Inver Grove Heights City Council votes to pass data center moratorium despite developer threatening lawsuit
After a contentious meeting, the Inver Grove Heights City Council voted 3-2 to pass the data center moratorium, which could expose the city to a lawsuit from the data center developer.
After a contentious meeting, the Inver Grove Heights City Council voted 3-2 to pass the data center moratorium, which could expose the city to a lawsuit from the data center developer.
Inver Grove data center meeting erupts
An Inver Grove Heights City Council meeting erupted into chaos on Monday before a discussion on data centers. The meeting ultimately ended with the mayor walking out as people shouted. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the details.
An Inver Grove Heights City Council meeting erupted into chaos on Monday before a discussion on data centers. The meeting ultimately ended with the mayor walking out as people shouted. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the details.
Inver Grove Heights City Council meeting cut short before data center vote, residents furious
Tensions ran high at the Inver Grove Heights City Council meeting on Monday night as plans to discuss a controversial data center were derailed by an abrupt adjournment and shouting from those in attendance.
Tensions ran high at the Inver Grove Heights City Council meeting on Monday night as plans to discuss a controversial data center were derailed by an abrupt adjournment and shouting from those in attendance.
Data center ban proposal paused by Inver Grove Heights City Council
After being threatened with potential legal action over a proposed data center in the city, the Inver Grove Heights City Council decided to hold off on a one-year pause on data center project development.
After being threatened with potential legal action over a proposed data center in the city, the Inver Grove Heights City Council decided to hold off on a one-year pause on data center project development.
Inver Grove Heights threatened with legal action over planned data center
The City of Inver Grove Heights has been threatened with potential legal action over a proposed data center in the city, as the city considers a ban on data centers.
The City of Inver Grove Heights has been threatened with potential legal action over a proposed data center in the city, as the city considers a ban on data centers.
Top Teacher: Simley Senior High School’s Alexandra Hermoza
FOX 9’s second Top Teacher award of 2026 goes to Alexandra Hermoza, a special education professional at Simley Senior High School in Inver Grove Heights. Check out her surprise!
FOX 9’s second Top Teacher award of 2026 goes to Alexandra Hermoza, a special education professional at Simley Senior High School in Inver Grove Heights. Check out her surprise!
Inver Grove Heights joins growing list of cities bringing back old state flag
Community members packed the Inver Grove Heights City Council meeting Monday as the council approved a resolution to fly the old state flag at city buildings.
Community members packed the Inver Grove Heights City Council meeting Monday as the council approved a resolution to fly the old state flag at city buildings.
Inver Grove Heights council debates going back to old state flag
The Inver Grove Heights City Council will consider a resolution on Monday to take down Minnesota's new flag and fly the old state flag.
The Inver Grove Heights City Council will consider a resolution on Monday to take down Minnesota's new flag and fly the old state flag.
Washington County seizes nearly 11 pounds of meth, two guns in major bust
A significant drug bust in Inver Grove Heights has led to the arrest of a local man and the seizure of methamphetamine and firearms.
A significant drug bust in Inver Grove Heights has led to the arrest of a local man and the seizure of methamphetamine and firearms.
Inver Grove Heights gets MN Hockey Hall of Fame
Inver Grove Heights is set to have a Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame.
Inver Grove Heights is set to have a Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame.
Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame will be built in Inver Grove Heights
A new Hall of Fame honoring hockey players from Minnesota is coming to Inver Grove Heights, officials announced on Wednesday.
A new Hall of Fame honoring hockey players from Minnesota is coming to Inver Grove Heights, officials announced on Wednesday.
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Multi-vehicle pileup on Hwy. 52 in Inver Grove Heights [8 a.m. update]
There's a multi-vehicle pileup on Highway 52 near Inver Grove Heights, which is causing backups in both directions. This is among several incidents on area roadways Wednesday morning as motorists navigate a slippery, messy commute.
There's a multi-vehicle pileup on Highway 52 near Inver Grove Heights, which is causing backups in both directions. This is among several incidents on area roadways Wednesday morning as motorists navigate a slippery, messy commute.
Gov. Walz, cabinet visiting Inver Grove Heights school
Gov. Tim Walz and his cabinet will be meeting at an Inver Grove Heights elementary school, where we expect to learn more about his plan to call a special session on gun control. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more on the story.
Gov. Tim Walz and his cabinet will be meeting at an Inver Grove Heights elementary school, where we expect to learn more about his plan to call a special session on gun control. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more on the story.
Twin Cities to see more highway closures, lane reductions starting this weekend
Highway closures and lane reductions continue to plague the Twin Cities area, leaving drivers to contend with detours that could significantly lengthen their travel times this weekend.
Highway closures and lane reductions continue to plague the Twin Cities area, leaving drivers to contend with detours that could significantly lengthen their travel times this weekend.
Part of I-494 in Inver Grove Heights closing this weekend
A stretch of Interstate 494 (I-494) is set to close from 10 p.m. on Friday, May 16 until 5 a.m. on Monday, May 19.
A stretch of Interstate 494 (I-494) is set to close from 10 p.m. on Friday, May 16 until 5 a.m. on Monday, May 19.
Man killed in Inver Grove Heights apartment fire
A man is dead after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in Inver Grove Heights on Sunday.
A man is dead after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in Inver Grove Heights on Sunday.
MN bill proposes $31 million for teacher training
Education is a massive topic in government, and the Minnesota House Education Finance Committee recently discussed legislation to invest more than $31 million in one-time funding to ensure teachers are paid for the time spent getting literacy training. The bill is being considered for this session?s Education Budget Bill. The bill's author, Rep. Mary Frances Clardy (DFL Inver Grove Heights), explains what needs the bill addresses and how it would be funded.
Education is a massive topic in government, and the Minnesota House Education Finance Committee recently discussed legislation to invest more than $31 million in one-time funding to ensure teachers are paid for the time spent getting literacy training. The bill is being considered for this session?s Education Budget Bill. The bill's author, Rep. Mary Frances Clardy (DFL Inver Grove Heights), explains what needs the bill addresses and how it would be funded.
High-end break-ins: How thieves targeted 4 homes in the east metro
A search warrant filed this week in Dakota County suspects four break-ins at high-end homes in the east metro are connected. Here's what police say is the common thread between the burglaries.
A search warrant filed this week in Dakota County suspects four break-ins at high-end homes in the east metro are connected. Here's what police say is the common thread between the burglaries.
Minnesota woman celebrates turning 105 years old
Florence Dunlevy celebrated turning 105 years old and reflected on the life she's lived over the past century. FOX 9 photojournalist Scott Wise captured the sights and sounds of the festivities.
Florence Dunlevy celebrated turning 105 years old and reflected on the life she's lived over the past century. FOX 9 photojournalist Scott Wise captured the sights and sounds of the festivities.
Child asks Santa Claus to help mom instead of asking for toys
An 11-year-old girl handed Santa Claus a Christmas list with a wish to help her family instead of asking for toys.
An 11-year-old girl handed Santa Claus a Christmas list with a wish to help her family instead of asking for toys.