Dakota County Commissioner – West St. Paul Reader

Racist Deeds Banned People of Color From Homes in Dakota County

A study of Dakota County property records has unearthed racist language that sought to segregate and discriminate against people of color. While unenforceable, so far these racial covenants have been found in more than 40 West St. Paul properties.

James Kennedy in front of a sign for James Kennedy Park

James Kennedy: Advocate for West St. Paul Parks

West St. Paul can thank James Kennedy for its current plethora of parks as well as recreation programming. City Council named Kennedy Park after him in recognition of his contributions.

2022 Dakota County Commissioner election featuring Joe Atkins and Jimmy Francis

2022 Dakota County Commissioner Election: Elections

We ask the candidates for Dakota County commissioner District 2 about ongoing allegations of elections fraud and protecting the right to vote.

2022 Dakota County Commissioner Election: Parks

We ask the candidates for Dakota County commissioner District 2 about parks.

2022 Dakota County Commissioner Election: Libraries

We ask the candidates for Dakota County commissioner District 2 about libraries.

2022 Dakota County Commissioner Election: Roads

We ask the candidates for Dakota County commissioner District 2 about roads.

2022 Dakota County Commissioner Election: Finances

We ask the candidates for Dakota County commissioner District 2 about county finances.

2022 Dakota County Commissioner Election: Public Safety

We ask the candidates for Dakota County commissioner District 2 about public safety.

Candidates for Dakota County Commissioner District 2 primary election in 2022.

2022 Dakota County Commissioner Primary Election: Positive Change

We ask the three candidates for Dakota County commissioner District 2 how they would make Dakota County better.

2022 Dakota County Commissioner Primary Election: Public Safety

We ask the three candidates for Dakota County commissioner District 2 about public safety.