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In today's newsletter:
- Deputies seek tips after body found in river near Inver Grove
- How an Inver Grove Heights golfer nearly stole a major regional title
- How a quiet rosary group changed one Inver Grove Heights nursing home
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Showers around in the morning, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sheriff's Office Seeks Info On Body Found In Mississippi River (patch.com) — Residents of Inver Grove Heights are being urged to help Dakota County investigators after a man's body was found in the Mississippi River near the city on August 14. The sheriff's office has identified the man as 40-year-old Timothy Bryan Standish Jr. and is asking anyone who knew him or has details about his recent activities to share tips by phone or online. 
• Beer: Now in the real world, Ian Simonich savoring second Pine to Palm golf title (inforum.com) — An Inver Grove Heights golfer, NDSU sophomore Joey Mackinac, reached the championship match of the prestigious Pine to Palm tournament in Detroit Lakes before falling just short to two-time winner Ian Simonich. Mackinac, who credits Simonich with helping his college transition, stayed competitive throughout the match and says the experience was both fun and motivating for his future in the sport.
• Lay initiative helps Catholic elderly maintain vital link to the Church and sacraments (thecatholicspirit.com) — A lay-led Catholic initiative is helping seniors in care facilities stay connected to the sacraments, including at a nursing home in Inver Grove Heights where volunteers started a rosary group. That effort encouraged some residents who had drifted from the faith to ask to see a priest, showing how local volunteers can quietly transform nursing homes into centers of prayer and support.
📸 Around Inver Grove Heights
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Inver Grove Heights
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- Farmington Books & Brew Online
Inver Glen Library Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library
7:00 pm - Storytime for 2s–6s
Inver Glen Library Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library
10:00 am - Business After Hours Hosted by Sovran, Inc.
River Heights Chamber of Commerce Sovran, Inc. 1171 Northland Drive Mendota Heights, MN
4:30 pm - Board of Directors Meeting
River Heights Chamber of Commerce Hybrid In Person at the Chamber Office or virtually via Zoom
8:00 am - 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 - Storytime for Babies
Inver Glen Library Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library
10:30 am - Ribbon Cutting and Open House - Redline ASM
River Heights Chamber of Commerce Redline ASM 1111 Concord Street South South St. Paul MN
2:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Storybook Theatre
Mendota Elementary School Mendota Gym
8:15 am - Storytime for Babies
South Saint Paul Library Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library
9:30 am - Storytime for 2s-6s
South Saint Paul Library Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
10:00 am - Feeding Your Baby
South Saint Paul Library Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library
10:00 am
Tuesday August 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- South Washington County Schools Isd 833 posted a job opening for Custodian in Cottage Grove. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Burnsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Inver Grove Heights here.
🗞 Nearby News
Eagan
- Principles of negotiation, mediation, and other processes of dispute resolution / Stephen J. Ware. (berkeley.edu)
- Vikings place veteran Jamal Adams on injured reserve, sign CB Bryce Phillips (srnnews.com)
- Consolidated Statements of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2026, and 2025 (sec.gov)
Rosemount
- Drake Plastics gets new carport project near Houston (solarbuildermag.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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