Mendota Heights residents can now purchase a discounted rain barrel or compost bin at the annual Recycling Association of Minnesota sale.

Preordered items can be picked up at the Mendota Heights Public Works Facility on Saturday May 13 from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. The sale… Learn more

Join us over Spring Break for a trip to the Science Museum of Minnesota!  Start the day at Doug Woog Arena playing games, ice skating, and making crafts.  After lunch, we will head to the Science Museum where  we will learn and explore through their interactive exhibits.… Learn more

Join the City of Inver Grove Heights at a Community Open House on Wednesday, April 5, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Community Center, where you can view playground designs, meet staff, learn about the process of creating a park, and provide feedback on… Learn more

Join DCTC in-person for the Spring Open House on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Explore what technical education has to offer and take the first steps towards a new career.

Application fees will be waived for those that apply that day. Open house applicants can find out… Learn more

Volunteer Resource Fair

Thursday, April 13 | 3:00-5:30pm

Wescott Library - Lower Level
1340 Wescott Road, Eagan

Make a difference in your community! There's a perfect volunteer opportunity just for you

Find your Passion… Learn more

Join us for our first-ever Flapjacks FUNdraiser on Saturday, April 15th from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. at … Learn more

Town Square Television, an award-winning regional community television and video production facility, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with The UpTake, a nonprofit news organization focused on using community journalism as a tool to build racial and social justice… Learn more

The Mendota Heights Tree Sale begins March 6 at 8 a.m.

Residents of Mendota Heights can purchase trees at a discounted rate of $60 per tree, limit two per resident on a first-come, first-served basis. In response to the popularity of this sale, the City has doubled… Learn more

Sports & Athletic Gear Donations accepted April 17 - 28

The United Heroes League is collecting good-condition, reusable athletic gear and equipment which will be donated to military families in need.… Learn more

Join us in spring cleaning our city!

Spend the day at a local Mendota Heights park or other public space helping to remove garbage and keep our City clean.

Garbage, recycling, and organics bags will be available for pick up at City Hall from 9 a.m.-Noon on… Learn more

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 the City. … Learn more

Join us on Thursdays this school year for Mendota Heights' 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… Learn more

According to the ALMAS website: For a long time, the creators of electronic cigarettes have touted the benefits of their product; they have stated that vaping is a safe alternative to smoking regular cigarettes. Two… Learn more

Get free help fixing everything from clocks to clothes.

• March 19, 1–4 p.m. – Wentworth Library - 199 Wentworth Ave. E., West St Paul
• April 15, noon–3 p.m. –​ Pleasant Hill Library - 1490 S. Frontage Road, Hastings
• May 21, 1–4 p.m. –​… Learn more

Dakota Communications Center

Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for our Emergency Alert Program. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe… Learn more

Families are looking for their lost fur family pets. It's very important that people understand a pet alone means "lost" not a stray. These networks are unknown by so many.

The Retrievers: 218-940-7615
Lost Dog of Minnesota: 612-642-1364
Pawboost: … Learn more