John Zanmiller – West St. Paul Reader

Olivia Irvine Dodge: Preserving Nature for Future Generations

“We are all a part of the land and without it, we are incomplete,” said Olivia Irvine Dodge, a West St. Paul philanthropist and founder of Dodge Nature Center.

James Kennedy in front of a sign for James Kennedy Park

James Kennedy: Advocate for West St. Paul Parks

West St. Paul can thank James Kennedy for its current plethora of parks as well as recreation programming. City Council named Kennedy Park after him in recognition of his contributions.

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.

Candidates Lining up for 2022 Dakota County Races

Dakota County commissioner, attorney, and sheriff will all be on the ballot in 2022, and candidates are already campaigning, including West St. Paul City Council Member Robyn Gulley.

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.

City Council Preview: March 8, 2021

Another light agenda for the West St. Paul City Council. Committee appointment process, pool contract with the YMCA, and Crusader Ave. reconstruction, plus have fun reading the town hall survey results.

Mayor Pro Tem Dick Vitelli running the West St. Paul City Council meeting

City Council Recap: Sept. 9, 2019

Tonight’s West St. Paul city council meeting included procedural business, information, and a ranting resident. The preceding Open Council Work Session (OCWS) was the more informative and productive meeting of the night.