Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Check out the top local news headlines from the past month.
From crime to corn dogs, August was a busy month for Mendota Heights. Last month's most popular stories from Mendota Heights Patch included: Mendota Heights Man Charged with Stabbing Former Friend's Grandfather Two men, one from Mendota Heights and one from St. Louis Park, are charged with assaulting a St. Louis Park man, cutting him with a knife after he told them to stay away from his grandson ... for more, click here. Primary 2012: Voting Info for Mendota Heights Area Voters in Mendota Heights, Mendota and Lilydale will head to the polls Tuesday for primary elections ... for more, click here. House Hunt: Mendota Heights-Area Homes for Sale House hunters have a fair shot at these new listings in Mendota Heights ... for more, click here, …
Monday, September 3, 2012
Here's how to get to the Minnesota State Fair from Mendota Heights and more.
Day 12: Sept. 3 For the final day of the fair, many merchandise and food vendors are offering Last Chance bargains; flyers with deals listings are available at all information booths. It’s also Kids Day, and children age 5 to 12 pay only $7. The rides at Mighty Midway and Kidway have a one-ticket discount all day. Barns close for the day at 3 p.m. All day in Carousel Park, Cub Foods is sponsoring giveaways, appearances by local celebrities, prize drawings and live performances. Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller play the grandstand at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $29 and $39. Check out the fair's website for a schedule of the day's activities and events. State Fair Express buses operate from 17 Twin Cities locations on 15- and 30-minute loops. The …
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Here's how to get to the Minnesota State Fair from Mendota Heights and more.
Day 11: Sept. 2 It’s Minnesota History Day at the fair and those who finish the History Walking and Cell Phone tour will receive a free commemorative poster created by Minnesota artist Joe Heffron. In Carousel Park, the Minnesota Historical Society will be presenting history-themed entertainment throughout the day, including trivia, theater performances and live music. Past visitors to the Sibley House Historic Site in Mendota should have a leg up on the competition. The free finals to the Minnesota State Amateur Talent Contest Finals starts at 8 p.m. at the grandstand. Check out the fair's website for a schedule of the day's activities and events. State Fair Express buses operate from 17 Twin Cities locations on 15- and 30-minute loops. …
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Here's how to get to the Minnesota State Fair from Mendota Heights and more.
Day 10: Sept. 1 It’s FFA Day at the fair, and swine, sheep and market goats will be judged in the Swine Barn. AARP will be hosting activities throughout the day in Carousel Park, including live music by Vintage RAGGS and Urban Myth Band. Journey plays the grandstand starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $38, $48 and $58. Check out the fair's website for a schedule of the day's activities and events. State Fair Express buses operate from 17 Twin Cities locations on 15- and 30-minute loops. The closest to Mendota Heights is at Signal Hills Shopping Center by K-Mart in West St. Paul. Rides cost $5. Check the fair’s express bus website for more information. See Also: 2012 Minnesota State Fair Guide: Hours, Costs, a Handy App and More Mendota …
Friday, August 31, 2012
Here's how to get to the Minnesota State Fair from Mendota Heights and more.
Day 9: Aug. 31 It’s MPR Day at the Fair, and the public radio station will be broadcasting from the Carousel Park stage. The rides at Mighty Midway and Kidway have a one-ticket discount until 1 p.m. The Current's Music On-a-Stick show at the grandstand starts at 5 p.m. and features Semisonic, Dessa and Jeremy Messersmith. Tickets are $35. Check out the fair's website for a schedule of the day's activities and events. State Fair Express buses operate from 17 Twin Cities locations on 15- and 30-minute loops. The closest to Mendota Heights is at Signal Hills Shopping Center by K-Mart in West St. Paul. Rides cost $5. Check the fair’s express bus website for more information. Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter | Follow us…
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Here's how to get to the Minnesota State Fair from Mendota Heights and more.
Day 8: Aug. 30 It’s Seniors Day at the fair, and those 65 and over get in for $7. For teens heading back to school soon, the fair is hosting a "FAIR-Well to Summer Dance Party" from 8-11 p.m. at Carousel Park. Cattle, sheep and swine leave the fair at 2 p.m., and barns will be closed for the rest of the day. The rides at Mighty Midway and Kidway have a one-ticket discount until 1 p.m. More than 1,000 fair-goers are expected to participate in the Senior Stretch & Stroll. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. and the program begins at 10 a.m. in Carousel Park. Held annually on the second Thursday of the fair, participants receive free t-shirts and fitness equipment. Rascal Flatts plays the grandstand at 7 p.m. Limited seating is available for $43…
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Here's how to get to the Minnesota State Fair from Mendota Heights and more.
Day 7: Aug. 29 It’s Read & Ride Day at the fair. Bring your Dakota County library card (or any public library card) to receive a $2 or $3 discount on admission. Visitors can test their knowledge at the "Spin & Win" trivia wheel and test their luck at Library Plinko. Kiss and Mötley Crüe play together at the grandstand at 7 p.m. Limited seating is available for $51, $71 and $81. Check out the fair's website for a schedule of the day's activities and events. State Fair Express buses operate from 17 Twin Cities locations on 15- and 30-minute loops. The closest to Mendota Heights is at Signal Hills Shopping Center by K-Mart in West St. Paul. Rides cost $5. Check the fair’s express bus website for more information. See Also: 2012 Minnesota …
Monday, August 27, 2012
Here's how to get to the Minnesota State Fair from Mendota Heights and more.
Day 6: Aug. 28 It’s the second ever Military Appreciation Day at the fair, and active and retired members of the military and their immediate families can get in for $7. The rides at Mighty Midway and Kidway have a one-ticket discount until 1 p.m. Hundreds of service members will march from the 10:25 a.m. flag-raising ceremony at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell to Carousel Park, where they will be treated to a "Tribute to the Troops" concert by country artist Rockie Lynn. Demi Lovato's grandstand show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35. Check out the fair's website for a schedule of the day's activities and events. State Fair Express buses operate from 17 Twin Cities locations on 15- and 30-minute loops. The closest to Mendota Heights is at …
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Here's how to get to the Minnesota State Fair from Mendota Heights and more.
Day 5: Aug. 27 It's Seniors and Kids Day at the fair, and ticket prices are discounted by $3 for those over 64 and under 13. The rides at Mighty Midway and Kidway have a one-ticket discount all day. State Fair Express buses operate from 17 Twin Cities locations on 15- and 30-minute loops. The closest to Mendota Heights is at Signal Hills Shopping Center by K-Mart in West St. Paul. Rides cost $5. Check the fair’s express bus website for more information. If you're concerned about Asian carp or zebra mussels in the Mississippi River and other local water bodies, check out the "CSI-like invasive species" display at the Department of Natural Resources booth. Drug-sniffing K-9 dogs, rollover simulations, airbag deployments and the specialty …
Here's how to get to the Minnesota State Fair from Mendota Heights and more.
Day 4: Aug. 26 It’s Minnesota Cooks Day at the fair, and Carousel Park is home to discussions and demonstrations about sustainable agriculture with Minnesota chefs, farmers, local media, political and arts celebrities. Students from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Mendota Heights will be a part of the presentation at 9 a.m. Barns close at 3 p.m., and cattle, sheep, poultry and swine will be replaced by new animals. The 27th annual 5k Milk Run begins at 7:45 a.m. at the Blue Ribbon Picnic Area. The course winds through St. Paul before returning to the fairgrounds for the finish. Anita Baker plays the grandstand at 8 p.m. Tickets are $38. Check out the fair's website for a schedule of the day's activities and events. State Fair …
