Marcus Hill – West St. Paul Reader

"Vote Here" sign at West St. Paul city hall with Marthaler Park sign in background.

2026 Election: West St. Paul Voter’s Guide

Who’s running for office to represent West St. Paul? We’re tracking the ballot from City Council to Congress.

Feb. 9, 2026 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Feb. 9, 2026

The board addressed ICE impacts, thanking the community for their support, and approved the upcoming academic calendar.

Oct. 6, 2025 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Oct. 6, 2025

The school board approved a new two-year teacher contract, an annual report and strategic plan, and heard site reports from Branch Out and the Early Learning Center.

2024 Campaign Spending in West St. Paul

Candidates spent just over a combined $5,600 in 2024, up from 2022 but still way down from 2020. The lower spending is primarily due to uncontested races.

October 7, 2024 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Oct. 7, 2024

The annual report and strategic plan were officially approved by the ISD 197 School Board, but the more substantive parts of the meeting included site reports on Branch Out and the Early Learning Center.

August 19, 2024 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Aug. 19, 2024

Curriculum reviews and debate over a school board salary increase dominated the ISD 197 School Board meeting.

A group of bikers on the Thompson Oaks bridge in West St. Paul.

Bikes Abound in Fourth Annual West St. Paul Rider

A group of 110 kids and adults came out for the fourth annual West St. Paul Rider community bike ride.

June 3, 2024 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: June 3, 2024

The ISD 197 School Board approved the budget, long-term maintenance needs, and more, while also recognizing a number of students before a packed audience.

ISD 197 School Board meeting on February 5, 2024.

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Feb. 5, 2024

The ISD 197 School Board received updates on social and emotional learning and career/technical opportunities, plus site updates from Mendota, Pilot Knob, and Heritage.

Bike riders gathering for the West St. Paul Rider community bike ride.

Second Annual West St. Paul Rider Brings Bikes to the Trails

More than 60 people turned out for the second annual West St. Paul Rider community bike ride exploring the trails in West St. Paul and beyond.