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Good morning Mendota Heights! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How much more will Mendota Heights homeowners pay in 2027 taxes?
Also on today's calendar: Coffee & Cribbage and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
- Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 63, low: 56.
- Sunday: Dull and dreary, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How Much Are Property Taxes Going up in 2027? (weststpaulreader.com) — Mendota Heights homeowners are looking at a proposed 4.42% city levy increase for 2027, adding about $66 to the annual tax bill on a median $553,200 home, one of the lowest hikes in Dakota County. The article explains how preliminary levies work, why costs are rising, and reminds residents they can weigh in at upcoming public 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 ★
- Warrior 5K Run/Walk and Family Mile →
Mendota Heights
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Feeding Your Baby
Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library
10:00 am - Storytime for 2s-6s
Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill 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 - Fall Festival
Mendota Elementary
5:15 pm - Tour de Rec- Cookies & Crafts →
Mendota Heights, MN Calendar, 230 Bernard St. W., West St. Paul
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
📣 Mendota Heights Shout Outs!
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- K-Beauty Xperience MedSpa — (952) 500-0880
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Acosta posted a job opening for Grocery Reset Merchandiser in Inver Grove Heights. Apply here.
- Minnesota Service Cooperatives posted a job opening for FUSION ALC Activity Assistant in Minneapolis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mendota Heights here.
🗞 Nearby News
West St. Paul
- Police Nuisance Calls Drop More Than 90% at West St. Paul Apartment Building (limitless-news.com)
- 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
- No. 3 Crimson win seven in a row (hometownsource.com)
- Metcalf demolition bids received (hometownsource.com)
- Rep. Craig Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Reform America's Immigration System, Hold ICE Accountable (house.gov)
St. Paul
- Sex Noises, Photoshops, A Hand On The Thigh: St. Paul Mayor's Alleged Conduct (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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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