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Tag: Emerson Avenue

Wentworth Library sign at entrance.

West St. Paul Libraries

A look at the history of libraries in West St. Paul, officially starting in 1960 and spanning three buildings, but with roots going back to the 1920s.

Construction vehicles preparing for work on Emerson Avenue in West St. Paul.

2026 Road Construction in West St. Paul

This year’s road work in West St. Paul includes all of Emerson, parts of Oakdale, Carrie Street, finishing Butler, and more.

Emerson Avenue reconstruction meeting.

Emerson Avenue Road Work

All of Emerson Avenue will see road work this year, with safety improvements including new sidewalk, narrower street to calm traffic, and closing Carrie Street at Emerson Avenue.

Oct. 14, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Oct. 14, 2025

The 150 Thompson redevelopment project again dominated the West St. Paul City Council meeting, with debate over a city park versus prevailing wage.

West St. Paul City Council chambers

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Oct. 14, 2025

The fate of the long awaited 150 Thompson project will come down to how City Council wants to handle any potential prevailing wage exemption, which will be discussed during the Open Council Work Session before the regular meeting.

June 9, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: June 9, 2025

West St. Paul City Council ended a decade-long legal dispute with Burger King that clears the way for Popeyes and approved Emerson Avenue and Mina Alley reconstruction projects despite resident complaints over cost and sidewalks.

West St. Paul City Council chambers

West St. Paul City Council Preview: June 9, 2025

Monday’s West St. Paul City Council meeting could end a decade-long legal dispute with Burger King. It will also include a public hearing for Emerson Avenue and Mina Alley construction, and multiple code and zoning tweaks, including one addressing food trucks.

May 12, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: May 12, 2025

West St. Paul City Council received updates on the ongoing 150 Thompson project and a Robert Street safety study, as well as discussed a public art commission and approved a new assessment policy.

West St. Paul City Council chambers

West St. Paul City Council Preview: May 12, 2025

After canceling the last meeting for potential severe weather, the West St. Paul City Council is back to consider a public art commission, an update to the 150 Thompson proposal, Robert Street safety improvements, Emerson Avenue project, swearing in a new junior Council member, and more.

Various street signs in West St. Paul, Minnesota.

The Origin of Street Names in West St. Paul

The street names in West St. Paul reflect a history of early city founders, farmers, and financiers who helped build the city we know today. We’ll explore the origins of West St. Paul’s street names.

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