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West St. Paul Man Arrested for Following Federal Agents With a Gun

Yesterday police arrested a man for allegedly trailing federal agents and brandishing a gun.

September 22, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Sept. 22, 2025

City Council approved a resolution supporting tougher gun control and passed the preliminary 2026 budget and property tax levy a full percent lower than the initial baseline proposal.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Sept. 22, 2025

A gun control resolution and the 2026 budget take center state for the City Council meeting, with the 150 Thompson project pushed to October.

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

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

After the Annunciation shooting, Council debated and ultimately tabled a potential resolution supporting gun control for more discussion. The 150 Thompson redevelopment project dominated the rest of the meeting.

2023 Legislative Impacts on West St. Paul

The Minnesota state legislative session wrapped up in May with a number of historic changes and funding that will impact West St. Paul, including nearly $11 million in direct funding.

May 8, 2023 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: May 8, 2023

West St. Paul City Council covered Smith/Dodd realignment, naming unnamed parks, marijuana legalization, and an unexpected conversation on recent shootings during this week’s meeting.

Police Response to Potential School Shootings in West St. Paul

In the wake of the Uvalde school shooting, West St. Paul Police Chief Brian Sturgeon answers questions about school safety and gun reform measures.

Drawing of cartoonist Steve Sack in a brown paper bag (by Steve Sack).

Steve Sack: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Cartoonist From West St. Paul

Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Steve Sack reflects on growing up in West St. Paul, finding inspiration at the library, his shrinking profession, and the rotten state of politics.