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Tag: Robert Callahan

Tonei Lang

Tonei Lang: West St. Paul’s Civil Rights Crusader and the 1965 Cross Burning

October 9, 2025 Kevin D. Hendricks

In the 1960s, West St. Paul resident Tonei Lang traveled to the South multiple times and hosted Black civil rights workers in her home—prompting a cross burning and bomb threats.

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1889-1891 West St. Paul City Council

West St. Paul City Council Members Throughout History

December 6, 2022 Kevin D. Hendricks

Since 1889, 168 people have served on the West St. Paul City Council. Here’s a look at each council, when they served, and some council factoids.

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Illustration of Signal Hills enclosed mall in West St. Paul.

History of Signal Hills Shopping Center

August 18, 2022 Kevin D. Hendricks

The definitive history of Signal Hills Shopping Center, West St. Paul’s enclosed mall for a half a century before transitioning to big box retail and now apartments.

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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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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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