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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.
West St. Paul sit-down restaurant reviews
West St. Paul Eats

Fine Dining Part 2: Sit-Down Restaurants in West St. Paul

The second half of our West St. Paul sit-down restaurant review, featuring 5-8, Carbone’s, Jameson’s Irish Bar, and Mela Thai.

Sit-down restaurants in West St. Paul
West St. Paul Eats

Fine Dining Part 1: Sit-Down Restaurants in West St. Paul

The first half of our West St. Paul sit-down restaurant review, featuring Beirut, Blvd, Fireside, and FoodSmith.

West St. Paul's sweet treats
West St. Paul Eats

West St. Paul’s Sweet Treets: Micho Love & Tii Cup

If you’re craving something sweet, Robert Street isn’t lacking in drive-thrus to pick up some dessert. However, there are two locally-owned, globally-inspired options worth getting out of your car for.

ISD 197 school board meeting
Education

ISD 197 School Board Appoints Marcus Hill to Vacant Seat

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.

ISD 197 school board
Education

Applicants for ISD 197 School Board Seat

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.

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

Sibley Band Director Amy Powers Resigns

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.

Asian eats in West St. Paul
West St. Paul Eats

Restaurant Roundup: Asian Eats in West St. Paul

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.

Best tacos in West St. Paul
West St. Paul Eats

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

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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