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New Prague allows restaurants in strip mall

August 17, 2008 - 2:44pm — Mathias Baden

Two of the newest additions to New Prague are likely to be a Mexican restaurant and a bakery.

After hearing complaints against and support for proposal last week, the New Prague City Council approved a conditional-use permit for the East Town Plaza strip mall to include restaurants in its leased spaces, according to the New Prague Times. The planning commission had recommended against the move. 


Slideshow of this week's photos

August 15, 2008 - 3:07pm — Mathias Baden

Check out this week's photos (you can buy these at http://jordannews.smugmug.com/):


50 years ago, Lutherans make famous Jordan Fair Soup

August 12, 2008 - 2:55pm — Mathias Baden

Fifty years ago, the Lutheran Ladies Aid stand at the Scott County Fair featured the famous Jordan Fair Soup. Made from a special recipe, it was chicken vegetable, just like the previous 25 or 30 years.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Aug. 14 issue of the Jordan Independent. Read it online in the Print Edition section, or subscribe by going to www.jordannews.com/subscribe.

 


Radermachers named to state grocery hall of fame

August 6, 2008 - 1:55pm — Mathias Baden

Lee and Marilyn Radermacher, owners of Radermacher Holdings Inc., of Jordan, including Cub Foods in Shakopee, have been honored by the Minnesota Grocers Association with their induction into the MGA Hall of Fame. 

The Hall of Fame Award is given to individuals who have been
outstanding in their field and have contributed to the well-being of
others over a long career in the Minnesota food retail industry.


August 6, 2008 - 8:47am
Night out in the town

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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August 1, 2008 - 9:05am

Cleaner coffee hour

The Jordan Independent hosts today’s chamber of commerce coffee hour from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at 109 Rice St. in downtown Jordan. Editor Mathias Baden, as promised, has cleaned his office as have the rest of the staff of your local newspaper. Stop in for fresh fruit, rolls and coffee. (Photo by Brandon Otte)


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Correction: Competing politicians, uncooperative cows

July 30, 2008 - 2:17pm — Mathias Baden

An error was published in the Activities, Agriculture, Animals, City Politics, County Politics, Entertainment, Featured Video, Food, St. Lawrence Township, and State Politics sections of this Web site. Tim Siebsen is a candidate for state representative.

The Independent takes pride in providing accurate reports of the news.

The editor will make an effort to respond to any complaints about
errors or inaccuracies in the newspaper. If it is determined that the
paper printed a correction will be prominently displayed, usually on
page 2.


Competing politicians, uncooperative cows

July 27, 2008 - 5:26pm — Mathias Baden

Let's just say that most of these Scott County's politicians ought not to quit their jobs in office.


July 27, 2008 - 2:51pm
The final day

The five best days of summer end today. The final demolition derby begins at 3 p.m., while the final event of the night – a cash prize drawing – begins at 6 p.m. For more coverage of the Scott County Fair, read Thursday’s edition of the Jordan Independent. (Photo by Brandon Otte)


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July 25, 2008 - 12:54pm

Food at the fair

Not all of the food at the fair is on a stick. The arts building features homegrown fruits and vegetables. For more on the food at the fair, as well as the other features at the five best days of summer, go to http://www.jordannews.com/news/activities/scott-county-fair-features-lla.... (Photo by Brandon Otte)


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