Inver Grove Heights

Inver Grove Heights PD partners with nonprofit to put books in kids’ hands

Not all families have the resources to provide books for their children, but in Inver Grove Heights there’s a new program that aims to help.

The owner of a now-defunct massage parlor in Inver Grove Heights pleaded guilty Sept. 17 in Dakota County District Court to charges related to trafficking women.

The Inver Grove Heights Days Parade took over Cahill Avenue Sept. 7. With the sun trying to fight through the clouds, kids — and adults — lined the street waiting for candy to be thrown their way.

The Inver Grove Heights City Council on Sept. 9 took a step toward finalizing the city’s 2020 budget and tax levy.

The Inver Grove Heights Police Department is investigating a crash that occurred early in the morning of Aug. 31 that led to the deaths of a woman and child.

The driver involved in a fatal crash that killed a pedestrian in Inver Grove Heights was charged Aug. 13 in connection with the events that took place in January this year.

A 29-year-old Inver Grove Heights man was charged July 22 with second-degree attempted murder, first-degree burglary and first-degree assault.

Alleged driver turns herself in

A 55-year-old woman was killed as a result of a hit-and-run crash Jan. 5 on 80th Street East, near Blaine Avenue in Inver Grove Heights.

In the race for House District 52A, DFL incumbent Rick Hansen is facing a challenge from Republican candidate Beth Arntson. 

After winning the open House District 52B seat in 2016, Regina Barr, Republican, is now running for re-election against Ruth Richardson, DFL.