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Posted on: September 29, 2023

Sept. 29 Infrastructure Projects Update

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Victoria Curve and Orchard Hill Street Improvements – The contractor will begin removing curb on Victoria Curve and Orchard Hill the week of October 2nd.  Victoria Curve (from Highway 13 to Hunter Lane) and Orchard Hill are planned to be paved Se...

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Posted on: September 29, 2023

District 52B Special Election

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Several precincts within Mendota Heights have a special election in the Fall of 2023 to fill a vacancy in the Minnesota House of Representatives seat. House District 52B encompasses Precincts 2,3,4 and 5 in Mendota Heights. There will be a primary electio...

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Posted on: September 29, 2023

Mayor for a Day Essay Contest

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What would our cities look like if kids were in charge? The Mayor for a Day Essay Contest is back to find out!

To enter, fourth, fifth, and sixth graders can answer the prompt, “What would you do if you were mayor for a day?” for a chance to win $100 and r...

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Posted on: August 17, 2023

What Will You Name Your Drain?

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At a recent meeting, the Natural Resources Commission voted to adopt the storm drain near City Hall and name it Clean Water Heights, as a part of the Adopt-a-Drain Program. The Adopt-a-Drain program began in 2014, with the support of the Capital Region Wa...

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Posted on: September 7, 2023

Residents Asked to Use Odd/Even Watering Schedule

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Although cooler temperatures are here, the area remains in a severe drought that is impacting communities across the Twin Cities and beyond. Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) is requesting increased water conservation measures. Starting Thursday,...

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Posted on: September 7, 2023

Tree of the Month: Swamp White Oak

Swamp White Oak

Swamp White Oak is a native shade tree species with unique, attractive peeling bark. It can grow up to a height of 60 feet. It has leaves that are lobed with a two-toned appearance of dark green on the topside and silver-white on the underside. Leaves are...

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Posted on: September 6, 2023

Preserving Oheyawahe

Oheyawahe

Oheyawahe, a site in Mendota Heights on the National Register of Historic Places, overlooks the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. Considered sacred by Dakota people, the name Oheyawahe can be translated as, “A sacred place much...

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Posted on: August 31, 2023

Weed of the Month: Creeping Bellflower

Creeping Bellflower

Creeping Bellflower is an invasive species native to Europe and Asia. It has a tall spike of purple, individual bell-shaped flowers arranged on one side of the stem. 

Leaves are basal, alternate, and often heart-shaped, especially towards the bott...

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Posted on: September 29, 2023

District 52B Special Election

Election

Several precincts within Mendota Heights have a special election in the Fall of 2023 to fill a vacancy in the Minnesota House of Representatives seat. House District 52B encompasses Precincts 2,3,4 and 5 in Mendota Heights. There will be a primary electio...

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Posted on: September 29, 2023

Mayor for a Day Essay Contest

LMC Logo

What would our cities look like if kids were in charge? The Mayor for a Day Essay Contest is back to find out!

To enter, fourth, fifth, and sixth graders can answer the prompt, “What would you do if you were mayor for a day?” for a chance to win $100 and r...

Read on...

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Posted on: September 7, 2023

Residents Asked to Use Odd/Even Watering Schedule

Lawn Watering

Although cooler temperatures are here, the area remains in a severe drought that is impacting communities across the Twin Cities and beyond. Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) is requesting increased water conservation measures. Starting Thursday,...

Read on...

Parks
Posted on: September 6, 2023

Preserving Oheyawahe

Oheyawahe

Oheyawahe, a site in Mendota Heights on the National Register of Historic Places, overlooks the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. Considered sacred by Dakota people, the name Oheyawahe can be translated as, “A sacred place much...

Read on...

Parks