May marks the five-year anniversary of West St. Paul Reader. Since 2019, we’ve reported neighborhood news, supported by neighbors.
Why it matters: We help the community stay informed.
How it works: Our local news is supported by neighbors and made freely available to the community thanks to their generous support. They fund our operations with monthly or annual payments, starting at $3 per month.
- You can join them during our five-year member drive and support neighborhood news.
West St. Paul Reader Stats
Here’s a look at our numbers since the start:
- 1,000+ posts.
- 621,000+ words.
- 249 City Council recap, previews, and other coverage.
- 154 election stories and 6 voter’s guides.
- 79 interviews.
- 50 paid guest posts.
- 13 West St. Paul postcards commissioned.
- 1 Fall Color photo contest.
- 4 annual West St. Paul Rider community bike rides.
- 275+ ongoing members.
What People Say
- Informing the community: “Thank you West St. Paul Reader for getting answers to the questions people have been asking!” -Pam Stein
- School board coverage: “Didn’t know I cared about this stuff until West St. Paul Reader started covering it. I now read all of it. Thanks!” -Tim Webb
- Voting guide: “The West St. Paul Reader is the most amazing source of hyper local news. I especially value the voting guide that comes out every election cycle for the local races that aren’t otherwise covered.” -Jessica Mager
More: Meet our members and learn more about why they support our work and what they love about West St. Paul.
History Stories
Top Stories
- Most popular post in the past year: Five Candidates for Four Seats on ISD 197 School Board
- Most popular post of all time: Aftermath of George Floyd Killing Hits West St. Paul
- Most views in a single day: Granny Donuts, a West St. Paul Staple, Sells to Developer
- First post ever: May 13, 2019 City Council Reap
Guest Contributors
Our supporters make it possible to hire local writers and photographers, including several students. We’re also in the midst of our first-ever internship. Here are some of the stories our contributors have done:
Support Neighborhood News
Help us celebrate our five-year anniversary by supporting our mission of neighborhood news.
Why Become a Member?
- Consistent support: Recurring payments provide steady support we rely on and allow us to hire guest writers and cover school board meetings.
- Benefits: Members receive an exclusive weekly email, locally commissioned thank-you postcards, discounts, and more. Plus there are additional bonuses during the member drive.
- Strengthen WSP: Local news is vital for strong communities, and your support makes it happen.
Membership starts at just $3 per month. Join now and support local news.
In the Community
Over the past year, we’ve been active in the community, participating in local events and putting a few on ourselves:
Thank You
It’s a privilege to keep West St. Paul informed. If you appreciate our coverage over the last five years, you can thank our supporters. We couldn’t do it without them. Our Founder’s Wall is an ode to the people who helped launch this site and continue to offer significant support. Our members make everything we do possible.
Thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting.
