
West St. Paul City Council Preview: July 13, 2026
A wealth of community survey data will guide the City Council in setting strategic priorities for the coming year.

A wealth of community survey data will guide the City Council in setting strategic priorities for the coming year.

Congress has accomplished little in recent years, in part due to sharp political divides. Even if Democrats retake the House, that will likely continue. How will you deliver on your promises in light of that reality?

West St. Paul is a separate city and in a different county than the rest of the legislative district. How will you address the unique needs and concerns of West St. Paul residents?

Data centers are drawing headlines nationally as well as locally, with Inver Grove Heights in the midst of a hotly contested debate. Here’s a rundown of data center rules for the surrounding communities.

Residents can now give input on renaming Cesar Chavez Street on the West Side in light of allegations against the famed labor and civil rights leader.

West St. Paul police are investigating after a severely decomposed body was found in a wooded area near Wentworth Library. There were no signs of trauma.

One Ten Cycles in Mendota Heights is closing after nearly 50 years in business. The owner cites a challenging economy and family needs.

Approval of the Delaware Avenue reconstruction project and an early look at the 2027 budget were the big tasks for the West St. Paul City Council during last night’s meeting.

The ISD 197 School Board approved next year’s budget and heard about a land acknowledgement plaque and mural at the high school.

On June 5, 1961, West St. Paul teen Nancee Parkinson was crowned Miss Minnesota. The 18-year-old was named fourth runner-up in the Miss America pageant and went on to be a teacher, spokesperson, and had a short career in Hollywood.