Amid a national debate over policing, the West St. Paul Police Department sets itself apart with a different culture.

Amid a national debate over policing, the West St. Paul Police Department sets itself apart with a different culture.
A woman rampaged through Target destroying merchandise and displays, causing at least $7,000 in damage, and forcing the store to briefly close.
West St. Paul City Council swore in a new police officer, started conversation on public art policy, made a change to require fewer public hearings, and got a glimpse at the 10-year financial forecast, including proposed levy changes.
West St. Paul City Council will meet on Valentine’s Day to consider public art, requiring fewer public hearings, and more.
As the debate over no-knock warrants rages following the Minneapolis police killing of Amir Locke, we look at their recent use in West St. Paul. They’re rare—once in five years. But that one time came just weeks ago.
West St. Paul Police and South Metro Fire teamed up to offer Heroes and Helpers, a program where kids pair up with a police officer or fire fighter to buy presents for their family.