Community

About Mendota Heights

Nestled on the southern border of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the City of Mendota Heights is a first-ring suburb with a small town feel and big city amenities, overlooking the scenic confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers.

Airport

Take a look at the information about the Airport.

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

A Yellow Ribbon Community unites all areas within a community to create a comprehensive network that connects and coordinates agencies, organizations, resources and employers for the purpose of proactively supporting Service members, military families, and veterans.

Chamber of Commerce

City Calendar

Access calendars to view upcoming events.

City Communications

Community Profile

Community profile for the City of Mendota Heights

Dakota County

Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization

New Resident Guide

Find resources and information for new residents to Mendota Heights

News & Updates

Read current news and announcements.

Organics Collection

Dakota County residents can drop off organics such as food scraps and compostable paper products at the organics drop site at Mendakota Park in Mendota Heights. It is a free, convenient, and easy way to manage organics and reduce the amount of trash sent to the landfill.

Par 3 Community Golf Course

Learn about the Par 3 Community Golf Course.

Partners in Energy

In 2023 the City began working with Partners in Energy to develop an Energy Action Plan for the City.

Recycling

Schools

Educational institutions serving Mendota Heights include public and private schools such as School District #197, St. Thomas Academy, and Visitation School. These schools provide a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities for students in the community.

Transportation

Mendota Heights is supported by a comprehensive transportation network that connects the community locally and regionally. Services include public transit, senior transportation, accessible ride options, proximity to MSP Airport, and regional infrastructure managed by MnDOT.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Find frequently asked questions from the City.

Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the City of Mendota Heights! Volunteering presents a rich opportunity to serve in an area that you are passionate about, meet new friends, and support and enhance our local community.

Fresh Air Fridays

A citizen-led initiative encourages residents to make intentional choices and efforts to reduce pollution, each Friday throughout spring and summer months.

Sustainable Mendota Heights

Learn about all the ways that you can make Mendota Heights more sustainable!

Just Deeds

Just Deeds Project program which helps property owners find discriminatory covenants and discharge them from their property titles.

Mendota Heights Municipal Campus Project

Community Keeps Community Safe