Category: City Planning

2026 Legislative Impacts on West St. Paul

The recently ended state legislative session has some impact on West St. Paul with money for local projects, including $1 million for 150 Thompson, $1.3 million for Thompson Park, flexibility for ISD 197 funds, and more.

Wentworth Library Reopens

After 13 months of renovation, the Wentworth Library reopened today. “I like that everyone is excited to be here,” said Tari, one of the library visitors who arrived before the doors opened.

View of the curved glass windows at Wentworth Library.

Wentworth Library Reopens May 6

After a 13-month closure, Wentworth Library will reopen on May 6: “We are very excited to share the new space with our community,” said Branch Manager Stacy Lenarz.

Dreaming Big for West St. Paul Parks

“This is a big, bold vision, but with some grit, hard work, and determination, we can achieve this,” said Parks Director Eric Weiss.

Wentworth Library Renovation in Progress

Wentworth Library is on track for a spring reopening and we get a peek at their progress, plus additional projects will bring art and an outdoor patio to the library.

New Fair Labor Standards in West St. Paul to Protect Workers

West St. Paul City Council debates strengthening fair labor standards to better protect workers and offer more flexibility for public projects.

2025 Legislative Impacts on West St. Paul

A bumpy and divided Minnesota legislative session resulted in few local gains, though Thompson Park gets help for future improvements.

Housing, Park & Restaurant Form City Center as Part of Former YMCA Redevelopment

A redevelopment plan for market rate apartments, townhouses, a sit-down restaurant, and park space at the former YMCA/Hy-Vee site in West St. Paul is finally moving forward.

Input: 150 Thompson Survey and Open House

After several delays and false starts, the former YMCA property is finally moving forward with redevelopment, including community input with a survey and open house.

Federal Cuts Impacting West St. Paul: 700 Trees & Trauma Response

President Donald Trump’s slashing of the federal budget trickles down locally, including cutting 700 trees and canceling a trauma response program.

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