Category: Charity

Who Helps Youth Succeed? Nominate an Optimist

The Optimist Club of West St. Paul is looking for the 2026 Optimist of the Year. They’re now accepting nominations, which are due May 6.

Trash for Treats on Earth Day in West St. Paul

Local kids clothing resale boutique Eco Chico is cleaning up the community on Earth Day. They’re offering free ice cream from nearby Micho Love in exchange for picking up litter.

West St. Paul Bingo Palace Closing Permanently

After closing in late 2023 and reopening five months later, the West St. Paul Bingo Palace is now closing permanently. Their last day will be Saturday, April 18.

Local Nonprofit Opens New Office Space and Food Shelf

The Residents of Color Collective (ROCC) opened their own office space in West St. Paul with a food shelf that’s open to the community.

Moreland students working with older adults.

Bee Kind: Moreland Is Buzzing With Kindess

“Kindness breeds kindness,” said Moreland Principal Rob Sahli as the school launches their fifth annual Raise Craze fundraiser powered by acts of kindness.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Two Rivers High School

Gym Full of Volunteers at Two Rivers High School for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Nearly 750 people braved sub-zero temperatures to do volunteer projects as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Two Rivers High School.

Missi Arens, the new executive director of Dodge Nature Center.

New Dodge Nature Center Leader Embraces Environmental Education

New Executive Director Missi Arens focuses on preservation and education, emphasizing shared responsibility: “It’s just important for everyone to say, ‘How can I help?'”

Behind the scenes at Town Square Television.

Town Square Television Navigates Cable-to-Streaming Shift

“We’re trying to shift our model,” said Beth Baumann, the new executive director of Town Square Television. “I don’t want to get to survival mode. I want to thrive.”

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon: Feeding the Troops

Northern Dakota County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Committee is hosting a holiday party for members of the National Guard and their families this weekend.

Give to the Max Day in Minnesota: Nov. 20, 2025

Give to the Max 2025: West St. Paul Nonprofits to Support

Minnesota’s nonprofit giving spree, Give to the Max Day, is back on Thursday, Nov. 20. Support local nonprofits and tap into matching funds.

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