Street Projects and Road Closures

The City of Mendota Heights, Dakota County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) have street projects scheduled for September - stay up to date on road closures and more.

Temporary Golf Course Closure

Tuesday, Sept. 5
Until 4 p.m.

Golf Course greens will be aerated on Tuesday, Sept. 5; the course will not open until 4 p.m. that day.

Music in the Park: Skippin Stones

Wednesday, Sept. 6; 6 p.m.
Market Square Park

Join us for some free family fun with live, outdoor music from Skippin Stones: russellsmusic.com.

Coffee with the Council

Thursday, Sept. 14; 5-6 p.m.
McDonald's

Stop by for a cup of coffee and visit with Council Members John Mazzitello and Joel Paper. This event is an opportunity to interact with elected officials in an informal setting.

Students: Apply by Sept. 15 to Serve on Natural Resources Commission

Student commissioners serve as a communication link between commission members and the youth of our community, by sharing ideas, observations, concerns, feedback and questions.

Paper Shredding Event

Saturday, Sept. 16; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wakota Federal Credit Union, South St. Paul

Shred and recycle confidential material. Open to residents of West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake and Lilydale; limit 2 boxes.

Dakota County Fix-it Clinic

Sept. 17; 1-4 p.m.
Trapp Farm Park Pavilion, Eagan

Get items fixed or mended for free and learn useful repair skills.

Eureka Recycling Tour

Thursday, Sept. 28
10:20 a.m.-1 p.m.

Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling after it leaves your home? Come on this tour of Eureka Recycling to see how our single-stream recycling is sorted by material before being shipped to end markets to be made into new products. Attendees will see the sorting process and learn about recycling best practices in the Twin Cities. Free event; registration required.

Participate in the 2023 Maker's Market

The Makers Market celebrates local artists and small businesses, providing an opportunity to connect with community members while getting a head start on shopping for unique holiday gifts. 

The 2023 Makers Market will take place on Sat., Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Two Rivers High School. 

Volunteer Opportunity: Tree Planting

The City of Mendota Heights offers a variety of opportunities for residents to volunteer, get involved and contribute to the community!

Volunteers (5-10 people) are needed for a tree planting event Thursday, Oct. 5, 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Friendly Hills Park.

Save the Date! Trick-or-Teeing

Saturday, Oct. 21; 5-7 p.m.
Par 3 Community Golf Course

Come in costume for some trick-or-teeing around the Mendota Heights Par 3 Community Golf Course. 

Weekly Crime Report

The Mendota Heights Police Department provides a weekly list of incidents taking place in our community.

Previous crime reports are available in the Laserfiche archive system on the City website.