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.
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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.
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.
City Council Preview: June 8, 2020
The only thing on the agenda for Monday’s West St. Paul City Council meeting is the consent agenda, which includes a review of the police department’s Use of Force policy.
2020 Election Line Up in West St. Paul
The filing period to run for public office in West St. Paul closed today and we now know who is running for election in 2020. Here’s the rundown and some nerdy facts for context.
Aftermath of George Floyd Killing Hits West St. Paul
Widespread protest and looting is hitting the Twin Cities in response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. A number of retail stores on Robert Street in West St. Paul have closed, and some have been hit by looters.
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