Optimist Club – West St. Paul Reader

2025 Young Optimist of the Year: Annika Klemme & Ramona Webb

A pair of Two Rivers seniors were awarded the first ever Young Optimist of the Year award from the Optimist Club of West St. Paul.

Nominate a Young Person for Optimist of the Year

After nearly 20 years of recognizing adult optimists, the Optimist Club of West St. Paul is shifting gears to focus on young optimists. Nominate a young person who has made a positive impact on youth.

Optimist Club Candidates and Cookies Forum

West St. Paul Candidates & Cookies Forum 2024

The Optimist Club of West St. Paul hosted the Candidates and Cookies Forum on October 9, 2024, featuring municipal candidates in West St. Paul.

Oct. 15, 2024 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Oct. 15, 2024

West St. Paul City Council approved a property purchase for potential housing development, received an update on bus rapid transit, and voted down a potential charter amendment.

Ted Kronschnabel awarded with Optimist of the Year for 2024

2024 Optimist of the Year: Ted Kronschnabel

The Optimist Club of West St. Paul honored Ted Kronschnabel for his commitment to the community through youth hockey and the Friendly Hills PTA.

Logos for Optimist Club, WSP Pride, and Warriors Hall of Fame

Highlight Community Heroes: 3 Opportunities for 2024

A trio of local organizations want to recognize local community heroes. Know someone worth highlighting? Nominate them for the Warrior Hall of Fame, Optimist of the Year, or WSP Pride’s Community Advocate.

27th Annual ISD 197 Spelling Bee

The Optimist Club of West St. Paul hosted the 27th annual ISD 197 spelling bee last night at Two Rivers High School. Winning words? “Brooklyn” and “legato.”

Optimist Club of West St. Paul presents the Talk 'n Taco candidate forum event.

2023 Optimist Club Candidate Forum for ISD 197 Election

The Optimist Club of West St. Paul hosted a candidate forum and information session for the upcoming ISD 197 election.

Mark Quinn being named Optimist of the Year for 2023.

Moreland Principal Named Optimist of the Year

The Optimist Club of West St. Paul named retiring Moreland Principal Mark Quinn their Optimist of the Year.

Nominate a Neighbor

Several local organizations are looking for nominations to recognize great residents among us. Know of a neighbor worthy of recognition? Nominate them.