Today marks the six-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: We couldn’t do this without the support of our members (thanks!). They fund our operations with monthly or annual payments, starting at $3 per month. That allows us to make our reporting freely available to everyone, hire contributors and student photographers, cover local government, commission local artists, and more.
- You can join them and support neighborhood news.
West St. Paul Reader Stats
Here’s a look at our numbers since the start:
- 1,230+ posts.
- 738,000+ words.
- 292 City Council recap, previews, and other coverage.
- 181 election stories and 7 voter’s guides.
- 93 interviews.
- 20 West St. Paul postcards commissioned.
- 5 annual West St. Paul Rider community bike rides.
- 320+ ongoing members.
What People Say
- Unique, focused reporting: “Great local news reporting. And the only news that focuses on West St Paul.” -Richard Gibson
- Stay informed: “I like to know what is happening in my community.” -Aline KIes
- Giving back: “I support West St. Paul Reader because it supports West St. Paul. I find that it’s the clearest way to understand how the city is developing.” -Travis Olson
More: Meet our members and learn more about why they support our work and what they love about West St. Paul.
Top Stories
- Most popular post in the past year: Olivia Dodge Mansion Demolished
- 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
Support 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, text alerts, discounts, and more.
- 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.
Thank You
It’s a privilege to keep West St. Paul informed. If you appreciate our coverage over the last six 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.
