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McDonald's playland (photo courtesy John Ramsay)

McDonald’s Playland in West St. Paul

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.

February 3, 2025 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Feb. 3, 2025

The ISD 197 School Board approved shifting their elections from odd to even years and heard site reports from Mendota Elementary School and Heritage E-STEM Magnet School.

Paint the Pavement: Community Mural in West St. Paul’s 40 Acres

A large group came out to West St. Paul’s Kennedy Park on Saturday to create a community mural.

"It Is Possible" sign in front of Moreland mural.

Moreland Celebrates New Mural

On the last day of school, Moreland Arts and Health Sciences Magnet School celebrated the unveiling of a new mural stretching across the entire backside of the building.

Paint Party at Moreland

Hundreds of people came out to Moreland Arts and Health Sciences Magnet School for a community painting party for their new mural. See pictures of the paint party.

Greta McLain working with Moreland students to paint their mural.

Students and Community Paint Moreland Mural

A new mural will soon span the entire back side of Moreland Arts and Health Sciences Magnet School. Students are painting the mural and the wider community can help.

Moreland Embraces Kindness With Third Annual Fundraiser

Moreland students take on community service projects and acts of kindness to support their school.

ISD 197 school board meeting on December 11, 2023

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Dec. 11, 2023

The ISD 197 School Board approved the 2024 property tax levy, heard about a change in the middle school schedule plan, and heard multiple reports and recognitions.

June 26, 2023 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: June 26, 2023

West St. Paul City Council held a rental license hearing and approved a provisional license for the Eagle Pointe apartment complex after a long and contentious debate. The Council also approved the new sign and mural ordinance, took the next steps in the former Hy-Vee/YMCA land redevelopment, and celebrated recent accomplishments.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: June 26, 2023

West St. Paul City Council will hold a rental license hearing for a major apartment complex after numerous complaints. Other issues include redevelopment progress, sign ordinance changes, an archeological quirk, and more.