West St. Paul Reader

Man Found Dead Near Wentworth Library

West St. Paul police are investigating after a severely decomposed body was found in a wooded area near Wentworth Library. There were no signs of trauma.

One Ten Cycles with closing sale sign in the window.

One Ten Cycles Closing

One Ten Cycles in Mendota Heights is closing after nearly 50 years in business. The owner cites a challenging economy and family needs.

2026 primary candidates for the U.S. House, second Congressional district.

2026 Second Congressional District Primary Election: Top Issues

What are your two to three top priorities as a representative and how will you address those issues? What made you decide to focus on those issues in particular?

2026 primary candidates for the state legislature.

2026 State Legislative Primary Election: Top Issues

What are your two to three top priorities as a state representative/senator and how will you address those issues? What made you decide to focus on those issues in particular?

Candidates in the 2026 primary election.

2026 Primary Election: West St. Paul Voters Guide

The primary election is Tuesday, August 11 with races for local voters including legislative seats and U.S. Congress on the DFL, plus state-wide races for both parties.

Kari Lundberg speaking at the Inver Grove Heights City Council meeting.

Not Karl: Meet the Woman Behind the Data Center Petition

A proposed data center in Inver Grove Heights faces backlash—but residents aren’t just angry, they’re organized. We talk with the woman behind the environmental petition that garnered 700 signatures.

Rocko the painted rock snake at Wentworth Library.

Painted Rock Snake is Back

Rocko the painted rock snake returns to Wentworth Library.

Architectural drawing of proposed data center in Inver Grove Heights.

Proposed Data Center for Inver Grove Heights

A proposed 54,000-square-foot data center in Inver Grove Heights prompts community backlash, a moratorium, and petition for environmental review.

Entryway at Two Rivers High School with mural.

Mural and Plaque to Explain Two Rivers High School Name Change

Two students are leading the effort to add a mural and plaque to the entryway of Two Rivers High School, acknowledging Dakota land and explaining the recent name change.

Sign for Pollinator Promenade Sensory Garden in Thompson Park.

New Walking Trail in Thompson County Park

The pollinator promenade sensory garden trail opened in Thompson Park with signage, sculptural elements, daylighted creek, and more.