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Business/Event of the Week: “We Got This” Stout Release Party and Fundraiser

Event of the Week: “We Got This” Stout Release Party – Nickel Open Fundraiser

Join Roets Jordan Brewery as they celebrate the release of a new Stout to raise funds for the Nickel Open!

What: Gil & Sherrie Hunstad won a bid for the “Brewer for the Day” package, benefiting Nickel Open and the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

They brewed “We Got This” Stout – an Irish Extra Stout – and will release it at the event. There will also be a silent auction, food truck and Roets will donate a portion of sales to further awareness of mental illness, one of the leading causes of death among young people in the U.S.

$1 from every pint, and $5 from every growler sold, will be donated back to the Nickel Open Fund.

When: Saturday, September 28th from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

  • 3 p.m. – Brewery Doors Open
  • 6 – 10 p.m. – Door Prizes, Auction, and Food

Where: Roets Jordan Brewing Co. in beautiful, downtown Jordan.

RSVP to the event on Facebook

September 24, 2019 in Business of the Week, Community, Culture, Events

Business of the Week: Carasim Coffee Shop

Business of the Week: Carasim Coffee and the Hub General Store

Join Carasim Coffee Shop and the Hub of Jordan for the opening of the General Store this Saturday, September 21!

The event will host a Farmer’s Market with produce and samples, Specials on treats and merchandise, drawings for prizes, and personalized gift baskets.

When: Saturday, September 21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Beautiful Downtown Jordan (231 Broadway St. S.)

What:

  • 25% off all Melissa & Doug toys, costumes, and kites
  • 25% off all garden items & beeswax candles
  • Fun nails and face painting
  • Drawings for prizes and discounted coffee drinks
  • Personalized gift baskets

About Carasim Coffee Shop and General Store:

Carasim Coffee serves the community in downtown Jordan with specialty coffee drinks, homemade pies, soups, pizza and more. The space is also home to the Hub of Jordan’s General store, where customers can find a unique mix of home goods, toys, and antiques. Be sure to check out Carasim Coffee Shop and the Hub’s General Store today!

Questions? Call 612-419-9519

September 18, 2019 in Business of the Week, Businesses, Community, Culture, Events

Partnership between Ridgeview and the City of Jordan creates new EMT Positions

Want to serve your community as an EMT?

The City of Jordan has partnered with Ridgeview Medical Center to begin provide an ambulance service for City residents. EMTs are needed to help staff this new program.

Click here to read the Press Release and Job Description

Training will be provided for those who are not EMT Certified but willing to obtain the certification.

The success of the program relies on the ability to generate interest from the community to provide enough EMTs to cover shifts and respond on calls.

September 11, 2019 in Uncategorized

Business or Event of the Week: Heimatfest

Event of the Week: Heimatfest

September’s here, and school has started, but that doesn’t mean the party is over. Join the annual festivities at Heimatfest this weekend!

When: Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7

What: Heimatfest has something for everyone in the family:

  • Friday night kicks off with a car cruise, food booths, and street dance in downtown Jordan.  
  • Saturday is a full day of events, food fare, music, and fun! Check out the schedule of events for more details.  From pork patties, to walking tacos, to a refreshing scoop of ice cream… Heimatfest has many food options to choose from.

Click here for a schedule of events

Where: Lagoon Park, the Mini Met, and Downtown Jordan (see schedule of events)

Parking: Jordan Middle School’s lot, Log Cabin (on-street parking only), and Schule Haus (on street parking only).

Shuttle Bus: a shuttle will run from the above parking areas to the event in Lagoon Park from noon-7:00 p.m.

More info: See the Heimatfest website!

September 3, 2019 in Business of the Week, Community, Culture, Events

Business of the Week: Brittany Kinney Beautē (Grand Opening 9/6/19!)

Business of the Week: Brittany Kinney Beautē

Downtown Jordan is home to a new salon on Broadway. Welcome to Brittany Kinney Beautē!

Please be sure to join Brittany Kinney Beautē for their grand opening on Friday, September 6th! Win prizes, enjoy beverages and fancy treats, earn a free gift with each purchase, and win Aveda rewards!

When: Friday, September 6, 2019 from 2 – 5 p.m.

Where: Beautiful, downtown Jordan (215 Broadway St. S.)

What:

  • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 2:15 p.m.,
  • Win prizes and join Aveda rewards,
  • Enjoy beverages and FANCY treats,
  • Earn a free gift with each purchase,
  • Check out Heimatfest afterwords!

About Brittany Kinney Beautē:

This is the second salon location for Brittany Kinney, the owner, hair, and makeup stylist.

“The mission at Brittany Kinney Beaute is to help you to not only look amazing, but also feel truely amazing…

Whether it’s a special occasion with hair styling and makeup application or an everyday look with balayage, foils or a fresh trendy haircut, they’ll find the very best version of you!”

Website | Facebook | Instagram

August 29, 2019 in Business of the Week, Businesses, Events

Business of the Week: KMC Dance

Business of the Week: KMC Dance

Give a warm Jordan welcome to the newest Dance Studio in town! KMC Dance is located next to NAPA Autoparts and Alphabet Junction on El Dorado Drive.

KMC Dance’s studios are committed to teaching, encouraging and inspiring all of their students to become strong, confident dancers. Each student is important to them and they will work diligently to make sure students reach their full potential as dancers and individuals.  KMC’s students learn in a supportive atmosphere that focuses on technique, teamwork, style and dedication. They believe in hard work, community involvement, ethical behavior and most of all having fun.

Location: 191 Eldorado Dr, Jordan, MN 55352

Website: http://kmcdance.com/

Contact: (952) 405-9151

August 20, 2019 in Business of the Week, Businesses, News

Grassmann Park Grand Opening Results

The City of Jordan would like to thank everyone that attended the Grassmann Park Grand Opening last Saturday! We hope you had fun competing on the new Challenge Course! We had some very skilled competitors, check out their race times below:

Ages 5-6Time (Seconds)
1st Place**Cami Smith29.33
2nd Place**Layla Bennett33.48
3rd Place**CC Raser37.11
Caimbri Soukkala37.19
Becca McClure37.35
Rem Pederson39.40
Oden Knight44.34
Jase Smith47.07
Hannah Buell48.72
Josiah Viengthong49.88
Colton Tousignant52.87
Ledger Choate59.45
Theo Hovey74.34
Hunter Romine75.57
Ages 7-8Time (Seconds)
1st Place**Liam Halvorson25.05
2nd Place**Sam Lynch27.64
3rd Place**Tallon Choate28.02
Carter Soukkala28.30
Colton Anderson29.92
Jack Nikunen32.05
Addi Raser32.34
Edwardo Salguero33.05
Tanner33.15
Carter33.26
Evelyn Gunderson33.29
Emma Dussold33.67
Brennan Knight33.94
Sam Buell36.12
Ben Backlund36.21
Sawyer36.57
Jaycob Vosberg37.33
Channing Parker37.64
Lauren Johnson38.45
Alex Bromeland39.11
Graham Patten40.01
Anna Hebl43.62
Mason Smith43.69
Edward Brewster44.31
Kyra Noyes50.71
Dominic Smith53.16
Aubree Graft56.03
Bennett Kilgern78
Ages 9-10Time (Seconds)
1st Place**Jonathon Vienthong24.05
2nd Place**Lilly Lynch24.36
3rd Place**Braxton Roberts24.91
Aiden Strack25.01
Elijah Gunderson 25.83
Cam Pass26.24
Jake Bromeland26.58
Alyssa Menke27.10
Wyatt Bolter27.52
Hunter Thompsen28.03
Samantha Parker28.07
Allen Immenchuh29.42
Parker Judge29.47
Austin Symanitz29.81
Leah Sepulvado29.99
Mckenzie30.04
Sofia Vold30.40
Liam30.65
Addison Henderson30.97
Mckayla31.36
Charlie32.06
Noelle Fernandez32.65
Berlin Backlund32.96
Austyn O’Hara34.57
Josephine 35.43
Enrique Yankton35.61
Connor Johnson35.68
Jordan Mayes35.79
Bella37.17
Charles Brewster38.18
Phillip Nikunen39.44
Juliet Klegstad40.41
Lauren Menke42.56
Ava Hein55.68
Danica Bartosik60.03
Ages 11-12Time (Seconds)
1st Place**Coen Backlund18.68
2nd Place**Mikayla Kangas19.23
3rd Place**Owen Halvorson19.78
Brayden Raser21.1
Cooper Lorenz23.54
Jameson Cowart24.68
Mason Johnson27.52
Vivian Parker29.15
Treyton Yankton34.89
Ages 13-14Time (Seconds)
1st Place**Sawyer Schettz41.29
2nd Place**Jackson Smith41.54
3rd Place**Ethan Strack41.81
Seth Nois49.53
Kailey O’Hara65.49
Ages 15-16Time (Seconds)
1st Place**Matthew Goodwin37.4
2nd Place**Izabel Mackenthun45.42
Ages 17+Time (Seconds)
1st Place**Mitch Pajciz35.69
2nd Place**Roth Knight45.75
3rd Place**Bruce Mackenthun54.14
Camila Gardner58.8
Kelly Lorenz61.04
John Owens63.77
Autumn Santori68.87
Victoria Sundberg78.21
Special Guest Leif Sundberg**32.80

We are looking forward to the community using and enjoying Grassmann Park for years to come! Please remember to be mindful of the Challenge Course Rules:

August 19, 2019 in Culture, Events, Sport, Uncategorized

Business or Event of the Week: MN Senior Men’s Baseball Assn. H.O.F. Induction and 40th Anniversary

MN Senior Men’s Baseball Assn. H.O.F. Induction and 40th Anniversary

Join the MN Senior Men’s Amateur Baseball Association (MSMABA) as it celebrates its 40th year! The league was founded in 1979 with just 4 teams – Jordan residents formed some of those first teams. At present, the league has 60 teams with the Millers and Alers representing the City of Jordan.

This event will host MSMABA Hall of Famers, Ex MLB players, Sportswriters, and food catered by Clancy’s. Fans can enjoy a Social Hour celebrating the league’s 40th anniversary, followed by a Hall of Fame Induction ceremony with the Hall of Fame Game played between the Jordan Millers and Alers!

What/When:

  • 5:30 pm – Social Hour
  • 6:15 pm – Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
  • 7:30 pm – Hall of Fame Game – Jordan Millers v. Jordan Alers

Where: The Mini Met in Beautiful, Downtown Jordan

More Info:

August 13, 2019 in Business of the Week, Community, Events, Sport

City of Jordan Announces the Opening of Grassmann Park on Saturday August 17th.

The City of Jordan is excited to announce the opening of Grassmann Park on Saturday, August 17th from 10 am to 12 pm.

The highly anticipated Challenge Course by Gametime is the first of its kind, offering a Pro and a Youth Challenge Course in the same location.

About the Event:

The ninja-themed grand opening event will have free tacos for the first 100 visitors, which will be supplied by local catering company All-in-One Delia’s Authentic Home Flavor. Special guest Leif Sundberg, otherwise known as the “Swedish Ninja” from the television show American Ninja Warrior, will also be in attendance. There will be opportunities for all age groups to use and compete on the course, and the fastest times in each age bracket will be awarded prizes.

More About the Park:

The unique design and equipment in the park provides opportunities for all ages to compete and experience the challenge simultaneously. The park is an obstacle course destination, designed with elements of the popular televised American Ninja Warrior races that are used to encourage children and families to be more active outdoors together. The course is timed and utilizes an app by Gametime which allows users to record and compare their personal times with others around the country.

Location: 1132 Stonebridge Path in Jordan, Minnesota.

Click here to learn more about Grassmann Park and other Parks in Jordan.

August 8, 2019 in Uncategorized