Man Sentenced In 2020 Murder + Halloween Prep

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First, today's weather:

Rain in the morning. High: 71 Low: 49.

Here are the top stories in Mendota Heights today:

1. A man was sentenced Wednesday to over 55 years in prison in connection with the shooting of two men in South Saint Paul in August 2020. (Mendota Heights Patch)
2. The annual drawdown of the Lake Byllesby reservoir to its winter elevation will begin Oct. 1. (Press Release Desk)
3. Are you ready for Halloween? Here's where Mendota Heights residents can find a Spirit Halloween store. (Mendota Heights Patch)
4. Central Minnesota organizations are putting on documentary screenings to raise awareness on suicide. (WJON News)

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Today in Mendota Heights:

• Homecoming - Henry Sibley High School (12:00 a.m.)
• Gr 4 to Basecamp - Garlough Environmental Magnet School (8:00 a.m.)

Mendota Heights Patch Notebook

• School District 197: "This fall, School District 197 is seeking voter approval of a renewal of the district's operating levy..." (Facebook)
• Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce: "Jon Althoff shared details about our foundation and scholarships at our Open House and Ribbon Cutting event." (Facebook)
• School District 197: "Today is Future Warriors Day! To celebrate Future Warriors Day in School District 197, students from Two Rivers High School visited our elementary schools to share with our Future Warriors messages of pride, spirit, teamwork, and getting..." (Facebook)
• Mano a Mano International: "We have definitely felt the challenges and increased costs for shipping containers of medical supplies and equipment from Minnesota to Bolivia over the past 2 years..." (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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