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 It's race time!
Register today for the 17th annual Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K Run/Walk to benefit Special Olympics Minnesota and Northern Dakota County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. Registration forms are available through the link below or at City Hall during business or packet-pickup hours. Payment is by cash or check; please make checks payable to Beyond the Yellow Ribbon.
Race Fee:
- $30 Preregister by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 3
- $35 Register at the race
Packet Pickup Options
Race Day Schedule | Saturday, June 4 at The Village at Mendota Heights:
- 7-8:30 a.m. | Packet pickup open
- 7:30-8:30 a.m. | On-site registration open
- 9 a.m. | Race starts
 Connect and chat
The public is invited to stop by for casual conversation and open discussion with two Mendota Heights City Council members.
 Free music in the park
Join us for free Music in the Parks! Enjoy dynamic music and recreations of the best tunes from the last 70+ years.
Seeking high school student representatives for two commissions
The City's Parks and Recreation Commission and Natural Resources Commission are each seeking a high school student representative to serve for the 2022-2023 school year. Student representatives serve on the advisory commission as a non-voting member, and provide a communications link for ideas, observations, concerns, and questions. Students must be able to attend monthly commission meetings from September 2022 to May 2023, and must be a Mendota Heights resident attending any high school (grades 9-12). Interested students must apply by Friday, June 10, 2022, for consideration.
No Mow May ends
Thank you for all residents who participated in supporting pollinators during No Mow May. A friendly reminder that all properties must come back into the City’s height restriction for vegetation in residential yards per the Weed and Noxious Vegetation ordinance by Monday, June 6, 2022.
 We are Hiring! Join the City of Mendota Heights team and apply now for these positions:
Fall Seasonal Recreation
Visit job postings at mendotaheightsmn.gov/employment.
Clear out mattresses at a discount
Certified Recycling is offering a special pickup rate for Dakota County residents through Labor Day (Sept. 5) on mattresses or box springs. Certified Recycling disassembles items and sends the metal, wood and cloth to businesses that can make new products. Even better, quality mattresses are donated to Bridging and given to people pursuing housing stability.
Cost – recycling is $45 for the first item and $25 for each additional item; use the code DC2022 to waive the pickup fee, too.
Accepted – any size mattress or box spring, no limit.
Not accepted – items with a history of bedbugs or contaminated with blood or hazardous waste.
Get information and schedule a pick up at certifiedrecycling.org or call 952-894-1448.
Upcoming recycling events
June 11 | 9 a.m.-noon
West St. Paul Public Works, 403 Marie Ave. E., WSP
June 18 | Noon–3 p.m.
Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley
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Gearing up for summer fun
Tune up your bike, grab your helmet, and join community members on a monthly summer bike ride. Folks on Spokes rides are casual with an emphasis on social. Routes are between 7-15 miles, with stopes every 3-4 miles, at an average pace of 8-10 MPH. Rides will start and finish at the same location, and take place in Mendota Heights or neighboring cities. This a free event, however registration is required to be on the email list that announces routes. Route information is sent via email about one week prior to ride dates. This program is in partnership with the Cities of WSP and SSP.
Upcoming ride dates (routes to-be-announced)
- June 17, 9 a.m.
- July 26, 6 p.m.
- Aug 19, 9 a.m.
 Save the dates!
Mark your calendars and head out to the parks for live music and entertainment this summer. The concerts are free to attend!
 Free drop-in program - no registration required
Join us on Tuesdays this summer for the City's traveling program that brings recreation to local neighborhood spots. Staff will set up activities and equipment for youth to enjoy: games, sports, arts, crafts, and more! Supervision is provided during the listed event time only; for ages 6-12. This program is in partnership with West St. Paul.
View the Tour de Rec summer schedule.
Youth field trip
Thurs, June 23 | 9am-4:30pm | Ages 8-14
Come cheer on the Minnesota Twins as they battle against the Cleveland Guardians at Target Field. Bus drop-off and pick-up is at Harmon Park Neighborhood Center, WSP.
Cost: $36 (resident)
Get started planning your summer of fun!
Registration is open for summer recreation programs and programs are filling quickly. There are tons of activities for all ages to enjoy! Visit the Summer Fun webpage for details.
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