library – West St. Paul Reader

Temporary Library

It’s the last week for the temporary library at the Dakota County Northern Service Center, which will be open through April 24. Wentworth Library reopens on May 6.

West St. Paul Libraries

A look at the history of libraries in West St. Paul, officially starting in 1960 and spanning three buildings, but with roots going back to the 1920s.

Artist in Residence Classes at Dakota County Library

Dakota County Library is hosting a series of art classes with artist in residence Tomás Araya this fall at various libraries.

Dec. 9, 2024 ISD 197 School Board meeting.

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Dec. 9, 2024

A standing-room only meeting—for student recognitions—as the ISD 197 School Board approved the property tax levy, fee increases for School Age Care and the Early Learning Center, heard a site report from Moreland, and more.

Dakota County Library Drops Overdue Fines

Dakota County joins a national movement to drop library fines, which often results in increased library usage and books still being returned on time.

Crowd shot from the Library Advisory Committee meeting (photo by Abigail Hendricks)

Anti-LGBTQ+ Pushback at Dakota County Libraries

Anti-LGBTQ+ activists target the Dakota County Library system, including Wentworth Library in West St. Paul, culminating in a standing-room-only crowd for a Library Advisory Committee meeting.

Minneapolis Morning Tribune from October 28, 1948 with picture story with headline "Woman Freed in Fatal Stabbing" and photos of woman, jury, coroner, and others.

Random West St. Paul History Tidbits in Free Archive

A pool at the mall, hot air balloon races, movie censorship, and more can be found in the historical archives of the Star Tribune, which are temporarily available for free.

2022 Dakota County Commissioner election featuring Joe Atkins and Jimmy Francis

2022 Dakota County Commissioner Election: Libraries

We ask the candidates for Dakota County commissioner District 2 about libraries.

July 11, 2022 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: July 11, 2022

While the state legislature opened the door on edibles and other hemp-derived products, West St. Paul City Council shut the door with a temporary moratorium while they work out regulatory issues. The Council also approved townhouses on the former golf course on a split vote.

Drawing of cartoonist Steve Sack in a brown paper bag (by Steve Sack).

Steve Sack: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Cartoonist From West St. Paul

Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Steve Sack reflects on growing up in West St. Paul, finding inspiration at the library, his shrinking profession, and the rotten state of politics.