Community Corner
Get Out ... and Explore the Mendota Heights Area Aug. 26-28
Get outside for one of the last summer weekends.
When/Where: 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26/ Fort Snelling State Park, Take the Post Road exit off Highway 5 and follow the signs.
Why Go: You’ve been hearing fishing tales all summer. Learn the basics and get one of your own. No license is required to fish from the shore, and rods, reels and bait will be provided.
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Pricing: Free. Questions? Call (612)725-2389 or Visitor Center (612)725-2724
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When/Where: All day Saturday, Aug. 27/Check the map for details.
Why Go: Residences throughout the city will set out the card tables with treasures galore.
Pricing: Sale-goers can pick up maps for $1 at the , Bremer Bank, Cub Foods, ACE Hardware and Corner Store in Inver Grove Heights.
When/Where: 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 / , 3981 Lexington Ave S, Eagan
Why Go: It’s opening day of the sixth annual Harvest of Art community art exhibit. Go for tours, food, and local artist wares.
Pricing: Free
When/Where: 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28/ , 860 Cliff Rd, Eagan
Why Go: Learn more about the Minnesota state butterfly. (Didn’t know we had one, did you?)
Pricing: $8 Registration required Course #3618
When/Where: 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 28/ Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul. North Gate entrance, off of Mississippi River Blvd., south of Ford Parkway
Why Go: Get some exercise in the summer sun and make a few new friends. Bring something for the potluck picnic.
Pricing: Free. Park below picnic area.
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