Mark Juelfs – West St. Paul Reader

South Metro Fire Awarded $3.4 Million Grant for More Firefighters

South Metro Fire is one of three departments in Minnesota to win a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant and will hire eight additional firefighters.

New Program Gives Firefighters Vital Info

South Metro Fire is rolling out a new program for residents to share vital info to help firefighters and first responders in an emergency.

Sept. 13, 2021 West St. Paul City Council meeting

City Council Recap: Sept. 13, 2021

West St. Paul City Council waded into an unexpected debate over ward representation on the Planning Commission. Other topics included medical clinic denial and approval, city hall improvements, sidewalks and trails, and some important recognitions.

2021 West St. Paul Town Hall Recap

The first virtual West St. Paul town hall included updates from city department heads, Q&As from residents, updates rom council members, and an online survey that will give elected officials direction as they plan for the future.

First Responders for the First Responders at South Metro Fire

South Metro Fire Department rolled out a new program to address mental health among firefighters and first responders. The ground-breaking program is called PAR 360, and South Metro Fire is one of the first departments to participate.

City Council Recap: Oct. 12, 2020

The West St. Paul City Council learned about a ground breaking new mental health program for firefighters, officially expanded the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network, and addressed a brewing controversy over anti-abortion signs.

Parade Turns to Party, Violating Shutdown Orders

What started as a socially distanced parade to honor the birthday of a high school senior killed last fall turned into an in-person party of dozens of people in direct violation of stay-at-home orders.