Joe Leko – West St. Paul Reader

"Vote Here" sign at West St. Paul city hall with Marthaler Park sign in background.

2026 Election: West St. Paul Voter’s Guide

Who’s running for office to represent West St. Paul? We’re tracking the ballot from City Council to Congress.

ICE Dominates Resident Concerns at Dakota County Town Hall

About 80 people attended a Dakota County town hall where concerns focused on ICE. Local police encouraged people to call 911 if they feel unsafe.

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.

Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman Assassinated: Reaction and Updates

Updates and reaction after a political assassination threatens Minnesota elected officials.

Marking 10 Years Since Killing of Mendota Heights Police Officer

A memorial service will be held at the site of Police Officer Scott Patrick’s death near the Smith and Dodd intersection in West St. Paul. The city is also working on a permanent memorial nearby.

Chuck Spavin with the Optimist Club of West St. Paul

2022 Optimist Club Candidate Forum

Thanks to Inver Grove Ford for their support. The Optimist Club of West St. Paul held their annual Talk ‘N Tacos candidate forum on Wednesday,

West St. Paul voter's guide including Pat Armon, Kimetha Johnson, John Justen, Wendy Berry, Dave Napier, Joe Atkins, Kevin Fjelsted, Maria Isa, Mary Frances Clardy, Brent Jacobson, Todd Kruse, Jimmy Francis, Paul Holmgren, Sandy Pappas, Matt Klein, Chris Rausch, Kathy Keena, and Matt Little.

2022 Election: West St. Paul Voter’s Guide

The 2022 general election is on Tuesday, November 8 and here’s your voter’s guide for races to represent West St. Paul in city, county, and state levels.

2022 Election Ballot Is Set

The filing period to run for public office in Minnesota closed today and we now know who will be on the ballot in 2022 to represent West St. Paul at the city, county, and state level.

Who’s Running: 2022 Election in West St. Paul

We’re tracking confirmed candidates for elected office representing West St. Paul as we approach the filing deadline on May 31.

Dakota County Sheriff Tim Leslie Not Running

Incumbent two-term Dakota County Sheriff Tim Leslie announces he will not run for reelection in 2022.