ISD 197 has strong community support, as shown in community and district surveys, including support for a potential voter levy. The ISD 197 School Board reviewed survey results and approved achievement of superintendent goals.
A roughly 40-year history comes to an end with the removal of horseshoe pits from the West St. Paul Sports Complex. The city recently completed work to remove the horseshoe pits and fencing from the covered pavilion, opening the space up for other uses.
Gebeta Ethiopian Restaurant is now open in West St. Paul near Smith and Dodd. “We are short of Ethiopian restaurants here in the Twin Cities,” said owner Zene Jebessa.
Our latest postcard, designed by local artist Travis Olson, promotes the sixth annual West St. Paul Rider community bike ride.
A split Council vote and missed procedure led to a rental license not being approved, plus Council approved additional costs and delays for 150 Thompson.
A single-family rental property with a history of code violations is at risk of eviction and the 150 Thompson project faces delays and cost increases.
Hundreds of people jammed Wentworth Library Wednesday evening for a reopening celebration event after a 13-month closure for renovations. “This means the world to our community,” said West St. Paul Mayor Dave Napier.
A single-family rental property on Robert Street is at risk of eviction due to code violations. Other City Council business included zoning and code changes, a branding update, LTS expansion, and more.
Increased revenue meant an improved budget for ISD 197’s current fiscal year. The school board also approved a Language Access Plan and heard multiple updates.
A look at the history of libraries in West St. Paul, officially starting in 1960 and spanning three buildings, but with roots going back to the 1920s.
We shared a photo of Lake Burger King a few weeks back, but here’s a 2022 photo of the growing puddle in the former Burger King lot in West St. Paul.
