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WeatherSt. John’s sings of waterJune 11, 2008 - 11:16am — BrandonWhen the students at St. John the Baptist Catholic School held their spring concert May 28, they were signing about God’s gift of water. Here are some of their song selections: National Weather Services issues flash flood watchJune 11, 2008 - 9:53am — Mathias BadenAt 6:25 a.m. today, the National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for Scott County. Jordan was not specifically named as one of the cities to be watched. For more information, click here. Stormy weather aheadJune 6, 2008 - 1:10pm — Mathias BadenIt looks like stormy weather is ahead. The National Weather Service is predicting various levels of partly cloudiness, showers, and thunderstorms in Jordan for about the next week. But it's sunny right now. National Weather Service issues warnings for JordanJune 5, 2008 - 4:18pm — Mathias BadenThe National Weather Service has issued the following warnings for the Jordan area: - severe thunderstorm warning, http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=MNZ069&warncounty=MNC.... - hazardous weather outlook, http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=MNZ069&warncounty=MNC... Jags compete in state golf tourney at RidgesJune 5, 2008 - 1:55pm — BrandonThe Jordan Jaguars were at the Minnesota State High School League state 2A golf tournament at the Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Club in Sand Creek township today. The Jordan Independent was at the course broadcasting live from the green on the 18th hole. Here’s the video from our broadcast:
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Tornado drills here April 24April 22, 2008 - 2:44pm — Mathias BadenSevere Weather Awareness Week takes place April 21-25 this year, with the statewide tornado drills next Thursday. At 1:45 p.m. Thursday, the National Weather Service will issue a simulated tornado warning, and outdoor warning sirens will be activated. At 6:55 p.m., a second drill will take place in Scott County for families and second-shift workers.  Jordan sophomore Erin Zahler and the rest of the Jordan High School golf team will have to wait just a bit longer for their first match after Monday’s snowstorm. The golf team is just one of the spring sports facing rescheduled events. For more on the schedule changes, go to http://www.jordannews.com/news/high-school-sports/spring-sports-postpone.... (Photo by Todd Abeln) Have a photo you'd like to see on the front page? Send it to snapshots@jordannews.com Jordan schools close earlyMarch 31, 2008 - 12:15pm — BrandonMarch is going out like a lion, and Jordan schools have heard the lion’s roar. The schools will be closing today at 1 p.m. today. Jordan is forecasted to receive as many as 8 inches of snow through early tomorrow morning. The entire Twin Cities metro area is under a heavy snow warning through tonight.  While Jordan’s music students didn’t leave for their Florida trip until earlier this morning, most of the students were dressed for a tropical getaway during their send-off concert at the high school last night. The students will spend the next five days soaking up the sun and performing at Disney’s Epcot Center. (Photo by Brandon Otte) Have a photo you'd like to see on the front page? Send it to snapshots@jordannews.com Chance of precipitation: 100%March 21, 2008 - 11:34am — Mathias BadenThe chance of precipitation today: 100 percent. Snow is falling right now and has been for most of this morning. The National Weather Service has been predicting 3 to 5 inches of snow during the day today and chances of more snow during each of the following two days. In Jordan, at least 2 inches has already fallen. Snow will be deeper in southern and southwestern Minnesota, according to radio reports. For more information, go to http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Jordan&state=MN&site=M.... |
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