National Fire Prevention Week

National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 6-12. Explore age-appropriate lessons for your entire family and learn more about the importance of working smoke alarms at NFPA.org.

Fire Department Open House

Oct. 12; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Mendota Heights Fire Station

Join us for this annual event for the whole family, featuring:

• Fire Extinguisher Training
• Safety House
• Junior Firefighter Obstacle Course
• Hands-Only CPR Training
• Snuffer’s Grand Prize Game
• Live Fire Demonstrations
• Fire Prevention BINGO
• Emergency Vehicles

And more! 

Election 2024: Absentee Voting

Request a ballot online or in-person at City Hall, then return it by mail, in the drop box at City Hall, or in-person during City Hall voting hours. Be sure to return your ballot by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Direct Ballot Voting

Direct ballot voting takes place at City Hall beginning Oct. 18, and continues in the weeks leading up to Election Day. During this time, you can apply for and receive your ballot, mark it and place it directly in the ballot box.

Voting Hours:

• Mon.-Thurs. 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Fri. 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Extended Voting Hours: 

• Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 4, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

City Seeks Parks and Recreation Commission Student Representative

Mendota Heights High School students are invited to apply for an open student representative position on the City’s Parks and Recreation Commission. Student representatives serve as communication links for ideas, observations, concerns and questions to the commission. 

The Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission advises the City Council on matters pertaining to parks and recreation programs. The Commission makes recommendations relating to the acquisition, development, and improvement of the city’s parks and recreational facilities and advises the City Council on the establishment of written rules and regulations for the use and management of city parks. 

The Parks and Recreation Commission meets on the 2^nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Fall Tree Color

What makes for a colorful fall display courtesy of our shade trees? There is often a lot of emphasis put on weather; however, overall weather has less to do with the changing of the leaves than you may think. The main factor in the changing of leaves is shorter periods of sunlight. During the spring and summer, leaves get their green color from chlorophyll, through the process of photosynthesis. With the approach of fall, shorter periods of daylight trigger a dormancy response in trees, and they stop making chlorophyll. As the green color diminishes, the other colors in the leaves remain.

Weather, however, can affect how brightly leaves may turn and how long they may display their fall color. The best fall leaf displays are influenced by late summer and early autumn weather. Typically, sunny days and cool fall nights create the brightest fall color. Warm, wet and overcast late summers and autumns can reduce the vibrancy of leaves due to reduced sugar production.

Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteers are needed for the City's Trick-Or-Teeing event, Oct. 19 at the Par 3 Community Golf Course. The event is from 4-6 p.m. and volunteers are needed from 3:15-6:30 p.m. Volunteers are welcome to come dressed up for Halloween!

Volunteer positions include: 

• Candy Givers: Handing out candy to kids
• Snack Table Supervisors: Pouring apple cider, restocking snack bags, keeping clubhouse clean
• Candy Restockers: Keeping vendors stocked with candy during event

To volunteer, apply today!

Now Hiring

Seasonal Ice Skating Assistant

Part Time Non-Exempt - $14.00 - $14.75 Hourly

Seasonal Rink Flooder

Part Time Non-Exempt - $16.75 - $17.50 Hourly

Seasonal Warming House Attendant

Part Time Non-Exempt - $13.25 - $14.00 Hourly

Skating Instructor

Part Time Non-Exempt - $16.75 - $17.50 Hourly

Weekly Crime Report

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

Coffee, Cribbage and Cards

Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m.
Par 3 Community Clubhouse

Ages 55+ for this free event; no experience required.

Fall Walking Group

Oct. 17; 9-10 a.m.

Join Parks and Recreation staff for a 2-3 mile walk; register to receive the meetup location.

Trick-or-Teeing

Oct. 19; 4-6 p.m.
Par 3 Community Golf Course

Celebrate the season by taking your little ghosts or goblins for a spooktacular trick-or-teeing experience! Come in costume and visit six golf course holes for a treat and enjoy festive games and arts/crafts. This event is geared towards children ages 13 and under.

This is a free event, no registration is required.