Jordan - News

Gravel pit plan stirs up a dust storm in Jordan

Jan 29th, 2011

The city and Sand Creek Township are against a project they say would cause air, water and street problems.

Gravel and sand deposits may be decades away from depletion

Jan 27th, 2011

Scott County does not have the richest aggregate resources in the metro area, so what it does have is even more important, experts say.

Department of Health reconsiders requiring environmental review for crematory

Jan 12th, 2011

The Minnesota Department of Health has decided to reconsider requiring a funeral home to conduct an environmental study prior to moving forward with its crematory in downtown Jordan.

Jordan’s state aid won’t be delayed

Feb 3rd, 2010

The Minnesota Department of Education announced last Tuesday that it would delay state aid payments to schools in a state attempt to avoid short-term borrowing.

County proposes allowing granny flats in rural areas

Jan 6th, 2010

As more and more families move in together because of job losses or ailing parents, Scott County is considering a proposal that would make it easier for rural residents to do so.

Several of Jordan's Community Growth Options proposals pass

Dec 23rd, 2009

Several of Jordan’s Community Growth Options proposals passed approval of the city council this week.

Park board seeks input for master park plan

Nov 23rd, 2009

The Jordan Parks and Recreation Commission is developing a master park plan.

Jordan principal honored with national award

Oct 19th, 2009

Jordan Elementary School Principal Stacy DeCorsey is headed to Washington DC to be honored as Minnesota’s National Distinguished Principal for 2009.

Trail project fails to get stimulus money

Jul 14th, 2009

Hoping that the proposed trail project along Aberdeen Avenue (County Road 61) would receive money from the federal economic stimulus package, the city of Jordan held off on doing the work.

Proposed bicycle routes no more