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Author: Stephanie Schempp

Stephanie is a writer and editor who has lived in West St. Paul for 16 non-consecutive years. She lives with her husband, two sons, and a menagerie of pets.
ISD 197 school board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Appoints Marcus Hill to Vacant Seat

January 12, 2021 Stephanie Schempp

The ISD 197 school board sifted through 23 applicants to name Marcus Hill, a senior manager at Best Buy and father of three, to the vacant school board position.

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ISD 197 school board

Applicants for ISD 197 School Board Seat

January 4, 2021 Stephanie Schempp

On Monday, January 4, the ISD 197 school board will vote to appoint a new member to fill the seat vacated by newly elected Mendota Heights Mayor Stephanie Levine.

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Sibley Marching Band in the West St. Paul Days parade in 2016.

Sibley Band Director Amy Powers Resigns

July 23, 2020 Stephanie Schempp

Henry Sibley High School band director Amy Powers resigns after multiple championships, despite a write-in campaign trying to convince the school board to keep her on.

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Asian eats in West St. Paul

Restaurant Roundup: Asian Eats in West St. Paul

February 19, 2020 Stephanie Schempp

While tacos get all the attention, Asian food has a strong presence in West St. Paul. We explore the tastiest treats for takeout or at the table.

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Best tacos in West St. Paul

Taco Tour of West St. Paul: The Quest for the Best Tacos

October 15, 2019 Stephanie Schempp

Tacos are having a bit of a moment, and there’s no shortage in West St. Paul. We hit up six restaurants for authentic street tacos.

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