Lots to Do on Final Day of Inver Grove Heights Days

A classic car show, the Community Expo and a host of other activities take place along Cahill Avenue on Sunday.

New Fundraiser Will Support Theater Arts in Inver Grove Heights

Sample a variety of food from local restaurants at the first-ever Taste of the Grove, scheduled for Sept. 10.

State Fair Day 12: Last-Day Bargains, Crunch Appearance, Final Grandstand Shows

Check out our daily guide before heading to the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Minnesota State Fair Day 9: Midway Discount, More Butter, and Above-Average Entertainment

Check out our daily guide before heading to the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Minnesota State Fair Day 8: Seniors Day, Turkeys and Butter Carving

Check out our daily guide before heading to the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Minnesota State Fair Day 7: A Little Bit Country

Toby Keith is the grandstand music act on Wednesday, and the high school rodeo contest begins.

Minnesota State Fair Day 6: Military Appreciation, Talent Semi-Finals, Agri-lympics

Check out our daily guide before heading to the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Five Things to Experience on Day Five of the Minnesota State Fair

Today's attractions include stock dogs, drug-sniffing dogs and sixties songs.

PHOTOS: Minnesota State Fair Gets Off to Strong Start

The Great Minnesota Get-Together started on Thursday and will run through Labor Day, Sept. 5.

Minnesota State Fair 101: Hours, Tickets and More

What you need to know before you go.

An Art-Full Life

Local painter Art Thell is one of 26 area artists whose work was selected to be part of an exhibition at Dakota County’s Western Service Center.

VIDEO: Gunfight in Dakota City at the Dakota County Fair

Local lawmen brought down a gang of outlaw gunslingers on Sunday during a bank robbery reenactment at the fair.

PHOTOS: Souped-Up Lawnmowers Race at Dakota County Fair

Lawnmowers with some modifications raced around the dirt track at the grandstand at the Dakota County Fair on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Rabbits Demonstrate Agility at Dakota County Fair

Rabbits and their human handlers tested their speed at the Rabbit Agility Demonstration on Friday at the Dakota County Fair.

UPDATED: Meet Your Little and Junior Miss Inver Grove Heights Candidates

This year's Little and Junior Miss Inver Grove Heights candidates answer a few questions about themselves.

VIDEO: Hooting and Crowing at the Dakota County Fair

4-H members held a bird-call contest on Tuesday at the fair.

Food, Fun on Tap for the 153rd Dakota County Fair

This year's installment of Dakota County's summer classic is ready to open the gates to nearly 150,000 visitors.

Learning Life Lessons Through Karate

Dave Gardner, a life-long karate instructor, says his class teaches discipline and respect for others.

In Search of the Perfect Summer Drink

Looking for that perfect, refreshing drink to beat the heat? These local bartenders and bar owners have a few suggestions.

PHOTOS: Kids Come Face-to-Face with Tarantulas, Scorpions and More at Inver Glen Library

An hour-long presentation by "Bruce the Bug Guy" introduced local children to some creepy crawlies.

PHOTOS: Harry Potter Fans Turn Out In Force For Finale

Hundreds of Harry Potter fans flew into the Inver Grove Heights movie theater to be among the first to see the final chapter of the Harry Potter saga at a special midnight showing.

Inver Hills Community Band Gears Up For Summer Concerts

The community band will host three free performances at Oakwood Park in Inver Grove Heights.

New Climb Theatre Play Focuses on Soldiering, Veterans Issues

Playwright Buffy Sedlachek hopes to raise awareness of the difficulties veterans face when they adjust to life at home after deployment.

Art a Way of Life for Award-Winning Simley Student Artist

Simley High School Senior Heather Ostertag won a $500 scholarship as part of a juried art competition.

VIEWFINDER: Simley High School Band Concert

More than 300 community members attended the high school band concert Monday night. Patch has plenty of photos.

Grab & Go Kids Planner: Bears' Birthdays, Origami and Maple Syrup

Looking for fun weekend options for the whole family? Look no further than Patch's Grab & Go Kids Planner.

VIEWFINDER: Inver Hills Students Experience Shock and Awe

Mentalist Christopher Carter thrilled a large crowd of Inver Hills Community College students with hypnosis and a number of mind-bending tricks.

Inver Grove Heights Students Perform in "The Land of Oz"

The Awesome Children's Theater provides enthusiastic young actors and actresses with a challenging theater experience.

Get Out: Weekend Events In and Around Inver Grove Heights

Cabin fever? Here are a few Patch weekend event prescriptions.

Grab & Go Kids Planner: Plays, Owls and Snowshoeing

Looking for things to do with the kids this weekend? Enjoy outdoor activities, indoor festivals, date night dancing and theater!

VIDEO: Learning to Read, With the Help of a Four-legged Friend

Children practiced their reading skills on Thursday with a pair of canine companions at Inver Glen Library's "Wagging Tails" reading program.

Five Things to Do This Weekend

Looking for things to keep you busy this weekend? Look no further.