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Feb. 24, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Feb. 24, 2025

A contentious hearing around zoning for the Net Ministries campus dominated tonight’s City Council meeting, which also included appointments of new members to volunteer committees and an update on the state of the city pool.

Local Author Releases Second Children’s Book

West St. Paul resident Julie Schanke Lyford releases her second book, Adi’s Animal Adventure, which showcases the many aquatic animals at Heritage.

Local Author Launches Second Book With an Animal Adventure

Award-winning local author Julie Schanke Lyford is raising support for her newest children’s book, Adi’s Animal Adventure, on Kickstarter.

All Are Welcome: ISD 197 Implements Anti-Bias Curriculum

In a national context of schools removing books and teachers being restricted—especially on topics of race and LGBTQ+ issues—ISD 197 will begin using a supplemental anti-bias curriculum to help kids from a range of identities feel welcomed and included.

Art Park Little Free Library in West St. Paul

Locally Designed Little Free Library Installed at West St. Paul Art Park

A custom-designed Little Free Library was installed in the Art Park at Oakdale and Butler to house books and art supplies.

Pride in the Park Returns to West St. Paul

West St. Paul’s Pride in the Park returns to Southview Park on August 7 for food, family friendly activities, a silent auction, and more.

Collage of Little Free Libraries in West St. Paul

Little Free Libraries of West St. Paul

Little Free Libraries have become a hallmark of community interaction and neighborliness. Who doesn’t love pairing books and neighbors? We have a wealth of Little Free Libraries in West St. Paul, and we talked to a few librarians about the experience.

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