Absentee Voting

If you received an absentee ballot in the mail, be sure to return it in the City Hall drop box or in-person during voting hours. Ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Nov. 5.

Direct Ballot Voting

Direct ballot voting takes place at City Hall, 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:

• Friday, Nov. 1, 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.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.

Voting on Election Day

To vote in person on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, go to your designated polling place – polls are open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. New this year, voters in precinct 4 who previously voted at St. Thomas Academy, will now be voting at Friendly Hills Middle School – this location will serve as a shared precinct for voters who live in precinct 4 and precinct 5.

• Check your voter registration status
  
  
• Find your polling place

Winter Parking Restrictions

To allow for snow removal, parking is prohibited on any public street from 2–6 a.m. Nov. 1-March 31. Parking restrictions are also in place on all public streets after any snow event resulting in two inches of snow or more, until the street is plowed from curb to curb.

Valley Park Streambank Stabilization

The City of Mendota Heights is working with Dakota County, Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), and the Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization (LMRWMO) to conduct streambank stabilization and volume reduction in Valley Park, as part of the River to River Greenway project.

This project is phase one of an in-depth rehabilitation of the trail system in Valley Park. Following the streambank stabilization, Dakota County will replace all bridges and pavement in the trail corridor. Future work (projected for 2027) includes the trail segment south of Marie Ave., including a proposed underpass of Dodd Rd., north of Highway 62. 

As phase one work begins in late November, park visitors will see significant impacts to the use of the trails. Work is scheduled to be complete in about 10 weeks. 

Oak Award Nominations

The Natural Resources Commission sponsors the Oak Awards Program each year. Any individual, family, company or organization that has contributed to the advancement of natural resources within Mendota Heights is eligible; nominees need not reside within Mendota Heights.

The nomination deadline is Dec. 31, 2024.

Winter Program Registration

Registration has already begun for fun and affordable winter programs, including gymnastics, ice skating lessons and more. Browse programs and register today!

Mayor for a Day Contest

What would our cities look like if kids were in charge? The Mayor for a Day Essay Contest is back to find out! To enter, fourth, fifth, and sixth graders can answer the prompt, “What would you do if you were mayor for a day?” for a chance to win $100 and recognition in Minnesota Cities magazine. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 13.

Fall Street Sweeping

To prevent sediment from entering the City’s storm drains, street sweeping is conducted in the spring and fall. This year, fall street sweeping begins on Monday, Nov. 4 and should wrap up by the end of the week. You can help by moving vehicles from the street and keeping trash cans behind the curb line. Remember, it is illegal to place yard waste and debris onto City streets.

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.

Pumpkin Composting

Nov. 2-3
Mendakota Park

Toss pumpkins into a giant dumpster for composting.

Tour de Rec: Open Basketball

Nov. 7; 6-7 p.m.
Somerset Elementary

Join us for a free hour of basketball at Somerset Elementary School!

Maker's Market

Nov. 9; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Two Rivers High School

Shop for handmade items while supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs.

Toy Swap

Nov. 9; 10 a.m.-Noon
Mendota Heights City Hall

Bring gently used toys to swap with others. Free event, you do not need to bring a toy to take a toy. Please do not bring broken toys; leftovers will be donated to a reuse organization. Skip the crowd at the beginning of the swap by bringing the toys you want to swap to the Mendota Heights City Hall before the event, Thursday, Nov. 7; 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.