Mendota Heights Patch Week in Review March 6-March 12

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

It may not feel like it, but spring is around the corner. Proof? Over at the American Cancer Society offices in Mendota Heights, things are looking sunny due to an annual fundraiser and awareness campaign.

Moms Council tackled just how much to pay the Tooth Fairy in last Monday's Moms Talk., no teeth required.

The District 197 School Board reveiwed budget options Monday night, including into Friendly Hills Middle School. Patch provided a wrap-up and a of the budget options.

In business news, indicators of a sale of are stacking up. An attorney for the trustees of the business received permission Tuesday from a bankruptcy judge to allow the trustees to vote on an offer.

In city news, the Mendota City Council voted Tuesday to use community block grant funds to , however, some of those funds may be in jeopardy.

Contributor Drew Miller provided a report Wednesday on the Mendota Heights meeting, where they reviewed the Par 3's finances and solicited ideas from the public for improvements at Kensington Park.

If you've always been interested in supporting Dodge Nature Center, but weren't sure how, check out their , a popular program featured Wednesday on Patch.

Our regular real estate features, and , got a refresh last week with more information on the properties changing hands in Mendota Heights-area neighborhoods.

Friday finished up with a . Mendota Heights resident Andi Brenne shared the excitement of her recent experience competing on "Wheel of Fortune."

In sports news, the St. Thomas Academy Cadets brought home the Class A championship title Sunday afternoon by 5-4 in overtime. The close win was preceded by two dominant showings at the Xcel, where the Cadets marched past on Tuesday, and shut-out in Friday's semifinals. Congratulations to all the athletes.