Election 2024 Recap

As many as 30,000 Minnesotans regularly serve as election judges, assisting their neighbors with voting and provide an added level of trust and security. Working as an election judge is a tremendous service to the community, and the City of Mendota Heights would like to thank the more than 90 residents who helped provide a fair and balanced 2024 Election.

In the Mendota Heights municipal election, residents reelected Mayor Stephanie Levine (2-year term) and Council Member Joel Paper (4-year term), and elected candidate John P Maczko (4-year term), to serve on the City Council beginning in January 2025. Thanks to the 8,490 residents who participated in the 2024 Election, Mendota Heights had a 87.7% voter turnout!

Weed of the Month: Tartarian Honeysuckle

Tartarian honeysuckle is a non-native, invasive shrub introduced to the U.S. in the 1700s as an ornamental species. It is a multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that can grow to 10 feet in height. Leaves are opposite, oval, and smooth or sometimes downy. Leaf drop is slightly later in the fall than native species, so fall is a good time to identify this invasive. Flowers are paired, tubular, and pink to red, blooming in late spring and early summer. Tartarian honeysuckle produces red or orange berries and contain several seeds. The bark of Tartarian Honeysuckle can also be a distinctive trait that may help in identification, as it is light in color and has a rough, shaggy or peeling texture. Tartarian Honeysuckle has a Restricted status under the Minnesota Noxious Weed Law.

Buckthorn Removal Kit Available

Buckthorn is an invasive species that spreads quickly through its roots and berries, overtaking all other native plants. The City encourages residents to remove buckthorn from their own property to maintain and protect the ecological habitat. Residents are now able to check out a buckthorn removal kit available at City Hall. The kit contains supplies for hand removal of buckthorn, including an informational instruction packet, cutting tools, gloves, buckthorn baggies, herbicide dobbers, and an UpRooter (small mechanical tool for pulling plants). 

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.

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.

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.

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.