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Tag: Optimist Club

WSP Pride and Optimist Club of West St. Paul

Who’s Amazing in West St. Paul?

June 21, 2022 Kevin D. Hendricks

Two West St. Paul organizations are looking for people to recognize for giving back to the community. Nominate people for the Optimist of the Year and Community Advocate awards.

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2021-2022 Optimist Club of West St. Paul essay contest winners

Optimist Club Essay Winners

April 8, 2022 Kevin D. Hendricks

The Optimist Club of West St. Paul awarded the winners of their annual essay contest on Wednesday, April 6.

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Spelling bee

25th ISD 197 Spelling Bee Turns Out Grand Champions

January 14, 2022 Megan Noggle

The Optimist Club of West St. Paul hosted the 25th annual ISD 197 spelling bee and crowned winners for each school and a champion in each division. Winning words? “Chaucerian” and “conurbation.”

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Optimist Club of West St. Paul recognizes Kelsey Thornton as the Optimist of the Year

50 Years of West St. Paul Optimism and the 2021 Optimist of the Year

December 2, 2021 Kevin D. Hendricks

Since 1971, the Optimist Club of West St. Paul has been bringing out the best in kids. This week they recognized their latest Optimist of the Year.

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Optimist Club ISD 197 candidate forum

Optimist Club Candidate Forum for ISD 197 School Board Election

October 25, 2021 Kevin D. Hendricks

Watch the Optimist Club Talk ‘n Tacos Candidate Forum event featuring seven of the ISD 197 school board candidates.

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

City Council Recap: Sept. 13, 2021

September 14, 2021 Kevin D. Hendricks

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.

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