Early Voting + Lack Of Quarantine Learning Plans

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 69 Low: 46.

Here are the top stories in Mendota Heights today:

1. Here's how to vote early in the ISD 197 School Board elections. (Mendota Heights Patch)
2. Niche released its 2022 school rankings. Here's where Mendota Heights schools ranked.(Mendota Heights Patch)
3. Many Twin Cities parents are frustrated over lack of quarantine learning plans as COVID-19 cases rise in schools. (KSTP)
4. The county is hosting an event Nov. 2 on best salting practices. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Mendota Heights:

• Friends of Inver Glen Library Book Sale (12:00 p.m.)
• Virtual Interview Skills Online - Wentworth Library (3:00 p.m.)
• Genealogy 101 Online - Wentworth Library (6:00 p.m.)
• Mandala Rock Art - Wentworth Library (6:00 p.m.)

Mendota Heights Patch Notebook

• Saint Thomas Academy: "Explore Athletics at Saint Thomas Academy. #GoCadets Register online at Cadets.com/Explore" (Facebook)
• Visitation School and Convent: "Ninth grade class advisors Mr. Dornbach and Ms. Turnau held their first class meeting last week..." (Facebook)
• Holy Family Maronite Church: "Catholic Spirit Holy Family Festival Article. Thank you all Festival organizers and amazing volunteers, adults and youth. Thank you donors and sponsors. Thank you Catholic Spirit. Thank you Yvonne Gubash for training the girls..." (Facebook)
• School District 197: "Happy National IT Professionals Day to our INCREDIBLE team of technology experts! You keep our systems up and running & so much more. What would we do without you? #TogetherWeThrive197" (Facebook)

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— Morgan Reddekopp

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Feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or story ideas at morgan.reddekopp@patch.com and follow me on Twitter @ReddekoppMorgan for more news updates.

I grew up in Eagan, MN before attending Winona State University where I majored in Creative Digital Media and minored in Journalism and Creative Writing. I am very excited to be a reporter in my hometown! In my free time, I like to paint, draw and write. I am currently working on my poetry manuscript, and also enjoy hiking and being outdoors.

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