Jon Vaupel – 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.

Feb. 23, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Feb. 23, 2026

West St. Paul City Council approved additional rent support and limited parking for boats, trailers, and RVs on city streets.

January 12, 2026 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Jan. 12, 2026

Reports from Pilot Knob and Two Rivers schools took center stage at last night’s school board meeting, which also featured a statement from the board on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions in Minnesota and the election of new board officers.

Oct. 20, 2025 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Oct. 20, 2025

An audit presentation highlighted issues with timeliness and accuracy and the board reviewed enrollment numbers during last night’s ISD 197 School Board meeting.

June 16, 2025 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: June 16, 2025

The ISD 197 School Board approved their 2026 budget, covered teacher performance pay and coaching, heard an update on world languages, and discussed the Equity Policy.

April 7, 2025 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: April 7, 2025

The ISD 197 School Board heard updates on social and emotional learning, two advisory committees, and recognized student achievement.

January 6, 2024 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Jan. 6, 2025

In the first meeting of the year, the ISD 197 School Board heard site reports from Pilot Knob, Garlough, and Two Rivers, plus an update on ISD 917 and an update on equity implementation.

2024 Campaign Spending in West St. Paul

Candidates spent just over a combined $5,600 in 2024, up from 2022 but still way down from 2020. The lower spending is primarily due to uncontested races.

ISD 197 School Board Recap: June 17, 2024

This ISD 197 School Board meeting reviewed math and social studies curriculum changes, approved union agreements, and discussed board member stipends.

"It Is Possible" sign in front of Moreland mural.

Moreland Celebrates New Mural

On the last day of school, Moreland Arts and Health Sciences Magnet School celebrated the unveiling of a new mural stretching across the entire backside of the building.