Rep. Joe Atkins Dissects the Vikings Stadium Debate

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney are in town today to emphasize that the NFL—not just the Vikings—has serious concerns about the future of the franchise if a new stadium is not approved.

Poll Revisited: Should Powerful Fireworks Be Available in Minnesota?

In an effort to capture the spirit of the day, we've re-posted our poll from last April. It seems like a particularly relevant question now.

Planning Commission Weeds Community Garden Proposal

The commission deliberated a zoning amendment Tuesday night that’s intended to permit non-commercial community gardens operated by residents and organizations to bloom in Inver Grove Heights.

UPDATE: Disc Golf Contractor Renegotiates Agreement with City

Fairway Flyerz will receive 60 percent of pay-to-play revenue in 2012.

VIDEO: Mayor Matters

Mayor Tourville discusses Joseph A. Kennedy Day and Target's opening date.

Northbound Highway 52 To Close for the Weekend

MnDOT has announced detours to get to downtown and Interstate 94.

City Council Roundup: Road Extensions, a Parking Lot and a Renovated McDonald's

In addition to Monday night's emotional presentation, the city council considered a handful of construction projects for the upcoming summer.

Mayor Proclaims Apr. 15 'Joseph A. Kennedy Day'

Perhaps the most touching moment of the presentation came when Kennedy's surviving family members were presented with an Honor and Remember Flag.

City Council Preview (Apr. 9): Public Works, Construction and Changes to McDonalds

Tonight's agenda is all about construction and community development.

Letter to the Editor: Do You Know the Fifth Person?

You could be leaving up to $5,751 on the table if you're not looking for this commonly overlooked tax credit.

Dakota County Commissioner Kathleen Gaylord to Run For Congressional Seat in District 2

Currently in her 3rd term as Dakota County Commissioner, Gaylord served for 10 years as mayor of South St. Paul.

LIVE VIDEO: Minnesota Senate to Debate, Vote on Voter ID Bill

At 11 a.m. today, the Minnesota Senate will debate and vote on a constitutional amendment requiring a state-issued photo ID to vote in a Minnesota election.

Planning Commission Recommends $2 Million For Water Tank Replacement

It is not clear whether the expenditure includes the cost of demolition of the current Asher Water Tank.

Guide to Free Summer Events in Inver Grove Heights

Mark your calendars with these free summer events from the Inver Grove Heights Parks & Recreation Department.

General Tax for Vikings Stadium 'Doesn't Stand a Chance,' Atkins Says

Inver Grove Heights Rep. Joe Atkins weighs in on the plan's progress and options for funding a new Vikings stadium.

City Council OKs Concept Design of Heritage Village Park ... With Conditions

A particular point of contention included whether the buildings would be predominantly stone or wooden.

Inver Hills Military Veteran Population Up 68 Percent

With more than 800 registered students this year, veterans and service personnel make up the largest constituent group on campus.

Inver Grove Heights City Council Welcomes New Finance Director

Kristi Smith spent three-and-a-half years as the finance director for the City of Isanti.

Capitol Review: More Bills to Committees

Work at the Minnesota Legislature continues.

Monday Meetings: Board of Education, City Council

The City Council has a regular meeting, while the Board of Education will have a regular meeting and work session.

Concord Boulevard Neighborhood Plan Open House is March 13

The event is planned for 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Inver Grove Heights Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave.

Capitol Review: Atkins, Metzen Send Bills to Committees

Among the bills authored by the lawmakers are requests for money to extend South St. Paul's floodwall.

State Rep. Joe Atkins Announces Re-Election Bid, Will Not Run for Congress

After much post-redistricting speculation, Inver Grove Heights Rep. Joe Atkins has decided to stay in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Tuskegee Airman Joseph Gomer Wows Library Crowd

American hero Joseph Gomer, a member of the renowned Tuskegee Airmen, told stories of bravery, disappointment and resilience at the Dakota Library’s Galaxie branch in Apple valley this weekend.

Republicans Like Their Chances After Redistricting

With redrawn district lines still sinking in, Inver Grove Heights Republican leader Mark Westpfahl sees opportunities for his party to make electoral gains.

City Receives Grant for Heritage Village Park

The Minnesota Historical Society donated $6,990 for the new Heritage Village Park.

Joe Atkins Is Not Running for Congress – For Now

Supporters are urging State Rep. Joe Atkins (D) to set his sights on Washington. So far, he is not taking the bait.

Mild Winter Cuts City’s Snow Plowing Cost by Half

Winter is not over, but it looks like Inver Grove Heights will end up saving tens of thousands of dollars on snow removal.

Capitol Review: Feb. 22, 2012

See what your state legislative representatives have been up to in the past week.

Inver Grove Heights Becomes Part of District 2

Minnesota lawmakers are looking hard at the redistricting maps released today. For Inver Grove Heights, there should be no big changes in representation, said Sen. Jim Metzen.

Week in Review: Feb. 19, 2012

Catch up on some of the things you may have missed in the last week on Inver Grove Heights Patch.

Capitol Review: Feb. 16, 2012

See what your state legislative representatives have been up to in the past week.

Workforce Housing Project Moves Ahead

A workforce housing plan near Inver Hills Community College got the nod from the City Council on Feb. 13.

NCLB is Left Behind in Minnesota Schools

Inver Grove Heights Schools, and all schools in the state, will no longer be held to the No Child Left Behind standards as the result of a waiver granted by President Barak Obama.

Youth Hockey Association Gets Break in Ice Fee Requirements

A requirement drop from 800 to 675 hours for a $10 per hour discount was awarded to the Inver Grove Heights Youth Hockey Association by the city council Feb. 13.

Week in Review: Feb. 12, 2012

Catch up on anything you may have missed.

Burke Nominated by Kline of Naval Academy

Congressman John Kline nominated Inver Grove Heights native Kyle Burke for the U.S. Naval Academy.

Capitol Review: Feb. 9, 2012

See what your Inver Grove Heights state legislators have been up to the past week.

Santorum Wins in Inver Grove Heights and Across the State

Inver Grove Heights residents showed their democratic spirit at Tuesday evening's caucus.

Rick Santorum Wins HD 39B Straw Poll in Inver Grove Heights

Santorum received 132 of the 313 total votes cast at Tuesday's caucus.