Xcel Energy estimates for many in Inver Grove Heights it could be noon before electrical service returns.
Thousands around the Twin Cities are without power for the second time this summer after a wave of storms ripped through the area with hail and heavy rain.
Warmer temperatures Tuesday afternoon have made conditions perfect for a stormy night around the Twin Cities, according to the National Weather Service.
Not interested in dropping big bucks on a pet hotel or boarding while you travel? Consider asking a neighbor for some help.
Where ever it is you might live in the Heights, chances are there's a block party near you.
"I know I’m guilty," said Chad Gregory Buckner of Inver Grove Heights, according to WCCO.
The annual celebration for the Twin Cities south metro kicks off today and runs through the weekend.
The rush of independence you felt the first time you paid for an album or ice cream cone with your allowance was priceless. What does it cost to give your kids a little spending freedom today?
Board members Paul Mandell and Lynette Stensgard will be back on the ballot in November. Both are looking for a third term on the board.
Another motorcycle crash in Northfield leaves one person dead, while a Dakota County judge hung up his robe seven months after his embarrassing arrest.
Also in this week's wrap-up: A special visit with Shimon Peres; Minnesota makes same-sex marriage history and Northfield gets vintage.
Headed out to the local retail stores this weekend? Supply lists are right here for right now. Gear up for the big first day in four weeks.
The other alternative, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press: Bus rapid-transit on Hwy. 52.
What roads should you avoid? Here’s the breakdown of detours, repaving and bridge projects by Twin Cities region.
Rep. Atkins writes about potential property tax relief and other news from the Capitol.
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The backpacks should move faster than Big Macs or Egg McMuffins, and these school supplies are definitely limited.
Pieces of the mangled steel will be released later in August or early September, according to the AP.
During a summer that's been all about animation and comic books, can a new film take the top spot? Look over the listings with Patch.
Inver Grove Heights residents can get a jump on the weekend this afternoon with the farmer’s market, while Saturday’s bash at the Grove is for little swimmers.
The annual night to get parents and students back in school buildings together around Inver Grove is Aug. 28 for elementary students. Secondary students will get a look at their home for the year in just a couple of weeks.
Get ready for summer fun for the whole family — ‘The Smurfs 2’ is in theaters now! Sponsored by ‘The Smurfs 2’
Minnesota will become the 12th (or 13th, as Rhode Island also joins in) state to recognize same-sex marriages at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1.
Minnesota is on track for 450 such deaths in 2013—up from 395 last year, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
Judge Michael Van Sovis of Apple Valley is stepping down after the incident, which occurred on Christmas Eve. He made his retirement official Monday.
The state will recognize marriages between same-sex couples, according to law, beginning at midnight Thursday. Other laws address the local beer businesses and stiffer penalties for some criminals.
They're staycation-worthy, all you road-trippers.
Inver Grove Heights voters will select three people to the five-person school board to represent them in District 199. They will also vote on a $31 million bond referendum on Nov. 5.
The Spartans will look to get above the .500 mark this year, but open the season on a tough note with the defending State 5A runners up.
Patch offers mosquito prevention tips, and the map below shows the number of West Nile cases in Dakota County last summer.