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2026 Legislative Impacts on West St. Paul

The recently ended state legislative session has some impact on West St. Paul with money for local projects, including $1 million for 150 Thompson, $1.3 million for Thompson Park, flexibility for ISD 197 funds, and more.

South Metro firetruck in West St. Paul Days parade.

2016 West St. Paul Days Parade

Photos and video from the 2016 Celebrate West St. Paul Days parade.

"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.

Two South St. Paul Elected Officials Running for State Senate Seat Representing West St. Paul

Two candidates are running for the open state Senate District 53 seat: South St. Paul School Board Member Paul Cumings and South St. Paul City Council Member Todd Podgorski.

Sandy Pappas Announces Retirement, Senate Seat Open

After 42 years in the Minnesota legislature, Sen. Sandy Pappas announced she will retire after the 2026 session and not seek another term.

2025 Legislative Impacts on West St. Paul

A bumpy and divided Minnesota legislative session resulted in few local gains, though Thompson Park gets help for future improvements.

Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman Assassinated: Reaction and Updates

Updates and reaction after a political assassination threatens Minnesota elected officials.

Matt Klein Announces Run for Congress, Senate Seat Up for Grabs

West St. Paul’s State Senator Matt Klein announces he’s running for Congress, leaving his senate seat up for grabs.

Angie Craig at a small business roundtable hosted by Evolve Workplace in 2019.

Potential New Representatives for West St. Paul With Angie Craig Senate Announcement

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig runs for U.S. Senate, with potential contenders lining up for her House seat, including State Sen. Matt Klein.

West St. Paul Legislators React to Minnesota House Chaos

In the face of divided chambers and sharp partisan divides, we talked to West St. Paul’s state legislators. “People want to see us working together,” said Rep. Mary Frances Clardy.