Randi Walz – West St. Paul Reader

Crisis and Recovery Center in West St. Paul

Crisis and Recovery Center Opens in West St. Paul

A crowded room of government officials, nonprofit workers, and community members celebrated the opening of Dakota County’s Crisis and Recovery Center in West St. Paul today.

Oct. 21, 2024 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Oct. 21, 2024

The ISD 197 School Board reviewed enrollment, closed open enrollment for first through fourth grades, and had the first reading of a number of policy updates.

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Aug. 5, 2024

The school board approved bonds and maintenance work for the middle schools and debated but did not approve an increase to the school board salary.

ISD 197 School Board Recap: June 17, 2024

This ISD 197 School Board meeting reviewed math and social studies curriculum changes, approved union agreements, and discussed board member stipends.

New members sworn in during ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Jan. 8, 2024

Newly elected members of the ISD 197 School Board were sworn in and officers elected during the first meeting of the year. Other business included presentations on equity, ISD 917, and Two Rivers High School.

2023 ISD 197 School Board Campaign Spending

A look at campaign spending during last month’s ISD 197 School Board election.

Voting booth and ballot for ISD 197 election.

2023 ISD 197 Election Results

In the ISD 197 election, both levies passed and Tim Aune, Byron Schwab, Morgan Steele, and Randi Walz won seats on the school board.

ISD 197 school board members running for election

2023 ISD 197 School Board Election: Levies

The district has had multiple referendums in the past decade, including the 2018 bond referendum, the 2021 levy renewal, and the current levies. Have you supported the past levies and do you support the current levy and renewal? Why or why not?

2023 ISD 197 School Board Election: Strengths and Weaknesses

What do you think is ISD 197’s greatest strength? How will you build on that? What is ISD 197’s greatest weakness? How will you improve in that area?

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.