The McDonald’s playland came to West St. Paul in 1975, drawing children from all over the metro. The iconic playground created memories for a generation of children before disappearing by the early 2000s.
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Then & Now: Fast Food on Robert Street
Here’s a look at fast food on Robert Street—”Heartburn Highway”—from the 1970s to today.
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.
10 Weird Sign Ordinances in West St. Paul
West St. Paul’s sign ordinance has made international news, but we’ve found some lesser known laws, including a limit on statues and only one sign per yard.