If the cop (or cops) are not patrolling the area (in between Co. Rd. 55 and Dodd Rd.), they will sit behind the Saint Thomas Academy Ice Arena sign so that they can hit you with their radar way before you can see their squad car as you drive by. The trap is generally meant for east-bound travelers (ie: Saint Thomas Academy students headed to and from school and activities). The cops do patrol mendota heights road fairly heavily in the evenings.
-note; generally standard and disguise crown vic’s are seen there, but other disguise cars have been noticed.