The council is expecting to consider a redesign of Upper 55th Street, zoning amendments and a liquor license transfer for the King of Diamonds, while the school board may discuss a proposed levy referendum.
Inver Grove Heights City Administrator Joe Lynch said the public hearing has been rescheduled to June 27.
More than 100 employees at the community college may receive layoff notices within the next few days, thanks to a possible state government shut down.
A video of District 39 Sen. Jim Metzen's (DFL) full speech from the Rock Island Swing Bridge ceremony on Wednesday.
A video of District 39B Rep. Joe Atkins' (DFL) full speech from the bridge ceremony on Wednesday.
Politicians, city staff, and members of the community turned out on Wednesday evening to see Mayor George Tourville cut the ribbon on the 670-foot swing bridge.
Year after year, the golf course is losing money. City officials are looking for answers.
Inver Grove Heights' legislators, who voted against to the amendment, say they aren't sure yet whether they'll actively campaign against the measure, which goes to the ballots in 2012.
Recreation Superintendent Tracy Petersen spoke with Inver Grove Heights Patch about the city's new "Random Acts of Fitness" program.
The city's $2.4 million restoration of the Rock Island Swing Bridge — now a fishing pier — is complete.
The firm will be responsible for designing the park facilities and providing cost estimates to the city.
The Public Health Department seeks county-wide volunteers who would be ready to help at a moment's notice.
On Monday, the Inver Grove Heights City Council approved a $22,000 contract with architectural firm DLR Group/KKE.
Proponents say the deal will bring a Target store, jobs and tax money to the city, but at least one City Councilor criticized the proposal as “padding the hand” of developers.
The veteran legislator from Inver Grove Heights is part of a bipartisan effort to tie a racino proposal to the development of two new stadiums in the metro area.
Every other week, Patch will publish a preview of the City Council and school board agendas.
Under the proposed legislation, cell phone providers would be prohibited from using wireless devices to track users.
Veterans Memorial Community Center and the Inver Wood Golf Course continued to operate at a loss in 2010, the report revealed.
At least one local legislator criticized the redistricting plan, which could split Inver Grove Heights into two separate districts.
The City Council may vote to pursue a lawsuit against A&W Restaurants, while the school board plans to discuss a proposed levy referendum.
Inver Grove Heights Mayor George Tourville takes a moment to update the public about city-wide issues.
Under a Republican-led redistricting plan released Monday, Inver Grove Heights may be split into two legislative districts.
Local legislator Joe Atkins decried a Republican proposal to ban gay marriage in the state.
The population of older adults in the community grew by 6 percent over the last decade, according to the 2010 Census. How will city officials adjust to that change?
With the State Legislature taking a brief hiatus last week to coincide with Easter, Patch caught up with Rep. Joe Atkins.
A proposal spearheaded by the city's Parks and Recreation Department could bring a rehabilitative massage service to the community center.
The council may approve a new park naming policy, while the school board is considering a fee increase for its community preschool program.
The bill helps focus discussion on a new stadium, Rep. Joe Atkins said, but the tax provisions need reworking, he believes.
The $15.7 million renovation and expansion of City Hall won't be complete until later this fall, but that didn't stop the council from touring the building on Monday.
Despite opposition, the Republican-backed bills in the House and Senate, which call for a 8-15 percent spending cut for state agencies, both passed.
The council is expected to discuss two business expansions, while the School Board will convene to talk about renewing its levy.
A Republican proposal would've canceled promised grant funding that is instrumental to the development of the park.
Sen. James Metzen (D-District 39) says giving authority to the executive branch on funding cuts is abdicating responsibility.
Councilor Bill Klein believes the conversion of two baseball fields to rectangular sports fields isn't a necessary expense.
Since March 25, the Mississippi River at St. Paul rose roughly four feet, according to the National Weather Service.
Both the Inver Grove Heights City Council and school board hold meetings on Monday night. Here's a look at what's on their agendas.
A new 456-acre regional park in Empire Township could provide outdoor recreation and education opportunities for county residents.
Flood preparations began in earnest on Tuesday, as city crews prepare to fight the quickly-rising Mississippi River.
Last week, the Inver Grove Heights City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance limiting the length of private construction projects
Sen. Jim Metzen threw his support behind a bill that would increase legislative term limits, but stringently opposes a bill eliminating teachers' right to strike.