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Feb. 9, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Feb. 9, 2026

West St. Paul City Council approved $50,000 in rental assistance for families impacted by increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity, as well as interviewed applicants for open board and committee positions.

Jan. 26, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Jan. 26, 2026

A lengthy City Council meeting focused on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity resulted in about a dozen measures, including supporting police de-escalation, increased police presence, approving up to $10,000 in emergency food assistance, supporting an eviction moratorium at the state level, and more.

ICE vehicle on Robert Street.

West St. Paul Reiterates Stance on ICE

With a heavy ICE presence in West St. Paul, the city reiterates its stance on not participating in immigration enforcement.

Nov. 24, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Nov. 24, 2025

A Council member’s absence made a light agenda even lighter, with a minor charter amendment and the consent agenda the only official business. Council also got an update on the budget and property tax levy.

West St. Paul City Council chambers

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Oct. 14, 2025

The fate of the long awaited 150 Thompson project will come down to how City Council wants to handle any potential prevailing wage exemption, which will be discussed during the Open Council Work Session before the regular meeting.

Sept. 8, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Sept. 8, 2025

After the Annunciation shooting, Council debated and ultimately tabled a potential resolution supporting gun control for more discussion. The 150 Thompson redevelopment project dominated the rest of the meeting.

August 25, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Aug. 25, 2025

City Council discussion focused on next year’s budget with agreement to reduce the property tax increase by renovating the pool without any new bells or whistles. 150 Thompson approvals, a massage license revocation, and vacating alleys were other items considered.

West St. Paul City Council Chambers

West St. Paul City Council Preview: July 14, 2025

A major update to the city’s prevailing wage ordinance is the biggest item on the agenda for the West St. Paul City Council, though food trucks and trees on Robert Street will also come up.

Building project in West St. Paul.

New Fair Labor Standards in West St. Paul to Protect Workers

West St. Paul City Council debates strengthening fair labor standards to better protect workers and offer more flexibility for public projects.

Minnesota State Capitol

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.

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