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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.

Mayor Vetoes Changes to Planning Commission

West St. Paul Mayor Dave Napier vetoed a City Council push to expand the Planning Commission and require equal ward representation.

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.

City Council Recap: July 12, 2021

West St. Paul City Council had an extremely short meeting that focused on appointments to the Environmental Committee.

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.

City Council Recap: April 12, 2021

While the regular West St. Paul City Council meeting was cut short due to an emergency declaration and curfew, the work session included heated debate on the Black Lives Matter mural.

City Council Preview: April 12, 2021

There’s not a lot on the regular meeting agenda for the West St. Paul City Council, though important conversations will happen during the Open Council Work Session (OCWS), including potentially creating a new committee and a resolution to support AT&T union employees.

City Council Recap: March 22, 2021

The West St. Paul City Council did a lot this week, including officially hiring a new city manager, approving the return of Burger King and a drive thru for Jimmy John’s, approving two of three proposed charter amendments, and clearing the way for pickleball.

Feb. 8, 2021 City Council Recap

While the regular West St. Paul City Council meeting had a sparse agenda, the Council still covered a lot with nearly three hours of other meetings. Topics included policing, the committee appointment process, and sale of land for townhomes.

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.