Category: Civic Engagement

Kari Lundberg speaking at the Inver Grove Heights City Council meeting.

Not Karl: Meet the Woman Behind the Data Center Petition

A proposed data center in Inver Grove Heights faces backlash—but residents aren’t just angry, they’re organized. We talk with the woman behind the environmental petition that garnered 700 signatures.

West St. Paul Artist Featured on Town Square Talk

Town Square Talk recently featured local artist Travis Olson sharing about his creative process and adding some whimsy to life in West St. Paul.

Brianna Havir, 2026 Optimist of the Year

2026 Optimist of the Year: Brianna Havir

The Optimist Club of West St. Paul named Brianna Havir, the magnet coordinator at Heritage E-STEM Magnet School, their Optimist of the Year for 2026.

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.

West St. Paul police cars in front of Target.

Small Peaceful Protest at West St. Paul Target

About 20 people peacefully protested inside Target in West St. Paul this morning as part of a larger effort that included 19 Target stores across the Twin Cities.

Amore Coffee’s “Open Strike” Brings Community Together

Hundreds of businesses closed across the metro on January 23 for an general strike in protest of ICE, but Amore Coffee in West St. Paul opened their doors for community service projects.

Vigil in West St. Paul After Another ICE Killing

Neighborhood vigils sprung up this evening in response to another resident killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, including about 100 people at Smith and Annapolis in West St. Paul.

ICE Dominates Resident Concerns at Dakota County Town Hall

About 80 people attended a Dakota County town hall where concerns focused on ICE. Local police encouraged people to call 911 if they feel unsafe.

Sign with instructions for committee interviews.

Apply Now for West St. Paul Committees

The City of West St. Paul is now accepting applications for volunteer boards and committees. Apply now to serve your city and help guide your community forward.

Sit-in protest in West St. Paul Target (photo by Connye LaCombe)

Moms Lead Sit-in Protesting ICE at West St. Paul Target

Nearly 100 people protested ICE inside the West St. Paul Target. “The silence of Target has been deafening,” said one mother who took part in the sit-in.

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