Thirty years ago, Tom Colling, Jewel Muhlhausen, and Robert Landela won the annual Fire Prevention Week poster contest.
For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Oct. 9 issue of the Jordan Independent. Read it online in the Print Edition section, or subscribe by going to www.jordannews.com/subscribe.
Fifty years ago, the Jordan Fire Department built the warming house at the Mill Pond.
For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Oct. 2 issue of the Jordan Independent. Read it online in the Print Edition section, or subscribe by going to www.jordannews.com/subscribe.
A 46-year-old man from St. Lawrence Township is accused of burning his own home after the sheriff sold it in a foreclosure sale.
Scott County District Court charged Jerry Lee Pilsner with felony arson and theft in connection with a fire that destroyed his home at 21846 Sielaff Drive on Jan. 28, according to the Belle Plaine Herald. Early next month, Pilsner is scheduled to make his first court appearance in the case.
Thirty years ago, the rural Jordan home of Bob Pexa went up in flames. Laverne Schaak, soon to be married to Tim Verhoeven, lived in one of the house's apartments, which was gutted by flames and the couple lost most of their shower gifts.
For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Sept. 4 issue of the Jordan Independent. Read it online in the Print Edition section, or subscribe by going to www.jordannews.com/subscribe.
Early this morning, the Minnesota State Patrol, the Jordan police and fire departments, and Allina Ambulance responded to a car crash on Highway 169, near its intersection with166th St. in Sand Creek Township, north of Jordan.
The crash occurred prior to 6 a.m., and personal injuries were involved.
At 7 a.m., traffic was still backed up for 1 mile south of the accident.
Even one of Jordan’s newest neighborhood was getting in on the action during Tuesday’s National Night Out celebration. Chastity (left) and Mary Thomas played on the park equipment during the party in the Jordan Valley Townhomes neighborhood. For more from National Night Out, read Thursday’s issue of the Jordan Independent. (Photo by Brandon Otte)
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On Tuesday, Aug. 5, neighborhoods throughout Jordan are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 25th annual National Night Out crime and drug awareness event.
Nancy Huddleston of the Savage Pacer reports:
SAVAGE -- Julia Blackhawk’s journey home has understandably been a tough one for her mother, Joy.
Julia was one of 13 people who lost their lives in the I-35W bridge collapse last year and her family has not only endured the untimely loss of a loved one, but has had to do so in the limelight. But in spite of all the media attention, Joy Blackhawk has drawn strength in knowing that her daughter was a good mother and was fulfilling her dream by attending the Aveda Institute.
Nancy Huddleston of the Savage Pacer reports:
SAVAGE--What is normal after you’ve lived through something as monumental as the collapse of the I-35W bridge?
For Brad, Paula, Brianna and Brandi Coulter, it changes every day. Right now, it’s getting Brianna and Brandi ready to start their first semester at Winona State. Or, it might be taking a short trip to Target to pick up something. And as the first anniversary of the bridge collapse comes around, “normal” also includes talking to the media or sharing their story with strangers who recognize them.
Have you visited the Scott County Fair yet? If you’ve missed any of the five best days of summer, here’s a quick rundown of where on this site you can find photos and video clips about what’s happening at the fair.
For photos and videos of the Arts In performance, go to http://www.jordannews.com/news/activities/look-fair-arts-performance-837....
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