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.
Category: Interviews
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.
Julie Schanke Lyford: Celebrating Pride With a Book & Scavenger Hunt
West St. Paul resident celebrates Pride Month despite the pandemic with a children’s book and scavenger hunt.
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.
Minnesota National Guard in West St. Paul: Deploying to the Horn of Africa
West St. Paul’s A Company is deploying to the Horn of Africa in June. Learn more about our own unit of the Nation Guard, what they do, and how you can support them.
Paul (Pornchai) Chaiyamart: Bringing Thai Food to West St. Paul
“I always wanted to have my own Thai restaurant so I don’t need to struggle to find the food I like.”
