Issues and questions about policing in West St. Paul from the recent Public Safety Committee, including use of force, banned holds, hiring, and more.
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.
City Council Preview: June 22, 2020
After more than three months of virtual meetings due to the pandemic, the West St. Paul City Council will be meeting in person again. There’s a lot on the work session schedule, including the proposed housing project at the former K-mart site.
Julie Schanke Lyford: Celebrating Pride With a Book & Scavenger Hunt
West St. Paul resident celebrates Pride Month despite the pandemic with a children’s book and scavenger hunt.
Mayor Race Drops to Three: Torkelson Out
West St. Paul mayoral candidate Jeramie Torkelson has dropped out. That leaves three candidates vying for the mayor’s seat on the August 11 primary.
City Council Recap: June 8, 2020
The biggest (and practically only) highlight from tonight’s West St. Paul City Council meeting is that the Council initiated a review of the police department’s Use of Force policy.
Marisa Fuglestad: A Joint West St. Paul/South St. Paul Unity March for George Floyd
With protests for George Floyd happening around the world, West St. Paul and South St. Paul come together for a Unity March. We talk with organizer Marisa Fuglestad.
