The popularity of doorbell cameras has grown rapidly over the last several years and now hundreds of thousands of home surveillance systems keep an eye on backyards, front doorsteps and residential streets.
Chaska's Brad Hand is the winner of the Dick Siebert Award (former University of Minnesota Baseball Coach) given to the Upper Midwest Player of the Year by the Minnesota Twins and annual Diamond Awards.
Amateur baseball in Minnesota looks liked it survived the summer of the coronavirus.
Two Minnesota duck hunters likely are alive today as a result of good choices they made before and after falling into cold water, and because rescue personnel worked quickly with the tools at hand to ensure a positive outcome.
Three Rivers Park District's Snow Sports Academy offers downhill skiing and snowboarding lessons for all ages and abilities.
The Jordan football team hasn’t met much resistance in its first three games.
I really find that some of the most amazing animals on the face of the earth are the insects. I recently spent some time capturing a few incredible images of just one of these amazing animals, the praying mantis, often just called mantid.
The Jordan Police Department responded to the following calls Oct. 9-19. 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.
Jordan Independent reader Jenn Beuch-Bohlsen sent in this photo of a snowman built after last week’s record snowfall.
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Autumn leaves may be disappearing, but there’s still plenty of fall activities before the snow takes over.
Parents, how many times have you told your children about the Halloween snowstorm of 1991?
The American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood to ensure a strong supply for patients as the U.S. braces for flu season while in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release from the organization.
Minnesotans experienced peak 2020 this week as an unusual year got stranger Tuesday with a record snowfall — in October.
The city of Jordan is alive and thriving due to the strong leadership of Mayor Tanya Velishek. She does not play party politics, which is important in today's world. During the last four years your community has received much positive attention, from the Jordan Tap Room, Mousse Sparkling Win…
Motorists should prepare for snow-covered road conditions, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said in a press release Tuesday, as a winter storm brought heavy snow to the region, making travel difficult.
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, Jordan renters, homeowners and landlords were in need of support.
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A new independent senior living development, Brentwood Terrace, is set to open Dec. 1 in Jordan.
It was National 4-H Week again. I have 60 years of involvement in Scott County 4-H. If you add my mother’s career we have 80 years of the nearly 100 years of 4-H covered. I am a parent of successful 4-H members. I believe 4-H is a tool in raising successful children.
The mounting human and financial toll being exacted by our changing climate can leave us wondering how much time we have left before we simply must make significant changes in energy production and usage to ward off the worst consequences of a warming planet.
Two charges of criminal sexual misconduct against former Renaissance Festival employee Carr Hagerman have been dismissed, according to an Oct. 13 disposition.
NEW PRAGUE — Praha Village senior living recently reported COVID-19 exposure, but it’s unknown how many residents or staff have been infected.
A 79-year-old Prior Lake man’s failure to remove a city code-violating trailer from his property has landed him in court.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Scott County surpassed 3,000 this month.
I really appreciate that this paper helps inform us about the candidates in our elections. I, like most people, want to be an informed voter. But there was one thing in particular that jumped out at me when reading the recent Q&A articles for Minnesota House District 55B. The question wa…
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The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community applied to transfer nearly 300 acres of land to tribal land this year.
Beth Matthews lugged Bandy, a 6-year-old Jumbo Pekin duck, outside the main door of her apartment building off Harrison Street in Shakopee, as if she was carrying a large cat to the vet. The animal was almost the size of her torso, wings flapping, though Jumbo Pekin ducks can’t fly.
Editor's note: Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff is an executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations.
Minnesota deer hunters should be aware of chronic wasting disease regulations and sampling as they plan ahead for upcoming deer seasons.
Strong senior leadership was instrumental for the Jordan girls tennis team in navigating through a difficult season.
I first met Mike Franklin seven years ago when he was working on a marketing strategy for a local business.
The Jordan volleyball team will see some new competition this fall in the Wright County Conference.
COVID-19 cases in Jordan are on rise within the past couple of weeks, said Scott County Public Health Director Lisa Brodsky.
Jordan Soccer wrapped up the regular season Thursday, Oct. 8.
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The Jordan Police Department responded to the following calls Sept. 30-Oct. 9. 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.
Jordan resident named Dinstinguished Alumni at Bemidji State University
Talk of the Town Liquor Store owner Ravi Rao has been in business in Jordan for more than five years.
Republicans see a Communist behind every Democrat.
Southwest metro parks are bustling with events this autumn.
Funds from a private donation will go toward supporting officer mental health in the Jordan Police Department.
I have known Mike and the Franklin family since our children entered pre-school together eight years ago. He is passionate about the success of our community and our schools; therefore, I believe Mike when he says he will work side by side with the school district to achieve our mutual goals.
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