On July 29, 1990, Marthaler Park in West St. Paul hosted a vigil organized by women’s advocates to stop domestic violence.
Category: Public Safety
2020 West St. Paul Mayoral Primary: Police
We ask the mayoral candidates what policing changes need to happen in West St. Paul in the aftermath of George Floyd.
City Council Recap: June 22, 2020
The first in-person West St. Paul City Council meeting in three months included discussion of policing and proposed apartments at the former K-mart site.
West St. Paul Reviews Police Use of Force Policy
Issues and questions about policing in West St. Paul from the recent Public Safety Committee, including use of force, banned holds, hiring, and more.
City Council Preview: June 8, 2020
The only thing on the agenda for Monday’s West St. Paul City Council meeting is the consent agenda, which includes a review of the police department’s Use of Force policy.
Aftermath of George Floyd Killing Hits West St. Paul
Widespread protest and looting is hitting the Twin Cities in response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. A number of retail stores on Robert Street in West St. Paul have closed, and some have been hit by looters.
