Category: Neighborly

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.

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.

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.

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.

Inaugural West St. Paul Good Neighbor Awards

This week the West St. Paul City Council recognized four residents with the first-ever Good Neighbor Awards, including a helpful handyman, a local journalist, and two renters who beautify their building’s common areas.

Little Free Library in West St. Paul with books inside and out, plus food for those in need.

Little Free Library Adds Food With SNAP in Limbo

A Little Free Library in West St. Paul features books inside and out, but now it’s also hosting food for those in need.

Braver Angels: Humanizing Politics

Local event to help families avoid bitter political arguments as Thanksgiving approaches: “It’s like this family therapy you have with other people across the aisle,” said Kraig Finwall with Braver Angels.

Women of West St. Paul with donated period products at Neighbors, Inc.

Period Products Delivered

Six cars pulled up to Neighbors, Inc. loaded down with pads, tampons, and other period products to wrap up the Women of West St. Paul’s pad drive.

What’s That? Dubs Descend on West St. Paul

Little wooden creatures are showing up around West St. Paul. What are they? Where do they come from? Here’s the answer.

SUBSCRIBE

Join our weekly email for regular updates from West St. Paul Reader:

CONNECT

Facebook Instagram Linkedin Youtube

Support Local News

Become a member, starting at $5 per month.

Join Now