ISD 197 School Board Recap: May 4, 2026
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.
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 bioretention basin at Two Rivers High School will transform an under-utilized strip of grass between two parking lots into a pollinator-friendly natural area that will filter pollutants and protect waterways.
The South Metro Fire Department named Mike Nelson as the new fire chief, replacing Mark Juelfs who is retiring after 32 years.
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.
Photos from the Sustainability Spring Fling, including city cleanup, kids garage sale, tree planting, and more.
New clothing boutique Empire the Luxe Lab opens in the former Cardinal Corner space with curated West Coast fashion.
City Council will consider a few changes to zoning and permitting that could impact future businesses, as well as review a rental license for 1064 Robert Street.
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.
The ISD 197 School Board heard an update on math curriculum and approved increases for health and dental insurance.
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.
City staff and volunteers plant a tree in Harmon Park during the Sustainability Spring Fling. (Photo by Adelaide Christensen)
