ISD 197 Rankings + Meteor Showers This Month

Up and at 'em, Mendota Heights! Let's get you all caught up to start this Tuesday, October 5 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in Mendota Heights.

First, today's weather:

Nice with partial sunshine. High: 72 Low: 57.

Here are the top stories today in Mendota Heights:

1. Here's where ISD 197 ranks on Niche's list of best school districts in the Twin Cities. (Mendota Heights Patch)
2. Property taxes in Dakota County are due Oct. 15. (Mendota Heights Patch)
3. Two meteor showers will light up the sky in October. Here's how you can watch them in Mendota Heights. (Mendota Heights Patch)

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Today in Mendota Heights:

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Mendota Heights Patch Notebook

• Mendota Elementary PTA: "All Mendota Students participated to make a giant monochromatic art display in the main hallway! Check out this beautiful display of talent we have at Mendota! GO COUGARS!" (Facebook)
• City of Mendota Heights: "We're excited to announce our first Toy Swap recycling event for residents on Sunday, October 17, at Dakota Lodge in West St. Paul! Simply bring a toy in good condition that you no longer want or use, and exchange it for another toy..." (Facebook)
• Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce: "Attendees are starting to plan how to dress up their favorite jersey for the “We are the Champions!” event on November 5. Thanks to our sponsors Frandsen Bank and JBL Companies. https://www.dcrchamber.com/business-excellence-awards-gala" (Facebook)

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Events:

• Social Security Seminar (Oct. 11)
• ACR Homes Fall Employment Festival (Oct. 14)
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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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