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Weekly Update: July 21, 2026

Sponsored in-part by: 

Get Ready for Vikings Training Camp!

Ticket Deadline Approaching

 

Join us for a VIP Experience at the Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. Enjoy premium access, networking, and behind-the-scenes fun with other area Chamber members and business leaders.

 

When: Monday, August 17 - 12:00 to 5:00 PM

Where: TCO Performance Center, Eagan MN

Tickets: $85 for RHC members / $95 for non-members

 

🎟 Space is limited — register today!


Deadline to Register is Thursday, July 30th at 12 noon

 

Sponsorship Opportunities Available:

$500 and $1000 levels -  sponsors get VIP seating 

Promote your business while supporting this exclusive event.

📞 For sponsorship details, contact Bob Ruhland

 

Let’s SKOL together for a day of football, fun, and business connections!

Join the Eagan Kick Start Rotary Club and the River Heights Chamber of Commerce for an evening of clay shooting, camaraderie, and community impact.


When: Monday, August 24, 2026

Time: 4 to 7 pm

Location: South St. Paul Sportsmans' Club

600 Gun Club Rd, South St. Paul MN


Whether you're an experienced shooter or new to the sport, this event offers a fun and memorable experience for individuals, teams, businesses, and community supporters. Proceeds from this event will help support community programs, leadership initiatives, youth development, local service projects, and economic growth efforts throughout the Eagan and River Heights communities.


Cost: $100 per person - Gun rental available for $25


Deadline to register is Monday, August 17th


Sponsorship Opportunities Available from $2500 to $250. Showcase your business while supporting meaningful community initiatives. To secure your sponsorship contact Bob Ruhland at bob@riverheights.com OR Andrew Hoffman at andrew@neighborsmn.org.

MEETINGS and EVENTS

CHAMBER NEWS

River Heights Chamber Ambassador Visits


The River Heights Chamber Ambassador Team is on the move! Our Ambassadors enjoy connecting with member businesses, learning more about their businesses while helping strengthen relationships throughout our Chamber community.


Interested in having the Ambassador Team visit your business in the coming months? We'd love to stop by and learn more about what you do. These visits are a great opportunity to showcase your business, share updates, and connect with fellow Chamber members.


To schedule an Ambassador Visit, please contact Lilly Miller. We look forward to seeing you soon!


MEMBER NEWS

Discover wellness at the Two Rivers Acupuncture, Yoga & Sound Healing Open House on Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Experience mini sessions, connect with practitioners, and take advantage of special event-only offers. We hope to see you at 5300 S. Robert Trail, Suite 700, Inver Grove Heights, MN.

White Bear Lake Area High School Students Gain Real-World Experience Through New Royal Credit Union School Site


Royal Credit Union (Royal) is proud to announce a new partnership with White Bear Lake Area High School to open a student-run credit union location at the start of the 2026-2027 school year. The new school site will expand access to financial education for White Bear Lake Area High School students. Through financial education activities, promotions, and structured programming, students will build practical knowledge in areas such as budgeting, saving, banking basics, credit, fraud prevention, and post-secondary financial planning.


More Details Here.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Beginning July 27, the IGH Police Department is gathering school supplies for kids in need!


As your family and neighbors get ready to go back to school, please consider purchasing and donating supplies for the IGH PD Pack the Patrol Car school supply drive. The department is supporting the local Parent Care Collective as they assemble backpacks full of school supplies for elementary students. 


Beginning July 27 through August 17, you can drop off school supplies in the collection box at the IGH Police Department Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. After business hours, you can drop off supplies outside City Hall Council Chambers doors on Mondays: July 27, August 3 and August 10 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Both the Police Department and City Hall Council Chambers are located at 8150 Barbara Ave. As you are driving toward City Hall, the Police Department will be to your right and Council Chambers will be to your left. 


More details here.

New Playground Coming to Spruce Park - South St. Paul


The City of South St. Paul has received $188,231 through the 2027 Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Grant to help fund a new playground.


The planned playground will feature a city-themed design and provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive place for children of all ages and abilities to play, explore and connect.


This grant supports the City’s ongoing work to improve access to outdoor recreation for the community.


More details will be shared as planning moves forward.

City and County Updates


City Council Meetings

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 6 pm

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 6 pm

Monday, August 24, 2026 at 6 pm


Web Stream at Townsquare.tv


City Council Meetings

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 7 pm

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 7 pm



Web Stream at Townsquare.tv

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