Mendota Heights Weighs New City Hall | Duluth News

Mendota Heights is racing against time to build a new city hall and police station—costing $33 million—to replace a 1989 facility crumbling under security risks, water damage, and space shortages. While police chief Kelly McCarthy insists the upgrade is vital for officer safety and efficiency, residents balk at the price tag, fearing tax hikes and questioning if renovations could suffice. Some worry the project will impact a nearby baseball field, but others recognize the urgency: nobody wants higher taxes, but no one wants cops working in a dangerous, outdated building either. The city hopes the new campus will cut long-term costs, attract recruits, and even serve as a polling place as traditional venues pull out. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eb0d0148cd6cde82