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!

Fresh Air Fridays

Whether it?s choosing to walk, bike or carpool; opting to repurpose instead of buying new; making energy efficient choices at home; or deciding to compost food waste; residents are encouraged to think outside the box and have a little fun while participating in Fresh Air Fridays.

Ready to join in? Take the pledge online and get started today!

2024 Street Improvements

The City, County and State all maintain different roadways in our community; here are some projects planned for the coming year.

Mosquito Control

Metropolitan Mosquito Control District trucks, helicopters, and staff will be out in neighborhoods and parks this spring and summer working to reduce mosquito-borne disease and annoyance.

Mendota Bridge Trail Detour

MnDOT will be closing the pedestrian/bicycle route over the Mendota Bridge starting sometime in May. This project will also reduce the westbound vehicle lanes widths to 10 feet during the project but two lanes are scheduled to remain open. The eastbound rails were replaced in 2023 with minimal disruptions.

Dakota Co. Solid Waste Planning Survey

Dakota County is updating its Solid Waste Management Plan. The plan will guide how waste is handled in Dakota County for the next 20 years (2024-2044). The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has identified new strategies that Dakota County must adopt to increase recycling and reduce waste going to landfills. Share your feedback on how these strategies could work in Dakota County.?

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.?

Athletic Gear Donation Drive

April 15-26
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.

Coffee with the Council

April 20; 9 a.m.
Ze's Diner

Join council members for a casual conversation over coffee!

Prescription Drug Takeback Day

April 27; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
City Hall Roundabout

Drop your unused medications off at City Hall, to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands, and protect the environment.

Pickleball with Public Safety

April 25; 5:30-7 p.m.
Friendly Hills Park

Join us for an evening of Pickleball with our local public safety folks! The Mendota Heights Police Department and Mendota Heights Fire Department will be getting out on the courts to practice their Pickleball skills and all are invited. Grab your Pickleball gear and join us!

Kids Garage Sale

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

Support young entrepreneurs and find fantastic deals on clothing, books, toys and more!?

Coffee, Cribbage and Cards

May 1; 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.

State of the City Presentation

May 7; 5 p.m.
City Hall

Join Mayor Levine for a look at what's happening in Mendota Heights! Doors open at 5 p.m. Presentation begins at 5:15 p.m.

Introduction to Backyard Composting

May 9; 6-7 p.m.
City Hall

Learn how to make nutritious material for your garden while also keeping food scraps out of the landfill! Class is free; please pre-register.

Apply to be a Firefighter!

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:

• Saturday, April 27; 9 a.m.