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West St. Paul mayors throughout history

West St. Paul Mayors Throughout History

March 3, 2022 Kevin D. Hendricks

Since 1889, 30 different people have served as mayor of West St. Paul. Here’s a rundown of all mayors over the years, including years elected and dates of their service.

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Welcome to West St. Paul, Incorporated 1889

The Three West St. Pauls: A Quick History

April 9, 2021 Kevin D. Hendricks

The City of West St. Paul is actually the third iteration, and the story of how it came to be includes bankruptcy, shifting borders, and a rivalry that continues today.

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West St. Paul and Forty Acres signs

What Is Forty Acres?

March 3, 2021 Kevin D. Hendricks

Forty Acres is the northern-most neighborhood in West St. Paul, a square notch that sticks above the usual city boundary of Annapolis Street, yet is still part of West St. Paul. How did this odd square come to be?

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West St. Paul Sun front page from November 11, 1970 with 1970 election results

1970: Youngest Mayor in West St. Paul History

November 3, 2020 Kevin D. Hendricks

On Nov. 3, 1970, West St. Paul elected the youngest mayor in its history, 25-year-old James R. Husman.

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