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In today's newsletter:
- How much more Mendota Heights homeowners could pay in 2027 taxes
Also on today's calendar: Warrior 5K Run/Walk and Family Mile and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A bit of afternoon rain, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
- Friday: Clouds breaking for some sun, temps: high: 67, low: 56.
- Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How Much Are Property Taxes Going up in 2027? (weststpaulreader.com) — Mendota Heights homeowners are looking at a preliminary 4.42% city levy increase for 2027, adding about $66 to the tax bill on a median‑valued $553,200 home. The article compares that to steeper hikes in Dakota County and nearby cities, explains why costs are rising, and outlines how residents can weigh in at fall budget hearings before final approval in December. 
📸 Around Mendota Heights
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mendota Heights
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★ Featured events ★
- Fall Seminar with Masters Parnell & Jenko →
Mendota Heights
6:00 pm
Friday September 25
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Other local events
- Warrior 5K Run/Walk and Family Mile →
Mendota Heights MN - Storytime for 2s-6s
Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
10:00 am - Feeding Your Baby
Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library
10:00 am - 2026 Meet The Chamber
Think Bank, 4245 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Eagan
8:45 am - Coffee & Cribbage →
Par 3 Community Golf Course, 1695 Dodd Road, Mendota Heights
9:00 am - Heritage Library Evening Book Discussion Group
Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library
6:30 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 Babies
Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
10:00 am - Heritage Library Afternoon Book Discussion Group
Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library
12:30 pm - Tour de Rec- Cookies & Crafts →
Mendota Heights, MN Calendar, 230 Bernard St. W., West St. Paul
6:00 pm
Saturday September 26
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CSM posted a job opening for Housekeeping Associate, Full-Time | Residence Inn, Bloomington in Minneapolis. Apply here.
- SpartanNash posted a job opening for Merchandiser,Fresh,Independent in Minneapolis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mendota Heights here.
🗞 Nearby News
West St. Paul
- 2026 Election: Minnesota Senate District 65 (weststpaulreader.com)
- Gopher Teammates Mesones and Dusenbery Headed to U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball (mngolf.org)
Eagan
- Unions Lose Again (dailysignal.com)
- Minnesota's most vulnerable citizens are collateral damage in federal crackdown on Medicaid program (minnpost.com)
- Hwy. 52 Rollover Claims Life of 70-Year-Old Man, Critically Injures 70-Year-Old Woman (krocnews.com)
St. Paul
- Ex-MN Senator Eichorn Gets Less Prison Time Than Feds Wanted In Sex Sting Case (patch.com)
- This MN Metro Is Adding Jobs Faster Than Anywhere Else In The State (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: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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