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Tag: legislative priorities

March 2, 2026 ISD 197 School Board with staff of the PK Press.

ISD 197 School Board Recap: March 2, 2026

The ISD 197 School Board gave the administration the go ahead to make $2.5 million in cuts to the upcoming budget. The board also heard about a health clinic in the high school, Kindness Day, a student newspaper, and llamas at Mendota Elementary School.

February 23, 2026 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Feb. 23, 2026

An achievement gap for Native American students and next year’s budget were the primary items on the agenda, but the ISD 197 School Board also had a performance from the Black History Month Choir.

Jan. 26, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Jan. 26, 2026

A lengthy City Council meeting focused on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity resulted in about a dozen measures, including supporting police de-escalation, increased police presence, approving up to $10,000 in emergency food assistance, supporting an eviction moratorium at the state level, and more.

City of West St. Paul Council Chambers

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Jan. 26, 2026

With the ongoing ICE activity, West St. Paul City Council will consider potential recommendations, as well as the 424 Butler Avenue East townhouses, a rental license hearing for 97 Orme Street East, and more.

West St. Paul City Council chambers

West St. Paul City Council Preview: March 24, 2025

West St. Paul moves forward with public art, discussing the creation of an independent arts commission. Other items on the agenda include missing middle housing, 424 Butler redevelopment, low income rental classification, and a closed session for the former Burger King lot.

West St. Paul City Council 2025-2026

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Jan. 27, 2025

During Monday’s West St. Paul City Council meeting the public will get more insight into redevelopment plans for 424 Butler Avenue East with a conversation with Rondo Community Land Trust. The meeting will also include conversations about affordable housing, legislative priorities, and several proclamations.

Oct. 29, 2024 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Oct. 28, 2024

One week out from the election, legislative priorities and housing dominated the West St. Paul City Council meeting.

West St. Paul City Council chambers

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Oct. 28, 2024

Discussion on missing middle housing and legislative priorities, plus an ordinance change to allow a thrift store are some of the topics on the agenda for the upcoming West St. Paul City Council meeting.

January 22, 2024 West St. Paul City Council meeting.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Jan. 22, 2024

The West St. Paul City Council met to approve an increase in city staff wages, an extension in the preliminary development agreement for 150 Thompson, and discussed legislative priorities and other city business. 

City of West St. Paul City Council chambers

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Jan. 22, 2024

The redevelopment of 150 Thompson continues to move forward, plus city staff wages, Council rules, and legislative priorities at the next West St. Paul City Council meeting.

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