August 2023 – West St. Paul Reader

West St. Paul Police K9s Cecil and Bear in front of their handlers and vehicles.

K9 Walk at Thompson Park

The West St. Paul Police Department is putting on a K9 Walk on September 10 to support their two dogs on the force, Cecil and Bear.

August 28, 2023 West St. Paul City Council meeting.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Aug. 28, 2023

West St. Paul’s City Council approved ordinances requiring bike parking, allowing solar carports, and abatement of 1331 Calumet. They also discussed Explore West St. Paul Days, racial covenants, absentee voting and more.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Aug. 28, 2023

Several items will come before the West St. Paul City Council, including required bike parking, solar carports, 1331 Calumet abatement, racial covenants, and more.

Racist Deeds Banned People of Color From Homes in Dakota County

A study of Dakota County property records has unearthed racist language that sought to segregate and discriminate against people of color. While unenforceable, so far these racial covenants have been found in more than 40 West St. Paul properties.

Celebration at Thompson Oaks

The Thompson Oaks wetland restoration project and boardwalk bridge in West St. Paul were officially celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Attempted Carjacking Foiled by Teen

Police were called to a bizarre scene in West St. Paul Monday night where a 17-year-old victim had subdued a suspected carjacker. Marijuana may have been involved.

Metro Transit route 62 bus on Wentworth Avenue.

Free Bus Rides on Route 62

Metro Transit is piloting a free bus fare program including route 62 in West St. Paul. There’s an informational meeting on August 22 at Amore Coffee.

Then & Now: West St. Paul Ice Arena

Here’s a look at the expansion of the John V. Hoene Ice Arena in West St. Paul from 1997 to 2023.

West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan SD #197 school board candidate list

Five Candidates for Four Seats on ISD 197 School Board in 2023

The filing period closed today and we have a field of five candidates for four seats on the ISD 197 school board.

West St. Paul City Council meeting with Wendy Berry serving as mayor pro tem.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Aug. 14, 2023

In a split decision, City Council voted to allow smoking marijuana in parks except around kids. Other discussion included the 2024 budget and Robert Street sidewalk snow removal.