Robert Street – West St. Paul Reader

Then & Now photo looking south along Robert Street in 1980 and 2026.

Then & Now: More Fast Food on Robert Street

A stretch of fast food along Robert Street in 1980 compared to the same section today.

Pedestrian Hit on Robert Street

Last week a 33-year-old woman was crossing Robert Street when a driver stuck the pedestrian with her vehicle.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: July 14, 2025

Updating a prevailing wage standard that’s nearly a quarter of a century old was the main topic of discussion for the West St. Paul City Council. They also covered Robert Street trees, a building materials ordinance, and a exterior improvement grant for Clean n’ Press.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: July 14, 2025

A major update to the city’s prevailing wage ordinance is the biggest item on the agenda for the West St. Paul City Council, though food trucks and trees on Robert Street will also come up.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: June 23, 2025

West St. Paul City Council will consider expanding the prevailing wage ordinance with a new fair labor standards ordinance, as well as get updates on the Delaware Avenue reconstruction and trees on Robert Street.

Popeyes Coming to West St. Paul

The fast food franchise Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is coming to West St. Paul.

May 12, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: May 12, 2025

West St. Paul City Council received updates on the ongoing 150 Thompson project and a Robert Street safety study, as well as discussed a public art commission and approved a new assessment policy.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: May 12, 2025

After canceling the last meeting for potential severe weather, the West St. Paul City Council is back to consider a public art commission, an update to the 150 Thompson proposal, Robert Street safety improvements, Emerson Avenue project, swearing in a new junior Council member, and more.

Robert Street on February 22, 1925 and in 2025.

Then & Now: Robert Street Dog Sled Races

Here’s a look at Robert Street in 1925 with a crowd watching dog sled races and the same view 100 years later.

Various street signs in West St. Paul, Minnesota.

The Origin of Street Names in West St. Paul

The street names in West St. Paul reflect a history of early city founders, farmers, and financiers who helped build the city we know today. We’ll explore the origins of West St. Paul’s street names.