Thank You, Election Judges
In Minnesota, as many as 30,000 election judges serve as temporary, paid employees trained to handle all aspects of voting. These essential public servants assist residents with navigating the process of voting, provide an added level of trust and security, remain non-partisan and impartial, and act within the rule of law currently in place.
Election judges receive extensive training in the absentee voting and polling place processes, as well as the use of electronic roster and registration devices, ballot counters, ADA accessible voting machines and more. They also participate in the testing of all equipment used for secure data transmission and accuracy.
Working as an election judge is a tremendous service to the community!
The City of Mendota Heights would like to thank the more than 90 residents who served as election judges and helped provide a fair and balanced 2022 Election.
Election Results
State and local election results can be found on the Minnesota Secretary of State website at sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results.
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Beyond the Yellow Ribbon - Serving Veterans in Mendota Heights and Beyond
In 2019, the City of Mendota Heights merged with the cities of Lilydale, Mendota, West St. Paul and eventually South St. Paul, to form a partnership now known as the Northern Dakota County (NDC) Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization. This partnership provides unparalleled services that help our heroes receive the attention they deserve.
More than 23,000 residents of Dakota County are Veterans, and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon volunteers are available to help them with everything from replacing a furnace to finding employment, or even a simple warm meal. Donations to the organization directly support resources and services for Veterans.
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 A Smashing Success!
Thanks to hundreds of residents for making this year's pumpkin recycling effort a smashing success. If you missed the event, don't forget pumpkins can be placed in a backyard compost bin, picked up by trash haulers (call to inquire) or dropped off at Gertens (fees may apply).
Yard Sign Recycling
Nov. 9–20
City Hall
The City is partnering with Dakota County to collect and recycle used yard signs.
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Dakota County Fix It Clinic
12–3 p.m. Nov. 19
Farmington Library
Get items fixed or mended for free and learn useful repair skills.
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Schedule a Home Energy Squad Visit
Increasing the energy efficiency in your home is one of the easiest ways to save money on utility bills. The Home Energy Squad program offers Xcel Energy customers a visit from an energy professional who will assess your home for energy savings opportunities and connect you with utility rebates and other financing options if you decide to move forward with recommended improvements.
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Buckthorn Removal Event
9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12
Valley Park
Join volunteers from the City’s Natural Resources Commission for a buckthorn removal and native restoration event. Volunteers will cut and remove buckthorn south of the Marie Avenue pedestrian underpass adjacent to the walking trail, and spread native groundcover seed in the area.
South St. Paul Yard Waste Compost Site
Residents of Mendota Heights can compost yard waste such as grass clippings and leaves for a fee of $1 per bag or barrel at the South St. Paul Yard Waste Compost Site. The site is open Friday-Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. through Nov. 16.
PD Collecting Toys for Teens
The Mendota Heights Police Department and the Scott Carver Dakota Community Action Partnership (CAP) have teamed up to collect gifts for tweens and teens ages 10-18 this holiday season.
Toys collected will help CAP offer holiday shopping opportunities for teens experiencing homelessness and families in need.
Unwrapped gifts can be dropped off any time Nov. 10-Dec. 11 at the Mendota Heights Police Department (1101 Victoria Curve).
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Winter Break Field Trips
Make plans to keep the kids active and having fun over winter break with affordable field trips, Dec. 27 and 28.They'll enjoy activities like snow tubing, ice skating and a trip to the Fun Lab, where they are sure to have a blast! Registration is required and space is limited.
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Community Golf Course Closing for the Season
Based on the forecast, the Mendota Heights Par 3 Community Golf Course closes for the season at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10. We’ll see you in the spring!
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 Now Hiring!
Open positions include:
Rink Flooder (Seasonal)
Skating Instructor (Seasonal)
Warming House/Rink Attendant (Seasonal)
 Ka-Plow! Joins the Fleet
You know winter has officially arrived when the bright orange plow trucks appear on the streets of Mendota Heights!
Whether pretreating the streets with brine to avoid a buildup of ice and snow, or surging through a snowstorm to clear a safe and passable route, these plows and their dedicated drivers are the superheroes of the season.
This year, the City of Mendota Heights has added a shiny new plow to its fleet of snow removal equipment. And thanks to hundreds of you who helped choose a name, Ka-Plow! will soon hit the streets.
Reminder
Residents can help with snow removal efforts by shoveling around hydrants and mailboxes, and by clearing the sidewalks in front of their homes. Remember, it is illegal to place snow on a public roadway. Also, be sure to place trash and recycling bins behind the curb line.
For more information about snow removal, visit MendotaHeightsMN.gov/Streets.
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