The Minnesota state legislative session wrapped up in May with a number of historic changes and funding that will impact West St. Paul, including nearly $11 million in direct funding.

The Minnesota state legislative session wrapped up in May with a number of historic changes and funding that will impact West St. Paul, including nearly $11 million in direct funding.
West St. Paul City Council covered Smith/Dodd realignment, naming unnamed parks, marijuana legalization, and an unexpected conversation on recent shootings during this week’s meeting.
The community came out in droves to speak about a proposed mental health crisis center, which City Council voted to approve unanimously.
The proposed mental health crisis center dominated the meeting, though a public hearing and final vote won’t come until December 12. Other topics included zoning for intoxicating THC specialty stores and the city’s newest K-9.
A proposed a mental health crisis and recovery center is coming to West St. Paul, though neighbors raised concerns about safety and lack of public notice.
A major pedestrian and bicycle upgrade came to West St. Paul last year with the opening of the Robert Street underpass. We look at the project one year later.