
ISD 197 School Board Recap: April 6, 2026
At the end of a school board meeting packed with updates and progress across the ISD 197, the superintendent raised the issue of a potential levy to help address an ongoing funding gap.

At the end of a school board meeting packed with updates and progress across the ISD 197, the superintendent raised the issue of a potential levy to help address an ongoing funding gap.

This year’s road work in West St. Paul includes all of Emerson, parts of Oakdale, Carrie Street, finishing Butler, and more.

West St. Paul’s annual spring cleanup is expanding this year to a full sustainability event with crafts, info tables, a tree planting, and more.

A stretch of fast food along Robert Street in 1980 compared to the same section today.

Who’s running for office to represent West St. Paul? We’re tracking the ballot from City Council to Congress.

ISD 197 announced that Amy Stenson Kujawski will be the new principal at Somerset Elementary School beginning July 1.

West St. Paul City Council looked at new park signage and pool rehab options, approved a cannabis limit, and settled a concession stand dispute.

West St. Paul City Council will consider limits for cannabis dispensaries, new park signage, pool rehab options, and settle a concession stand dispute.

The ISD 197 School Board approved a new three-year plan for state funding to address racial and economic inequalities and heard updates about wellness efforts.

Here’s a look at the demolition of 1010 Dodd in 2016 and how it looks today as the realigned Smith/Dodd intersection.