New Fire Chief for South Metro Fire
The South Metro Fire Department named Mike Nelson as the new fire chief, replacing Mark Juelfs who is retiring after 32 years.
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 Optimist Club of West St. Paul is looking for the 2026 Optimist of the Year. They’re now accepting nominations, which are due May 6.
The ISD 197 School Board heard an update on math curriculum and approved increases for health and dental insurance.
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.
At the end of a school board meeting packed with updates and progress across the ISD 197, the superintendent raised the issue of a potential levy to help address an ongoing funding gap.
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)
