Suni Lee On DWTS + Fall Foliage Peak

Hey, people of Mendota Heights! Morgan Reddekopp here with today's edition of the Mendota Heights Daily.

First, today's weather:

Possible light rain overnight. High: 81 Low: 64.

Here are the top stories in Mendota Heights today:

1. Here's how you can watch Suni Lee On 'Dancing With The Stars.' (Mendota Heights Patch)
2. Meet Marcus Hill, a candidate for District 197's school board. (Mendota Heights Patch)
3. If you still want to plan a trip to check out the changing leaves in Dakota County, here’s when fall colors are expected to peak. (Apple Valley-Rosemount Patch)

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Today in Mendota Heights:

• Music Time with the Rosie Posies - Wentworth Library (9:30 a.m.)

Mendota Heights Patch Notebook

• Saint Thomas Academy: "We are excited to announce Frank Clark as our new Head Lacrosse Coach! Frank is no stranger to success..." (Facebook)
• Mendota Heights Athletic Association: "The Fall Fastpitch Softball season just concluded this weekend at the Fall Ball State Tournaments for many of our teams..." (Facebook)
• Mano a Mano International: "Over the first half of 2021, Mano a Mano’s network of clinics had 466,822 patient visits..." (Facebook)
• Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce: "We are gearing up for an energizing “We are the Champions!” sports themed event on November 5, sponsored by: Dakota Electric Association Gateway Bank Paul Eggen State Farm Insurance Superior Service Center Thomson Reuters Twin Cities Ort..." (Facebook)

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— Morgan Reddekopp

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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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