...
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Savvy.mn: An evening with Gloria Steinem
by Sara Glassman
Feminist activist Gloria Steinem is known for spreading her wisdom through writing, producing, lecturing and as one-time editor of Ms. Magazine. Lucky for Minnesotans, Beth El Synagogue invited her to speak as part of their Inspiring Minds series, which has previously featured Jane Goodall and Deepak Chopra. Steinem will share her reflections on “Feminism: the Longest Revolution,” which will provide a perspective on the meaning of equality a...
Years ago, Hubmen win conference championship
by jordanindependent
Fifty years ago, the Hubmen boys basketball team won the conference championship. To learn more about Jordan's history, read the Looking Back column in the Feb. 23 print edition of the Jordan Independent or go to http://jordannews.com/news_topic?tag=lookingback&label=Looking%20Back .
Firefighters donate nearly $23,000 in 2011
by Mathias Baden
Jordan Fire Relief Association donated nearly $23,000 last year, through its charitable-gambling efforts. Some of the firefighters' donations were given to the city or spent for fire department-related purposes, like: - $6,000 for turnout gear; - $5,000 for a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) matching grant; - $2,600 for exercise equipment at the fire hall; - $2,021.50 for fire prevention week materials; - $1,500 for a fire...
Obituary for Herold H. Hafemann
Herold Hafemann, 98, of Arlington, MN, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. He farmed near Green Isle, Henderson and Belle Plaine. Herold enjoyed horses and was a member of the Prairie Downs Charioteers and participated in the wagon train for Camp Courage. He is survived by his daughters, LaVerne (Ron) Muehlenhardt of Henderson, Elaine (Louis) Stier of Jordan; daughter-in-law, Lois Hafemann of LeSueur. ...
Years ago, pregnant woman gets in highway car accident here
by jordanindependent
Thirty years ago, a pregnant woman was injured in a car accident at the intersection of highways 169 and 282 and went into labor. To learn more about Jordan's history, read the Looking Back column in the Feb. 23 print edition of the Jordan Independent or go to http://jordannews.com/news_topic?tag=lookingback&label=Looking%20Back .
Already? Ice fishing shelter deadlines approach as ice deteriorates
by jordannews
A press release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR): Deadlines for removing fish houses, dark houses and portable shelters from state waterways are rapidly approaching, according to the DNR. Anglers are advised to remove shelters earlier if ice conditions warrant. Mild winter weather is causing ice conditions to deteriorate rapidly across much of Minnesota. Shelters located south of Minnesota Highway 200 and U.S. Highway...
Highway 169 reopens early
by jordanindependent
A press release from the Minnesota Department of Transportation: Both directions of Highway 169 in Bloomington and Edina, as well all loops and ramps connecting it to Interstate 494, reopened yesterday. The roadway has been closed at Interstate 494 since 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, as crews placed beams for the new flyover bridge from westbound I-494 to southbound Hwy 169. The roadway had been scheduled to reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, bu...
Boncher wants to strike unfunded mandates of state
by Mathias Baden
Jordan City Councilmember Thom Boncher said that he’s received the promise of state Rep. Mark Buesgens, R-Savage, to strike unfunded mandates. Buesgens gets complaints about unfunded mandates in general, but few specifics, according to Boncher. If the city points out unfunded mandates from the state, the legislator will “shoot ‘em down,” Boncher told the council this month. (Buesgens did not respond to an e-mail seeking comment for the newsp...
Obituary for Chloe Caroline Fruth
Mass of Christian burial was 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in St. Augusta for Chloe Caroline Fruth, 16, of Maple Lake, formerly of Jordan, who died Friday, Feb. 17 in Minneapolis. The Rev. Robert Rolfes officiated and burial was in the parish cemetery. Friends and relatives called on Monday, Feb. 20, from 4-8 p.m. at St. Mary Help of Christians and after 9 a.m. on Tuesday. Parish prayers were...
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Obituary for Winifred Rosalia (Hill) Anderson
Born Oct. 24, 1933 in Shakopee, Winifred was the daughter of Raymond and Rosalia (Philipp) Hill. She was the youngest of three children. Winnie’s childhood years were spent in Shakopee, attending the St. Mark’s parochial school and graduating from the Shakopee Senior High in 1951 as the valedictorian. After high school, Winnie found employment as a cashier for the First National Bank, until she met Charles W. Anderson. On Oct. 24, 1964, at the...
Years ago, Dairy Queen opens in March
by jordanindependent
Thirty years ago, Dairy Queen announces it will open March 22. To learn more about Jordan's history, read the Looking Back column in the Feb. 23 print edition of the Jordan Independent or go to http://jordannews.com/news_topic?tag=lookingback&label=Looking%20Back .
SCALE gains notice of area legislators
by Mathias Baden
Jordan area legislators attended the recent Scott County Association for Leadership and Efficiency (SCALE) meeting to hear about the organization’s legislative priorities for the year, including support for: - restructuring the Metropolitan Council; - bond funding sufficient to address the existing and anticipated Minnesota River crossing needs; - elimination of all legislative restrictions on the Dan Patch commuter corridor; - a Minnesota...
City experiments with video stream
by Mathias Baden
The city of Jordan is experimenting with an online video stream of its past meetings. Summer Networks, an information technology consultant, developed a pilot project involving the posting of several Jordan City Council meetings on the city’s website, jordan.govoffice.com, where previously, residents were required to download large video files to their home computers for personal viewing. The application Silverlight is necessary to view the...
Senior housing facility opens soon
by Mathias Baden
Oak Terrace Senior Living of Jordan is scheduled to open March 12, according to Jordan City Administrator Ed Shukle. It is located near the intersection of Aberdeen Avenue and Sunset Drive, across the street from Jordan Elementary School.
County accepts comments on proposed mine, starting tomorrow
by Mathias Baden
With the scoping environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) and draft scoping decision document (SDD) for public comment on a proposed silica sand mining operation released, the public comments will be accepted from Feb. 20 to March 21. The proposed Louisville Township mine is called Merriam Junction Sands Mining and Processing Facility. Scott County is the governing agency on the project. For more information, contact Kate Sedlacek, Scott Co...
Years ago, K-9 cop and DARE contribute to 20% decrease in crime
by jordanindependent
Ten years ago, a K-9 cop and the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program contributed to a 20 percent decline in crime in Jordan, according to Police Chief Bob Malz. To learn more about Jordan's history, read the Looking Back column in the Feb. 23 print edition of the Jordan Independent or go to http://jordannews.com/news_topic?tag=lookingback&label=Looking%20Back .
Country music duo Montgomery Gentry will perform at the Mystic Lake Showroom Feb. 26. Photo courtesy Mystic Lake Casino Hotel.
Country music duo Montgomery Gentry will perform at the Mystic Lake Showroom Feb. 26. Photo courtesy Mystic Lake Casino Hotel.
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Let's Go: Montgomery Gentry to headline Mystic Lake
Country duo Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry will perform. The duo won Top New Vocal Duo or Group from the Academy of Country Music, Favorite New Artist (Country) from the American Music Awards, and Vocal Duo of the Year from the Country Music Association in 2000. Time: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 Cost: $45-$55 Location: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake Info: mysticlake.com or (952) 445-9000 Read more about local...
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EP boys hockey: Health to determine section success
In near-unanimous fashion, the Eden Prairie High School boys hockey team was awarded the No....
EP swim/dive team stays on goal-seeking task
If the Eden Prairie High School swim/dive team was working off a grocery list, it would be h...
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« Thom_Boncher wrote on Wednesday, Feb 22 at 08:57 PM »
Nope. How about you?
« Shake2 wrote on Wednesday, Feb 22 at 04:54 PM »
I agree. The crematory should go away and stop ...
« Tubby wrote on Wednesday, Feb 22 at 04:04 PM »
ohhhh myy ggggg...... PLEASE! for the love of G...
« AppleMustard wrote on Wednesday, Feb 22 at 07:46 AM »
Thom, were you having a meeting after the meeting?
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