Inver Grove Heights Mayor Minute: Tourville on Hosting Governor, Senators for Veterans Day

Mayor George Tourville spoke about Inver Grove Heights' Veterans Day celebration.

Inver Grove Heights mayor George Tourville spoke about the city's Veterans Day celebration at the Veterans Memorial Community Center, which included appearances by Governor Dayton and both of Minnesota senators. "We truly appreciate the honor of being able to host the reception of the state of Minnesota for Veterans Day," he said. Tourville also spoke about the strong turnout in Inver Grove Heights on election day.

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South Metro News Roundup

Walmart Opens Doors in Bunsville, Eagan Outlet Mall a Big Step Closer to Reality

In other news from around the South Metro, a construction worker is killed at Fort Snelling and two more Minnesotans contract fungal meningitis.

  You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the week's top stories from throughout the region. Here's a look at recent stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors, that may interest you or have an impact on your life. To read the full stories, click on the headline links:   Rosemount Man Pleads Guilty in Hit-And-Run Death of Apple Valley Woman A retrial for Eric James Hunter, 44, was scheduled to begin Monday. Rosemount, Eastview Boys Go 1-2 in Section 3AA Cross Country Meet Rosemount, Eastview teams qualify for the state cross country meet by finishing first and second in the Section 3AA meet at Valleywood on Thursday.   It's Official: Burnsville, We Have A Walmart At …

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Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota DFL Candidate for U.S. Senate

Incumbent DFLer Amy Klobuchar seeks her second term in the U.S. Senate.

Name: Amy Klobuchar Age: 52 Place of residence : Plymouth, MN Attended college : Yes College : Yale University Degree : B.A. College : University of Chicago Law School Degree : Juris Doctor Party affiliation : Democratic-Farmer-Labor Running for a: Federal office Running for position: United State Senator Chamber/district: State of Minnesota Incumbent: Yes Previous elective offices : Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2006; elected as Hennepin County Attorney in 2002 and 1998  Website : http://www.amyklobuchar.com/  Twitter : http://twitter.com/amyklobuchar Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/amyklobuchar Editor's note: Used from amyklobuchar.com In 2006, Amy Klobuchar became the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate in Minnesota's history. As…

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PHOTOS: Minnesota Recognizes Its Veterans at Ceremony in Inver Grove Heights

Veterans and community members gathered for a Veterans Day breakfast in Inver Grove Heights, which was followed by the state's official Veterans Day ceremony.

A handful of local and state officials addressed a packed house at the Minnesota National Guard armory in Inver Grove Heights this morning as part of the state's official Veterans Day ceremony. The event was preceded by a free community breakfast.

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