News & Views Vadnais Heights Animal Licensing and Behavior All dogs and cats over six months of age within the city must have a current animal license. Current licenses expire April 30, 2026 and are valid for a two- year period. Pets in public places or on public property must be restrained by a chain or leash of six feet or less. Pets in a private yard or lot must have the property owner's permission and be effectively restrained by a fence or by another restraint that prevents them from leaving an unfenced area. Puzzle Tournament Registration is open for the 500-piece piece tournament, ages 12 and up, that will be held April 8 from 6-8 p.m at the Vadnais Heights Commons. One team cityvadnaisheights.com member can register for the team. Participants keep their group puzzles and the first place team wins puzzles for each team member! Mark Your Calendars Trash to Treasure Day is coming Saturday, April 19 and the Spring Cleanup Day is Saturday, April 26. Compost Bin Sale The city has partnered with the Recycling Association of Minnesota to host a compost bin sale! Compost bins will be provided for $80-a $20 discount from retail pricing. The Home Composter compost bin is sturdy, lightweight, and made 100% recycled f plastic materials. It is 125 gallons and designed with a wide opening at the top with a lockable lid, and sliding doors on each side to monitor your compost Order your bin today for pickup at Cleanup Day at Community Park 8 AM - Noon on April 26th! Head to cityvadnaisheights.com/ cleanup to sign up. Scammers Impersonating Law Enforcement Scammers are using real Deputies' names, and other office information when making scamming calls to sound official and legitimate. Law enforcement will not contact via phone. The Federal Trade Commission recommends these tips to avoid government scam: Don't ever wire money or use gift cards, cryptocurrency, or payment app to pay someone who says they work for the government. 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Kuhel wixi ugu danbeeyey ee kusaabsan dhacdooyinkeena, barnaamijyadeena, adeegyadeena iyo wararkeena onlayn ahaan! ¡Encuentra las últimas novedades sobre nuestros eventos, programas, servicios y noticias en línea! twitter.com/Vadnais Heights Facebook.com/CityVH Visit www.cityvadnaisheights.com or call 651.204.6000. | City Hall Hours: Mon through Thurs 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Fri 7 to 11 a.m. News & Views Vadnais Heights Animal Licensing and Behavior All dogs and cats over six months of age within the city must have a current animal license . Current licenses expire April 30 , 2026 and are valid for a two- year period . Pets in public places or on public property must be restrained by a chain or leash of six feet or less . Pets in a private yard or lot must have the property owner's permission and be effectively restrained by a fence or by another restraint that prevents them from leaving an unfenced area . Puzzle Tournament Registration is open for the 500 - piece piece tournament , ages 12 and up , that will be held April 8 from 6-8 p.m at the Vadnais Heights Commons . One team cityvadnaisheights.com member can register for the team . Participants keep their group puzzles and the first place team wins puzzles for each team member ! Mark Your Calendars Trash to Treasure Day is coming Saturday , April 19 and the Spring Cleanup Day is Saturday , April 26 . Compost Bin Sale The city has partnered with the Recycling Association of Minnesota to host a compost bin sale ! Compost bins will be provided for $ 80 - a $ 20 discount from retail pricing . The Home Composter compost bin is sturdy , lightweight , and made 100 % recycled f plastic materials . It is 125 gallons and designed with a wide opening at the top with a lockable lid , and sliding doors on each side to monitor your compost Order your bin today for pickup at Cleanup Day at Community Park 8 AM - Noon on April 26th ! Head to cityvadnaisheights.com/ cleanup to sign up . Scammers Impersonating Law Enforcement Scammers are using real Deputies ' names , and other office information when making scamming calls to sound official and legitimate . Law enforcement will not contact via phone . The Federal Trade Commission recommends these tips to avoid government scam : Don't ever wire money or use gift cards , cryptocurrency , or payment app to pay someone who says they work for the government . Don't give your financial or personal information to someone who calls , texts , emails , or messages you on social media and says they're with the government . Don't trust your caller ID . Don't click on links in unexpected emails , texts , or social media messages . If you do send money , give personal information , call the local law enforcement agency to file a report . If you have general questions , you can call the Crime Prevention line at 651- 266-7339 . 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