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Meet a Member: Terri McNeil

We’re saying hello to some of our neighbors, meeting folks who support West St. Paul Reader. Today we’re meeting Terri McNeil, a retired adult and health educator who has lived in West St. Paul for 8 years. She became a member of West St. Paul Reader in December 2021.

West St. Paul Love

What do you love about West St. Paul?

The parks. Love the plan for sidewalks—I miss St. Paul’s walkable community.

What’s your favorite place in West St. Paul? Why?

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Thomson Park—I live on Emerson so I can walk the woods to the park with friends or grandkids.

What’s your go-to West St. Paul eatery?

Mela Thai.

Why did you move to West St. Paul?

The grounds and woods around the place that I live. It was affordable.

Being a West St. Paul Reader Member

Why did you decide to become a member and support West St. Paul Reader?

I have always valued national, state and local news. I watch Council meetings. I support small business.

What do you like most about being a member and supporting West St. Paul Reader?

It’s a contribution to the community—Kevin’s is large, mine is small.

What’s your favorite West St. Paul Reader story?

Local artists and highlighting positive diversity.

Be a Member

You can join Terri and support West St. Paul Reader. Membership starts at just $3 per month.

Thanks to Terri for supporting our work and sharing her story.

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