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Parks Celebration takes place this weekend!
 Water conservation measures continue
Odd/even outdoor watering schedule urged
As of this time, the Saint Paul Regional Water Services is continuing in the voluntary odd/even water conservation stage. Depending on river volumes, the next higher level would be mandatory odd-even watering. If the drought situation worsens, additional measures would be added. For more information and water-saving tips, visit stpaul.gov/water. Please do your part to reduce your use of water!
Road construction updates
Dakota County began construction on Delaware Avenue and Lexington Avenue on Wednesday, August 11. The project on Delaware Avenue will be adjusting manholes north of Marie Avenue and improvements to the intersection of Salem Church Road in Sunfish Lake. The work on Lexington Avenue includes adjusting manholes in conjunction with a mill & overlay of the pavement. This work is expected to last approximately 21 days. The roadways will remain open to traffic during construction but certain work may require a flagger to assist in directing traffic. Please use caution when driving through the construction area.
Xcel Energy has completed a gas line project on Dodd Road just north of Highway 62. Xcel will be paving the project on Friday, August 13, and plans to open the roadway at 5 a.m. on Saturday, August 14. Xcel will need to close the section again for a half day on Monday, August 16, to complete restoration work.
Mendota Heights is currently working on watermain replacement on London Road, Downing Street, and Winston Court. Once the watermain on these streets are complete, the contractor will begin watermain replacement and storm sewer construction on Brompton Place. Following the utility installations, the contractor will be replacing segments of curb and preparing the road for paving. This project is expected to last until early October.
 Pictured (L-R): Representative Rick Hansen, Senator Matt Klein, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, Major General Shawn Manke, Mendota Mayor Brian Mielke, NDC BTYR Chair Neil Garlock.
Creating a community of support
The Northern Dakota County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (NDC BTYR) organization held a proclamation ceremony on August 12 at the VFW in Mendota. In 2019, the Cities of Mendota Heights, Mendota and Lilydale merged with the West St. Paul Beyond the Yellow Ribbon to become the Northern Dakota County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, receiving official recognition from the State of Minnesota effective August 31, 2020. The organization supports active-duty and veteran military personnel and their families. To learn how you can volunteer or to seek assistance and support, call the Helpline at 651-259-2614 or email yellowribbon@wspmn.gov.
 COVID-19 information
- Minnesotans twelve years of age and older who receive their first dose between Friday, July 30 and Sunday, August 15 will be eligible for a $100 Visa gift card to spend however they choose, limited to the first 24,330 eligible submissions. Details.
- Walk-ins for Minnesotans are available at any state community vaccination sites; vaccinations are available for ages twelve to seventeen at sites administering the Pfizer vaccine.
- 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
 Upcoming events
Aug 22 | Trapp Farm Park, Eagan
Sept 19 | Whitetail Woods Park, Farmington
Through Sept 6 | Special rate for Dakota County residents
Sept 11 | Mendakota Park
Take home FREE compost for your garden.
 Let's get to 750 program sign-ups!
New drop-off location at Mendakota Park is open
Participate the Mayor's Challenge by joining 655+ other Mendota Heights households that are recycling food waste/organics from home through the Dakota County Organics Drop-off Program. By signing up for the program, you simply collect organic waste items, such as food scraps and paper towels, and conveniently drop them off at Mendakota Park's drop-off site for free. Unlike backyard composting, all food scraps, including meat, bones and dairy products, are accepted. Collected items are recycled into compost.
All registered participants receive free compostable bags to use at home, along with helpful tips to get started. To learn more and sign up, visit dakotacounty.us and search organics, call 952-891-7557, or email organics@co.dakota.mn.us.
Recent highlights
Just the Facts
Incident reports 8/6/21 - 8/12/21
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 mendotaheightsmn.gov/police. Completed forms and general questions can be submitted via email to pdrecords@mendota-heights.com.
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 Positive pier pressure
Thanks to all who participated in the 2021 Cliff Timm Memorial Fishing Derby at Rogers Lake! It was a great turnout with forty youth participating. A whopping twenty-one-inch Northern Pike came in as the largest fish caught, while a three-inch catch was awarded the smallest fish. One child caught thirteen fish in twenty minutes! If you missed registration this year, watch for this annual event again next summer.
Upcoming events
Drop-in Program (Free)
Join us on Tuesday for the City's traveling program that brings recreation to local neighborhood spots. Staff will set up activities and equipment for youth ages six to twelve to enjoy. There will be games, sports, arts, crafts, and more. No registration required.
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August 17 | 12:30-1:30pm at Harmon Park
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 Bogey with the Red & Blue
Sat, Sept 11 | 10am-noon
Mendota Heights Par 3 Golf Course
Join the Mendota Heights Police and Fire Departments for a recreational round of golf (9-holes). Meet and mingle with officers and firefighters who serve your neighborhood. Sign up for a team of four and your group will be provided with a firefighter or officer for play. Participants of all ages are welcome. This will be a scramble-style event with a shotgun start (everyone starts at the same time on a different hole, and everyone in your group plays using the best shot to make the next shot from). Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Cost: $10 per participant
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