Dakota County Northern Service Center

Temporary Library

It’s the last week for the temporary library at the Dakota County Northern Service Center, which will be open through April 24. Wentworth Library reopens on May 6.

Concept drawing of Wentworth Library remodel

Wentworth Library to Close for Renovations

Enjoy Wentworth Library while you can, as it will close for renovations starting April 7. A temporary location at the Dakota County Northern Service Center will open April 14.

Dakota County solar carport ribbon cutting.

Dakota County Celebrates Solar Carport

With new solar projects, including a carport in West St. Paul, Dakota County now generates twice as much energy as it uses, a first-in-the-nation designation.

Historic markers found in West St. Paul.

Historical Markers of West St. Paul

From Albert Park to Langula Hardware, we catalog the historic markers in West St. Paul.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Sept. 25, 2023

Some of the best and worst properties in West St. Paul came before City Council with abatement issues and outstanding property awards.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Sept. 25, 2023

West St. Paul City Council will address some of the best and worst properties in town with abatement issues and outstanding property awards.

Solar carport, dental clinic plans, and adult day care plans.

What’s Happening There?: Three Projects Coming to West St. Paul

The West St. Paul Planning Commission has three public hearings for upcoming projects in the city, including a dental clinic, adult day care, and solar carport.

August 28, 2023 West St. Paul City Council meeting.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Aug. 28, 2023

West St. Paul’s City Council approved ordinances requiring bike parking, allowing solar carports, and abatement of 1331 Calumet. They also discussed Explore West St. Paul Days, racial covenants, absentee voting and more.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Aug. 28, 2023

Several items will come before the West St. Paul City Council, including required bike parking, solar carports, 1331 Calumet abatement, racial covenants, and more.

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.