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Posted on: March 27, 2023

Xcel Energy Project at Sibley Gas Plant

Gas Plant

In preparation for work scheduled at the Sibley Gas Plant in Mendota Heights, Xcel Energy will be safely purging propane vapor from some of the tanks. This process will involve setting up a flare to assist with purging; you may be able to see this flare f...

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Engineering and Public Works
Posted on: March 24, 2023

How to Save a Life

Life Saving Award

On Dec. 11, 2022, at 5:47 a.m., Kenneth Sperle was exercising at Anytime Fitness in Mendota Heights when he suffered a cardiac arrest, and went unconscious. A citizen, Daniel Goodstein, was present and immediately began chest compressions. Daniel had the ...

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Police and Fire
Posted on: March 24, 2023

Dakota County Natural Shorelines Workshop

Shoreline

Do you own shoreline in Mendota Heights? Learn how natural shorelines installed with native plants can protect your shoreline, beautify your property, and provide habitat for pollinators and aquatic animals.

Join the Dakota County Soil & Water Conserva...

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Learn more and register! Natural Resources
Posted on: March 22, 2023

New Valley View Heights Playground Design Approved by Council

New Valley View Heights Playground Design

Earlier this year, the City asked residents for input on an upgrade to the Valley View Heights playground.

Now, after tallying more than 130 votes, the final playground design has been selected, and it was approved by the City Council at their March 21 mee...

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Parks
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Spring Cleaning for Surface Waters

View of water and trees

This spring, remember some simple things you can do to keep surface waters clean:

  • Dispose of yard waste properly; don’t rake it into the street where it runs into surface waters, causing harmful algal blooms. Find yard waste drop-off sites at DakotaCounty....
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Natural Resources
Posted on: March 8, 2023

Become a Firefighter!

MHFD

Few professions provide the sense of accomplishment and personal enrichment that fire service professionals enjoy. There is tremendous satisfaction in having saved a life, controlled a structure fire, comforted an accident victim, or taught a skill that p...

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Fire Department
Posted on: February 8, 2023

Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

Idea

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 ...

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

New Valley View Heights Playground Design Approved by Council

New Valley View Heights Playground Design

Earlier this year, the City asked residents for input on an upgrade to the Valley View Heights playground.

Now, after tallying more than 130 votes, the final playground design has been selected, and it was approved by the City Council at their March 21 mee...

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Parks
Posted on: February 8, 2023

Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

Idea

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 ...

Read on...

Administration