The Just Deeds Project

At their April 2 meeting, the Mendota Heights City Council heard a presentation from Two Rivers High School students on the Just Deeds Project - a coalition in the Twin Cities working to raise awareness of racial covenants in property deeds, and encourage property owners to discharge them.

Following the presentation, Council Members joined the coalition in condemning the use of discriminatory covenants, and discharged racial covenants on all city-owned property.

• Property owners are encouraged to join in this effort and use the University of Minnesota Mapping Prejudice portal to locate existing covenants in their property deeds.
• The Dakota County Board of Commissioners has exempted property owners from paying a recording fee to file a discharge document, learn more about how to discharge a discriminatory covenant in Dakota County.

Celebrate Earth and Arbor Day!

Find Lily the Frog
April 22-26
Lily the Frog will be placed in a different Mendota Heights park each day during Earth Week! If you find Lily and answer her riddle of the day, you'll be entered in a drawing to win an Earth Day gift basket. Lily the Frog Contest Details

Picnic in the Park
April 26; 4-6:30 p.m.
Market Square Park
Celebrate Earth and Arbor Day with Picnic in the Park! You'll learn more about the City's Natural Resources and Recycling efforts, as well as the Fresh Air Fridays initiative. While there, you can pick up supplies to facilitate your own park cleanup project.?

Tricia and the Toonies Enviro Show
April 24; 5 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
Children (and adults) are invited to laugh and sing along while learning more about resources, recycling and caring for the environment. This event is free, but space is limited, so registration is required. Register today!

Over the past 77 years, hundreds of dedicated community members have served as firefighters in Mendota Heights. These individuals save lives and property, comfort others in their time of need, help teach fire safety and more. Some feel called to serve or have a passion for the fire service; others appreciate the teamwork, flexibility, personal development and leadership skills that come with the job ? but all firefighters feel the value of giving back to the community and directly contributing to the safety and welfare of their hometown.

The Mendota Heights Fire Department is now recruiting paid, on-call firefighters. Applications are due May 3, and the next Fire Academy begins in August.

Stop by the Fire Station to learn more at an upcoming information session:

• Tuesday, April 9; 7 p.m.
• Saturday, April 27; 9 a.m.

Weekly Crime Report

The Mendota Heights Police Department provides a weekly list of incidents taking place in our community. Historical?crime reports are available in the Laserfiche archive system.?

Kids Garage Sale

April 28; 10 a.m.-Noon
Veterans Memorial Community Center

Children ages 6-16 are invited to participate in this entrepreneurial adventure! Register today for just $10 per table. MendotaHeightsMN.gov/Register.

Spring Shred Event

April 13; 9 a.m.-Noon
W. St. Paul Sports Complex

Free for residents; no limit. Bring materials in paper bags.

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Coffee, Cribbage and Cards

April 17; 8-10 a.m.
Par 3 Community Clubhouse

Ages 55+, join in the fun - no experience required! The event is free but registration is required; click here to register.

Athletic Gear Donation Drive

Begins April 15
City Hall

Accepting all reusable athletic gear for families in need. Donations are needed for baseball, basketball, hockey, football, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and more. Donations will be distributed by the?United Heroes League.