Happy Holidays

In observance of Christmas and New Year's Day, City Hall is closed Dec. 24-26, and Jan. 1.

Please note, there is no Friday News delivery on Dec. 26; watch for the first Friday News update of 2026 on Jan. 2.

Municipal Campus Project Update

The Mendota Heights City Council voted unanimously to authorize the Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the Construction of a new Police Department and City Hall Building. This direction authorizes staff to begin work developing designs and plans for the new facility, that will include many opportunities for public engagement and feedback. Additional information on the Municipal Campus Project can be found on the city website

If you are interested in the options that the city council has considered for how best to resolve facility concerns at City Hall and the Police Department, check out this video.

Ice Rinks Opening Soon!

Parks and Recreation staff anticipate warming houses and ice rinks will be ready to open as early as Monday, Dec. 22.

Warming house hours will be updated regularly the Warming House Hotline at 651-255-1174.

Apply to Serve on a City Commission

Mendota Heights residents are invited to apply for open positions on the Natural Resources and Airport Relations Commissions. The application deadline is 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2.

Volunteers Needed: Teach Mah Jongg

Help the city spread the love of Mah Jongg. We are looking for patient and experienced Mah Jongg players to help teach beginners how to play! Mendota Heights Parks & Recreation will supply all the equipment.

Holiday Lights Recycling

Did you know holiday string lights can take years to break down in a landfill?

Recycle your old, unwanted and non-working holiday lights with convenient drop off during City Hall business hours, now through Jan. 31.

Now Hiring!

Public Works Maintenance Worker

Full-Time, Non-Exempt - $65,020.80 - $85,446.40 Annually

Weekly Crime Report

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