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🌱 Patch AM: Authorities seek clues after man found dead near Inver Grove Heights

You won't want to miss 2026 Simley Hall of Fame induction ceremony on the Inver Grove Heights Patch calendar

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Greetings Inver Grove Heights! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. β˜•οΈοΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • Authorities seek clues after man found dead near Inver Grove Heights

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Simley Hall of Fame induction ceremony and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Body found near East River Flats Park in Minneapolis identified (fox9.com) β€” Investigators are looking into the death of a Minneapolis man whose body was found in the Mississippi River near Inver Grove Heights, and they're asking anyone who knew him to share information about his recent activities. His case is one of several recent water-related deaths in Minneapolis, though authorities say they currently see no connection between the incidents.
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πŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Inver Grove Heights

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    Monday August 24
  • Clays for a Cause
    River Heights Chamber of Commerce 5782 Blackshire Path, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
    4:00 pm
  • City Council Regular Meeting β†’
    Inver Grove Heights Calendar, 8150 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights
    6:00 pm
  • Tuesday August 25
  • Storytime for 2s-6s
    Inver Glen Library Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
    10:00 am
  • Feeding Your Baby
    Inver Glen Library Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library
    10:00 am
  • Wednesday August 26
  • South St. Paul Local Issues
    River Heights Chamber of Commerce Central Square Community Center - In Person Only 100 7th Avenue North, South St. Paul
    8:00 am
  • Heritage Library Evening Book Discussion Group
    Inver Glen Library Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library
    6:30 pm
  • Thursday August 27
  • Storytime for Babies
    Inver Glen Library Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
    10:00 am
  • Storytime for 2s-6s
    Inver Glen Library Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library
    10:30 am
  • Thursday September 3
  • 2026 Simley Hall of Fame induction ceremony β†’
    Simley Senior High School, 2920 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights
    6:00 pm

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Friday August 21
  • Storytime for Babies
    South Saint Paul Library Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library
    10:30 am
  • Storybook Theatre Performance ( PM )
    Mendota Elementary School Mendota Gym
    5:30 pm
  • Drive in Movie Night β†’
    South St. Paul, MN Calendar, 800 Bryant Ave., South St. Paul
    8:30 pm
  • Monday August 24
  • School Board Meeting
    West St. Paul-Mendota Hts.-Eagan District Office
    5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Simley Hall of Fame: Meet the class of 2026 β€”Matt Krumrie Read on Patch
  • Missing cat named Bruce
    He was last seen by Avalon apartments and townhomes at 9:30pm August 18th He is a large solid black cat about 15lbs with tannish brown eyes Please… (Nextdoor Johnson Estates)
  • please keep an eye out for bruce our missing cat.
    just escaped last night aug 18 by the avalon apartments in inver grove heights along s robert's trail and diffley ct. all black, no collar. is… (Nextdoor Johnson Estates)
  • Presbyterian Homes & Services posted a job opening for Server / Dietary Aide in Inver Grove Heights. Apply here.
  • Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for Facility Ops-Supervisor-Women's Locker Room Attendant (Weekend Opening Shifts) in Rosemount. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Inver Grove Heights here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Eagan

  • Justin Jefferson building chemistry with Kyler Murray (inforum.com)
  • School rules laid out for e-bikes, e-scooters in District 191 (hometownsource.com)

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St. Paul

  • Minnesota Job Growth Beats National Rate: Report (patch.com)
  • 23 Minnesotans Sickened In E. Coli, Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Alfalfa Sprouts (patch.com)

Ok Inver Grove Heights! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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