
Highway 52 Weekend Closure
Highway 52 will be closed this weekend to replace a pedestrian bridge just north of Butler Avenue.

Highway 52 will be closed this weekend to replace a pedestrian bridge just north of Butler Avenue.

It’s time to nominate a neighbor for West St. Paul’s annual Good Neighbor Award. “We know many West St. Paul residents quietly put in the work to make our neighborhoods better, and it’s time to celebrate them.”

Data center pushback in Inver Grove Heights has resulted in a moratorium and an environmental review, but now the developer is pushing back with a $20 million lawsuit.

Last week the Mendota Heights City Council denied a cell phone tower planned for Wentworth Park. But expect a cell tower proposal to return.

The Minnesota Vixen won their championship game against the Pittsburgh Passion 42-14 last month, with Edy Halverson of Mendota Heights contributing a touchdown to the effort.

Results are in and Matt Little will advance to the general for U.S. House 2nd District, with Robyn Gulley and Sebastian Ellison advancing for state legislature. Results are also in for City Council primary races in Inver Grove Heights and South St. Paul.

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City Council approved two crisis rent support programs, learned about improvements for Charlton Place condos, and honored two gold-medal winning athletes.

The ISD 197 School Board approved a levy for the ballot this fall and recognized summer activities.

The West Twins Theater opened in 1939 on Robert Street, heralded as the finest theater west of Chicago.