Oakdale Avenue – West St. Paul Reader

Construction vehicles preparing for work on Emerson Avenue in West St. Paul.

2026 Road Construction in West St. Paul

This year’s road work in West St. Paul includes all of Emerson, parts of Oakdale, Carrie Street, finishing Butler, and more.

Various street signs in West St. Paul, Minnesota.

The Origin of Street Names in West St. Paul

The street names in West St. Paul reflect a history of early city founders, farmers, and financiers who helped build the city we know today. We’ll explore the origins of West St. Paul’s street names.

2023 Road Construction in West St. Paul

A list of the major 2023 road construction projects in West St. Paul.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Oct. 10, 2022

Street maintenance and marijuana regulation moved forward at the West St. Paul City Council. Discussion covered potentially removing stop signs at the Butler and Stassen intersection and some tense but postponed discussion over possibly shopping for a new city attorney.

Then & Now: 100 Years of a Paved Robert Street

From a boggy hollow to a thriving commercial corridor, we look at the history of Robert Street in celebration of the 100th anniversary of its paving.

3D rendering of Thompson and Oakdale roundabout

Thompson & Oakdale Trail & Roundabout Project

A roundabout is coming to the intersection of Thompson and Oakdale in West St. Paul in 2023, as well as sidewalks and trails on both streets.

Robert Street tunnel on the River-to-River Greenway in West St. Paul

River-to-River Greenway Tunnel Opens & What’s Next

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Robert Street tunnel and a rundown of future projects for the River-to-River Greenway in West St. Paul.

Sept. 13, 2021 West St. Paul City Council meeting

City Council Recap: Sept. 13, 2021

West St. Paul City Council waded into an unexpected debate over ward representation on the Planning Commission. Other topics included medical clinic denial and approval, city hall improvements, sidewalks and trails, and some important recognitions.

City Council Preview: Sept. 13, 2021

City hall renovations and new sidewalk/trails are on the agenda, as well as some conflict over medical clinic permits and a Planning Commission appointment.

Two West St. Paul Sidewalk and Trail Projects Move Forward

The Met Council approved two West St. Paul sidewalk and trail projects, making them eligible for a combined $2.4 million in federal funding.