“If you want a good community, then get involved,” said Connye LaCombe, a tutor, retired teacher, and community advocate.
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ISD 197 School Board Recap: May 6, 2024
This week’s ISD 197 School Board meeting included updates on equity, wellness, environmental improvements, and a number of recognitions—including Two Rivers ranking in the top 5% of high schools in the state.
Response to Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict in West St. Paul
After the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, two small groups of West St. Paul residents protested peacefully, waving Black Lives Matter signs and flags.
City Council Recap: April 12, 2021
While the regular West St. Paul City Council meeting was cut short due to an emergency declaration and curfew, the work session included heated debate on the Black Lives Matter mural.
City Council Preview: April 12, 2021
There’s not a lot on the regular meeting agenda for the West St. Paul City Council, though important conversations will happen during the Open Council Work Session (OCWS), including potentially creating a new committee and a resolution to support AT&T union employees.
Feb. 8, 2021 City Council Recap
While the regular West St. Paul City Council meeting had a sparse agenda, the Council still covered a lot with nearly three hours of other meetings. Topics included policing, the committee appointment process, and sale of land for townhomes.