Monday, May 21, 2012
Pawn America has now leased the former Fred Astaire Dance Studio, bringing its total square footage to more than 32,000.
The Pawn America scheduled to open in Salem Square Shopping Center this summer will become the company's biggest Minnesota store, according to a press statement issued today. Late last week, Pawn America leased the space that once held the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in addition to the property already leased for the Inver Grove Heights store. "The family-friendly demographic of Inver Grove Heights is a perfect match for us," Pawn America Community Affairs Director Chuck Armstrong said in a statement. "The people in this community want value for their money and that’s exactly what Pawn America offers. We’ve really enjoyed working with the leaders of Inver Grove Heights who have made us feel welcome from the start." All told, the Inver Grove…
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Sunday, May 20, 2012
A weekly rundown of the stories readers found most interesting over the last seven days.
Though you might live or work in Inver Grove Heights, chances are you follow, to some degree, what's happening in the neighboring communities. Here are the Top 5 stories from IGH as well as some of the top stories posted on area Patch sites last week. 5. Inver Grove Heights Pics & Clips: Joseph Kennedy Tribute A wonderful video tribute to Spc. Joseph Kennedy and his family produced by our friends over at Town Square Television. 4. IGH Woman Accused of Stealing From Kids Soccer Fundraiser Sharon Lee Pieske, 43, was charged Apr. 24 with stealing $1500 from a collection box used to fund the IGH Youth Soccer Association. 3. City Considering Firearms Safety Class Inside IGH The City of Inver Grove Heights is considering allowing DNR 2nd Lt. …
Friday, May 18, 2012
Target is looking for around 200 part-time cashiers and stock workers.
Target is hosting a job fair at Veteran's Memorial Community Center this weekend to prepare for the July opening of the Inver Grove Hights store. The company is hoping to find around 200 part-time cashiers and stock workers. According to a Star Tribune article, seven Target team leaders will be on hand to review résumés and conduct interviews. Interested applicants can also apply online. The job fair began Thursday and will run Friday until 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. [Related: Do You Plan to Shop at the Inver Grove Target?] Patch chimes in on a weekly basis to remind people of important community deadlines and, while we'll do our best to keep up, Patch is your site. So if you know about an important upcoming deadline, …
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8055 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN
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The IGH planning commission approved unanimously the state-of-the-art facility that would bring jobs and business to the city.
The Inver Grove Heights planning commission voted unanimously Tuesday night to recommend a state-of-the-art Catco Parts & Service facility on Clark Road, between highways 52 and 55. Catco—which supplies truck repair and parts for commercial vehicles—is planning to close its Eagan outfit and, if approved, build a 37,000-square-foot facility in Inver Grove Heights. "I am familiar with the company and I have a lot of respect for them. I think they'd be a good fit there," planning commission chairman Tom Barthlomew said. With full endorsement from the planning commission, the Catco application is now scheduled to be heard by the city council on June 11. In a "white ballot" vote, the Commission simultaneously amended a zoning restriction to …
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Tell us and other uers what you think of Turitto's by giving it a star rating or writing a review.
Editor's Note: You Review It is a bi-weekly feature that allows people of Inver Grove Heights to speak out for or against a particular place or service. To rate or review Turitto's Pizza & Submarine click the link.
Nicole Middendorf, a Wayzata resident and CEO of Plymouth-based Prosperwell Financial, is here to answer your questions about finance, business and economics.
From initial public stock offerings of global social networks to a European Union hanging off an economic cliff, the world of finance and business seems to be making headlines on a daily basis these days. So how can you protect yourself from geopolitical dramas while identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to increase your wealth? In this week's segment of "Ask an Expert," Patch calls on Nicole Middendorf, CEO and LPL Financial Advisor at Prosperwell Financial, to help navigate the complex world of business and answer all your money questions. Looking for some tips to start a college fund for your child or a pad a retirement nest egg? Looking for answers on how to best position your small business at tax time? Going through or …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
A weekly rundown of the stories readers found most interesting over the last seven days.
Though you might live or work in Inver Grove Heights, chances are you travel to or through our neighboring communities as well. Here are some of the stories posted on our neighboring Patch sites last week that could impact, help or be of interest to you. The roundup also includes the top 5 stories from IGH. Former Eagan Coach Kurt Virgin Charged With Swindling School District Investigators say former Eagan High School boys basketball and soccer coach Kurt Virgin for two years skimmed money from sports camp registration fees and team fundraisers. After a months-long investigation, the Dakota County Attorney's office charged the 60-year-old Eagan resident with six felony counts of theft by swindle. Burnsville Native, Eagan Grad Gets Tony …
Well it's Wednesday and that means it's time for a new installment. What's your vision for this space? Let us know in the comment stream below.
Ok, here it is. Our Wednesday installment of Visions For Vacancies. This property used to be a temporary location for Cameron's Liquor Warehouse and, before that, a Snyders Drugstore. It's located at 6666 Cahill Avenue, which appears to be in an area that is trying its hardest to rejuvenate. What type of place would go best here? Stats are as follows: Here's what people said about other vacant spots in IGH:
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
Originally scheduled to open its doors May 21, the actual opening date of Papa Bello's will be closer to the end of the month.
People in Inver Grove Heights are going to have to wait a little longer to enjoy the gourmet Mediterranean fare promised by Papa Bello's Pizza & Pasta. Originally scheduled to open May 21, general manager and co-owner Ilir Taushani told Patch that his opening date for the new restaurant will be closer to the end of the month. "Things don't always go as planned, especially for a new start-up," Taushani said of the restaurant whose slogan is "Mediterranean food from Mediterraneans." The Papa Bello’s website promises take-n-bake pizzas that "will deliver a taste like no other right from your oven." It also boasts freshly cooked, made-to-order pasta dishes and salads "filled with a fusion of fruits, nuts, balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil …
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The Minnesota House passed the stadium bill 73-58 Monday night. Rep. Joe Atkins was among those who voted 'Yes.'
House Rep. Joe Atkins voted to pass the Vikings stadium bill late Monday night. Here is his take on why he liked the bill. 1) The funding plan is based on a bill I introduced to provide much-needed tax relief to charitable gambling organizations. Some of these charities, which support our local veterans and sports teams and the arts, are on life support and desperately need tax relief to stay alive. As I said on the House floor, 'Many legislators support this plan as much or more to help out charities as to solve the stadium issue.' 2) Once a stadium bill passes both the House and Senate, it will go to a conference committee to work out the differences between the two versions and to further negotiate the best deal with all of the …
Anna Schier
2:37 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012
Between this and the jobs provided by Catco's potential move, it seems Inver Grove Heights will soon have some new job opportunities! more ›