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Tag: Dave Napier

Ribbon cutting at Wentworth Library

Hundreds Pack Wentworth Library for Reopening Celebration

Hundreds of people jammed Wentworth Library Wednesday evening for a reopening celebration event after a 13-month closure for renovations. “This means the world to our community,” said West St. Paul Mayor Dave Napier.

April 13, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: April 13, 2026

The City Council approved a second and final cannabis dispensary, set a new direction for the 424 Butler townhouse project in a partnership with Habitat for Humanity, and failed to approve a salary increase for the first time in at least a decade.

"Vote Here" sign at West St. Paul city hall with Marthaler Park sign in background.

2026 Election: West St. Paul Voter’s Guide

Who’s running for office to represent West St. Paul? We’re tracking the ballot from City Council to Congress.

March 23, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: March 23, 2026

West St. Paul City Council looked at new park signage and pool rehab options, approved a cannabis limit, and settled a concession stand dispute.

1010 Dodd in 2016 and 2026.

Then & Now: 1010 Dodd

Here’s a look at the demolition of 1010 Dodd in 2016 and how it looks today as the realigned Smith/Dodd intersection.

West St. Paul City Council chambers

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Feb. 23, 2026

Parking limits, appointments, and an exterior grant make for a lighter agenda for the West St. Paul City Council after several packed meetings.

Jan. 26, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Jan. 26, 2026

A lengthy City Council meeting focused on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity resulted in about a dozen measures, including supporting police de-escalation, increased police presence, approving up to $10,000 in emergency food assistance, supporting an eviction moratorium at the state level, and more.

Jan. 12, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Jan. 12, 2026

The presence of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in West St. Paul became the focus of the City Council meeting with about a dozen people speaking during the comment period about ICE.

2025 Good Neighbor Award recipients.

Inaugural West St. Paul Good Neighbor Awards

This week the West St. Paul City Council recognized four residents with the first-ever Good Neighbor Awards, including a helpful handyman, a local journalist, and two renters who beautify their building’s common areas.

Dec. 8, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Dec. 8, 2025

A packed room looked on as the West St. Paul City Council approved the 150 Thompson redevelopment project, as well as the 2026 budget and property tax levy and presented the inaugural Good Neighbor Awards.

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