Any casual glance at a map makes it pretty clear that West St. Paul’s name is kind of weird. The city is not west of St. Paul, but directly south. So why is it West St. Paul?
Author: Kevin D. Hendricks
Kevin D. Hendricks lives in West St. Paul, Minn., with his wife and two kids. He's the founder and editor of West St. Paul Reader and also runs his own freelance writing and editing company, Monkey Outta Nowhere. He’s been blogging since 1998 and likes to read a lot.
West St. Paul Supports No Mow May
West St. Paul is joining the No Mow May project, an effort to protect pollinators by not mowing lawns for the month of May.
10 Weird Park Ordinances in West St. Paul
No swimming in the city pool and requiring a permit to land a hot air balloon are just some of the weird park ordinances in West St. Paul.
Sad to See the Black Lives Matter Mural Go? Donate to ROCC
If you want to show that Black Lives Matter in West St. Paul, please consider a donation to the Residents of Color Collective (ROCC).
City Council Recap: April 26, 2021
This week’s West St. Paul City Council meeting included the long-awaited conclusion to the mural debate, a pro-union resolution that will likely draw a veto, a heated moment during citizen comments, and goodbyes to two well-respected city staff members.
Greg Shepherd: West St. Paul Hockey Official Honored
West St. Paul’s Greg Shepherd is honored with the 2021 Breitenbach Award for his 42 years officiating hockey.
