Pat Armon – West St. Paul Reader

Voting booth and ballot for ISD 197 election.

Who’s Running: 2026 Elections Uncontested Locally

The filing period to run for office closed this week and the results are in—West St. Paul’s municipal elections are entirely uncontested while other races face surprising primaries and a state-wide controversy.

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

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

Council approved a provisional rental license for 1064 Robert Street and a patio for Grande Sunrise, plus reviewed economic and property tax data.

South Metro firetruck in West St. Paul Days parade.

2016 West St. Paul Days Parade

Photos and video from the 2016 Celebrate West St. Paul Days parade.

May 11, 2026 West St. Paul Council meeting with Mayor Dave Napier accepting a check from Jim Probst and the South Robert Street Business Association.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: May 11, 2026

A split Council vote and missed procedure led to a rental license not being approved, plus Council approved additional costs and delays for 150 Thompson.

April 27, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: April 27, 2026

A single-family rental property on Robert Street is at risk of eviction due to code violations. Other City Council business included zoning and code changes, a branding update, LTS expansion, and more.

April 13, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: April 13, 2026

The City Council approved a second and final cannabis dispensary, set a new direction for the 424 Butler townhouse project in a partnership with Habitat for Humanity, and failed to approve a salary increase for the first time in at least a decade.

Sustainability Spring Fling on April 25 at Harmon Park

Sustainability Spring Fling Coming April 25

West St. Paul’s annual spring cleanup is expanding this year to a full sustainability event with crafts, info tables, a tree planting, and more.

"Vote Here" sign at West St. Paul city hall with Marthaler Park sign in background.

2026 Election: West St. Paul Voter’s Guide

Who’s running for office to represent West St. Paul? We’re tracking the ballot from City Council to Congress.

Jan. 12, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Jan. 12, 2026

The presence of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in West St. Paul became the focus of the City Council meeting with about a dozen people speaking during the comment period about ICE.

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

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

A packed room looked on as the West St. Paul City Council approved the 150 Thompson redevelopment project, as well as the 2026 budget and property tax levy and presented the inaugural Good Neighbor Awards.