Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation The Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC), founded in 1984, is composed of business people and community leaders whose goals it is to maintain the orderly growth and redevelopment of the area comprised of Independent School Districts 621 and 624.
This area includes the cities of Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake, North Oaks, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, and White Bear Township.
The VHEDC works cooperatively to entice new development into the area in order stimulate the economic climate of the communities involved; to secure the needed service industry to complement the existing industrial and commercial businesses; and to provide opportunities for existing businesses to expand and flourish. To visit the VHEDC’s web site, click here.
Area businesses were recently surveyed as part of an effort to help them grow and survive. The survey was completed as part of a cooperative effort between the VHEDC and the University of Minnesota Extension Service. To learn more about the survey, visit the University's web site at http://www3.extension.umn.edu/projects/bre/program/progpast.html.
Vadnais Press − Press Publications
The Vadnais Press is the City’s official newspaper. In addition to news items covered by the reporters, the newspaper includes the City’s regular column, “News & Views”.
Vadnais Press is delivered without charge once a week. Press Publications encourages and appreciates paid subscriptions.
Voter Registration
The State of Minnesota coordinates registration for municipal, state, and federal elections. Please visit their site at www.sos.state.mn.us/election for information on voter registration. On-line registration is available at their site or you can pick-up a registration card at City Hall.
Wheel Park
The City is a sponsor of the Northeast YMCA Wheel Park, 2100 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake;
651-777-8103; www.ymcatwincities.org.
A skate park is also located nearby at the Shoreview Community Center, 4600 N. Lexington Avenue, Shoreview, MN 55126; 651-490-4700; www.ci.shoreview.mn.us.
Zoning Planning and zoning are important functions, working to ensure strong economic development, a healthy tax base, and a desirable quality of life. Click here for more information.
