Mendota Heights Patch Week in Review April 24-29

Here's what you may have missed last week on Mendota Heights Patch:

Mendota Heights Patch is rolling out a new blogging platform this week to accompany our news content. A went out Monday looking for those willing to share their voice on anything and everything. If interested, send a note to danielle.cabot@patch.com.

In this week's , Rep. Rick Hansen explained some basics of the legislative process.

The Kensington Park playground was rained out on Tuesday, but the city's parks commission is still eager to hear from residents.

It's prom season. Want to know how much the these days? Interested in the on the dance floor? Patch has you covered.

St. Thomas Academy marked their during the annual spring review on Tuesday.

The city of Lilydale may be small, but staff says the don't add up. An appeal can be filed in June to potentially amend the official census count.

Thursday, all District 197 schools took to the Henry Sibley stage for an evening of music. Patch was there to capture a from the festival.

In sports, Henry Sibley softball struggled in the last inning against Tartan on Monday.

Patch also featured two former Warriors and their steadfast friendship that now helps them in college athletics.