West St. Paul Reader

Gebeta Ethiopian Restaurant Now Open

Gebeta Ethiopian Restaurant is now open in West St. Paul near Smith and Dodd. “We are short of Ethiopian restaurants here in the Twin Cities,” said owner Zene Jebessa.

2026 West St. Paul Rider community bike ride on June 7, 2026.

West St. Paul Rider 2026 Postcard

Our latest postcard, designed by local artist Travis Olson, promotes the sixth annual West St. Paul Rider community bike ride.

Sunset Over Lake Burger King

We shared a photo of Lake Burger King a few weeks back, but here’s a 2022 photo of the growing puddle in the former Burger King lot in West St. Paul.

May 11, 2026 West St. Paul Council meeting with Mayor Dave Napier accepting a check from Jim Probst and the South Robert Street Business Association.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: May 11, 2026

A split Council vote and missed procedure led to a rental license not being approved, plus Council approved additional costs and delays for 150 Thompson.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: May 11, 2026

A single-family rental property with a history of code violations is at risk of eviction and the 150 Thompson project faces delays and cost increases.

Hundreds Pack Wentworth Library for Reopening Celebration

Hundreds of people jammed Wentworth Library Wednesday evening for a reopening celebration event after a 13-month closure for renovations. “This means the world to our community,” said West St. Paul Mayor Dave Napier.

Kids playing on a table at Wentworth Library.

Back to Play at Wentworth Library

Sunshine, Naomi and Kenzo play with Renee and Finn in the newly renovated Wentworth Library in the first hours after it opened.

Wentworth Library Reopens

After 13 months of renovation, the Wentworth Library reopened today. “I like that everyone is excited to be here,” said Tari, one of the library visitors who arrived before the doors opened.

ISD 197 School Board May 4, 2026 meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: May 4, 2026

Increased revenue meant an improved budget for ISD 197’s current fiscal year. The school board also approved a Language Access Plan and heard multiple updates.

Construction work in front of Two Rivers High School.

New Project Addresses Parking Lot Runoff at Two Rivers

A bioretention basin at Two Rivers High School will transform an under-utilized strip of grass between two parking lots into a pollinator-friendly natural area that will filter pollutants and protect waterways.