Mendota Heights Patch Week in Review Feb. 20-Feb. 26

The week began with plenty of arriving just in time for . On Sunday when the snow began to fall, Patch introduced readers to , a new church community based out of Lilydale's Joke Joint Comedy Club.

On Monday, District 39 legislators responded to Governor Mark Dayton's budget proposal in the weekly ""

Moms Council shared their experiences dealing with . Readers are welcome to join in the conversation every Monday.

Henry Sibley's was a success for many, and Patch featured the student organizers behind the annual event on Tuesday.

The updated readers on recent crime in Mendota Heights, Lilydale and Mendota.

The District 197 School Board discussed into Friendly Hills Middle School building at their meeting Tuesday night, a proposal that Patch will continue to follow. The move would make room for an expansion of in the district.

The feature published Wednesday features a jewelry-making destination for those in need of some creative me-time.

Thursday, the Mendota Heights public works department sent out the word that not one butduring last weekend's snow storm, and plowing may take longer than usual until both rigs are up and running again.

Friday, Patch reported on a after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in St. Paul on Thursday night. Police say alcohol may have been a factor in the crash.

Our nutrition column, "," provided some timely tips to be more aware of bad eating habits caused by cabin fever and winter boredom.

On Saturday, readers got a peek inside the new location of in Mendota, which recently moved from its former location in Lilydale.

Some talented students at Mendota Elementary stole the scene in our photo gallery Saturday, taken at Friday's performance of

In sports news, Henry Sibley and lost in section competition. The boys hockey team also finished their season in a to Eastview.

St. Thomas Academy swimmers advanced in on Thursday to win the section by in competition on Saturday. also advanced this week with a win over Simley.