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Happening soon: 2026 Simley Hall of Fame induction ceremony on the Mendota Heights Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How does a Mendota Heights high school rank among Minnesota's best?
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Simley Hall of Fame induction ceremony and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Best high schools in Minnesota (fox21online.com) — One of Minnesota's top-rated high schools is right in Mendota Heights, earning an overall A grade from Niche and maintaining a relatively low 12:1 student–teacher ratio. The statewide list compares schools on academics, culture, activities, and family surveys to help parents gauge options. 
📸 Around Mendota Heights
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mendota Heights
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★ Featured events ★
- 2026 Simley Hall of Fame induction ceremony →
Simley Senior High School, 2920 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights
6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
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Other local events
- Coffee & Cribbage →
Mendota Heights, MN Calendar, 1695 Dodd Road, Mendota Heights
9:00 am - 2026 DCR Business Owners Roundtable/In-Person Networking →
Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce *conference room 1895 Plaza Drive Eagan, MN 55122
11:30 am - Mendota Open House
Mendota Elementary School Mendota Elementary
4:00 pm - Teacher Meet and Greet
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School Pilot Knob
4:00 pm - Back to School Meet and Greet
Somerset Elementary School Somerset Elementary
4:00 pm - Meet & Greet
Moreland Arts & Health Sciences Magnet School Saint Paul, MN 55118
4:00 pm - Music in the Park →
Mendota Heights, MN Calendar, 720 Main Street, Mendota Heights
6:00 pm - Walking Group →
Mendota Heights, MN Calendar Mendota Heights, MN 55118
9:00 am - Free Concert by Jennifer Grimm and Dan Chouinard →
St Paul's United Methodist Church, 700 Wesley Ln, Mendota Heights
6:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Thursday September 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tuesday Centering Prayer →
House of Hope Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Chapel and Zoom
9:30 am - Storytime for 2s-6s
South Saint Paul Library Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
10:00 am - Feeding Your Baby
Wescott Library Wescott Large Meeting Room,
10:00 am - Medicare Counseling
Arvonne Fraser Library 1222 Southeast 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414
1:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Inver Grove Ford posted a job opening for Customer Service Administrative Assistant in Inver Grove Heights. Apply here.
- Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Minneapolis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mendota Heights here.
🗞 Nearby News
West St. Paul
- More Trees: Residents Can Apply for Free Trees (weststpaulreader.com)
- Shakopee officials defend Flock cams against 'misinformation' ahead of meeting (fox9.com)
Eagan
- District 917 to move Eagan's Cedar School programs to Bloomington (hometownsource.com)
- Eagan Man Arrested After Alleged Threats and Racial Slurs Against Neighbor (limitless-news.com)
- Metro property tax hikes loom as cities and counties face funding pressure (fox9.com)
St. Paul
- Second Person Charged In Stolen Suni Lee Statue Case (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
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