Winter Storm Preparedness, Blade with the Blue and more!





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*FRIDAY NEWS | Jan. 13, 2023*






LATEST NEWS
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*Coffee with the Council *

*Jan. 14, 9-10 a.m.*
*Copperfield Restaurant*

Join Councilors Mazzitello and Lorberbaum to discuss issues of importance to you and the Mendota Heights Community; all are welcome.

Coffee with Council

*RSVP on Facebook* [ [link removed] ]

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Be Ready: Winter Weather

Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion. Winter storms including blizzards can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice and high winds.

A winter storm can:


* Last a few hours or several days.
* Cut off heat, power and communication services.
* Put older adults, children, sick individuals and pets at greater risk.

Learn how you can be better prepared for the next winter storm!

Winter Weather

* Ready.gov/Winter-Weather* [ [link removed] ]

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Holiday Light Collection- Extended

String lights can be recycled at Mendota Heights City Hall now until Thursday January 26. String lights can also be recycled year round at the Dakota County Recycling Zone.  

 

Holiday Lights
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Now Hiring for the Following Positions:

Fire Marshal [ [link removed] ]

Community Development Director [ [link removed] ]

Warming House/Rink Attendant (Seasonal) [ [link removed] ]

Police Officer [ [link removed] ]

*Apply Today* [ [link removed] ]

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RECYCLING
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Dakota County Fix-It Clinics

​​​Get items fixed or mended for free and learn useful repair skills at an upcoming Fix-It clinic:

*1-4 p.m. Jan. 22 - Burnhaven Library*

*10a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 18 - Galaxie Library*

Fix It Clinic

*More Fix-It Clinic Information* [ [link removed] ]

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POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Weekly Crime Report

Incident reports: Jan. 6-12 [ [link removed] ]

Previous "Weekly Crime Report/Just the Facts" publications are available in the *Laserfiche archive system* [ [link removed] ] on the City website.  [ [link removed] ]

Follow MHPD on Facebook* @MendotaHeightsPD [ [link removed] ]*.



*Jan. 13 Crime Report* [ [link removed] ]

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Blade with the Blue
Blade with the Blue

*Saturday, Jan. 28
1-3:30 p.m.*

Youth ages 12 and under are invited to join police officers from Mendota Heights and West St. Paul for a fun day of pick up hockey games and ice skating. The event is free; registration is recommended.



*Register Today!* [ [link removed] ]

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PARKS & RECREATION
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Frozen Fun Fest
Frozen Fun Fest 2023

Feb. 3-10

*Coloring Contest
*Color a winter masterpiece for a chance to win fantastic prizes. Coloring sheet available at 8 a.m. Feb. 3, online and at City Hall. Completed coloring sheets should be dropped off in the City Hall water utilities drop box by 11:30 a.m. Feb. 10.

Wednesday, Feb. 8

*Medallion Hunt Begins!
*Search for the Frozen Fun Fest medallion hidden in a Mendota Heights public park and win the grand prize! Daily clues posted at 8 a.m. on the City Website and Facebook; watch for the contest rules and first clue at 8 a.m. Feb. 8.

Friday, Feb. 10

*Cupid’s Valentine Crawl [ [link removed] ]
**4:30–6:30 p.m.
**Market Square Park
*Kick off your Valentine’s week with a Cupid Crawl to local businesses, for the chance to win a prize! Then join us for music and crafts at Market Square Park.

Saturday, Feb. 11

*Puzzle Competition* [ [link removed] ]- *waitlist only*
**9 a.m.–Noon
**Fire Station
*Fun for all ages; teams of up-to four people race to finish a 500-piece puzzle and win prizes!

*Ice Festival [ [link removed] ]
**4–6 p.m.
**Friendly Hills Park
*Hit the ice to the music of a live DJ, grab a food truck dinner, watch live ice sculpting and warm up by the fire.

Sunday, Feb. 12

*Youth Ice Fishing* [ [link removed] ]
**9–11 a.m.
**Rogers Lake Park
*Learn to fish from experts who provide equipment and guidance. Ages 14 and under.

*Snow Footgolf* [ [link removed] ]
**12-2:30 P.M.
**Par 3 Community Clubhouse
*Bring the whole family, lace up your boots and play five holes of snow footgolf; tee times required.

**Requires Registration*

*MendotaHeightsMN.gov/FrozenFunFest* [ [link removed] ]

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Nature Sense
Nature Sense: Who's Out There and What are they Doing?

Programming for ages 55+

*Feb. 15*
*10:30-11:30 a.m.*

Join Naturalist Eloise Dietz at the Par 3 Community Clubhouse for an informative presentation highlighting signs of animals in winter!



*Register Today* [ [link removed] ]

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Children Playing
Tour de Rec

Join us for this free, monthly recreation program aimed at bringing fun to neighborhoods throughout the community. 

Upcoming Dates:

*Feb. 2*
*6-7 p.m.*

Southview Park
257 Westview Drive, St. Paul



*More Dates and Information* [ [link removed] ]

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Card Game
*Coffee, Cribbage and Cards*

*9–11 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 18; Feb. 1, 22
**Par 3 Community Clubhouse*

Join us for coffee and games with friends! Weekly games include cribbage, hand and foot cards and more. Free program for ages 55 and up; registration required.



*Register Today* [ [link removed] ]






City Business Hours

*City Hall:* Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Friday 7-11:30 a.m.

*Police Department:* Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

*Public Works Building*: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

*City Hall Contact Information [ [link removed] ]*

*Public Meetings*

Meetings take place at City Hall; changes or cancellations are noted at *mendotaheightsmn.gov/calendar [ [link removed] ]*.

Watch regular meetings online or on demand at *townsquare.tv/webstreaming [ [link removed] ];* or watch on cable television:


* City Council & Planning Commission:* Ch. 18/798 HD*
* Airport Relations (select meetings televised), Natural Resources & Parks and Recreation Commission: *Ch. 15/859 HD*

Broadcast channels may change; check *Town Square Television listings [ [link removed] ]* for updates.

Meeting Schedule

*Council Work Session
*Jan. 17; 4:00 p.m.

*Council Meeting*

Jan. 17; 6 p.m.

*Airport Relations Commission Meeting*

Jan. 18; 6:00 p.m.






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Phone: 651-452-1850








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