George Floyd – West St. Paul Reader

Policing in West St. Paul: A Different Culture

Amid a national debate over policing, the West St. Paul Police Department sets itself apart with a different culture.

West St. Paul Shooting Demonstrates Dangerous New Strategy

Four shootings in three weeks is a troubling trend, but a swarming crowd disrupting first responders is a new strategy that’s cropped up in the metro area in recent months.

Marcus Hill: A Conversation On Race

We talk with Marcus Hill, the first Black member of the ISD 197 school board and only person of color still running, about the racial dynamics at play in this election and school board races across the country.

The History of West St. Paul’s Albert Park

Albert Park is West St. Paul’s first and smallest park. It grew out of tragedy and has been the focus of mysteries and misnomers over time.

Black Lives Matter protests in West St. Paul

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.

Aftermath of Daunte Wright Killing Hits West St. Paul

In response to the police shooting of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center and the resulting unrest, West St. Paul is under a curfew.

Edgar Herrera's Black Lives Matter yard sign

West St. Paul Resident Creates Unique Black Lives Matter Yard Sign

A unique and colorful Black Lives Matter sign is popping up around town, and it’s created by West St. Paul’s Edgar Herrera.

Heritage administrator and TikTok star Wayne Felton II

Wayne Felton II: Heritage Administrator and TikTok Star

West St. Paul educator, pastor, and TikTok star Wayne Felton II talks about connecting with students, distance learning, and racism.

Kimetha “KaeJae” Johnson: First Black Candidate in West St. Paul

The first Black candidate to run for any municipal office in West St. Paul talks about the challenge of George Floyd, facing racism, and systemic challenges in West St. Paul.