2/4/2025
Inver Grove Heights, MN
For Immediate Release
Imagine crossing an ocean and a continent, then climbing more than 19,000 feet above sea level and finding something from your hometown. Before reaching the summit, King says he saw something that stunned him.
"It broke my brain," he said.
"A Tanzanian native working on the mountain was carrying gear and supplies and was wearing a very familiar T-shirt. He was wearing the Simley High School Spartans track and field shirt." Simley is King's alma mater in Inver Grove Heights — 8,275 miles away. That little piece of home was like the cherry on top of a mountain.
1/25/2025
Inver Grove Heights, MN
For immediate release.
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If you have ever attended our Thursday Cruise Nights in the summer, you may have been greeted at your car by our assistant, Henry Talarico. A happy go lucky, nineteen year old autistic man. Henry always has something positive to say. A family was once celebrating their grandma's birthday, when Henry asked how old she was. Someone said 90, Henry smiled and said, "That's not very old".
He often enthusiastically tells our guests how much he enjoys their classic cars. His favorite car is the Corvette, but he loves them all. Sometimes he'll ask the owner if they will rev up their engines. When they do, he has an ear to ear smile.
He knows his cars, but he knows his music as well. It doesn't matter if we play 60's music or something more current at the car shows, he knows the lyrics and he loves to dance. His favorite hobby is basketball. He plays whenever he can. He was on a Special Olympics Championship basketball team. His favorite pro player is Stephen Curry. He even has his uniform and a signed Curry poster.
After school, Henry rides his bike through the neighborhood. People wave and shout out, "Hello Henry!" He stops and talks to many neighbors. They all seem quite fond of Henry just as most folks who know him are. He is very kind and thinking of others. He's always ready to lend a hand. He's a prince of a man. Henry also loves a good game of BINGO.
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But what Henry really enjoys is A&W All American Food!
12/12/2024
Inver Grove Heights, MN
For immediate release.
A&W Inver Grove Heights have announced that for the third consecutive season, they will sponsor IGH Hockey. They have purchased a dasher board on the west side of the ice at Veterans Memorial Arena and continue to supply popcorn bags to their snack counter.​
A&W representative Ron Jepsen said, "We are pleased to support the youth and all those who use the arena. It is an instrumental part of this fine community."
He went on to say that A&W also sponsors local youth baseball, soccer, and basketball.
A&W is located at 8061 Buchanan Trail, Inver Grove Heights. Inquires can be directed to Gordy Jones 651-470-7585.
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