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Tag: Kimetha Johnson

Residents of Color Collective banner

Local Nonprofit Opens New Office Space and Food Shelf

The Residents of Color Collective (ROCC) opened their own office space in West St. Paul with a food shelf that’s open to the community.

Jamael Lundy appearing with a protest sign that reads "Leave Our State. Ice Out."

State Senate Candidate Arrested for Church Protest

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced multiple arrests in the City Church protest, including local candidate Jamael Lundy.

Sit-in protest in West St. Paul Target (photo by Connye LaCombe)

Moms Lead Sit-in Protesting ICE at West St. Paul Target

Nearly 100 people protested ICE inside the West St. Paul Target. “The silence of Target has been deafening,” said one mother who took part in the sit-in.

June 9, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: June 9, 2025

West St. Paul City Council ended a decade-long legal dispute with Burger King that clears the way for Popeyes and approved Emerson Avenue and Mina Alley reconstruction projects despite resident complaints over cost and sidewalks.

Residents of Color Collective Founder Kae Jae Johnson

Local Nonprofit Awarded $15,000 Grant

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation awarded the West St. Paul nonprofit Residents of Color Collective (ROCC) a $15,000 grant earlier this month.

Racist Deeds Banned People of Color From Homes in Dakota County

A study of Dakota County property records has unearthed racist language that sought to segregate and discriminate against people of color. While unenforceable, so far these racial covenants have been found in more than 40 West St. Paul properties.

June 26, 2023 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: June 26, 2023

West St. Paul City Council held a rental license hearing and approved a provisional license for the Eagle Pointe apartment complex after a long and contentious debate. The Council also approved the new sign and mural ordinance, took the next steps in the former Hy-Vee/YMCA land redevelopment, and celebrated recent accomplishments.

Money

2022 Campaign Spending in West St. Paul

Campaign spending in West St. Paul municipal elections nosedived with the lack of competition. The 2022 election had the lowest total cost in more than 10 years.

2022 election ballot

Unofficial Results for the 2022 Election in West St. Paul

Local election results for West St. Paul and Dakota County.

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,

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