Ice Festival

Saturday, Feb. 11
4?6 p.m.
Friendly Hills Park

Don't miss this celebration of the season!

• Bring skates and hit the ice to the music of a?live DJ
• Grab a food truck dinner from?Finer Meats & Eats
• Watch as a?live ice sculptor?creates a frozen polar bear on skates
• Warm up by the?fire pit; bring your own fixings for some s'mores

Medallion Hunt Update

The City is deeply sorry to the Mendota Heights community and to all of the medallion hunters for the City?s error in this year?s?Frozen Fun Fest Medallion Hunt. The clues were not published as they were designed and that darkened the event for all participants including the family who found the medallion. The family who found the medallion has declined to accept this year?s prize. We understand that the event is something that many members of the community have been looking forward to as an opportunity to connect with the City?s parks and trails and enjoy the winter weather and that this error ruined some of that fun.

The City is converting its website to a new platform. Clues for the medallion hunt that were scheduled to be publicly posted each day for the next week were accidentally viewable within an archive function of the City?s website. City staff did not become aware of this glitch until the medallion was reported as found. ?All clues for the entire medallion hunt were viewable through a simple Google search. It is unfortunate that the City discovered this at the expense of the medallion hunt.

Again we are deeply sorry for this mistake, we invite the community to come out to enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend for all the fun events that are a part of the?2023 Frozen Fun Fest.

This year?s Frozen Fun Fest Medallion Hunt built off of the theme of it being the second year the City hosted a medallion hunt. The medallion was hidden in Wentworth Park at the base of a tree that split into two trunks.

Coffee with the Council

Saturday, Feb. 11
9-10 a.m.

Par 3 Community Clubhouse

Drop by and grab a cup of joe with City Councilors Lorberbaum and Mazzitello. Coffee with the Council is an opportunity to connect and share your thoughts with council members in an informal setting. Watch for additional Coffee with the Council events coming soon.

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 Sunday, February 19, at 11:59 p.m.

Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

The Mendota Heights Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its first community grant, offering up to $3,000 for ?The Best Idea? to enhance life in our City.

Individuals or groups of residents are encouraged to apply and use grant funds to turn their idea into reality!

Applications must be received by May 1, and will be evaluated for ideas that improve quality of life, strengthen community connections, use innovation, leave a lasting impact and build community pride.

To apply, pick up an application at City Hall. Watch for ?The Best Idea? winners to be announced June 1.

Airport News?

Airlines Operated Larger Aircraft at MSP in 2022 to Meet Increasing Passenger Demand?

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) surpassed 310,000 operations in 2022, an increase of 2% compared to 2021. Meanwhile, passenger activity increased by 24% to 31,241,822 total passengers.

The greater increase in the number of passengers compared to the increase in the number of flights is related to a shift in MSP?s current airline fleet mix. Airlines are using aircraft with more seats per flight across their route networks, resulting in more passengers across fewer operations. ?

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?on the City website.?

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.

Summer Program Registration Begins

Tuesday, Feb. 28
9 a.m.

Mark your calendar and plan ahead for a summer filled with fun and exploration!

• Browse the?2023 Summer Program Guide
• Create a registration account?(or log in and update any necessary info)
• With questions,?email Parks and Recreation

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.

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

April 6
6-7 p.m.
Marie Park
1780 Lilac Ln., Mendota Heights