Incumbent two-term Dakota County Sheriff Tim Leslie announces he will not run for reelection in 2022.
Category: Public Safety
ISD 197 School Board to Vote on Mask Mandate
Following new CDC guidance, the ISD 197 school board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, March 1 to consider dropping the mask requirement.
No-Knock Warrants in West St. Paul
As the debate over no-knock warrants rages following the Minneapolis police killing of Amir Locke, we look at their recent use in West St. Paul. They’re rare—once in five years. But that one time came just weeks ago.
COVID Closures Hitting West St. Paul
The omicron variant of COVID-19 is prompting closures and staff shortages at local businesses and schools.
West St. Paul Shooting Demonstrates Dangerous New Strategy
Four shootings in three weeks is a troubling trend, but a swarming crowd disrupting first responders is a new strategy that’s cropped up in the metro area in recent months.
Shooting at Thompson Park in West St. Paul
Gunfire erupted at Thompson Park Wednesday night and a 20-year-old male was killed. Police have made several arrests, but are still looking for the suspected shooter.
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