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Mayor Dave Napier swears in Police Officer Lucas Newinski.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: June 23, 2025

Updating a prevailing wage standard that’s nearly a quarter of a century old was the main topic of discussion for the West St. Paul City Council. They also covered Delaware Avenue reconstruction, the police department’s embedded social worker program, and honored the late Rep. Melissa Hortman.

Crisis and Recovery Center in West St. Paul

Crisis and Recovery Center Opens in West St. Paul

A crowded room of government officials, nonprofit workers, and community members celebrated the opening of Dakota County’s Crisis and Recovery Center in West St. Paul today.

Dakota County and Guild Break Ground on Mental Health Crisis and Recovery Center

Local leaders praised the potential of a new mental health crisis and recovery center that will open in early 2025 during a groundbreaking ceremony.

2023 Legislative Impacts on West St. Paul

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.

1999: Voters Decide on Dakota County’s Northern Service Center

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 members being sworn in.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Jan. 9, 2023

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.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Jan. 9, 2023

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.

Standing ovation for retiring Council Member Dick Vitelli at his last West St. Paul City Council meeting.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Dec. 12, 2022

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.

Residents speaking during a West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul Community Supports Mental Health Crisis Center

The community came out in droves to speak about a proposed mental health crisis center, which City Council voted to approve unanimously.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Dec. 12, 2022

The community will have a chance to speak on the proposed mental health crisis center at the West St. Paul City Council meeting. Other topics include purchasing the Hy-Vee land, the bike and pedestrian plan, and the final 2023 budget and property tax levy.