Jenny Halverson – West St. Paul Reader

South Metro firetruck in West St. Paul Days parade.

2016 West St. Paul Days Parade

Photos and video from the 2016 Celebrate West St. Paul Days parade.

April 10, 2023 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: April 10, 2023

A Planning Commission appointment sparked conflict during the West St. Paul City Council meeting. The Council also debated relaxing the city’s sign ordinance to potentially allow murals and approved a resolution supporting No Mow May.

West St. Paul City Council Members Throughout History

Since 1889, 168 people have served on the West St. Paul City Council. Here’s a look at each council, when they served, and some council factoids.

West St. Paul Mayors Throughout History

Since 1889, 30 different people have served as mayor of West St. Paul. Here’s a rundown of all mayors over the years, including years elected and dates of their service.

Robert Street underpass ribbon-cutting ceremony in West St. Paul

Celebrating the Opening of the Robert Street Underpass on the River-to-River Greenway

A big crowd turned out for the ribbon cutting of the Robert Street underpass, officially opening the River-to-River Greenway Trail.

Sept. 13, 2021 West St. Paul City Council meeting

City Council Recap: Sept. 13, 2021

West St. Paul City Council waded into an unexpected debate over ward representation on the Planning Commission. Other topics included medical clinic denial and approval, city hall improvements, sidewalks and trails, and some important recognitions.

Women of West St. Paul Host Fourth Annual Tampon Drive

The advocacy group Women of West St. Paul (WoW) is collecting tampons and donations for their fourth annual pad drive, dubbed the Drive-By Tampon Drive.

Women Win in West St. Paul: First Female Majority on City Council

For the first time in 132 years, West St. Paul has a female majority on City Council as newly elected members are sworn in.

West St. Paul Firsts in City Council & Mayor

West St. Paul has a historic first this year with the first Black candidate for municipal office in the city’s history. So we’re taking a wider look at firsts in West St. Paul.

Volunteer to Serve on a Committee in West St. Paul

There are 10 slots on various city committees where terms are expiring and new members could potentially be appointed. So apply now!