On Aug.1 through Aug. 12 Residents can drop off shoes and clothing in GOOD CONDITION to be reused and repurposed. An outdoor metal drop box will be available at the following locations: accept items

• Mendota Heights - City Hall
• South St. Paul - Doug… Learn more

A free community bike ride to explore the trails of West St. Paul and beyond.
Details

•  Where: The ride starts at Garlough Park with varying routes to match abilities.
•  Who: Open to everyone—if you don’t have a bike, grab your favorite wheels or… Learn more

Inaugural Explore West St. Paul days takes place from Thursday, August 11 through Saturday, August 13. See the schedule and more at explorewsp.com.

Events:

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Friday August 12
Food Truck Festival: 4:30-8PM Mendakota Park
    Dine outdoors in the park! A wide variety of food truck vendors will be featured to purchase from.
Kids Magician Brian Richards: 5-6PM Mendakota Park
    Prepare for the… Learn more

Join us on Tuesdays this summer for Mendota Heights' traveling program that brings recreation to local neighborhood spots. Staff will set up activities and equipment for youth to enjoy: games, sports, arts, crafts, and more! Supervision is provided during the listed event… Learn more

Thursday, August 18 | 4:30-7 p.m.

Stop by Rich Valley (1841 105th St. E., Inver Grove Heights, MN) to purchase a snack, sweet treat or dinner from a variety of local food vendors! And join in on some family fun activities!

The events are free to attend, but… Learn more

Tune up your bike, grab your helmet, and join community members on a monthly summer bike ride. Folks on Spokes rides are casual with an emphasis on social. Routes are between 7-15 miles, with stops every 3-4 miles, at an average pace of 8-10 MPH. Rides will start and finish… Learn more

Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Residents of Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake, and Lilydale can drop off any size of mattresses and box springs for recycling.

• Mattresses $10 each
• box springs $10 each
• crib mattresses $5… Learn more

Clean-Up Day is an annual one-stop-shop disposal event hosted for the residents of Inver Grove Heights, West St. Paul, and Sunfish Lake. The event will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Public Works Facility (8168 Barbara Avenue). Cash and… Learn more

People who live in apartments, townhomes, and condominiums play an important role in helping keep our air, water, and land clean. Research shows that recycling is one of the top amenities desired by tenants.

Dakota County offers help to property owners and managers to… Learn more

Get free help fixing everything from clocks to clothes.

Aug. 20, Noon–3 p.m.
Wentworth Library - 199 East Wentworth Ave., West St. Paul

Sept. 17, Noon–3 p.m.
Wescott Library - 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan

Oct. 15, Noon–3 p.m.
Robert Trail… Learn more

COMCAST OFFERING FREE AND DISCOUNTED INTERNET THROUGH AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM

Comcast Continues to Invest in the Twin Cities to Help Close the Digital Divide

ST. PAUL– MARCH 15, 2022 – Comcast in the Twin Cities is offering… Learn more

Families are looking for their lost fur family pets. It's very important that people understand a pet alone means "lost" not a stray. These networks are unknown by so many.

The Retrievers: 218-940-7615
Lost Dog of Minnesota: 612-642-1364
Pawboost: … Learn more

Dakota Communications Center

Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for our Emergency Alert Program. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe… Learn more