Looking to redo your wardrobe? Searching for furniture to revitalize your living room? Tired of the same mismatched plates and glasses — but still working with a limited budget?
In my last column I wrote about the cicada killer wasp. An extraordinary large wasp that kills cicadas to feed the wasp’s offspring.
It’s been about two weeks since Minnesota’s Tobacco 21 law went into effect on Aug. 1. So far, things are going as planned, according to county health officials and sheriffs.
Elko Speedway opened its 55th season of racing Aug. 8 with six divisions on the track.
The St. Benedict Saints nearly pulled off the first upset of the Region 3C playoffs.
At last week's City Council meeting, I was on the agenda to appeal a fine for failing to comply with one part of Jordan’s Rental Ordinance, specifically Jordan’s requirement that I attend an all-day training session on "crime free" housing. Over the past year, and at Monday's meeting, I was …
Registration is now open for those planning on playing a sport in Jordan Public Schools this fall.
The Wright County Conference is undergoing changes.
The Miss Jordan Ambassador Program will take place Sept. 12, but it's going to look a bit different than previous years.
A 25-year-old Bismark, North Dakota man was charged in Scott County District Court Aug. 7 with third-degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony, after he allegedly was caught having sex with a juvenile victim at Jordan’s Mini-Met baseball park, court documents say.
The defending state champs will get a chance to repeat.
The Jorda nCity Council meeting on Aug. 3 ran about three hours and 20 minutes. It ended after 10 p.m., having started at 6:30 p.m. Two councilors were not there.
The new segment of Highway 21 being built outside Jordan was purposefully designed to be more narrow and slow traffic, state highway engineers told the Jordan City Council last week.
Minnesota’s ruffed grouse spring population counts are similar to last year and likely are following the 10-year cycle of rise and fall — a predictable pattern recorded for 71 years.
We all know the old adage: April showers bring May flowers.
The Jordan City Council last week dedicated the week of Aug. 9-15 to former Jordan Mayor Ron Jabs, who died July 21 at age 68.
Health care workers who volunteer for the National Disaster Management System usually respond to natural disasters that overwhelm health systems, like tornadoes and hurricanes. But unlike those regional disasters, workers returning from helping a hospital overwhelmed by COVID-19 find themsel…
Even though there wasn't a 2020 fastpitch softball season, the Minnesota Fastpitch Coaches Association handed out All-State awards.
After closing down in 2019, there’s a new plan for part of the old Gedney pickle plant — one of the largest hemp grain processing facilities in the nation.
After closing down in 2019, there’s a new plan for part of the old Gedney pickle plant — one of the largest hemp grain processing facilities in the nation.
Disc golf has grown in popularity over the years, but the ongoing coronavirus pandemic seems to have brought out more Frisbee-throwing enthusiasts.
The North American Hockey League is planning on its 46th season, and is committed to playing a full schedule.
BURNSVILLE — A state highway worker found a decomposed body along Highway 13 near River Hills Drive in Burnsville Wednesday morning, authorities say.
Primary voting will end in Jordan on Aug. 11, with in-person voting taking place at the Community Education and Recreation Center. It’s a mid-summer statewide vote that narrows down who will be on the November general election ballot.
Voting will certainly look different in 2020 than any other election year, Scott County Elections Administrator Julie Hanson said.
Valleyfair will remain closed for the rest of the 2020 season, according to a recent press release. The amusement park in Shakopee said it will continue to work with public health authorities to ensure guests can return to a safe environment next season.
Three inmates at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Shakopee have tested positive for COVID-19 and have not yet recovered, and five tests are pending, according to Aug. 4 testing data made available by the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
Jordan students will return to school next month under a hybrid attendance model, the school board decided Monday night after listening to more than two hours of presentation on the proposal.
The Minnesota State High School League gave two fall sports the boot to early spring due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The Jordan Police Department responded to the following calls July 24-28. The Independent does not include a comprehensive list of calls to which the department responded. Incidents are included here based on severity, impact on public safety or other factors.
Canterbury Park racing officials have submitted to the Minnesota Racing Commission a request to add to the 2020 racing schedule Thursday, Sept. 3 and to reschedule Sept. 7 and 15 to Thursdays, Sept. 10 and 17, the Shakopee track announced on Monday.
The St. Benedict Saints will head into the Dakota-Rice-Scott League playoffs on a high note.
Shakopee Soccer Association registration for fall rec soccer is now open.
Gov. Tim Walz has announced that this fall's 10th annual Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener, set to be held in Fairmont, has been postponed to 2021.
Construction workers unearthed a dramatic discovery while renovating a 19th century Water Street building last month, leading to a new mystery in Jordan.
After being closed since mid-March, two prominent zoos in the Twin Cities area have reopened.
The Jordan Brewers took their first step to defending their state championship.
The Jordan Millers trekked out to Searles and came home with a 4-3 win against the Bullheads on a perfect day for baseball.
An injury ended his professional baseball career but it didn't end his love of the game.
Erika Smyth remembers matching up with the Minnesota Sting at a national softball tournament in Colorado. Growing up in the northwest, Washington State, the thought into the game was here's an easy win.
Paisley Park unveiled a new statue of Prince’s famous Love Symbol on Thursday, July 30.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced July 30 a “localized, data-driven” approach to the reopening of school districts.
The Jordan Police Department is investigating a series of property damage incidents that occurred in the Timberline neighborhood last week.
Scott County received $17.7 million in Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act funds on July 29.
Seven-year-old Idris Zayic popped his head out of the sliding glass door in the backyard of his Chaska home and paused for a few seconds.
Elko Speedway is ready to open its 55th season of racing — again.
