Organics Recycling

Over the past few years, the City has increased organics education and promotion of organics drop-off. New requirements for back-of-house collection at community events including Parks Celebration and the Scott Patrick Memorial 5K have made significant progress toward keeping organic waste from City events out of landfills. The City also offers discounted compost bins to encourage backyard composting; in 2024, this sale will also include a free backyard composting class for residents.

In 2024 City staff are assisting Dakota County in their analysis of residential organics collection. Many Mendota Heights residents have expressed interest and concerns about curbside organics collection. This partnership will help inform future discussions about organics recycling in the City by studying participation trends, environmental impact data and infrastructure capacity, then outline the next steps towards diverting organic material from entering landfills.

Frozen Fun Fest 2024

Schedule of Events

Friday, Feb. 9
Ice Block Party
Food trucks, snowshoeing, ice skating, s?mores and cocoa; 4-6 p.m. at Friendly Hills Park.

Saturday, Feb. 10
Ice Fishing*
Learn to fish on the ice at Rogers Lake, 9-11 a.m.

Valentine?s at the Village
Live music and Cupid?s Crawl, 5-8 p.m. at Market Square Park

Sunday, Feb. 11
Puzzle Contest*
Join as a group or an individual; 9 a.m.-Noon, location to be determined

*Requires registration;?click here to register.

Volunteers Needed

Friday, Feb. 9
Ice Block Party Event Volunteers Needed

Saturday, Feb. 10
Valentines In the Village Event Volunteers Needed

Presidential Nomination Primary

The Presidential Nomination Primary is March 5, 2024; absentee voting begins Jan. 19.

To participate in absentee voting:

1. Request a ballot - this can be done?online, by mail or in-person at City Hall; you will be required to select a major political party to request a ballot and participate in the Presidential Nomination Primary.
   
   
2. Return your ballot:
   • In person at City Hall
   • By mail
   • Using the drop box in front of City Hall

Note: Completed absentee ballots must be received by Tuesday, March 5 at 8 p.m.

To vote in-person on Tuesday, March 5:

1. Find your local polling place at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us
   
   
2. Vote at your polling place from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Note: There is no in-person voting at City Hall on March 5.

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.?

Coffee, Cribbage and Cards

Jan. 24, Feb. 7, 21; 9-11 a.m.
Par 3 Community Clubhouse

Ages 55+, join us for coffee, games and fun - no experience required! The event is free but registration is required; click here to register.

Blade with the Blue

Jan. 27; 1?3 p.m.
Wentworth Park

Skate and play hockey with police officers; registration recommended. Click here to register.

Tour de Rec: Crafts and Cookies

Feb. 1; 6-7 p.m.
Harmon Park Neighborhood Center

Join us for the City?s traveling program that brings free recreation events to local neighborhood parks and facilities!