A look back on 2022, including the biggest stories, our favorites, numbers, and milestones.
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.
2022’s Most Popular Books at Wentworth Library
End-of-the-year book lists are popular about now, so let’s see how it looks locally with the most popular books at Wentworth Library.
Heroes and Helpers: Kids Shop With First Responders
Last week first responders took local kids holiday shopping as part of the Heroes and Helpers program. This year’s event helped 39 families and 68 kids.
Then & Now: El Cubano
Here’s a look at El Cubano at the corner of Dodd, Annapolis, and Charlton in 1950 and today.
Meet a Member: Joan Gunderson-Palmer
Why do you support West St. Paul Reader?
“The Reader is a force for good in our community—we’re glad we can support this work and I really appreciate the content.”
West St. Paul City Council Recap: Dec. 12, 2022
Community members packed city hall for a public hearing on a proposed mental health center, which West St. Paul City Council voted unanimously to approve. Council also approved the 2023 budget, approved purchasing the Hy-Vee property, and reviewed the new bike and pedestrian plan.
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