🌱 Patch AM: Inver Grove Heights man behind ‘Minneapolis Spider-Man’ persona faces new charges

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In today's newsletter:

• Inver Grove Heights man behind 'Minneapolis Spider-Man' persona faces new charges

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

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
• Saturday: Variably cloudy, a t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Police to seek additional charges against 'Minneapolis Spider-Man' for allegedly assaulting cop (bringmethenews.com) — A man from Inver Grove Heights, known online as the 'Minneapolis Spider-Man,' may face additional felony-level assault charges after a chaotic rally in Minneapolis tied to January 6 figure Jake Lang. Police say new video shows him striking an officer, while supporters have raised tens of thousands of dollars for his legal defense through online fundraisers.
   

📸 Around Inver Grove Heights

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Inver Grove Heights

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 3
• 2026 Simley Hall of Fame induction ceremony →
  Simley Senior High School, 2920 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 1
• Feeding Your Baby
  Inver Glen Library Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library
  10:00 am
• Storytime for 2s-6s
  Inver Glen Library Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
  10:00 am
• Farmington Afternoon Book Discussion Group
  Inver Glen Library Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library
  1:30 pm
• Ambassador Meeting
  River Heights Chamber of Commerce River Heights Chamber Conference Room (LL) 5782 Blackshire Path, IGH
  3:00 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting →
  Inver Grove Heights Calendar, City Hall, Council Chambers 8150 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Storytime for Babies
  Inver Glen Library Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
  10:00 am
• Heritage Library Afternoon Book Discussion Group
  Inver Glen Library Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library
  12:30 pm
• LeDuc History Book Discussion Group
  Inver Glen Library LeDuc Historic Estate, Pleasant Hill Library
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• Storytime for Babies
  South Saint Paul Library Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library
  10:30 am
Tuesday September 1
• Feeding Your Baby
  South Saint Paul Library Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library
  10:00 am
• Storytime for 2s-6s
  South Saint Paul Library Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
  10:00 am
• Farmington Afternoon Book Discussion Group
  South Saint Paul Library Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library
  1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Grocery Reset Merchandiser in Inver Grove Heights. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Eagan

• Dallas Turner moves into a vital role for the Vikings, fulfilling their vision from the 2024 draft (apnews.com)
• Locals gather to give back to veterans (hometownsource.com)

Rosemount

• Rosemount Aspen Field Commercial Plan — Sept 8 Vote (southmetroscoop.com)
• Billion-Dollar Aerospace Testing Facility Breaks Ground In Minnesota (aero-news.net)
• Knights football eyes state in 2026 (hometownsource.com)

St. Paul

• ICE Agent Christian Castro, Charged In Minnesota, Freed From Texas Jail Amid Fears He Could Flee To Mexico (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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