2026 Optimist Club Candidate Forum
Last night the Optimist Club of West St. Paul hosted a candidate forum at Jameson’s Tavern with wings, dubbed the ‘Candidate Wingding.’ Watch the forum now to see candidates speak and respond to audience questions.
Last night the Optimist Club of West St. Paul hosted a candidate forum at Jameson’s Tavern with wings, dubbed the ‘Candidate Wingding.’ Watch the forum now to see candidates speak and respond to audience questions.
Xcel Energy is finally addressing repeated power outages in Inver Grove Heights after an outpouring of complaints from residents. Xcel plans tree trimming this fall and relocating a feeder line underground by fall 2027.
At this week’s West St. Paul City Council meeting three residents were honored with the second annual Good Neighbor Award. 16 other residents were also nominated and received honorable mentions, as interest in the award grows.
Last night, the West St. Paul City Council honored this year’s Good Neighbor Award winners, reduced the 2027 property tax levy, and began work on the 2050 Comprehensive Plan—which will mean increased housing density.
Recognitions, including a musical performance, stole the show at Monday’s school board meeting that also included site reports from the Early Learning Center and Branch Out program as well as another update on the upcoming levy.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will close Highway 52 again this weekend for more work on a pedestrian bridge just north of Butler Avenue. This will be the third weekend closure in three months.
At Tuesday’s meeting, the West St. Paul City Council will honor this year’s Good Neighbor Award winners, discuss a reduced property tax levy, and begin work on the 2050 Comprehensive Plan.
West St. Paul City Council approved a rental license for the Hilltop at Signal Hills apartments after a 92% drop in nuisance calls. Council also discussed wages of city employees falling behind the market.
The ISD 197 School Board heard comments about coaching pay, reviewed a recent audit, and heard an update on the district’s American Indian education plan.
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.
A look at the progress on the Albert Park construction.
