Samantha Green – West St. Paul Reader

April 10, 2023 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: April 10, 2023

A Planning Commission appointment sparked conflict during the West St. Paul City Council meeting. The Council also debated relaxing the city’s sign ordinance to potentially allow murals and approved a resolution supporting No Mow May.

Sept. 13, 2021 West St. Paul City Council meeting

City Council Recap: Sept. 13, 2021

West St. Paul City Council waded into an unexpected debate over ward representation on the Planning Commission. Other topics included medical clinic denial and approval, city hall improvements, sidewalks and trails, and some important recognitions.

City Council Preview: May 24, 2021

Topics include tattoo and liquor store expansion, a provisional rental license, and Pride proclamation. Look for discussion on the Renaissance Plan and ongoing COVID-19 protocols during the Open Council Work Session.

Women of West St. Paul Host Fourth Annual Tampon Drive

The advocacy group Women of West St. Paul (WoW) is collecting tampons and donations for their fourth annual pad drive, dubbed the Drive-By Tampon Drive.

More Tattoo & Liquor Shops in West St. Paul?

West St. Paul is considering relaxing ordinances to allow a liquor store to relocate to the Doddway Center and to expand where a tattoo shop could locate.

Frustrated by New Business Options?: Why We Get What We Get in West St. Paul

Whenever a new development is announced in West St. Paul, there’s consternation that it’s not what people wanted. But the reality is we don’t have a lot of control.

City Council Recap: Jan. 25, 2021

The West St. Paul City Council heard from residents about an ongoing racial harassment issue, appointed citizens to committees, and covered a number of other topics.

City Council Preview: Jan. 25, 2021

On Monday the West St. Paul City Council will make appointments to committees and consider a range of city business, including translation, sidewalks, town hall meetings, finances, and more.

West St. Paul virtual City Council meeting

City Council Recap: April 27, 2020

West St. Paul held its third virtual City Council meeting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics included updates on pandemic impacts and a pair of projects on the former Thompson Oaks golf course.

West St. Paul’s Creativity in Quarantine

Creativity is blossoming in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some examples of West St. Paul residents being creative.