Jordan Discover Guide 2021

Jordan

2021-2022

EXPLORE

HEALTHY OPTIONS IN JORDAN LOCAL SCHOOLS

GO ABOVE AND BEYOND WHERE BUSINESS

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Experience

“Come visit Jordan’s historic downtown for antique shops, winery, craft brewery, gifts, local art, specialty meats, professional services, arcade, upholstery and furniture refurbishing, fine dining and overnight luxury stays.

May 2021 Cinco de Mayo Celebration CityWide Garage Sale Memorial Day Services

June 2021 Celebrate Jordan

July 2021 Scott County Fair

August 2021

Walk to the Sand Creek waterfalls and serene Mill Pond in Lagoon Park. Just outside of town, you will find Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store, apple orchards, draft horse farms, riding stables, state park trails, campgrounds & a vineyard.

With small-town appeal, Historic Jordan is a great place to spend the day or perhaps to Live - Shop - Dine.”

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Scott Carver Threshers Harvest Festival Firefighters Golf Tournament

September 2021 Miss Jordan Pageant Jordan Classic Cycle and Car Cruise Heimatfest St. John’s Fall Festival

October 2021 Jordan High School Homecoming Jordan Business Trick or Treat

December 2021 Jordan Commercial Club Jordandazzle Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting at Pekarna Park

February 2022 Jordan Commercial Club-Mill Pond Masters Ice Golf Tournament

April 2022 Food Truck Festival

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Jordan features

listings

ATTRACTIONS

Did you know?

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City home to baseball gem.

TRANSPORTATION

Continuous change

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Road work keeps up with growth.

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EDUCATION

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Going above and beyond

Jordan schools break boundaries.

BUSINESS

16 on the cover Cover Photo by Jan Ramstad The Mini Met in Jordan is considered one of the finest town ballparks in the state of Minnesota.

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Commerce meets community

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What makes Jordan special.

2021 - 2022 Discover Guide Publisher: Laurie Hartmann \ Regional Editor: Rachel Minske Editorial Content: Jaimee Hood Cover Design: Carrie Rood \ Advertising: Erin Troxel Special thanks to the city of Jordan, Jordan School District, Scott County Historical Society, Scott County and Jan Ramstad for their contributions. Every effort has been made to provide an accurate directory, but if errors have occurred please let us know about them.

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WELCOME

Welcome TO JORDAN

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ocated along U.S. Highway 169 in the heart of the Minnesota River Valley, the charming city of Jordan boasts a warm country feeling, minutes from the cities.

Only a 30-minute drive from the Twin Cities, Jordan gives the best of both worlds, with close proximity to the hustle and bustle of city life and a quiet place to come home to.

Jordan’s 6,000-plus residents are united by a series of yearround community traditions.

In April, they’ll come together at the Community Education and Recreation Center to “Celebrate Jordan.” Come September, it’s time for Heimatfest, which salutes the town’s German roots; in February the Jordan Commercial Club hosts an annual ice golf tournament on the frozen Mill Pond.

No matter the time of year, Jord a nites f i nd plent y of ways to enjoy the g reat outdoors. W hether it’s f i sh i n g on M i l l Pond , running or walking on the paved trails around Lagoon Park, or catching some town ball at the Mini Met, there is no shortage of ways to soak up the warmer-season sun.

Or in the winter, families take ad-

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Downtown Jordan is bustling with an assortment of businesses. vantage of Jordan’s sledding hills, ice-skating rinks and pond-hockey.

A little further up U.S. Highway 169 visitors and locals alike will find a couple more well-known attractions. Those with a sweet tooth love having

close access to Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store. As leaves begin to turn in the fall, many choose to visit one of Jordan’s family-owned “you-pick” apple orchards, or simply take in a scenic drive throughout the picturesque area.

The city of Jordan prides itself on being a great place to live, shop and dine. Both in the revitalized, historic downtown and around town, you can find a restaurant to suit every taste, from Mexican to pizza to local wine and beer.

It also features a great K-12 public school district, along with a pre-k-6 private school option at St. John the Baptist Catholic School.

Though Jordan is growing, with a couple of new neighborhood developments popping up around town, it’s maintained it’s small-town feel.

“The community is extremely welcoming,” Mayor Mike Franklin said. “It has its own identity.”

Franklin, who’s lived in Jordan for 10 years, calls the town a “hidden gem.”

He also calls it a loving community that does “the basics”— caring for each other and providing what resident s ne ed to “live, shop and dine” — really well.

For a town with all the benefits of the suburbs and many times the charm, you need look no further than Jordan.

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St. John the Baptist Church is an iconic view that greets visitors to Jordan as they enter off of Highway 169.

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SNAPSHOT POPULATION

HOUSING

2,283

2017

2018

2019

Households, 2013-2017

70.6%

Owner-occupied housing, 2015 - 2019

87%

Living in same house 1 year or more

2.93

Persons per household

$235,900

Median value of owneroccupied homes, 2015 - 2019

6,225

17.2%

6,276 = 425

increase from April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2019

6,402

5 years and under

8.6%

18 years and under

33.2%

Between 19 and 64 years 51.8% 65 years and older

6.4%

POPULATION BREAKDOWN 2019

$30,325

Per capita income in past 12 months, 2019 dollars

$74,167

Median household income, 2013 - 2017

8.9%

Foreign born Between 2015 and 2019

EDUCATION

WORK TRAVEL TIME

91.5%

Mean travel time to work

High School Graduate or higher, 25+

2015 - 2019

23.6%

Bachelor’s Degree or higher, 25+

2015 - 2019

workers age 16+ 2015- 2019

White

88%

Asian

1.6%

Hispanic or Latino*

14.6%

Two or more races

1.4%

Black or African American

3%

American Indian and Alaska Native

0%

*Can include people in other categories

VETERANS

186

2015 - 2019

27.7 minutes

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ATTRACTIONS

DID YOU KNOW? FILE PHOTO

The Mini Met first opened in 1935 and can seat up to 2,500 people.

Jordan is home to a baseball gem

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ou don’t have to travel to St. Paul or Minneapolis to c atch a g a me of baseball.

Throughout the spring and early summer you can take in a relaxing game of town ball at the Mini Met ballpark in Jordan, considered one of the finest town ball ballparks in the state.

The Mini Met is also one of the few original wood baseball parks still in existence today.

Originally designed to be a Scott County Fairground venue for musical acts and livestock reviews, the fair moved away from the grounds in 1973, but the grandstand remained.

It’s located near the train tracks that run through downtown Jordan, and if you’re there in the evening, you’ll hear the 6 o’clock train horn as it runs through town.

Over the years the stadium has seen several improvements — the addition of lights and a

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An airplane view of Jordan’s Mini Met shortly after the field was dedicated July 28, 1950. fresh coat of its now-signature “Met Green” paint.

D e s pit e i mp r ove m e nt s , the stadium has managed to maintain much of its original charm, including a manual, volunteer-operated scoreboard.

The Mini Met is home field to a number of both youth and amateur teams, perhaps most famously the Jordan Brewers, who have been playing there since 1935.

In almost 100 years of ama-

teur baseball, the Brewers have won four Amateur Baseball Championships. But the most special part of having an amateur league team in our hometown is the way it brings sports-lovers — from youth to high school to the legion to amateur players to seniors — together.

Scott Hollingsworth, player and manager for the Brewers, is entering his 21st season with the team.

“This town loves its baseball,” Hollingsworth said.

He said 98% of the Jordan Brewers are graduates of Jordan High School, giving a family atmosphere to the team.

“Most of these guys on this team have watched their fathers or relatives play for the Brewers or in Jordan at some point and these guys want to carry on the tradition,” Hollingsworth said. “Most of them want to be able to watch their kids play at the Mini Met also.”

He said the Mini Met itself is a staple of the game, a landmark that brings the town together over generations.

“When we play other teams or at other ballparks, all they talk about is coming to play at the iconic Mini Met,” said Hol lingswor th. “They talk about how much they love it there and the atmosphere that the Mini Met has. It’s a true blessing.”

You can visit the stadium anytime, but to take in a game, visit the Brewer’s website to see a schedule of their games: jordanbrewers.teams.mnbaseball.org.

ATTRACTIONS

‘Seeking refuge in the refuge’ Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge getaway

Where to go Here are a few places to visit in the Minnesota River National Wildlife Refuge.

More info at www.fws.gov/ refuge/Minnesota_Valley or 952-854-5900.

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unrise for many folks might entail waking up to a pot of fresh coffee and a morning crossword. But for some Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge fans, those early hours mean go-time.

Refuge trails open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year across its 12 units. Visitors can traverse the 40-plus miles of trails along the Minnesota River from Bloomington to Henderson, just southwest of Belle Plaine.

The refuge is a system of federal lands set aside to preserve natural habitat. The goal is binary: to conserve wildlife along the river while letting people enjoy the outdoors not far from the cities.

“You go very quickly from skyscrapers to silos. It’s just a really easy and quick way to reconnect with nature,” says

Refuge Headquarters and Bloomington Education and Visitor Center  3815 American Blvd. East, Bloomington Rapids Lake Education Center  15865 Rapids Lake Road, Carver FILE PHOTOS

Visitors walk on the Long Meadow Lake Trail in the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.

Sara Blood, Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends executive director.

People of all ages use the combined 14,000 acres of its sections to walk or hike, forage for berries or mushrooms, hunt and fish, or bicycle. Parking is free and the light rail makes for near-direct access. No permits are required.

The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters is at 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington.

“I like to take my 6 - and 3-year-old to the Louisville Swamp. The cranes this past fall were just spectacular,” says Park Ranger Cortney Solum.

“Even the little ones could see them.”

Solum also takes her children to the Old Cedar Avenue T rai l head where t hey c a n climb around or build their own “eagle’s nests.”

Birdwatching is another popular refuge pastime. It’s a great area to see migrating birds — 20 0 species can be sighted and 100 of those nest in the refuge. Again, something for all ages.

“Millennials are starting to get into birding,” Solum says.

“And it can be kind of a fun competition for families, like a scavenger hunt of sorts.”

A s for water- dwel lers, Blo om i n g t on’s B a s s L a ke Ponds are stocked with fish, making it easier for families to make a catch.

Those keen on road entertainment can bike on trails through oftentimes wet conditions. Solum says it’s very different than mountain or

Louisville Swamp Unit  3801 145th St. W., Shakopee Cedar Avenue Bridge and Trailhead  9898 Old Cedar Ave. S., Bloomington

road biking and cyclists can choose the length of their trip.

Some routes are paved, helpful for people with wheelchairs or strollers.

Beyond these hobbies, one of Blo o d’s f avor it e r ef u ge pursuits is meeting people from all over the country and world. It’s just across the freeway from the international airport, layovers lending to nature time.

“People are like, ‘Hey, I got 12 hours before I jump on a plane,’” Blood says.

But even, or perhaps especially, locals can enjoy what the refuge offers, too.

“If you’ve been to the airport, if you’ve driven on 169, you’ve been to the refuge and half the time, people don’t even realize it,” Blood says.

“One of the best and easiest ways that you can improve your mood is by spending time outside,” she says. “People are seeking refuge in the refuge.”

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TRANSPORTATION

Continuous change Road infrastructure in Scott County keeps up with population growth

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U.S. Highway 169 underwent a road reconstruction project in Jordan in 2018.

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he COVID-19 pandemic has caused permanent changes to daily lives.

According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data from 2019, the average amount of time Scott County residents spent on a one-way commute to work was 26 minutes.

But due to the pandemic, commuters traveling from Scott County to the Twin Cities for work are benefitting from faster-moving traffic during their morning commutes.

Ashley Asmus, a data scientist with the Metropolitan Council who researches traffic models, said when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country last spring, traffic volumes declined up to 70% across the entire freeway system. Asmus said those numbers slowly inched back up over the summer and into the fall. But traffic counts are still 10 to 20% below what she might expect.

“For people driving on the roadways during the morning peak hour, 8 to 9 a.m., traffic has been really reduced. There’s almost no congestion on the freeway system,” Asmus said.

“But midday and afternoon and

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evening commutes have been climbing a lot quicker than the morning commute times. That’s consistent with what we’d expect. A lot of in-person jobs start later in the day.”

Of course, one thing Asmus said she and other researchers are watching is whether traffic will recover back to its normal levels after the pandemic. Surprisingly, Asmus said if fewer people commute to work each day, her team fears the overall traffic counts might actually increase. That’s because people who don’t commute to work tend to be less efficient with their travel.

“People who commute to and from work are pretty efficient with their travel,” Asmus said, adding that, for example, a commuter might pick up groceries and pick up their child from soccer practice, all on their way home from work. “We’re concerned that if these trip chains become broken, you could ultimately see an increase in the amount of driving through the day.”

Derek Gunderson, who grew up in Burnsville and Savage and now serves on the Victoria City Council, has long been an advocate for intra-city travel —

Upcoming road construction Here are just a few of the Scott County road construction projects coming down the pipeline:  A study being conducted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation is looking for improvements to the Highway 13 corridor between U.S. Highway 169 and Burnsville’s Nicollet Avenue. The study will also review plans to remake the roadway at Dakota and Yosemite avenues in Savage, where trucks carrying grain and other commodities deliver their products for barge shipping.  County Road 27 in Credit River will be expanded from a two-lane roadway into a four-lane divided highway with turn lanes, a center median, paved shoulders and multi-use trails on both sides. Five intersections with local street access will be removed. The project is expected to be complete in spring of 2022.  In Jordan, Highway 282 will be reconstructed for a smoother ride between Mill Street and Highway 13, and between Lydia Road and East Street to add a trail, improve safety and slow traffic.  The city of Prior Lake is planning on full utility replacement and street reconstruction on Colorado Street, Main Avenue and Pleasant Street downtown for 2022.  In Shakopee, the stretch of County Road 83, or Canterbury Road, between Fourth Avenue and U.S. Highway 169 will undergo an estimated $15.9 million facelift in 2021 that will include added trails and safety improvements such as added turn lanes. The county anticipates starting construction this winter.

and because of the pandemic, he believes pushing for better local transportation has never been more important. Gunderson is currently pushing for reconstruction of County Road 18, also known as 82nd Street West, just south of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

“Bedroom-heavy communities are going to see higher use on their smaller county roads, because people have more accessibility working from home instead of being fixed at an office downtown,” Gunderson said. “So the wear and tear on county roads may pick up.”

TRANSPORTATION

PHOTO BY CHRISTINE SCHUSTER

The Minnesota Department of Transportation plans to begin construction on a grade-separated interchange in Savage at the Highway 13 and Dakota Avenue intersection. The project is part of a broader effort to plan safety improvements on the highway’s corridor through Savage.

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HEALTH

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healthy options

IN JORDAN From parks and trails to fitness facilities

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rioritizing all aspects of your health i s a n i m p o r t a nt part of a balanced life, and there are plenty of opportunities to do so in Jordan.

“One of the most important benefits of getting active, especially this past year has been the positive impact on an individual’s mental and emotional health,” Community Education and Recreation Director Steve Jensen, of Jordan Public Schools, said.

Folks of all ages who stay active will reap the benefits of more energy, better sleep,

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maintaining healthy weight, increasing life expectancy, reduce the risk of injury, promote bones and muscles, as well an overall improvement in quality of life, said Jensen.

For one thing, there are a number of parks around town with miles of great trails you can take advantage of all year long.

If you’re on the search for some fun in the sun, for example, look no further than Lagoon Park, which features a beach and a splash pad along wit h a wood- chipped playground for the little ones.

If you’ve got kiddos who need a space to run around and blow off some steam, there are a handful of smaller neighborhood playgrounds including Pekarna, Veterans and Holzer parks.

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The Minnesota Valley State Trail boasts many excellent views of the Minnesota River along its 47 miles of hiking trails.

Grassmann Park, a relatively new addition to Jordan, is an obstacle course destination that features a fun ninja-themed challenge course, where the whole family can get active together.

Just of f of U.S. Highway 169 you’ll find the Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area’s hiking club trail, a 3.3-mile trek with scenic nature views just outside of the city. In total, the recreation area features over 47 miles of hiking trails, 9.5 miles of paved bike trails, 3 5 mi les of mou ntai n bi ke trails and 30 miles of horse trails.

During the winter months, you can find plenty of ways to get active indoors at Jordan’s Community Education and Recreation Center, the CERC, which is right next to Jor-

dan Middle School on Sunset Drive.

The CERC has many options for individuals to come in and get moving, Jensen said.

The building features a fitness facility with an elevated walking track, gym stations, cardio and weight machines.

There are also two personal trainers who can be scheduled at your convenience to help provide friendly support for both physical and mental health.

The CERC’s spring and summer brochure is now available online, and Jensen says it’s “fil led with something for everyone.”

You can find a digital copy of the brochure on the Jordan Community Education and Recreation website, jordan. k12.mn.us/commed.

HEALTH PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CITY OF JORDAN

Grassman Park, located at 1132 Stonebridge Path in Jordan.

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Lagoon Park in Jordan offers beautiful fall colors every year.

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EDUCATION

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Remodeled and expanded within the last five years, Jordan Middle School is connected to the Community Education and Recreation Center, where many community ed and fitness classes take place.

Going above and beyond Staff, students break boundaries in Jordan schools

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ver 2,000 students c a l l t he Jord a n Public School District home.

With its elementary, junior high and high school campuses in the heart of the Minnesota River Valley, ISD 717 has made it its mission to inspire a caring community to ignite learning, innovation and success for all.

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In the past academic year this mission has taken on a fresh meaning as teachers have adjusted to juggle classrooms in multiple learning models, both virtually and in-person, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Though at the end of the 2019-2020 school year teachers had little time to transition to online learning, Superintendent Ranae Case Evenson said they adapted quickly and well to the new system.

“They have really adapted and done a great job to make sure our kids are engaged and have what they need,” Case

Evenson said. “They were just incredible.”

Ca se Even son a l so said teachers have gone above and beyond outside of the classroom, delivering materials to students’ homes and checking in on their mental health.

In fact, staff from all areas in the district have stepped up this school year — from district communications sta f f who send out frequent updates to parents and families, to cooks in the cafeteria who packed and delivered individual lunches to students during distance learning, to nurses who continue to

diligently contact-trace and prioritize students’ health, Case Evenson said it’s heartwarming to see the “singular focus” they’ve had throughout the year.

Students have gone above and beyond this year, too. On top of everything else going on in their world, kindergarten through fourth-graders came together this year to fundraise over $9,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Students are not only set up for academic success when they graduate from Jordan Public Schools, but they’re set up to

EDUCATION

COURTESY JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Jordan elementary, middle and high school students faced a new challenge in 2020 as distance learning became the norm in early March and again in late November. think and care about others in their communities.

Jordan is also home to St. Joh n t he B apti st Cat holic School, a private, Christian pre-school and K-6 institution that prides itself on building excellence through faith, academics and service.

Smaller in size than the Jordan School District, St. John’s had the option to remain inperson throughout the entire 2020 -2021 school year, with added precautions.

Suzanne Colling, Principal’s Council Educational Lead at St. John’s, said teachers and staff have gone above and beyond by doing things like reworking their personal lives to reduce exposure and supporting stu-

dents through mask fatigue.

Support from parents and families has been an integral part of an “all in this together” mindset that has been adopted throughout the school year, Colling said.

Students have learned how to persevere in the face of adversity, Colling said.

“Adversity is part of being a human being, is part of life and we have the ability to flex and respond and adjust gracefully,” Colling said. “To choose to do that in that way, I think it sets students up to live with a successful mindset.”

You can find more information about St. John’s at sjsjordan.org, and Jordan Public Schools at jordan.k12.mn.us.

JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The trademarked Jordan Hubmen logo. While it largely applies to male sports now, the Hubmen nickname has been in use since the 1940s.

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JORDAN ISD 717 The Jordan school district is home to award-winning elementary, middle and high schools.

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Deb Pauly, Chair

Ryan Dahnert, Vice Chair

Connie Hennen, Treasurer

Sandy Burke, Clerk

Sarah Lehnen

Molly Monyok

Lauren Pederson

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he mission of Jordan Public Schools is to inspire a caring community to ignite learning, innovation and success for all. The district is located on Highway 169, just nine miles south of Shakopee and 45 minutes south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, in the beautiful Minnesota River Valley.

The student and family friendly academic campus, home to approximately 1,900 students, has excellent facilities and is located near many residential areas, including the historic downtown and a new public library.

The high school was built in 2003 and its award-winning middle school opened in 2015.

Located adjacent to this building is the 45,000-square-foot Jordan Community Education and Recreation Center, which opened in early 2016. The elementary school, recipient of multiple Minnesota Department of Education distinctions and the Minnesota School of Excellence Award in 2017, was built in 1975 and has a 2003 addition to include an Early Learning Center.

The district is proud to be the only Parent Aware Four Star rated preschool program in Jordan. Among the special programs housed at the elementary school is a before/ after school daycare, called Kids’ Company, that opens at 6 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m.

Jordan students consistently score academically at the top of the geographical region, and educating 21st century learners and providing “real world experiences” is important to the district. It has a successful 1:1 technology program with students in grades K-12 receiving Chromebook devices.

Younger students explore

technology on a consistent basis with Chromebooks for their daily use in the classroom and throughout the building.

Students in K-4 are exposed to project-based and inquiry based learning, as well as solid foundational programming in the core curricular areas.

Students in grades 5-12 benefit from quality core academic programming and a wide range of exploratory and elective courses. Teachers focus on meeting the individual academic and diverse needs of students by embedding culturally responsive pedagogy practices into the classroom.

Relationships are at the heart of learning to honor the socialemotional learning and well being of each student.

The district is extremely proud of its Summit Academy for grades 11 and 12. Students enrolled in academy courses have the opportunity to take professional studies classes that combine cross-curricular and real world learning. The course content is made relevant by giving students access to career fields through guest instructors, project management work, mentorships and portfolio development.

Students in our Introduction to Education and Multicultural Education Academies also have the opportunity to earn up to 11 college credits via concurrent enrollment, while students in our Healthcare and Medicine Academy attend class at St. Francis Regional Medical Center with one of our instructors and guest/adjunct instructors from St. Gertrude’s Staff. These students have the opportunity to take a test to earn their Certified Nursing Assistant Licensure after they complete the course.

Business, Marketing, and Economics Academy students benefit from community partnerships and take part in a “Shark Tank” activity to cap their experience. Additional courses

include a Building and Trades Academy and a Coaching and Leadership Class.

Jordan High School students also have the opportunity to take numerous College in the Schools courses through the University of Minnesota, Concurrent Enrollment through Minnesota State-Mankato and Normandale Community College, as well as Advanced Placement courses to earn college credit while never having to leave our campus.

The district’s athletic complex was recently completely remodeled, including the addition of a synthetic field turf stadium playing surface.

This facility, along with several new ball fields, state-of-the-art indoor athletic facilities and ample green space are home to our thriving athletic programs.

The district’s athletic and fine arts programs rival and exceed what can be found in much larger districts, and the facilities are improving with the times. This has allowed for Jordan students to stand out among the best in state. In years past, numerous Jordan athletic programs reached the state tournament or won section titles in wrestling, tennis, golf, track, cross country, and football. Notably, the district’s boys’ track team won the school’s fifth state title! In 2020-2021, Jordan Athletics finished off their first year competing in the Wright County Conference, ensuring non-varsity teams have good games and competition. The newly formed Nordic Ski and Bass Fishing programs are also providing new and fun opportunities for students in the winter and spring respectively. Despite a challenging year for athletic tournaments, Jordan sent an individual wrestler to the state tournament this year.

Jordan’s fine arts’ and activities’ programs also thrived with state tournament appearances by six individuals in speech in 2020 and visual arts and superior marks and strong finishes at band, choir, and theater contests. In 2020, Jordan Middle School added a fall play to now offer two theater opportunities to middle school students each year. In the last two years, the district’s a Capella group, Harmonix, moved onto the regional competition in Milwaukee at the Pabst Theater in the ICHSA semifinals. These programs featured gifted performers, artists and directors who continued to carry on a rich fine arts history in Jordan.

To stay current regarding school district happenings or events, please visit our website at jordan.k12.mn.us, download the Jordan Public Schools app for your smartphone, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram by searching @ ISD717.

DISTRICT 717 OFFICES

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

500 Sunset Drive Suite #1, Jordan 952-492-6200 www.jordan.k12.mn.us

Deb Pauly, chair 952-492-2745 December 2022*

Ranae Case Evenson Superintendent 952-492-4226 Jordan School Board The District 717 School Board is the school district’s governing body. It is composed of seven members, each of whom is a district resident elected by voters to serve a four-year term. Elections are conducted in November of even-numbered years. School board business meetings are conducted once a month on the second Monday at 6:30 p.m. Additional workshop meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Occasionally, times or days of the meetings are changed. Meetings are held in the CERC Multi-purpose room.

Jordan High School 600 Sunset Dr. 952-492-4400

Ryan Dahnert, vice chair 612-598-6096 December 2022* Connie Hennen, treasurer 612-709-3972 December 2022* Sandy Burke, clerk 952-334-6884 December 2022*

Community Education and Recreation Center (CERC) 500 Sunset Dr. Suite #3 952-492-6211

NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS St. John the Baptist Catholic School Grades Pre-K through 6 215 Broadway St. N., Jordan 952-492-2030 www.sjsjordan.org

Sarah Lehnen 651-336-8022 January 2025* Molly Monyok 612-298-8286 January 2025* Lauren Pedersen 612-327-0925 January 2025* *Denotes term expiration date

FACILITIES Jordan Elementary School 815 Sunset Dr. 952-492-2336

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Jordan Middle School 500 Sunset Dr. Suite #2 952-492-2332

Established in the 1860s, St. John’s integrates religious values in the daily life and learning of each student. The faculty and staff believe in building a community of faith, love and service to others that extends beyond a classroom setting.

St. John’s offers a solid religious foundation and a well-rounded education that adds new dimension to a student’s personality, character and moral standards.

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BUSINESS

PHOTO BY MICHAEL STRASBURG

Broadway Street in downtown Jordan in early 2020.

WhereMEETS business COMMUNITY What makes Jordan special

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ver the past couple of years, historic downtown Jordan has seen a bit of a renaissance.

In fact, in 2020 alone, nine new businesses opened their doors in the city, ranging from real estate to Mexican food to a winery that has brought plenty of traffic to the downtown area.

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You could easily make a day of a trip to the city — check out the number of local boutiques and shops along First and Water streets, then grab lunch or dinner at a local eatery with a beer or glass of wine at another establishment to top off the evening.

INVESTING IN LOCAL LIVELIHOODS Although Jordan doesn’t have a Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development

Authority, the EDA, carries out economic and industrial development and redevelopment within the city.

Ryan Dahnert, the chair of Jordan’s EDA, says he’s proud of the city’s commitment to creating a friendly business environment.

“Jordan has a vibrant, growing downtown that features shops, boutiques, restaurants, a brewery, bed & breakfast, winery and more,” Dahnert said.

He noted that a major part of the EDA’s work is to make investments in the city that will attract even more development in future years.

These investments include the hopeful future completion of an overpass over Highway 282 and U.S. Highway 169 that would make it easier for passersby to get into town.

The city also invested thousands of dollars last year on top of CARES funding into small-business owners to help

BUSINESS

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Shoppers chat and sort through sale items outside Studio J Salon.

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Logs come into Siwek Lumber from Scott County and a 100-mile radius.

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A mural on the side of Bluff Creek Winery’s tasting room in downtown Jordan, one of the successful new businesses that opened in 2020. them stay af loat during the COVID-19 pandemic.

WHERE JORDAN WORKS Downtown Jordan isn’t the only place where business is happening.

The public school district is a major employer for residents.

The rich land just outside of town has long been home to farms that grow corn, soybeans, grains and apples, to name a few.

Inside the city, a number of industrial and manufacturing companies have made Jordan their home-base.

L oc ated on Va l ley View Drive, Siwek Lumber and Millwork provides a variety of materials and construction services to homeowners and businesses across the state.

Founded in the 1970s, mobile substation manufacturer Jordan Transformer prides itself on being “built to a bet-

ter standard.”

By the Yard, an outdoor furniture showroom just off of U.S. Highway 169 in Jordan, features American-made, durable products made with sustainable, engineered lumber.

These are just a few of the companies that make Jordan workable for those in the industrial and manufacturing industries — and in turn, support the local economy.

WHY JORDAN? What is it that makes Jordan’s business community special?

EDA Council Representative Jeremiah Monyok says it’s the people.

“Businesses want to get to know the people who stop by and use their services,” Monyok said. “We have friendly business owners who love the community and are committed to a top notch experience.”

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GOVERNMENT

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New Jordan Mayor Mike Franklin is sworn in at the Jan. 4, 2021 Jordan City Council meeting. In-person council members, from left to right: Robert Whipps, Jeremy Goebel, Mayor Mike Franklin, Matthew Schmitt and Jeremiah Monyok. Council members Amanda Schuh and Bill Heibels joined via Zoom.

CONNECTING with RESIDENTS How the city of Jordan drives engagement

the Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority and Park and Recreation Commission.

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Over the past year, counci l meeti ngs have b een livestreamed so Jordan residents can stay virtually up-todate.

Outside the council chambers, City Administrator Tom Nikunen said the city has been challenged to find new ways to connect with Jordanites over the past year. They’ve emphasized a push on social media, with a growing presence on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram that aims to meet residents where they already are to communicate important information.

As more people engage with other websites besides Facebook, continuing to explore other avenues to engage with residents becomes more and more important, council member Amanda Schuh said.

ocal residents are represented by six Jordan City Council members and one mayor, each of whom serve four-year terms on a staggered cycle.

In November 2020 three new members joined the council, including new council members Matthew Schmitt and Jeremiah Monyok. They joined council members Robert Whipps, Jeremy Goebel, Amanda Schuh and Bill Heimkes. The city also elected a new mayor, Mike Franklin.

The council meets the first and third Monday of each month to discuss current city legislation on construction projects, citizen concerns and budget items, among other topics.

The mayor and council also appoint committees such as

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CONNECTING CREATIVELY

It’s also become important to partner with other community organizations like the Jordan Police Department and the Jordan Fire Department.

Council members including Schuh have made an effort to be more accessible to the residents they don’t get to bump into inperson as often as usual.

Residents are encouraged to email the council prior to meetings at publiccomments@ jordanmn.gov.

SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS One of the key efforts the city has promoted over the last year has been support for small businesses in Jordan, among those most affected by the pandemic.

The Small Business in Jordan Facebook page is a space for business owners to post their specials, events and other news to get exposure to residents.

The city also created a private group for businesses to communicate with one another and for the city to send out infor-

mation that might affect them.

In late fall of 2020, the city hosted its “Takeout for Jordan” initiative, a promotion to help small businesses. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic there was a citywide effort to reduce exposure of the vulnerable by connecting at-risk individuals with a volunteer who could run essential errands for them.

Schuh, who is also part of the EDA commission, said city leaders continue to look for ways to support both Jordan residents and local businesses.

“There have been ongoing efforts to be responsive to needs of residents including more amenities right here in Jordan so that we can continue to support and grow our own City,” Schuh said. “This continues to be an important part of life in Jordan that I hear about — continuing that small town feel while managing growth and expanding needed amenities for residents and visitors.”

To connect with the City of Jordan, visit jordanmn.gov.

City of JORDAN JORDAN CITY HALL (210 E. First St., Jordan, MN 55352)  www.jordanmn.gov  (952) 492-2535

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Mike Franklin MAYOR

JORDAN CITY COUNCIL

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS

The city of Jordan operates under a council-administrator form of government. The mayor and council members are elected for staggered 4-year terms. The mayor and council welcome comments and input from Jordan’s residents and businesses.

Police and fire emergency 911 Police (non-emergency) 952-445-1411 Police (general information) 952-492-2009 Fire (general information) 952-492-2535

Mayor

Water and sewer billing 952-492-2535

Mike Franklin mfranklin@jordanmn.gov December 2024*

Scott County Sheriff’s Office 952-496-8300

Council Members Jeremy Goebel jeremygoebel@jordanmn.gov December 2022*

Robert Whipps COUNCILOR

Amanda Schuh aschuh@jordanmn.gov December 2022* Bill Heimkes bheimkes@jordanmn.gov December 2022*

Jeremy Goebel COUNCILOR

Jeremiah Monyok jmonyok@jordanmn.gov December 2024* Matt Schmitt mschmitt@jordanmn.gov December 2024* Robert Whipps robertwhipps@jordanmn.gov December 2024*

MEETINGS Jeremiah Monyok COUNCILOR

Matthew Schmitt COUNCILOR

City Council Council Chambers Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. All city council meetings are broadcast at www. jordanmn.gov and are posted shortly after each meeting for playback.

Planning Commission Council Chambers Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month.

Economic Development Authority Council Chambers

PHOTO BY JAN RAMSTAD

Jordan City Hall is located at 210 East First Street.

Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month.

Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Council Chambers Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every other month.

ORDINANCES For additional information about city ordinances, call the city office at 952-492-2535 or visit the website at www. jordanmn.gov.

Winter Parking It is unlawful for any person to park a vehicle on any street after a continuous or intermittent snowfall during which there has been an accumulation of one inch or more of snow, or when a Snow Emergency is declared, until all snow, ice and similar debris has been plowed or removed from the paved portion of the street.

Except on First Street and Water Street, from Mill Street to Varner Street, parking shall be allowed on even-numbered days for vehicles parked on the even-numbered side of the street and, on odd-numbered

days for vehicles parked on the odd-numbered side of the street from Dec. 1 to March 31 regardless if a snow emergency is in place.

Watering Restrictions Watering lawns is not permitted between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. year round. In addition, watering lawns will only be permitted on an odd/even basis. A total lawn watering ban shall be in effect for properties on the odd side of the street on even numbered days of the month, and for properties on the even side of the street on odd days of the month. Watering shrubs, flowers and plants and also watering new sod or seed that has been planted within the previous 30 days are unrestricted activities. Overseeding an established lawn is not considered new seed. The property owner must provide evidence of the date the new sod or seed was planted.

Building permits A building permit is required when any building is erected, altered, demolished or moved and for most new construction, including decks. Call 952-4922535 for more information.

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SCOTT COUNTY SCOTT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee 952-445-7750 www.scottcountymn.gov

SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Scott County Board of Commissioners holds meetings and workshops on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m. at the Scott County Government Center in Shakopee.

You can visit the website, www.scottcountymn. com, for up-to-date schedule information.

Residents are encouraged to keep current on county news through viewing County Board meetings available live and on demand on the county’s Youtube channel, visiting the website, tuning in to local government access cable for meeting coverage and other programming, following the county on social media, and reading the award-winning resident newsletter, The Scott County SCENE. Barb Weckman Brekke, District 1 Commissioner 612-616-1086 bweckmanbrekke@co.scott.mn.us Term expires December 2022 Tom Wolf, District 2 Commissioner and Vice Chair 952-440-6805 twolf@co.scott.mn.us Term expires December 2022

Barb Weckman Brekke

Tom Wolf

Michael Beard, District 3 Commissioner 952-583-7090 mbeard@co.scott.mn.us Term expires December 2022 Dave Beer, District 4 Commissioner 952-393-5296 dbeer@co.scott.mn.us Term expires December 2022 Jon Ulrich, District 5 Commissioner and Board Chair 612-716-6724 julrich@co.scott.mn.us Term expires December 2022

David Beer

Michael Beard

ELECTED OFFICIALS Ron Hocevar, Scott County Attorney 952-496-8240 rhocevar@co.scott.mn.us Term expires December 2022 Luke Hennen, Scott County Sheriff 952-496-8300 lhennen@co.scott.mn.us Term expires December 2022

Jon Ulrich

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FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Lezlie Vermillion, Scott County Administrator 952-496-8100 lvermillion@co.scott.mn.us

EMERGENCY NUMBERS Medical/Police/Fire 911 Switchboard 952-445-7750 Scott County Dispatch, Animal Control 952-445-1411 Court Administration 952-496-8200 Danny Lenz, Deputy County Administrator and CFO 952-496-8100 dlenz@co.scott.mn.us Michael J. Thompson, Scott County Assessor 952-496-8115 propertytax@co.scott.mn.us Tony Winiecki, Scott County Engineer 952-496-8346 twiniecki@co.scott.mn.us Julie Hanson, Property and Customer Service Manager 952-496-8150 jhanson@co.scott.mn.us Daniel Wormer, Scott County Surveyor 952-496-8325 dwormer@co.scott.mn.us Building Inspections 952-496-8160 Customer Service 952-496-8150 Elections 952-496-8560 Employee Relations 952-496-8103 Environmental Services 952-496-8177 Facilities Management 952-496-8063 Economic Assistance 952-496-8686 Health and Human Services 952-445-7751 Mental Health Center 952-445-8481 Parks & Trails 952-496-8752 Planning & Zoning 952-496-8653

200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee 952-496-8150 Passports, Birth and Death Certificates, Marriage Licenses Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee 952-496-8150

WATERSHED MANAGEMENT Watershed management organizations and watershed districts in the Twin Cities metropolitan area participate in water planning and implementation.

Scott Watershed Management Organization 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee 952-496-8177 The SWMO Planning Commission meets on the fourth Monday of every month at 4 p.m. in the County Board Room at the government center. Agendas and minutes from prior meetings are available online at www.scottcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter.

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Scott County Government Center.

Public Health 952-496-8555 Veterans Services 952-496-8176

LIBRARIES Jordan Branch Library 275 Creek Lane South, Jordan 952-496-8050 www.scottlib.org The Jordan Branch Library is part of the Scott County Library System, which allows library card-holders access to libraries in seven communities, including Belle Plaine, Savage, Elko New Market, New Prague, Shakopee and Prior Lake.

In addition, the county-wide system is part of the greater metropolitan system — Metropolitan Library Service Agency — which allows library cardholders access to nearby Hennepin, Carver and other metropolitan county libraries, as well as Minneapolis and St. Paul Public Libraries.

Law Library Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee 952-496-8713

METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Metropolitan Council Main Office 390 Robert Street North, St. Paul, MN 55101 www.metrocouncil.org The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning organization for the seven-county Twin Cities area. The council advocates for vital communities and a competitive region. It runs the regional

STATE OF MINNESOTA Senate

bus system, collects and treats wastewater and manages water resources preservation, plans regional parks and administers funds that provide housing opportunities for low- and moderateincome individuals and families.

The council serves a region encompassing 188 cities and townships and a population of 3.11 million. It is divided into 16 districts. The governor appoints a representative for each district, as well as the council chairperson.

The council’s website provides information about the region and regional services.

The site has current data on aviation, demographics, the economy, housing, land use, parks and open space, transportation and water quality and supply. Forecasts of population, employment and households are available, as are city and township data, regional plans, water resources, and transportation information.

LICENSES & DOCUMENTS Motor Vehicle Plates/Tabs, Boat and Motor Licensing, Title Transfers Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee 952-496-8150 Driver’s License Renewals Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee 952-496-8150 Driver’s Exams Chaska Exam Station 418 Pine Street Chaska MN, 55318 651-201-7900 Liquor and Tobacco Licenses, Charitable Gambling Permits Scott County Government Center,

Senator Eric Pratt (R-55) 95 University Avenue West, 3219 Minnesota Senate Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4123 sen.eric.pratt@senate.mn Term expires January 2023 House Representative Tony Albright (55B) 259 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN, 55155 651-296-5185 rep.tony.albright@house.mn Term expires January 2023

UNITED STATES U.S. Senate Senator Amy Klobuchar (D) 425 Dirksen Senate Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-3244 www.klobuchar.senate.gov Term expires January 2025 Senator Tina Smith (D) 302 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-5641 www.smith.senate.gov Term expires January 2027 House of Representatives Representative Angie Craig (D-2nd District) 1523 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-2271 www.craig.house.gov Term expires January 2023

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HISTORY

A brief history of Scott County From fur traders to lavish lake resorts, area boasts diverse landscape, economy

About the Scott County Historical Society

THE SCOTT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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akota people have lived along what is now the Minnesota River for more than 10,000 years.

They settled here presumably for the same reasons European Americans did later — fertile soil abundant food, and fresh water. This area was home to the Santee or Eastern band of Dakota. The Minnesota River also provided transportation for the Dakota, and later for fur traders. In what is now Scott County, fur trading posts popped up close to Dakota summer planting villages starting in the early 1800s.

The decline of the fur trade in the mid-1800s led, in part, to the treaties of 1851. These treaties allowed European American communities to spring up in Scott County. Shakopee, Belle Plaine and Jordan were plotted in 1854, New Prague in 1856, Savage in 1857 and New Market in 1858.

For these communities, the Minnesota River provided the most important source of early transportation. Steamboats were also an important part of the economy. The towns along the river depended on shipments of flour and other foodstuffs. Later, flour milled and crops grown in the county would be shipped out. By the 1870s, river travel was beginning to be phased out, replaced

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COURTESY OF THE SCHS COLLECTIONS

Shakopee foundry workers in 1905. by rail lines that crossed the county.

Roads were already well established by the Dakota along the river. These roads have proven themselves — we still use them today. Those early roads are now parts of highways 13, 169, and 101.

Many people came to Scott County to become farmers, but over time industries sprang up as well. By the end of the 1800s, Scott County was home to several brickyards. Ice was cut on county waters and sold worldwide. Flour grown and milled in Scott County was shipped out along the railroad. Shakopee Stove Company and Jacob Ries Bottling Works employed workers and sold consumer products around the region. Scott County was also home to large breweries that fueled neighborhood watering holes until they were shut down by Prohibition.

Farmers in Scott County experienced hardship during the Great Depression. The selling price of butter dropped alarmingly during the 1930s, and sales of cheaper margarine increased. Scott County had a prominent dairy industry, and farmers wrote newspaper articles and urged stores to only purchase local butter.

Scott County also played a prominent role in the New Deal.

In 1934, land around Shakopee and Savage was purchased for a series of “transient camps,” providing shelter for unhoused people. Over the next four years, hundreds of men from around the nation would be housed in these camps. In 1938 the transient camps closed, but some of the land was used for a National Youth Administration camp.

This unique facility gave housing, education, and job training to young men between the ages of 18 and 25.

As World War II loomed, the National Youth Administration Camp shifted its focus to airplane mechanics skills. Savage also played an important part in the conflict. In 1942, the city was selected as the site for a new naval shipyard. In order to handle massive naval vessels, the Minnesota River had to be dredged. The shipyard’s original contract stipulated that just six ships would be built at the site. By 1945, however, Savage Shipyard employed 3,500 men and women, and workers had built 18 ships and four tugboats. Most of the ships built at the yard were Patapsco-class auxiliary oil and gas carriers.

Scott County is a historic

A short walk from scenic downtown Shakopee, the Scott County Historical Society, 235 South Fuller St., features four rotating exhibitions, a historic house from the turn of the century, and an extensive research library that documents the history and genealogy of generations of Scott County residents.

Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for students and seniors and free for children 5 and under.

To contact the society, call 952-445-0378 or email info@ scottcountyhistory.org.

For more information, including hours of operation, visit scottcountyhistory.org. destination for entertainment.

Throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s Prior Lake was famed for its lake resorts which ranged from rustic to lavish.

For more than 50 years, Mudbaden, in Jordan, offered sulfurous mud health treatments in a luxurious atmosphere.

Today Scott County continues to be an agricultural and business hub, and is one of the fastest growing counties in Minnesota. Many of the oak forests that used to cover the county were cut down to fuel industry and farming, but you can still get a taste of Scott County’s natural environment at many parks and on regional trails. Scott County is also still an entertainment destination.

Among many opportunities for family fun, you can visit ValleyFair amusement park, Canterbury race track, the Minnesota Renaissance Fair, Hocokata Ti Museum, and (of course) the Scott County Historical Society.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY BUSINESS SERVICES Shakopee Chamber and Visitors Bureau 1801 County Road 101 Shakopee, MN 55379 (952) 445-1660 www.visitshakopee.org

DENTAL Babcock & Morgan Family Dental 16670 Franklin Tr. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 (952) 447-4611 www.mypriorlakedentist.com

Bluff Creek Dental

600 Market St #130 Chanhassen, MN 55317 (952) 937-5200 www.bluffcreekdental.com

Michael King Orthodontics 2687 W 78th St Chanhassen, MN 55317 (952) 470-2627 www.michaelkingortho.com

DINING Turtles Bar & Grill

132 First Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 (952) 445-9668 www.turtlesbarandgrill.com

GOVERNMENT City of Shakopee

485 Gorman St Shakopee, MN 55379 (952) 233-9300 www.shakopeemn.gov

HEALTH Complete Family Eyecare, Dr. Steve Reinders

14120 Commerce Ave NE #100 Prior Lake, MN, 55372 952-562-8116 CompleteEyeCareMN.com

Lakeview Clinic

110105 Pioneer Trail Chaska, MN 55318 (952) 556-0120 lakeviewclinic.com

Ridgeview Medical Center 500 S. Maple St. Waconia, MN 55387 952-442-2191 www.ridgeviewmedical.org

St. Francis Regional Medical Center 1455 St. Francis Ave. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-428-3000 www.stfrancis-shakopee.com

HOME SERVICES Shakopee Public Utilities 255 Sarazin St. Shakopee, MN 55379 (952) 445-1988 www.shakopeeutilities.com

MEDIA Southwest News Media 12931 Eagle Creek Parkway Savage, MN 55378 (952) 445-3333 www.swnewsmedia.com

RETAIL Anchor Iron Company 12358 Boone Ave. Savage, MN; 55378 952-445-3030 www.anchoriron.com

Thoroughbred Carpet & Floors 8745 W. Highway 101 Savage, MN; 55378 952-445-9140 www.thoroughbredcarpets.com

SCHOOLS/EDUCATION Shakopee Public Schools

917 Dakota St. Shakopee, MN 55379 (952) 496-5000 www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/PELC

St. John the Baptist Catholic School & Preschool 12508 Lynn Avenue Savage, MN; 55378 952-890-6604 www.stjohns-savage.org

St. Michael Catholic School 16280 Duluth Avenue SE Prior Lake, MN, 55372 952-447-2124 www.saintmpl.org

SENIOR LIVING Benedictine Living Community 1705 Windemere Way Shakopee, MN 55379 952-373-0728 www.blcshakopee.org

TRAVEL Custom World Travel

PO Box 163 Shakopee MN 55379 952-212-8317 www.customworldtravel.net

WORSHIP Friendship Church

17741 Fairlawn Avenue Prior Lake, MN, 55372 952-447-8282 www.friendshipmn.org

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church West 125th Street; Savage, MN; 55378 952-890-9465 www.stjohns-savage.org

St. Michael Catholic Church 16311 Duluth Avenue SE Prior Lake, MN, 55372 952-447-2491 www.stmichael-pl.org

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