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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Driver in fatal Jordan crash had 27 open containers of alcohol in his car, police say (cbsnews.com) — A deadly crash at Old Highway 169 and Aberdeen Avenue in Jordan left a 69-year-old driver dead and his wife seriously injured after their car was struck by a Ford Bronco that allegedly ran a stop sign at highway speed. Jordan police say the Bronco's driver showed signs of intoxication and had 27 open or partially empty alcohol containers in the vehicle, with blood-test results still pending.
2. MnDOT announces overnight closure of Highway 169 (finance-commerce.com) — Drivers in Jordan should plan for Highway 169 to close overnight between Broadway Street and Delaware Avenue from 10 p.m. Oct. 8 to 5 a.m. Oct. 9. The shutdown lets crews pour concrete for the new 169 and 282/County Road 9 interchange, part of a multi‑year project adding bridges, roundabouts, sidewalks, a pedestrian tunnel, and noise walls to improve safety and traffic flow.
3. 🍂2026 Apple Orchard & Pumpkin Patches 🍎🎃🍏 (macaronikid.com) — Families in Jordan can enjoy a nearby orchard on Old Highway 169, open daily through November 2 with pumpkins, apples, and fall activities. The guide also highlights several other Twin Cities‑area orchards and pumpkin patches, with hours, addresses, and special events to help you plan weekend hayrides, mazes, and festivals all season long.
4. High School Results & Schedule 9/30/26 (ingstadmedia.com) — Jordan fans can catch the girls tennis team on the road at Faribault today at 4:15 p.m. Recent results include a 4–1 boys soccer win over Rockford/HLWW, a 2–0 girls soccer loss, and strong cross‑country showings where Jordan's boys placed sixth and girls finished second at the Mankato West Invite.
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