Monthly Archives: September 2010

What’s Blooming – September

The flowers in the courtyard continue to provide color even into the fall. They have done so well this year, but I can’t say that about my experimental vegetable garden in mostly shade. Continue reading

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Unprecidented Fall Flooding: Minnesota River Bridge Closings

The rain this fall has created unprecidented fall flooding in the Southern Minnesota area, including Jordan, which has resulted in numerous closures at river crossings. The following river crossings may effect our guests traveling to Jordan. Continue reading

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Parade “Small-Town USA Style” Marches in Front of Nicolin Mansion

The locals turned out in great numbers for the Annual Heimatfest Day Parade in downtown Jordan this morning, both as spectators and participants. Continue reading

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Classic Cars Cruise Past Nicolin Mansion

about 100 classic collector cars were on display and cruised past the Nicolin Mansion’s front porch on Friday evening, September 10th. Continue reading

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Innkeepers Travelogue: Sioux Falls

One of the great perks of innkeeping is trading nights with other innkeepers. This past week we spent 3 fabulous nights at the Victorian Bed and Breakfast in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Continue reading

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