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π± Patch AM: 2026 Simley Hall of Fame induction ceremony and 13 more events
You won't want to miss Developing Your Inner Artist Homeschool Class (Interactive Online) on the Mendota Heights Patch calendar

Hello Mendota Heights! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Coffee & Cribbage at Mendota Heights, MN Calendar
- 2026 Meet The Chamber at Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce
- DCR Chamber Member Connect Virtual Networking Meeting at Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce
... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny with a t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy at times with sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
- Thursday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
📸 Around Mendota Heights
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mendota Heights
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- Coffee & Cribbage →
Mendota Heights, MN Calendar, 1695 Dodd Road, Mendota Heights
8:00 am - 2026 Meet The Chamber
Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce Think Bank 4245 Johnny Cake Ridge Road Eagan, MN 55122 *upstairs Community Room
8:45 am - DCR Chamber Member Connect Virtual Networking Meeting
Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce 3352 Sherman Ct STE 201, Eagan, MN 55121
12:00 pm - Park Hangout →
Mendota Heights, MN Calendar, 2360 Pueblo Lane, Mendota Heights
7:00 pm - Walking Group →
Mendota Heights, MN Calendar Mendota Heights, MN 55118
9:00 am - 500 Card Game Group →
Mendota Heights, MN Calendar, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights
10:00 am - Storytime for 2s-6s
Wentworth Library Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library
10:30 am - Workout in the Park →
Mendota Heights, MN Calendar, 1780 Lilac Lane, Mendota Heights
8:00 am - 2026 Simley Hall of Fame induction ceremony →
Simley Senior High School, 2920 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights
6:00 pm - Developing Your Inner Artist Homeschool Class (Interactive Online) →
Art Play Learn Online
12:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Thursday September 3
Friday September 18
📣 Mendota Heights Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 2026 Coffee Break - Dakota Woodlands
Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce 3430 Wescott Woodlands, Eagan, MN 55123
8:00 am - Tuesday Centering Prayer →
House of Hope Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Chapel and Zoom
9:30 am - Feeding Your Baby
Wescott Library Wescott Large Meeting Room,
10:00 am - Story Stroll at Jackson Square Park
Arvonne Fraser Library 1222 Southeast 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414
12:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Mendota Heights PatchAM possible:
- K-Beauty Xperience MedSpa — (952) 500-0880
- Giant Steps — (651) 208-5934
- Minuteman Press St. Paul — (651) 228-0949
- Panoramic Perspectives Therapy and Training PA — (952) 600-8191
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Marsden Services posted a job opening for Part Time Event Stadium Cleaner/Target Field in Minneapolis. Apply here.
- Crowder College posted a job opening for Assembly Worker in Minneapolis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mendota Heights here.
🗞 Nearby News
Eagan
- Caleb Banks admitted he's still working on his conditioning (wahpetondailynews.com)
South St. Paul
- CAF Minnesota Wing to Host Fall Bombers Moon Ball at Fleming Field (vintageaviationnews.com)
St. Paul
- Ontario Premier's Electricity Threat Could Hit Minnesota Again (patch.com)
Ok Mendota Heights! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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