Cupid's Valentine Crawl, Frozen Fun Fest and more!
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*FRIDAY NEWS | Feb. 3, 2023*
Frozen Fun Fest
*Frozen Fun Fest kicks off this week with activities now through Sunday, Feb. 12.*
Cupid's Valentine Crawl
*Friday, Feb. 10*
*4:30?6:30 p.m.
**Market Square Park*
Bring the whole family and kick off your Valentine?s week with Cupid's Valentine Crawl:
* Pick up your Cupid's Crawl card at Market Square Park
* Stop by?participating businesses?for exclusive discounts and prizes
* Collect *stickers from four businesses* to fill your card.
* Drop it Cupid's Valentine box the chance to win a prize!?
*Be sure to join us back at Market Square Park to drop your card in Cupid's Valentine Box and enjoy music, crafts and fun!*
*Check out our promotional video:[link removed]? [ [link removed] ]*
*More Info* [ [link removed] ]
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Coloring Contest
Feb. 3-10
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.
*Download and Print Coloring Sheet* [ [link removed] ]
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*Medallion Hunt*
*Begins Wednesday, Feb. 8*
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.
*Watch for Clues Starting Feb. 8* [ [link removed] ]
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*There's so much fun in store: ice fishing, snow footgolf, an Ice Festival and more!*
*MendotaHeightsMN.gov/FrozenFunFest* [ [link removed] ]
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LATEST NEWS
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Skatepark Reconstruction Survey
The 2023 budget included funding for the renovation of the Mendota Heights Skatepark at Roger's Lake Park. Please share your thoughts!
The survey closes on Sunday, February 19, at 11:59 p.m.
*Take the Survey* [ [link removed] ]
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Bike and Pedestrian Plan Projects
In 2022, City leaders began work on a?*Bike and Pedestrian Plan*?intended to guide improvement projects and plans for the future, aimed at creating safer, more navigable roadways, sidewalks and paths. After gathering input from the community, the Council accepted a final Plan in November 2022.
*The City is working closely with Dakota Co. and the Minn. Department of Transportation (MnDOT) on the following projects, which will take place in 2023:*
* Add shared use trail along Victoria Curve from Hunter Ln. to Hwy. 13.
* Close sidewalk gap along South Plaza Dr.
* Pilot test crosswalk at Chippewa Ave. and Annapolis St./Hwy. 13.
* Add sidewalk segment and move crosswalk adjacent to Somerset Elem.
The Bike and Pedestrian Plan is available online.
*MendotaHeightsMN.gov/Projects* [ [link removed] ]
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Weekly Crime Report
The Mendota Heights Police Department provides a weekly list of incidents taking place in our community.
Previous crime reports?are available in the?*Laserfiche archive system* [ [link removed] ]?on the City website.?
*Feb. 3 Crime Report* [ [link removed] ]
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CERT
CERT Volunteers Needed
Established in 2022, the Mendota Heights*?Community Emergency Response Team*?(CERT) is a group of citizen volunteers who are trained in emergency preparedness for large-scale disaster incidents that may impact our community.?
The City of Mendota Heights is seeking volunteers to participate in the 2023 CERT Training and join the Team.
*More Information* [ [link removed] ]
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NATURAL RESOURCES
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Weed of the Month: Common Invasive Trees
When picking tree species to plant this spring, be aware of some common invasive trees that may still be available for purchase. Buckthorn and Siberian Elm are invasive trees that many are aware of; however, be aware of other invasive species avoid planting them.
*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]
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PARKS & RECREATION
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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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Tour de Rec
Join us for this free, monthly recreation program aimed at bringing fun to neighborhoods throughout the community.?
Upcoming Dates:
*March 2*
*6-7 p.m.*
Harmon Park Neighborhood Center
230 Bernard St. W., West St. Paul
*More Dates and Locations* [ [link removed] ]
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CARDS
*Coffee, Cribbage and Cards*
*9?11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 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] ]
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PUBLIC MEETINGS
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*Schedule*
*City Council Meeting
*Feb. 7; 7 p.m.
*Natural Resources Commission*
Feb. 8; 6 p.m.
*Parks and Recreation Commission*
Feb. 14; 6:30 p.m.
Meetings take place at City Hall; changes or cancellations are noted at?*mendotaheightsmn.gov/calendar [ [link removed] ]*.
How to Watch
Watch online or on demand at?*townsquare.tv/webstreaming [ [link removed] ];*?or 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*
*Official Website of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota [ [link removed] ]*
1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Phone: 651-452-1850
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