Tag: Darlene Lewis

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 Throughout History

Since 1889, 168 people have served on the West St. Paul City Council. Here’s a look at each council, when they served, and some council factoids.

Illustration of Signal Hills enclosed mall in West St. Paul.

History of Signal Hills Shopping Center

The definitive history of Signal Hills Shopping Center, West St. Paul’s enclosed mall for a half a century before transitioning to big box retail and now apartments.

Women Win in West St. Paul: First Female Majority on City Council

For the first time in 132 years, West St. Paul has a female majority on City Council as newly elected members are sworn in.

Ward 2 candidate Robyn Gulley campaigning in her front yard.

Campaigning During COVID-19 in West St. Paul

Like everything else, COVID-19 has changed campaigning and West St. Paul candidates are getting creative with front yard gatherings, going online, and alternatives to door knocking.

Darlene Lewis: Former City Council Member Shares Her Insights

Former West St. Paul City Council Member Darlene Lewis talks about running for office, her proudest accomplishments, and the challenge of aging.

Women on the West St. Paul City Council

Since West St. Paul’s founding in 1889, only seven women have served on City Council.

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