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Inver Grove Heights Week in Review Feb. 14 to Feb. 20

Patch looks back on the events, people and issues that made the headlines last week.

Last week opened on a political note, when Patch of a new bill authored by District 39B Rep. Joe Atkins that would strengthen the state's electronic fraud enforcement capabilities.

Gertens Greenhouses in Inver Grove Heights is planning a on Blaine Avenue. Patch caught up with Gertens co-owner Lew Gerten to learn more about the project, what it would mean for the business and how it could impact Inver Grove.

Last week, Inver Grove Heights Police Department Sergeant Sean Folmar by the Dakota County Chiefs of Police Association for his dramatic rescue last year of two motorists trapped in a burning vehicle.

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Throughout the week, Patch had coverage of The Grove Aquatic and Fitness Center's 10th anniversary, including with Inver Grove Heights Parks and Recreation Director Eric Carlson, who spoke about the past, present of future of the facility.

Inver Grove Heights Patch closed out the week with coverage of the , which competed at state on Friday, the Simley Robotics Club's and the Spartans wrestling team's at the 4AA section meet.

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