With the sharp rise in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in West St. Paul since December, we’re sharing ongoing updates.
Soul aWear: Secondhand Clothing Boutique With Style, Repair, and Reuse at Heart
A new secondhand clothing boutique, Soul aWear Circular Fashion, opened in West St. Paul. “We make reuse really fun and enjoyable,” said owner Krystell Theisen Escobar who also owns kids clothing reseller Eco Chico.
West Side’s Alex Schluender Running for State House
Alex Schluender of the West Side launched a campaign for state house in district 65B, which includes the northern half of West St. Paul.
125 Years of Women’s Hockey at Dakota County Historical Society
Women’s hockey is having a moment, but that moment is a long time coming, as evidenced by the 125 Years of Women’s Hockey display.
Emerson Avenue Road Work
All of Emerson Avenue will see road work this year, with safety improvements including new sidewalk, narrower street to calm traffic, and closing Carrie Street at Emerson Avenue.
ISD 197 School Board Recap: Feb. 9, 2026
The board addressed ICE impacts, thanking the community for their support, and approved the upcoming academic calendar.
Pedestrian Hit on Butler Avenue
Last Friday evening a 64-year-old woman from West St. Paul was crossing Butler Avenue when a driver stuck the pedestrian with his vehicle.