Dakota County Government: Rotty Farms Recognized As Dakota County Farm Family Of The Year

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners honored Rotty Farms as the county's Farm Family of the Year on Aug. 12 during a board meeting a ...

Dakota County Government: Masks Required For All Visitors In County Buildings

Masks will be required for all visitors in Dakota County buildings starting Wednesday, Aug. 11. The board of commissioners passed a reso ...

Mendota Heights-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Dakota County Government: Dakota County Offers Emergency Rental Assistance

Dakota County is offering emergency rental assistance through The Zero Balance Project.

Dakota County Government: Meet Your Commissioners At The Dakota County Fair

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners is headed to the fair, and you're invited to join them.

Dakota County Government: Dakota County Fix-It Clinics Are Back

The monthly Fix-It Clinics have returned to help residents in person. Volunteer fixers are eager to help repair household items, clothes ...

Dakota County Government: Historical Society Hosting Fur Trade Weekend

The Dakota County Historical Society will host Fur Trade Weekend at the Sibley Historic Site in Mendota, on Saturday, Aug. 28 and Sunday ...

Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial' In Dakota County: CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Mendota Heights residents.

Dakota County Prepares For Return Of American Plains Bison

“Drought conditions across the state are highlighting the importance of grasses and biodiversity on the land," Petersen said.

Dakota County Government: Volunteer To Search For Aquatic Invasive Species

Lake-loving volunteers are needed on Saturday, Aug. 21 to search for starry stonewort, an aquatic invasive algae that can spread easily ...

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Dakota County

Many in the Mendota Heights area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

Dakota County Government: A New Connection: Robert Piram Regional Trail Completed

Pedestrians and bicyclists have a new, safe trail to explore along the Mississippi River from Harriet Island in downtown St. Paul to Dak ...

Dakota County Government: Historical Society Hosts Concerts In The Orchard

The Dakota County Historical Society will host their weekly August Concerts in the Orchard at the LeDuc Historic Estate, sponsored by Me ...

Xcel Energy Transmission Line Replacement Project To Begin In August In City Of Mendota Heights

These will be replaced with single pole steel structures, which will reduce the footprint of the line.

Unemployment Rate Decreases In Mendota Heights Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Dakota County decreased recently.

Dakota County Government: 70% Of Dakota County Residents 12 And Older Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Dakota County reached the 70-percent vaccination rate for residents ages 12 and older, a success that follows a similar milestone reache ...

Dakota County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Mendota Heights area compares to Minnesota for coronavirus vaccinations.

Dakota County Government: Dakota County Adds Two More Organic Drop-Off Sites

Dakota County is making it easier to reduce waste by opening new residential organics drop-off sites July 16 at Mendakota Park in Mendot ...

Dakota County Government: Dakota County Extends License Center Hours

Dakota County is making it more convenient to renew driver's licenses and get other documents.

Mendota Heights To Hire New City Administrator

Current city administrator Mark McNeill​ recently told City Council that he will retire at the end of September.

Dakota County Government: Farren Joins Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners appointed Mike Farren to the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board on June 8. Farren will re ...

Mendota Heights Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

Dakota County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Dakota County Government: Dakota County Greenway Project Available For Review

Dakota County is planning to build a 3.7-mile section of the Minnesota River Greenway in Fort Snelling State Park, and the public can re ...

Dakota County Government: Dakota County Library Returns To Full Services

Dakota County Library is returning to full, in-person services in the coming weeks after more than a year of limited in-person access. L ...

W. Saint Paul Splits With Community Development Director​​

He told Pioneer Press he was approached by the new city manager who said the city wanted to "part ways."

Broadband Speed In Mendota Heights Area: See New Data

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Community Feedback Sought For Parks And Recreation Strategic Planning In City Of Mendota Heights

The survey will close on May 21.

Dakota County Government: Kathy Keena Appointed Dakota County Attorney

Kathy Keena was appointed Dakota County Attorney by the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, May 11.

Mendota Heights State Of The City Address To Take Place May 18

Seats are limited-RSVP by May 12 to see the event in person.

State Of The City Address To Take Place In Mendota Heights On May 18

Please join Mayor Stephanie Levine as she presents the 2021 State of the City address for Mendota Heights.

Mendota Heights In-Person City Council Meetings Begin On May 18

The Mendota Heights City Council will return to an all-in-person meeting format beginning with its regular meeting on May 18.

Dakota County Government: LeDuc Historic Estate To Open For Tour Season

The Dakota County Historical Society will open the LeDuc Historic Estate for the tour season starting on Thursday, May 13. The site will ...

Dakota County Government: Dakota County Waives Penalty For Late Property Tax Payment By Some Taxpayers

Dakota County is waiving a penalty for some property tax payments due May 17.

Dakota County Government: COVID-19 Vaccine Available In Dakota County

Dakota County Public Health has COVID-19 vaccine appointments available this week. The clinics are at Metcalf Middle School. The vaccine ...

W. Saint Paul Man Must Get Rid Of Mural On His Fence

Due to the mural promoting a 2020 mayoral candidate months after the election, it violates city code reports said.

Dakota County Government: Dakota County Residents Creating Healthy Communities

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners presented the 2021 Public Health Achievement Awards to three recipients Tuesday, April 6 in cel ...

Mendota Heights Council Approves Declaration Of Emergency

Resolution 2020-23 Proclamation and Declaration of Emergency.

Dakota County Government: Volunteer To Explore Dakota County Wetlands

Dakota County is seeking volunteers eager to pull on a pair of waders and jump into monitoring the health of wetlands through the Wetlan ...

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Dakota County neighbors.

$1.2M In Upgrades Approved For Lawshe Museum: Report

The funds will go towards ADA upgrades for the museum.