Newsbriefs - South-West Review

The City of St. Paul has some tips for residents to recycle or properly dispose of waste generated from the holiday season. 

Holiday trees

Dakota County residents are encouraged to test their homes for radon during National Radon Action Month in January.

Historic Pilot Knob is the portion of Oheyawahe “the hill much visited” that is owned by the City of Mendota Heights. Great River Greening was hired to restore Historic Pilot Knob’s vegetation to oak savanna.

South St. Paul is looking for residents to apply for the following commission and board seats by Jan. 28:

Airport Advisory Commission

Central Square Board

Charter Commission

Economic Development Advisory Board 

The Inver Grove Heights Police Department is conducting its Second Annual Community Safety Survey to collect important feedback about crime, traffic, and quality-of-life issues.

Mendota Heights is accepting applications to fill commission vacancies.

On Jan. 2, West St. Paul City councilmember Dave Napier is scheduled to be sworn in as mayor. Upon assuming his new role, the city council will declare a vacant Ward 3 city council seat.

Mendota Heights is accepting applications to fill commission vacancies.

One of the highest ideals of citizenship is personal involvement in the democratic process. City commissions provide various opportunities for citizen participation in issues concerning the community and its residents.

Residents who are uninsured or whose insurance does not cover vaccines can receive immunizations at upcoming Dakota County Public Health immunization clinics.