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Tag: Dakota County

Dakota County

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

March 16, 2023 Kevin D. Hendricks

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.

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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

January 29, 2023 Kevin D. Hendricks

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.

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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

December 13, 2022 Kevin D. Hendricks

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.

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Residents speaking during a West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul Community Supports Mental Health Crisis Center

December 13, 2022 Kevin D. Hendricks

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

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Property Taxes

Property Tax Explainer: 10 Insights Into West St. Paul’s Property Taxes

November 19, 2021 Kevin D. Hendricks

Proposed property tax statements recently hit West St. Paul mailboxes, prompting a round of bemused head scratching and fist shaking about what it really means. We try to explain.

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Dakota County

Candidates Lining up for 2022 Dakota County Races

November 17, 2021 Kevin D. Hendricks

Dakota County commissioner, attorney, and sheriff will all be on the ballot in 2022, and candidates are already campaigning, including West St. Paul City Council Member Robyn Gulley.

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