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Local News & Voter Info Events

Come say hello as we expand to cover the surrounding communities of Inver Grove Heights, Mendota Heights, South St. Paul, and the West Side. We’re hosting a series of drop-in events where you can learn more about the West St. Paul Reader.

  • Grab a nonpartisan voter’s guide covering local races.
  • Learn what’s happening locally.
  • Share what kind of coverage you’d like to see.
  • Get some free stickers and magnets.

When & Where

We’ve got four events over four days:

  • Thursday, October 29 – 5-7 p.m. – Dakota Lodge at Thompson Park for the ISD 197 Levy Townhall
  • Friday, October 30 – 12-2 p.m. – Inver Glen Library in the main meeting room
  • Saturday, October 31 – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Kaposia Library in conference room 1 off the main entrance
  • Sunday, November 1 – 12-2 p.m. – Wentworth Library in the small conference room immediately opposite the main entrance

Hope to see you there!

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