Dakota County – West St. Paul Reader

Dakota County Parks 2050 Vision

Dakota County is asking for community input on their 25-year parks vision plan with an open house May 8 and an online survey.

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.

First Woman to Serve as Dakota County Manager

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners selected Heidi Welsch to serve as the new county manager, the first woman to hold the top spot in Dakota County.

New Trail & Improved Pedestrian Crossing on Delaware

Dakota County is putting in a new trail on the east side of Delaware Avenue between Marie Avenue and Mendota Road, across from Two Rivers High School.

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.

Smiling kid biking on the path during the West St. Paul Rider community bike ride.

Over 100 Turn Out for 3rd Annual West St. Paul Rider Community Bike Ride

The third annual West St. Paul Rider community bike ride brought more than 100 people to the trails of West St. Paul and beyond.

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.

Child walking across a ladder during the Kidarod event at Thompson Park in West St. Paul.

Kidarod Outdoor Adventure Race at Thompson Park in Photos

Hundreds of people braved sub-zero temperatures for the 9th annual Kidarod outdoor adventure race for kids and families today at Thompson Park in West St. Paul.

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.