News Roundup: Soccer Money Stolen, Swing Bridge Stairs and Turitto's Pizza & Submarine

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. …

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Minute with the Mayor: Joseph Kennedy, Traffic Safety, Flooding

Inver Grove Heights Mayor George Tourville takes a moment to update the public about city-wide issues.

As part of a new, twice-monthly video feature on Patch, Inver Grove Heights Mayor George Tourville took a moment on Thursday to honor the family of Joseph Kennedy and update residents on flooding, traffic safety and road construction projects in the area. Email Editor David Henke at david.henke@patch.com if you have a question you'd like to see the mayor address on camera during "Minute with the Mayor".

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Editor's Notebook

Great Time to Thank, Remember Our Veterans

Osama bin Laden's death is a reminder of the sacrifice of so many Americans who died fighting for peace.

With the death of Osama bin Laden dominating headlines Sunday night, there might be no more appropriate time than now to thank any veterans in your life — and to remember those who sacrificed their lives for this country. Bin Laden's death clearly illustrates the danger that American military personnel routinely face, as U.S forces reportedly stormed a Pakistani mansion and killed the terrorist leader, fending off gunfire during the mission. So, take a moment to remember U.S. Army Pfc. Conor G. Masterson and U.S. Army Spc. Joseph A. Kennedy — two men from Inver Grove Heights who died during military service since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Masterson was killed on April 7, 2007, in eastern Afghanistan after a bomb exploded near …

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Inver Grove Heights Week in Review April 24 through May 1

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

There was plenty of breaking news in Inver Grove Heights this week. On Tuesday, St. Paul-based Paster Enterprises announced that they purchased the 69,000-square-foot Cahill Plaza shopping center. The company closed the deal for Cahill Plaza on April 21, according to a press release issued. A 28-year-old Inver Grove Heights man was charged on Tuesday with third-degree murder, after police say his girlfriend overdosed on the drugs he purchased for her. If he is convicted on the third-degree murder charge, Dennis James Rivers faces a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison and a $40,000 fine. Inver Grove Heights Patch also profiled Rex King, the Simley High School football team's new head coach. King has been coaching for nearly 10 years, …

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PHOTOS: Kennedy Laid to Rest in Fort Snelling National Cemetery

Kennedy, an Inver Grove Heights native and U.S. Army specialist, was killed in Afghanistan on April 15.

U.S. Army Specialist and Inver Grove Heights native Joseph Kennedy was buried late Thursday morning at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Kennedy, who graduated from Simley High School, was killed on April 15 in Afghanistan when his unit came under small arms fire by insurgents. Hundreds of community members and Patriot Guard Riders attended his funeral Thursday morning at the Church of St. Patrick in Inver Grove Heights. The funeral procession left the church around 11am, and passed through the city on its way to Fort Snelling. At a press conference last week, family and friends remembered Kennedy as a prankster and an adventurous man who lived life “full, fast and loud.” The 25-year-old was posthumously awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal…

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Inver Grove Heights Week in Review April 17 through April 24

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

Here's what you may have missed over the last week on Inver Grove Heights Patch: The death of Inver Grove Heights native and U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Kennedy in Afghanistan dominated local news this week. Kennedy was killed on April 15 in the Ghazni province of Afghanistan, after his unit came under small arms fire from insurgents. For a gallery of family photos of the deceased solder, click here. Patch took a close look at a new, recession-related trend: More than ever, the unemployed or under-employed in the Twin Cities are receiving support from local churches, who are organizing networking and job transition groups. Patch also profiled a pair of Community Ed courses this week that are having an impact on local students. The first, a well-…

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Daily PatchCast: Fallen Soldier, High-Speed Chase, Music School Anniversary

A roundup of the region's developments from April 20.

Here are the top stories from Patch sites in your area: Family Remembers Fallen Inver Grove Heights Soldier Man Faces Charges After Fleeing Woodbury Police at 100 mph City Council Eliminates Primary Election For Charlie Crichton's Vacant Seat Music Student Enrollment Increases at MacPhail in Apple Valley

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PHOTOS: Joseph Kennedy, in Life

A photographic look at the life of a fallen soldier and Inver Grove Heights native Joseph Kennedy.

Inver Grove Heights native and U.S. Army Specialist Joseph Kennedy, 25, was killed on April 15 in the Ghazni province of Afghanistan after his unit came under small arms fire from insurgents. These photos of Kennedy were released through the U.S. Army. Funeral arrangements for the fallen soldier are pending. For more on this story, click here.

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