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Sand Creek is rolly poly no more. The recent drastic snowmelt has swelled the normally tame creek into a rushing river. On Monday, Gov. Tim Pawlenty declared a state of emergency in Scott and other counties. (Photo by Katrina Styx)
Knitters from Jordan, Shakopee, Chaska, Savage, Prior Lake, New Prague, Carver, Heidelberg, and even Lakeville come together each Wednesday evening at the Jordan Public Library to knit. The group brings new knitters together with experienced ones in a place where they can learn from each other. Read more about the group in an upcoming issue of the Jordan Independent. (Photo by Katrina Styx)
Tammy Shotliff (left) of Henderson and Sally Schultz of Jordan started the Celebrate Recovery group, a Christian addiction recovery support group, in January. Read more about how the program got started in an upcoming issue of the Jordan Independent. (Photo by Katrina Styx)
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Video: Tattoo for Google
Submitted by sfiecke on March 21, 2010 - 1:57pm.» Read similar stories filed under:
Scott County Deputy CIO Perry Mulcrone went to Lucky Linda's Body Art to get his arm decorated in Google's St. Patrick's Day logo. He has pledged to get a real Google tattoo if the Internet giant picks Scott County as a test site for high-speed fiber.
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Chamber of commerce rejuvenates with new mission
Submitted by Mathias Baden on March 20, 2010 - 7:17am.» Read similar stories filed under:
The Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce is rejuvenating, as evidenced by a recent e-mail to its membership, titled "For Dedicated Eyes Only." It said:
"Chamber Members,
"Here are the top things you need to know:
"... This year we have a MISSION and it is going to take all of us, there is a great book that says you reap what you sow. The Chamber is an organization driven by the membership and when we come together we ALL benefit. That being said there are several volunteer opportunities for the upcoming Bike tour and Art Festival and an all NEW event that is nothing like Jordan has ever seen ... more to come on that later.
"... Watch the following video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXMN8N5nmyM.
"... And lastly know that you all serve a vital role in our community and our future, thank you for serving it well."
Here's the video:
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Roundtable video and presentations available on DNR Web site
Submitted by Mathias Baden on March 15, 2010 - 11:22am.» Read similar stories filed under:
A press release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources:
Citizens who want to view video and presentations from this year’s Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) annual gathering of conservation leaders can do so by visiting the agency’s web site.
The DNR Roundtable Web page at http://mndnr.gov/roundtable includes information from conservation and DNR experts, including a brief video in which DNR Commissioner Mark Holsten speaks to opportunities and challenges facing Minnesota.
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Students turn principal into ice cream treat (Video)
Submitted by Katrina Styx on February 19, 2010 - 4:41pm.» Read similar stories filed under:
Jordan Elementary School principal Stacy DeCorsey let her students turn her into a human ice cream sundae Friday afternoon to reward them for their participation in a fund-raiser. Watch this video to see just how sticky the situation got!
Red Bulls division lands in Minnesota (Video)
Submitted by Katrina Styx on February 10, 2010 - 3:26pm.» Read similar stories filed under:
The Minnesota Army National Guard Red Bulls 34th Infantry Division saw its last soldiers back in Minnesota Tuesday afternoon. Watch a video of the soldiers stepping off the plane to be greeted by Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Maj. Gen. Richard Nash, who led the troops overseas.
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Recent Slide Show Posts
27 students inducted to National Honor Society
Submitted by Katrina Styx on March 11, 2010 - 10:38am.» Read similar stories filed under:
Jordan High School held its 2010 National Honor Society induction ceremony Wednesday evening. Twenty-seven new students joined the society. See some photos from the ceremony in this slide show:
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Fifth-graders graduate DARE program
Submitted by Katrina Styx on March 2, 2010 - 3:18pm.» Read similar stories filed under:
Jordan Middle School hosted the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program graduation ceremony last Thursday. More than 120 students from Jordan Middle School and St. John the Baptist Catholic School received certificates of completion for their efforts in the program. See some photos of the ceremony staff writer Katrina Styx took as well as a shot of each student who received a certificate.
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Jumping ropes for heart health
Submitted by Katrina Styx on March 1, 2010 - 1:39pm.» Read similar stories filed under:
Fifth- and sixth-graders at Jordan Middle School spent much of their day with jump ropes Thursday as part of a fund-raiser for the American Heart Association. Staff writer Katrina Styx took these photos of the fifth-graders:
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JHS holds mid-winter choir concert
Submitted by Katrina Styx on February 24, 2010 - 1:26pm.» Read similar stories filed under:
Jordan High School students sang their mid-winter concert Monday evening. See some photos staff writer Katrina Styx took of the event in this slide show:
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JCT play features more kids
Submitted by Katrina Styx on February 24, 2010 - 12:49pm.» Read similar stories filed under:
Jordan Community Theater's production of "Cheaper By The Dozen" features more young actors than the group has in the past. The play takes a look at the Gilbreth family, which has 12 children. The show will be presented to the public Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this weekend. See photos staff writer Katrina Styx took at one of the rehearsals in this slide show:
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