
2026 Election: Dakota County Attorney
We talked with Kathy Kenna and Jeff Sheridan, the candidates running for the Dakota County attorney. Our candidate questionnaire covers priorities, public safety, reform, and more.

We talked with Kathy Kenna and Jeff Sheridan, the candidates running for the Dakota County attorney. Our candidate questionnaire covers priorities, public safety, reform, and more.

We talked with incumbent Joe Atkins, the only candidate running for the Dakota County Commissioner District 2 seat. Our candidate questionnaire covers priorities, taxes, running in an uncontested race, and more.

We’re hosting a members-only small business forum with the owners of Poppy & Wonderments and Soul aWear/Eco Chico.

Libraries have long been known for multiple purposes beyond books—from computers and internet access to community space. Now you can add art gallery to the list. The recent renovation of Wentworth Library added multiple display space to highlight local artists.

On Monday, West St. Paul City Council will set the maximum property tax levy for 2027 and secure a problem property at 161 Haskell Street East.

Here’s a look at the intersection of Robert Street and Annapolis Street at the northern border of West St. Paul in 1986 and today.

It’s been almost seven years since the West St. Paul YMCA closed, and redevelopment is finally moving forward with site work on the 150 Thompson project now underway. The project includes apartments, townhouses, retail space with a restaurant, and a new city park.

A second drive thru lane is coming to Culver’s, plus an expanded parking lot for Zak’s Auto, improvements for Charlton Place condos, reconstruction of Lothenbach, another look at the budget, and more for West St. Paul City Council.

Monday’s ISD 197 School Board meeting was dominated by a strategy session for the upcoming referenda and more information on the district’s budget, as well as routine reviews of district policies and goals.

South St. Paul is asking for community ideas to create a Stockyards memorial. The Armour Gates were torn down last year and a task force is seeking community input to reuse bricks and other materials from the historic site.