In July of 1990, Picture Perfect Art & Frame opened on Smith Avenue in West St. Paul. Second-generation owner Luci Hollenkamp is thrilled to celebrate 30 years of framing, preserving, and displaying art.
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.
Anthony Fernandez: First Latino Council Member in West St. Paul
City Council Member Anthony Fernandez became the first person of color elected to municipal office in West St. Paul in 2016. We asked Fernandez about being one of the firsts.
Informational Meeting About Proposed Apartments at Former K-mart
On Tuesday, July 7 at 6 p.m. there will be an informational meeting at the former K-mart to learn about the proposed apartments at the site.
2020 West St. Paul Mayoral Primary: What Can You Accomplish?
We ask the mayoral candidates what they hope to accomplish in two years as mayor.
Kimetha “KaeJae” Johnson: First Black Candidate in West St. Paul
The first Black candidate to run for any municipal office in West St. Paul talks about the challenge of George Floyd, facing racism, and systemic challenges in West St. Paul.
West St. Paul Firsts in City Council & Mayor
West St. Paul has a historic first this year with the first Black candidate for municipal office in the city’s history. So we’re taking a wider look at firsts in West St. Paul.
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