🌱 Patch AM: Simley High standout from Inver Grove Heights is headed to MMA

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• Simley High standout from Inver Grove Heights is headed to MMA

Also on today's calendar: Saxophunk - The Ronny Loew Band - Post Holiday Q-Tip for 90 Days of Seasonal Saturation and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Occasional afternoon rain, with a high of 35 and low of 25 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy, temps: high: 32, low: 23.
• Saturday: Colder with snow, 1-2", with a high of 25 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• NCAA Heavyweight champion Greg Kerkvliet officially turns attention to MMA, signs with management (mmamania.com) — Inver Grove Heights gets a proud nod as Simley High School alum Greg Kerkvliet, a four-time Minnesota state wrestling champion, officially pivots from college wrestling to a professional MMA career. The former Penn State heavyweight star has signed with Sucker Punch Entertainment and is training in striking and jiu-jitsu as he prepares to bring his elite wrestling skills into the cage.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Inver Grove Heights

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday January 14

• Saxophunk - The Ronny Loew Band - Post Holiday Q-Tip for 90 Days of Seasonal Saturation
  Brianno's Chart House Restaurant & Events Center, 11287 Klamath Trail, Lakeville
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday January 9

• Storytime for Babies
  Inver Glen Library , Inver Glen Large Meeting Room , Inver Grove Heights
  9:30 am
• Storytime for 2s-6s
  Farmington Library , Farmington Large Meeting Room , Farmington
  9:30 am

Monday January 12

• City Council Regular Meeting
  Inver Grove Heights Calendar Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
  6:00 pm
• City Council Work Session
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  6:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Recycled Paper Owl Ornament Online
  Inver Glen Library , 8098 Blaine Avenue , Inver Grove Heights
  1:00 pm

Wednesday January 14

• Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
  Inver Grove Heights Calendar , City Hall, Council Chambers 8150 Barbara Avenue , Inver Grove Heights
  7:00 pm

Friday February 6

• Princess Dance
  Veterans Memorial Community Center , 8055 Barbara Ave , Inver Grove Heights
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday January 8

• Storytime for Babies
  Farmington Library , Farmington Large Meeting Room , South St. Paul
  9:30 am
• Storytime for Babies and Toddlers
  Wescott Library , Wescott Large Meeting Room , South St. Paul
  10:00 am
• Storytime for 2s–6s
  Robert Trail Library , Robert Trail Large Meeting Room , South St. Paul
  10:00 am

Friday January 9

• Storytime for 2s-6s
  Farmington Library , Farmington Large Meeting Room , South St. Paul
  9:30 am

Saturday January 10

• Newport Model RR Train Flea Market
  Woodbury High School , 2665 Woodlane Dr , Woodbury
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Minnesota DHS issues two-year moratorium on home, community-based services (hometownsource.com)
• MN weather: Rainfall totals as Twin Cities experience wettest Jan. 6 on record (fox9.com)
• Matters of Record for Jan. 7, 2026 (duluthnewstribune.com)

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• Marshall Anthony Knoll, 67, Burtrum (wjon.com)

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