September 2022 – West St. Paul Reader

Legislative candidates running to represent West St. Paul including Kevin Fjelsted, Maria Isa, Paul Holmgren, Matt Klein, Chris Rausch, Sandy Pappas, Mary Frances Clardy, Brent Jacobson, and Todd Kruse.

2022 State Legislature Election: Surplus

We ask the legislative candidates running to represent West St. Paul what they think should be done about the budget surplus.

Artists at work on the Charlton tunnel mural along the River-to-River Greenway.

Charlton Tunnel Mural Showcases Ecosystems and Seasons

A new mural runs the entire 96 feet of the Charlton tunnel along the River-to-River Greenway in West St. Paul. It’s a collaboration between local artists and Garlough students.

Candidates for the 2022 West St. Paul election: Pat Armon, Kimetha "KaeJae" Johnson, Dave Napier, John Justen, and Wendy Berry.

2022 West St. Paul Election: Housing

We ask the candidates for West St. Paul City Council and mayor about engaging renters and if they support more housing.

Volunteer group turns plastic shopping bags into sleep mats for the homeless.

Local Groups Celebrates 100 Sleeping Mats for the Homeless

A group of older adults are turning used plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for the homeless.

2022 Dakota County Commissioner election featuring Joe Atkins and Jimmy Francis

2022 Dakota County Commissioner Election: Roads

We ask the candidates for Dakota County commissioner District 2 about roads.

West St. Paul Mayor Dave Napier swearing in new police officer Anthony Tonda.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Sept. 26, 2022

Long-term development took center stage during West St. Paul’s City Council meeting, including the former Hy-Vee/YMCA property with a proposal for apartments, a sit-down restaurant, and public space, Dakota County’s mental health crisis recovery and treatment center, and a feasibility study for a community center.

Dakota County Attorney election between Kathy Keena and Matt Little

2022 Dakota County Attorney Election: Public Safety

We ask the candidates for Dakota County attorney about public safety.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Sept. 26, 2022

West St. Paul City Council will cover several big topics—including a community center study, Hy-Vee redevelopment presentation, marijuana regulation, and a proposed Dakota County crisis and recovery center—mostly during work sessions before the regular meeting.

2022 State Legislature Election: West St. Paul

We ask the legislative candidates running to represent West St. Paul about what makes West St. Paul different.

Printable Voter’s Guide for the 2022 General Election

In our ongoing efforts to inform voters, we hope this at-a-glance chart of local races can offer a quick overview and be a starting point for your candidate research.