Mendota Heights
Coverage of Mendota Heights in the Nexus archive.
- Search for missing Mendota Heights man, 89, continues after car found in Wisconsin
The car of 89-year-old Edward Hanton from Mendota Heights was found in Douglas County, Wisconsin, but he remains missing. Authorities report he left his home heading to Superior, Wisconsin, and his last known cellphone location was in Danbury, Wisconsin. His family noted he has memory issues but no dementia diagnosis.
- Cell tower battle may save a park, but possibly at the cost of taxpayers
Residents of Mendota Heights are opposing a proposal to install a cell tower in Wentworth Park's wooded 'stick park' area. The revised plan involves a 149-foot tower disguised as a pine tree, which violates grant restrictions and faces city denial due to funding constraints. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is investigating potential compliance issues.
- Mendota Heights police seek missing 89-year-old possibly driving to Superior, WI
Mendota Heights police are searching for 89-year-old Edward Hanton, who left his home in a green 2021 Honda CRV with license plate PSH740 and was last seen in Danbury, Wisconsin. Authorities believe he may be attempting to reach Superior, Wisconsin, and are concerned for his well-being. Hanton is described as 5'6" tall, bald, with blue eyes, wearing a light blue plaid flannel, dark blue jacket, blue jeans, and brown loafers.
- Rollover crash shuts down part of I-494 near Eagan
A rollover crash on westbound I-494 near Eagan caused lane closures until 2 p.m., with traffic diverted to Highway 62. Eastbound lanes remain open, and first responders are at the scene near Dodd Road.
- Mendota Heights Municipal Building Project
The Mendota Heights Municipal Building Project is the subject of a news article posted on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News. The article title indicates the project is related to municipal infrastructure in Mendota Heights.