On June 5, 1961, West St. Paul teen Nancee Parkinson was crowned Miss Minnesota. The 18-year-old was named fourth runner-up in the Miss America pageant and went on to be a teacher, spokesperson, and had a short career in Hollywood.
More than 120 people joined the sixth annual West St. Paul Rider community bike ride this weekend. The festivities included artwork, donuts, and free stickers and magnets for participants.
Much like neighboring communities, West St. Paul has serious needs for their fire station, police station, and city hall. Council approved an initial study to explore options, feasibility, and costs.
Sixty-five local groups marched, rolled, and danced down Charlton Street on Saturday as part of the annual Explore West St. Paul Days parade.
Like neighboring communities, West St. Paul faces serious facility needs for the fire station, police station, and city hall. Council will discuss commissioning an initial study to explore options, feasibility, and costs.
The filing period to run for office closed this week and the results are in—West St. Paul’s municipal elections are entirely uncontested while other races face surprising primaries and a state-wide controversy.
The Optimist Club of West St. Paul named Brianna Havir, the magnet coordinator at Heritage E-STEM Magnet School, their Optimist of the Year for 2026.
Council approved a provisional rental license for 1064 Robert Street and a patio for Grande Sunrise, plus reviewed economic and property tax data.
The ISD 197 School Board reviewed next year’s budget and took the first step in approving a potential capital project levy to go before voters in the fall.
Photos and video from the 2016 Celebrate West St. Paul Days parade.
With a rainbow in the background, Carolyn Swiszcz and Bob Payton pose for photos fresh off their performance of the “West St. Paul” song at Explore West St. Paul Days.
