The City Council approved a second and final cannabis dispensary, set a new direction for the 424 Butler townhouse project in a partnership with Habitat for Humanity, and failed to approve a salary increase for the first time in at least a decade.
After closing in late 2023 and reopening five months later, the West St. Paul Bingo Palace is now closing permanently. Their last day will be Saturday, April 18.
A few bike events are coming up in West St. Paul, including the annual West St. Paul Rider community bike ride and a helmet giveaway.
Council will consider a proposed cannabis dispensary, options for the 424 Butler townhouse project, and Council salary increases.
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.
West St. Paul City Council looked at new park signage and pool rehab options, approved a cannabis limit, and settled 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.
A stretch of fast food along Robert Street in 1980 compared to the same section today.
Muddy water pooled in the vacant lot at the site of the former Burger King, where plans for a proposed Popeyes never came to fruition.
