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Fairies at the Fairy Door

Fairies near a fairy door at Dodd Park.

Sustainability Spring Fling on April 25 at Harmon Park

Sustainability Spring Fling Coming April 25

West St. Paul’s annual spring cleanup is expanding this year to a full sustainability event with crafts, info tables, a tree planting, and more.

Then & Now photo looking south along Robert Street in 1980 and 2026.

Then & Now: More Fast Food on Robert Street

A stretch of fast food along Robert Street in 1980 compared to the same section today.

"Vote Here" sign at West St. Paul city hall with Marthaler Park sign in background.

2026 Election: West St. Paul Voter’s Guide

Who’s running for office to represent West St. Paul? We’re tracking the ballot from City Council to Congress.

New Principal at Somerset

ISD 197 announced that Amy Stenson Kujawski will be the new principal at Somerset Elementary School beginning July 1.

March 23, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: March 23, 2026

West St. Paul City Council looked at new park signage and pool rehab options, approved a cannabis limit, and settled a concession stand dispute.

Local Nonprofit Opens New Office Space and Food Shelf

The Residents of Color Collective (ROCC) opened their own office space in West St. Paul with a food shelf that’s open to the community.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: March 23, 2026

West St. Paul City Council will consider limits for cannabis dispensaries, new park signage, pool rehab options, and settle a concession stand dispute.

Two Local Teacher of the Year Candidates

Two ISD 197 teachers were nominated as Teacher of the Year candidates: Michelle Bannie and Shannon Dodson, both at Somerset.

ISD 197 School Board meeting on March 16, 2026.

ISD 197 School Board Recap: March 16, 2026

The ISD 197 School Board approved a new three-year plan for state funding to address racial and economic inequalities and heard updates about wellness efforts.

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