Friend, former Mayor vows never to forget slain Mendota Heights police officer 10 years later
On July 30, Mendota Heights will mark a somber anniversary, 10 years since police officer Scott Patrick was killed during a routine traffic stop.
Slain Mendota Heights officer remembered 10 years later
Mendota Heights Officer Scott Patrick was killed in the line of duty 10 years ago, and one man is making sure he will never be forgotten. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.
I-494 lane closures in Bloomington, Mendota Heights will last months
Commuters on a popular stretch of Interstate-494 through Eagan, Bloomington and Mendota Heights will see lane reductions beginning Thursday morning.
MN dogs embrace the sport of Barn Hunt
Many dog breeds were created to hunt vermin and that’s the idea behind a sport that tests both a canine's nose and dexterity. Barn hunt is a combination of agility and scent work. Dogs and their handlers work as a team to locate rats that are safely held in aerated tubes and hidden in a maze of straw. A local business offers classes and a space to compete in time trials. For the Love of Dogs is in Mendota Heights. It is in the same facility as The Dog Tank, which offers dog diving. Barn hunt has titles and levels of increasing difficulty. The titles are recognized by the American Kennel Club. The business is located at 2415 Pilot Knob Road in Mendota Heights.
Move over pickleball, padel has arrived in the Twin Cities
Pickleball might be all the rage, but there’s another racquet sport that’s quietly gaining popularity in the United States. It’s called padel and it originated in Mexico. The Heights Racquet and Social Club just opened the first padel court in Mendota Heights. It’s described as a mixture of squash and tennis. The court is made of astroturf and sand and it’s smaller than a tennis court. It’s played as doubles on an enclosed court and the glass walls are in-play. The Heights will be installing two more padel courts. It also has four squash courts, pickleball courts, gym equipment, locker rooms, showers and saunas. The Heights is located just north of Interstate 494, off of Pilot Knob Road at 1415 Mendota Heights Road.
Pups making a splash at The Dog Tank
The weather outside might be frightful, but inside it’s perfect for a plunge. The Dog Tank in Mendota Heights is hosting a doggy polar plunge Jan. 12-14. This is a NADD (North American Diving Dogs) event meaning some of the dogs can earn a title. The Dog Tank is located at 2415 Pilot Knob Road and is open for public viewing. It’s a great way to learn about the sport of dock diving.
Preserving a legacy: Squad door bearing fallen Mendota Heights officer's signature saved from dump
An old squad door bearing the name of a fallen Mendota Heights police officer was set to be taken to the dump until it was rescued by his fellow officers.
Person fleeing police jumps off bridge
A person fled police on foot before jumping off a bridge in Mendota Heights on Sunday. Traffic cameras captured the end of the pursuit, which occurred around 5:41 p.m. on Interstate 35E.
Surprising voice takes orders at Mendota Heights McDonald’s
Meet Andrew Gotham, the fast food funny man.
Former Vikings coach Adam Zimmer dead at 38
Former Minnesota Vikings co-defensive coordinator Adam Zimmer has died. He was 38 years old. His sister, Corri, confirmed the news in a social media post Tuesday morning. In the post, she said he died Monday.
66-year-old passenger killed after vehicle hit tree, rolled on Highway 62
A 66-year-old woman was killed Friday after a vehicle she was in hit a tree and rolled on Highway 62 in Mendota Heights.
Search for missing 15-year-old in Mendota Heights
Police in Mendota Heights, Minnesota are searching the area of the Dodge Nature Center for a missing 15-year-old boy with health issues. A helicopter, ATVs, drone, K9 and foot patrols have been deployed to assist in the search.
Highway 55 construction in southeast metro begins
A months-long construction project on Highway 55 in the southeast metro area will begin Friday evening.
GOP plan axes Minnesota's Social Security income tax, DFL sees it as gift for well-to-do
Republican lawmakers say the answer to keeping more snowbirds from leaving Minnesota is to get rid of the state's tax on Social Security income, but critics contend a tax break would leave the state without enough money to pay for programs supporting lower-income people.
Minnesota sells warehouse once planned as COVID-19 morgue
The fate of a warehouse once purchased by the state for possible COVID-related morgue storage has been determined.
17-year-old driver dies after crashing SUV on I-494 in Mendota Heights
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a crash on Interstate 494 in Mendota Heights that left a 17-year-old girl dead early Thursday morning.
Seniors in Mendota Heights not letting cold temps, pandemic get in way of pickleball passion
A group of seniors in Mendota Heights, Minnesota are not letting cold temperatures or a pandemic get in the way of their passion for pickleball.
Minnesota man supplies firewood to restaurants, homeless encampments
Using some of his own equipment and a lot of his time, a Mendota Heights man has been supplying firewood to several Twin Cities area restaurants and homeless camps this winter.
St. Thomas Academy honors 2 alums, students hear from Medal of Honor recipient in Veterans Day assembly
In honor of those who have served, Minnesota’s only all-male military leadership school hosted a Veterans Day assembly Wednesday.
BCA identifies Carver County sergeant in deadly officer-involved shooting on Mendota Bridge
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has identified the deputy who shot and killed a man, who authorities say was holding a female hostage at gunpoint on the Mendota Bridge Monday morning.