Mendota Heights

The Mendota Heights City Council was set to hear a presentation from Police Chief Kelly McCarthy regarding existing policies as they relate to the city being a “Welcoming City” at its July 18 meeting.

Code amendment extends liquor store hours

On June 20, the Mendota Heights City Council unanimously adopted an amendment to the city’s alcoholic beverages code allowing for Sunday sales and extending liquor store hours.

Former St. Thomas Academy teacher investigated 

On May 9, the Mendota Heights Police Department was notified of allegations of inappropriate behavior by a now former St. Thomas Academy teacher.

At the April 18 Mendota Heights City Council meeting, a group of residents gave a presentation about their concerns with the proposed senior residential care facility at the intersection of Rogers Avenue and Lake Drive.

On March 31, the Mendota Heights Police department announced its participation in a Metro-wide program called “Lights On,” which seeks to keep motorists’ brake and headlights lit.

Street improvements will take place this summer

At the Feb. 7 meeting, the Mendota Heights City Council held public hearings for two large road improvement projects set to take place this year. 

Two area teachers are on the list of nominees for the 2017 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award.

Residents in northern Dakota County may have had an unwanted guest in their house or car this past month.