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🌱 Patch AM: Inver Grove Heights remodeler earns national recognition for standout kitchen project.
Happening soon: 10/12/26 Paint Haunted Highlands on the Inver Grove Heights Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Inver Grove Heights? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Inver Grove Heights remodeler earns national recognition for standout kitchen project.
Also on today's calendar: Paint Haunted Highlands at Jersey's Bar & Grill and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Warmer; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 63.
- Monday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2026 Chrysalis Award Winners (qualifiedremodeler.com) — An Inver Grove Heights firm, McDonald Remodeling Inc., earned a regional Chrysalis Award for a kitchen project in the $75,000–$150,000 category, putting a local company on a national stage. The awards highlight standout remodeling work nationwide, including several other Minnesota winners, and can help residents identify highly regarded professionals for future home projects.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Inver Grove Heights
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★ Featured events ★
- 10/12/26 Paint Haunted Highlands →
Jersey's Bar & Grill, 6449 Concord Blvd, Inver Grove Heights
6:30 pm
Monday October 12
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Other local events
- Economic Development Authority Meeting →
Inver Grove Heights Calendar, City Hall, Council Chambers 8150 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights
5:00 pm - City Council Regular Meeting →
Inver Grove Heights Calendar, 8150 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights
6:00 pm - Paint Haunted Highlands at Jersey's Bar & Grill →
Jersey's Bar & Grill, 6449 Concord Blvd, Inver Grove Heights
6:30 pm - Paint Haunted Highlands at Jersey's Bar & Grill →
Jersey's Bar & Grill, 6449 Concord Blvd, Inver Grove Heights
6:30 pm - Paint Haunted Highlands →
Jersey's Bar & Grill, 6449 Concord Blvd, Inver Grove Heights
6:30 pm - MN CIT 8-Hour Crisis Intervention Training for MPD →
SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights
8:00 am - MN CIT 8-Hour Crisis Intervention Training for MPD Inver Grove Heights →
SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights
8:00 am - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting →
Inver Grove Heights Calendar, City Hall, Council Chambers 8150 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights
7:00 pm
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Volleyball, Girls: Metro East Conference Freshman Volleyball Tournament (9) →
South St. Paul High School SSP – Packer Activity Center, South St. Paul
8:00 am - Waggin' Tales
Children's Area, Wescott Library
10:00 am - The Great Hallow-Green Costume Exchange →
Kaposia Library, 131 - 7th Avenue North, South St. Paul
10:00 am
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The State Patrol is looking for information on this.
It's happened multiple times now, HWY 3 just North of Red Pine, cars are getting hit with eggs late at night, either sling shot or potato gun style… (Nextdoor Southern Lakes Estates)
- Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Walmart in Inver Grove Heights. Apply here.
- Holiday Station Stores posted a job opening for Team Member in Cottage Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Inver Grove Heights here.
🗞 Nearby News
South St. Paul
- 2026 Election: South St. Paul School Board races (twincities.com)
Eagan
- Eagan's Historic Town Hall opens doors on Oct. 25 (hometownsource.com)
- API Configuration Engineer (dice.com)
- Search warrant reveals new details in Brooklyn Center sex trafficking raid (fox9.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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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