With the sharp rise in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in West St. Paul since December, we’re sharing ongoing updates.
Then & Now: 1010 Dodd
Here’s a look at the demolition of 1010 Dodd in 2016 and how it looks today as the realigned Smith/Dodd intersection.
ISD 197 School Board Recap: Feb. 23, 2026
An achievement gap for Native American students and next year’s budget were the primary items on the agenda, but the ISD 197 School Board also had a performance from the Black History Month Choir.
West St. Paul City Council Recap: Feb. 23, 2026
West St. Paul City Council approved additional rent support and limited parking for boats, trailers, and RVs on city streets.
West St. Paul City Council Preview: Feb. 23, 2026
Parking limits, appointments, and an exterior grant make for a lighter agenda for the West St. Paul City Council after several packed meetings.
Bee Kind: Moreland Is Buzzing With Kindess
“Kindness breeds kindness,” said Moreland Principal Rob Sahli as the school launches their fifth annual Raise Craze fundraiser powered by acts of kindness.
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.