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.
In 1999, a special election determined if West St. Paul would host the Dakota County Northern Service Center. The issue sparked heated debate that popped up again more than 20 years later.
West St. Paul City Council kicked off a new term by swearing in newly elected and re-elected members, approving standard organizational business, and discussing the committee appointment process and legislative priorities.
The first City Council meeting of the year will include standard, beginning of the term business, including swearing in newly elected members, as well as discussion of the committee appointment process and a possible per diem, and legislative priorities.
Community members packed city hall for a public hearing on a proposed mental health center, which West St. Paul City Council voted unanimously to approve. Council also approved the 2023 budget, approved purchasing the Hy-Vee property, and reviewed the new bike and pedestrian plan.
The community came out in droves to speak about a proposed mental health crisis center, which City Council voted to approve unanimously.