The ISD 197 school board voted 4-3 to layoff eight paraprofessionals in the before and after school care program due to a 74% decline in enrollment.
Author: Kevin D. Hendricks
Kevin D. Hendricks lives in West St. Paul, Minn., with his wife and two kids. He runs his own freelance writing and editing company, Monkey Outta Nowhere. He’s been blogging since 1998 and likes to read a lot.
Then & Now: Anton Meyer Buildings
The corner of Stryker and Arion once housed a series of businesses, but has been vacant since 1982.
Earl Ryan: ‘Dirt Road’ Americana Music From West St. Paul
Earl Ryan is a West St. Paul musician making “dirt road music” that evokes the rural Midwest. His latest release, The Dark and the Devil, is available now.
Free ‘Make a Zine’ Kits at Amore Coffee
Local artist Carolyn Swiszcz is finishing off her West St. Paul zine project with a do-it-yourself ‘make a zine’ workshop kit.
2021 West St. Paul Town Hall Recap
The first virtual West St. Paul town hall included updates from city department heads, Q&As from residents, updates rom council members, and an online survey that will give elected officials direction as they plan for the future.
Feb. 8, 2021 City Council Recap
While the regular West St. Paul City Council meeting had a sparse agenda, the Council still covered a lot with nearly three hours of other meetings. Topics included policing, the committee appointment process, and sale of land for townhomes.
