IGH City Councilman Flip-Flops, DNR Gun Safety Program Gets Green Light

City Administrator Joe Lynch confirmed that Bill Klein wanted to reconsider his Aug. 13 vote.

UPDATED: MN Legislature Passes $167M Storm and Flood Relief

Inver Grove Heights will receive a portion of state funds designated for storm-related expenses.

IGH's Westpfahl to Represent Ron Paul, Minnesota at Republican National Convention in Tampa

Westpfahl was elected an alternate-delegate to the RNC at the Second Congressional District Republicans Convention held in Shakopee on April 24.

Rep. Joe Atkins Available to Constituents at State Fair

Atkins will be at the State Fair on Thursday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Minnesota House of Representatives booth located in the Education Building.

Klobuchar Endorses Atkins at B-52 Campaign Kick-Off

Klobuchar addressed the crowd and lauded Sen. Metzen and Rep. Atkins for their bipartisanship.

Primary 2012: No Surprises in IGH, New Challenger in SSP

Rep. Joe Atkins (D-52B) and Sen. Jim Metzen (D-52) will be tested in November's general election.

Primary 2012: Voting Info for Inver Grove

Here's a look at what you'll find on the ballot Tuesday, Aug. 14. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Nancy Schouweiler, Candidate for Dakota County Board, District 4

Nancy was the first woman to chair the Dakota County Board in 2004 and repeated her role again in 2008 and 2012.

Jim Mueller, Candidate for City Council in Inver Grove Heights

Jim served as a planning commissioner in IGH for eight years and a parks commissioner for another eight years.

Joan Gabriel, Candidate for Soil and Water Conservation Board in Dakota County

Joan is currently on active duty in the US Navy. She serves as a Petty Officer 2nd Class and considers herself a conservationist.

Tom Bartholomew, Candidate for City Council in Inver Grove Heights

Tom has lived in Inver Grove Heights for 29 years and currently serves as chair of the IGH Planning Commission.

Paul Tuschy, GOP Candidate for State Representative in District 52B

Paul owns two small businesses and is a strong proponent of the Constitution, fiscal responsibility, personal liberty and free market economics.

Joe Atkins, DFL Candidate for State Representative in District 52B

Joe is a former mayor of Inver Grove Heights and has served as a State Representative since 2002.

Paul Hark, Candidate for City Council in Inver Grove Heights

Paul has served on the IGH Airport Noise Abatement Committee and currently serves as Vice Chair of the IGH Planning Commission.

George Tourville, Candidate for Mayor of Inver Grove Heights

George married his high school sweetheart, Barb, in 1971 and they bought their first home in IGH in 1974.

Paul Mandell, Candidate for City Council in Inver Grove Heights

Paul has spent nine years with the IGH Environmental and Planning Commission and another eight years on the ISD 199 school board.

City Council Shoots Down DNR Gun Safety Program

In the end, the council could not agree that a limited term was necessary for the gun safety program.

City Council Preview (Aug. 13): Decision Imminent on DNR Shooting Range

All city council meetings are open to the public, held at City Hall and begin at 7 p.m.

Atkins 'Concerned' About Lateness of Lafayette Bridge

Rep. Joe Atkins (DFL-52B) wrote a letter to MnDOT Commissioner Tom Sorel asking him to keep the project on schedule.

News Roundup: Drug Cases Juked, Truck Driver Jailed & a Jealous Rage

A weekly rundown of the stories readers found most interesting over the last seven days.

Dakota County Seeks Bonding Money for Mississippi River Regional Trail

The county is asking for $3 million to pay for eight miles of trail in Rosemount and Nininger Township and three trailheads.

Dakota County Seeking Landowners to Preserve Green Space

You can apply by Sept. 15 for Dakota County's Farmland and Natural Areas program.

New Laws Effective Aug. 1: Synthetic Drugs, Genital Mutilation, Firearm Silencers

Patch provides a rundown of new Minnesota state laws that will go into effect on Aug. 1.

Mississippi River Residents Organize, Asian Carp Spotters Wanted

Asian carp could be inevitable in Inver Grove Heights area waters, according to Pioneer Press report.

Tuschy Endorsed by Minnesotans for Limited Government

Tuschy was one of nine GOP candidates endorsed by MNLG this week.

Twin Cities Democrats Say Legislature on Wrong Track

In our first survey of Twin Cities area DFLers, the majority think the president and governor are leading, while the Minnesota Legislature has lost its way.

Minnesota Police Officers Endorse Rep. Atkins

Representing more than 8,500 police officers from across the state, the MPPOA joins Minnesota’s nurses who announced "whole-hearted support" for Rep. Atkins.

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Stage Set for City Council Vote on Firearms Program

The City Council will decide on Aug. 13 whether to allow residents to be able to fire .22 caliber rifles and to allow a DNR-sponsored gun safety program on the Grannis/Lindberg properties.

Brodkorb, Named in Amy Koch Affair, Sues Minnesota Senate

The aide fired after an affair with Senate Majority Leader and St. Michael area Sen. Amy Koch is suing the Minnesota Senate.

Announcement: Join GOP Leaders at Croatian Hall

GOP candidates Dwight Rabuse, Joe Blum and Paul Tuschy will be on hand to discuss the issues confronting the Republic party.

Extra! Extra! Minnesota Delegates Help GOP Presidential Candidate Clinch Nomination

In 1952, a last-minute switch among Minnesota delegates to the Republican National Convention propelled Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower to capture the Republican nomination for president.

Absentee Voting for Aug. 14 Primary is Underway

Residents who are expecting to be out of their voting precinct on Election Day can vote in person or by mail.

Cramped Dakota County Morgue Services Could Move to Hennepin County

New location could hinge on Vikings Stadium.

City OKs Second Reading of Gun Safety Program, Residents React

The approval came after a three-and-a-half hour session during which residents were allowed to voice their opinions of the program.

Atkins Supports Vote on TCF Stadium Booze Bill

State Rep. Joe Atkins is the chief author of the bill that is proposing alcohol sales during University of Minnesota events at TCF Stadium.

Obermueller Releases Fundraising Numbers

Former state legislator Mike Obermueller's campaign raised more than $250,000 in May and June.

Rep. Joe Atkins Endorsed By Minnesota Nurses

Representative Atkins has consistently advocated for nurses and patients as a legislator

City Council Preview (July 9): Gun Safety Program Gets Second Reading

All city council meetings are held at City Hall and begin at 7 p.m.

Dakota County Among Those Eligible For Federal Disaster Funding

Preliminary assessments revealed more than $108 million in cost damages after June's storms.