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West St. Paul police officer Isabelle "Izzy" Lalor holding Rocky the therapy dog.

Stray Dog to Therapy Dog: All the Pets for West St. Paul Police’s Newest Member

Rocky the therapy dog is joining the West St. Paul police force to help victims process trauma and offer stress relief to police officers.

Robert Street on February 22, 1925 and in 2025.

Then & Now: Robert Street Dog Sled Races

Here’s a look at Robert Street in 1925 with a crowd watching dog sled races and the same view 100 years later.

West St. Paul Police K9 dog

New Nonprofit Supports West St. Paul’s K9s

The West St. Paul K9 Foundation raises money for the department’s K9s and is organizing the annual K9 Walk at Thompson Park.

South Metro Fire's new service dog Hal.

South Metro Fire’s Newest Team Member: Hal the Emotional Support Dog

A golden retriever joined South Metro Fire and is already lightening the mood and helping first responders deal with the stresses of the job.

Police photo of dog found in trash.

Charges Filed in Case of Puppy Left in West St. Paul Trash

Last week Dakota County filed animal cruelty charges against two people who abandoned a puppy in a trash compactor in March.

Weird park ordinances in West St. Paul

10 Weird Park Ordinances in West St. Paul

No swimming in the city pool and requiring a permit to land a hot air balloon are just some of the weird park ordinances in West St. Paul.

Sign: No dogs on the field per city code"

2001: Dogs & Beer in City Parks

Once upon a time, dogs and beer were banned from West St. Paul city parks. That changed in 2001.

Pet Swim at the YMCA

Celebrating the last day of the YMCA’s outdoor pool with a pet swim.

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