Mendota
A city in Dakota County, Minnesota — population 220 as of 2020.
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News around Dakota County
"Do you see what I Feel?" Fall Bulletin Feature
Annie Young is a 35-year Burnsville resident, an artist, and a veteran who lost her eyesight at age 37. Read our Fall Bulletin feature story.
Creatives & Arts
On air with KYMN radio: Community Development director discusses data centers
City of Northfield Director of Community Development Scott Wopata clarifies the discussion happening around data centers in Northfield and more.
Local Business
Northfield-Dundas named 2026 Runner Friendly Community
Northfield-Dundas has been named one of five new 2026 Runner Friendly Communities by the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), recognizing the communities’ commitment to safe, accessible places to run and a strong local running culture.
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Mendota by the numbers
- Area
- 0.26 sq mi (0.69 km²), 0.03 sq mi water
- Median age
- 39.8
- Persons per household
- 2.7
- Median household income
- $111,250
- Median house value
- $320,000
- Office
- MAYOR
- Address
- PO BOX 50688, MENDOTA, MN 55150