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Ella Barry

Ella Barry was born and raised in West St. Paul. She is a writer and journalist. She spends her free time reading, making art and enjoying nature.

Charity

Local Nonprofit Opens New Office Space and Food Shelf

The Residents of Color Collective (ROCC) opened their own office space in West St. Paul with a food shelf that’s open to the community.

Commerce

ICE Impacting West St. Paul Businesses: Sales Down, Employees Scared, Customers Staying Home

Local businesses are feeling the impact of increased ICE activity as sales plummet, employees are scared to go to work, and customers stay home. We talk with three business owners in West St. Paul.

Interviews

Hello, Neighbor: Connye LaCombe

“If you want a good community, then get involved,” said Connye LaCombe, a tutor, retired teacher, and community advocate.

Education

Hello, Neighbor: Mason Young

“It changes their day completely,” said Mason Young, who runs a before school workout program at Heritage E-STEM Middle School.

Interviews

“West St. Paul is part of who I am, and I want to make it the best we possibly can,” said Jim Probst, president of the South Robert Street Business Association and a volunteer with the Two Rivers Key Club.

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Local Nonprofit Opens New Office Space and Food Shelf

ICE Impacting West St. Paul Businesses: Sales Down, Employees Scared, Customers Staying Home

Hello, Neighbor: Connye LaCombe

Hello, Neighbor: Mason Young

Hello, Neighbor: Jim Probst