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 Get ready for Movie Night tonight!
June 4 | 8:30 p.m. at Mendakota Park
Bring a blanket, chairs, and your favorite snacks, and watch Tom and Jerry under the stars (rated PG). This is a free community event - no registration required. We hope to see you there!
 Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K Walk/Run
Packet Pickup
June 4 | Until 4:30 p.m. at City Hall
Register in person for the Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K Walk/Run for Special Olympics Minnesota. Registration is $25 before June 5. Race details can be found on the registration form. Those who are preregistered may pick up their race packet and T-shirt.
Walk/Run
June 5 | Registration 7-8:30 a.m., Race Start 9 a.m. at Market Square Park
If you haven't yet registered, you can register on event day for $30. View the COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for this event.
Highway 62 weekend road closure
Westbound Hwy 62 between Hwy 13 and Hwy 5 (Mendota Bridge) in Mendota Heights is closing at 10 p.m. Friday, June 4 through 6 a.m. Monday, June 7. Please plan your travels accordingly.
 COVID-19 information
Get your shot and claim a prize
The first 100,000 Minnesotans, ages 12 and older, who get their first COVID-19 vaccine through June 30 will be eligible for a special reward.
Find a vaccination location
Walk-ins for Minnesotans age 12 to 17 are possible at any state community vaccination sites that are administering the Pfizer vaccine.
Find a free community testing event
The Minnesota Department of Health continues to host both saliva and nasal swab testing events throughout Minnesota. Tests are free and insurance is not required.
Recent highlights
 How to reuse or recycle propane tanks
Propane tanks fuel our summer activities from grilling to camping. When your large or small fuel tanks are empty, do not put them in your home recycling or trash. While they are made of steel — a very recyclable metal — gas cylinders and tanks contain compressed gas even when you think they’re empty. If they are thrown in the trash or recycling, they can explode and cause injury to workers.
Reuse options:
- Grill tanks – exchange at a gas station or other propane supplier.
- Small, camp tanks – try refillable propane kits sold at most hardware retailers.
Recycling option: Bring your pressurized tanks to The Recycling Zone in Eagan for free recycling.
Upcoming recycling events
Boat Wrap Recycling
Through June 15
Drop off boat wrap at Lighthouse Motorsports and Marine in Rosemount during regular business hours. Call 651-322-4420 before dropping off. The type of plastic used to wrap boats requires special handling and cannot be placed with regular home recycling. Remove all straps, cords, rocks and gravel. Transhield covers and fabric liners, including plastic wrap with fabric, are not accepted.
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June 26 | 10am - 1pm at Wakota Federal Credit Union, South St. Paul
Take home FREE compost for your garden.
 Weed of the month
Japanese Hedge Parsley (Torilis japonica)
Japanese Hedge Parsley is a relatively new and aggressive invasive that is most often found along hiking and bike trails, and is often spread by pedestrian and bike traffic. Leaves are compound and in groups of 3-5, and about 5 inches long, resembling carrot leaves. Flowers are small and white, in clusters of 10-20 flowers each, and bloom from June to August. Japanese Hedge Parsley in a biennial plant that can grow to 6 feet tall in the second year. Prevent the spread of Japanese Hedge Parsley by washing footwear, bike tires, and other gear after leaving infested areas.
Control methods:
- Removal is easily done by hand-pulling.
For more information: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources or contact Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Technician at 651-255-1123 or kristas@mendota-heights.com.
Attend the LMRWMO's virtual kickoff meeting
Wednesday, June 9 | 6-7 p.m. via Zoom
The public is invited to the Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization (LMRWMO) Watershed Management Plan kickoff meeting to be held virtually via Zoom on June 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. Learn more and link to meeting.
Recent highlights
Just the Facts
Incident reports 5/28/21 - 6/3/21
Previous Just the Facts publications are available in the Laserfiche archive system on the City's website.
Sign up for emergency alerts
The Emergency Alert Program is available through the Dakota Communications Center (DCC) at mn-dcc.org/community-notification/.
Stay in touch through Nextdoor
The MHPD has expanded their social media channels to include Nextdoor. Learn more and sign up at nextdoor.com.
For immediate public safety response and non-emergency police assistance call 9-1-1
The Police Department will also continue to process requests for police reports, gun permits, etc. Link to the forms under Public Resources at mendota-heights.com/police. Completed forms and general questions can be submitted via email to pdrecords@mendota-heights.com.
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 Senior Golf Pass now available
The Mendota Heights Par 3 Community Golf Course is offering a new special for adults ages 65 and older. Through the end of the 2021 season, seniors can purchase a golf pass for $200. Included with the Senior Golf Pass:
- One round per pass holder per day; identification and season pass is required at check- in.
- Hours of play/use: Monday through Friday from 7:30am – 1:00pm.
- Pass covers greens fees only; carts are not included.
- Tee times are available first come, first serve and may not be made more than seven days in advance.
- Golfers/senior pass holders will not be able to play on the course when a portion of the holes or the entire course is closed due to weather, course maintenance, city programming or other special events.
- You must be age 65+ when registering.
- Passes are not transferable or refundable.
- All other course rules apply.
All passes must be purchased in person at City Hall during regular business hours. Passes are not available to purchase at the Par 3. Payment can be made by cash, check, or credit card.
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