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You won't want to miss Caffeinated Rooster @ Gertens Garden Center Inver Grove Heights on the Inver Grove Heights Patch calendar

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Hello Inver Grove Heights! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Discover everything you can do inside Inver Grove Heights' VMCC today.
  • How do Inver Grove Heights E85 prices stack up this week?

Also on today's calendar: Caffeinated Rooster at Gertens Garden Center - IGH and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: A morning shower; cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 57.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Veterans Memorial Community Center (minnesotaparent.com) — Families in Inver Grove Heights can find year-round indoor fun at the Veterans Memorial Community Center, which bundles an indoor playground, pools, ice arenas, gym space, and fitness center under one roof. The article highlights options for kids and adults, from Brightside Playzone and water features to skating, turf, and childcare, plus an adjacent outdoor playground for nice-weather days.
   

• Dakota County's lowest E85 gas price recorded at $3.14 for week ending Sept. 19 (dakotatimes.com) — Drivers in Inver Grove Heights are paying around $3.14 per gallon for the lowest reported E85 price in town, as part of a broader Dakota County snapshot. The piece compares prices across nearby cities and explains how global oil markets and refinery issues have pushed fuel costs higher this year. It also notes that prices can change quickly, even within a single day.
   


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🗓 Upcoming Events in Inver Grove Heights

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Other local events
    Sunday September 27
  • Caffeinated Rooster at Gertens Garden Center - IGH →
    Gertens Garden Center - IGH, 5500 Blaine Avenue East, Inver Grove Heights
    10:00 am
  • Monday September 28
  • City Council Regular Meeting →
    Inver Grove Heights Calendar, 8150 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights
    6:00 pm
  • Tuesday September 29
  • Storytime for 2s-6s
    Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
    10:00 am
  • Wednesday September 30
  • Heritage Library Evening Book Discussion Group
    Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library
    6:30 pm
  • Thursday October 1
  • Oil Change for Hope Chest – Inver Grove Ford →
    Saxon's Inver Grove Ford, 4725 South Robert Trail, Inver Grove Heights
  • Storytime for Babies
    Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
    10:00 am
  • Heritage Library Afternoon Book Discussion Group
    Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library
    12:30 pm
  • Burnhaven Library Non-fiction Discussion Group
    Diamondhead Education Center, Burnhaven Library
    6:30 pm
  • LeDuc History Book Discussion Group
    LeDuc Historic Estate, 1629 Vermillion St., Hastings
    6:30 pm
  • Friday October 2
  • Stewartville at Simley →
    Simley High School, 2920 80Th St E, Inver Grove Heights
    6:00 pm

📣 Inver Grove Heights Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Aerotek posted a job opening for Production Associate in Cottage Grove. Apply here.
  • Mondelez International posted a job opening for Part-Time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Lakeville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Inver Grove Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

Eagan

  • Vikings running back Aaron Jones expected to play Sunday; punter Brett Thorson ruled out (kare11.com)
  • Metcalf demolition bids received (hometownsource.com)
  • Rep. Craig Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Reform America's Immigration System, Hold ICE Accountable (house.gov)

Rosemount

St. Paul

  • MN High School Senior Prank Caused Up To $25K In Damage, Police Say (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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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