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2023 Legislative Impacts on West St. Paul

The Minnesota state legislative session wrapped up in May with a number of historic changes and funding that will impact West St. Paul, including nearly $11 million in direct funding.

West St. Paul state of city speech at Dakota Lodge.

2023 State of the City Address From Mayor Dave Napier

“We need to show our community all the good things we’ve accomplished,” Mayor Dave Napier said during his State of the City Address.

Standing ovation for retiring Council Member Dick Vitelli at his last West St. Paul City Council meeting.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Dec. 12, 2022

Community members packed city hall for a public hearing on a proposed mental health center, which West St. Paul City Council voted unanimously to approve. Council also approved the 2023 budget, approved purchasing the Hy-Vee property, and reviewed the new bike and pedestrian plan.

Residents speaking during a West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul Community Supports Mental Health Crisis Center

The community came out in droves to speak about a proposed mental health crisis center, which City Council voted to approve unanimously.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Dec. 12, 2022

The community will have a chance to speak on the proposed mental health crisis center at the West St. Paul City Council meeting. Other topics include purchasing the Hy-Vee land, the bike and pedestrian plan, and the final 2023 budget and property tax levy.

West St. Paul City Council meeting K-9 Bear.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Nov. 28, 2022

The proposed mental health crisis center dominated the meeting, though a public hearing and final vote won’t come until December 12. Other topics included zoning for intoxicating THC specialty stores and the city’s newest K-9.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Nov. 28, 2022

West St. Paul’s City Council will learn about a proposed mental health crisis center, though take no action. Other topics include zoning for intoxicating THC products, stormwater tweaks, and a new K-9.

Plans for mental health crisis and recovery center

Proposed Mental Health Crisis and Recovery Center Draws Pushback From Neighbors

A proposed a mental health crisis and recovery center is coming to West St. Paul, though neighbors raised concerns about safety and lack of public notice.

Dakota County Attorney election between Kathy Keena and Matt Little

2022 Dakota County Attorney Election: Mental Health

We ask the candidates for Dakota County attorney about mental health.

West St. Paul Mayor Dave Napier swearing in new police officer Anthony Tonda.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Sept. 26, 2022

Long-term development took center stage during West St. Paul’s City Council meeting, including the former Hy-Vee/YMCA property with a proposal for apartments, a sit-down restaurant, and public space, Dakota County’s mental health crisis recovery and treatment center, and a feasibility study for a community center.