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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.
April 8, 2024 West St. Paul City Council meeting.
City Council

West St. Paul City Council Recap: April 8, 2024

Updates on the park system, the pool, and police recruitment, plus a public hearing for the Bernard Street reconstruction were all topics in this week’s West St. Paul City Council meeting.

ISD 197 School Board meeting on Feb. 20, 2024 (Photo by Stephanie Schempp)
School Board

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Feb. 20, 2024

The ISD 197 School Board heard updates on the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee, the Achievement and Integration Budget, and new policies. The district went through an audit of its finances as of June 30, 2023.

January 22, 2024 West St. Paul City Council meeting.
City Council

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Jan. 22, 2024

The West St. Paul City Council met to approve an increase in city staff wages, an extension in the preliminary development agreement for 150 Thompson, and discussed legislative priorities and other city business. 

Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Berry swears in Junior Council Member McKinley Cherrier during the West St. Paul City Council meeting.
City Council

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Jan. 8, 2024

During the first meeting of 2024, a junior Council member was sworn in, citizens spoke about the Marthaler Park renovation, and three conditional use permits were approved.

West St. Paul City Council
City Council

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Nov. 27, 2023

West St. Paul City Council discussed Neighbors, Inc., a new trail on Delaware, and housing improvements in a short meeting, with most discussion happening during the work session.

June 26, 2023 West St. Paul City Council meeting
City Council

West St. Paul City Council Recap: June 26, 2023

West St. Paul City Council held a rental license hearing and approved a provisional license for the Eagle Pointe apartment complex after a long and contentious debate. The Council also approved the new sign and mural ordinance, took the next steps in the former Hy-Vee/YMCA land redevelopment, and celebrated recent accomplishments.

Betty's Kitchen Ethiopian Restaurant in West St. Paul - collage of photos showing the restaurant exterior, the interior back wall, and three shots of dishes, the meat combo, veggie combo, and samosas.
West St. Paul Eats

Betty’s Kitchen: A Homey and Cozy Experience

Betty’s Kitchen, serving authentic Ethiopian fare, is located at 1049 Dodd Road. This clean and cozy spot is worth checking out, even if you’ve never tried Ethiopian cuisine. 

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Committee presentation at West St. Paul City Council
City Council

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Sept. 12, 2022

The West St. Paul City Council discussed a trail on Butler Avenue, fine appeals, and heard a presentation from Northern Dakota County’s Beyond the Yellow Ribbon.

West St. Paul City Council
City Council

West St. Paul City Council Recap: June 13, 2022

West St. Paul City Council discussed their vision for the Hy-Vee property, met with prosecutors working with West St. Paul Police, and formally recognized Juneteenth.

Fast casual food in West St. Paul
West St. Paul Eats

Local Fast Casual Dining in West St. Paul

We sample some counter service restaurants in West St. Paul, including Ali Baba’s, Amore Coffee, El Cubano, and World Famous Momo.

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