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!
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.
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.
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 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*- 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 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* 9–11 a.m. Rogers Lake Park Learn to fish from experts who provide equipment and guidance. Ages 14 and under.
Snow Footgolf* 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.
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.
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