Sarah Larsen – West St. Paul Reader

"Vote Here" sign at West St. Paul city hall with Marthaler Park sign in background.

2026 Election: West St. Paul Voter’s Guide

Who’s running for office to represent West St. Paul? We’re tracking the ballot from City Council to Congress.

January 12, 2026 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Jan. 12, 2026

Reports from Pilot Knob and Two Rivers schools took center stage at last night’s school board meeting, which also featured a statement from the board on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions in Minnesota and the election of new board officers.

Dec. 8, 2025 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Dec. 8, 2025

In its final meeting of the year, the ISD 197 School Board heard from students and staff from Garlough and Moreland elementary schools, honored the successes of student athletes, and finalized the tax levy for 2026.

Oct. 6, 2025 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Oct. 6, 2025

The school board approved a new two-year teacher contract, an annual report and strategic plan, and heard site reports from Branch Out and the Early Learning Center.

June 2, 2025 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: June 2, 2025

Monday night’s long-running, well-attended school board meeting featured celebrations of Two Rivers High School students in the first half and a review of the district’s 2026 budget projections in the second half.

2025 Young Optimist of the Year: Annika Klemme & Ramona Webb

A pair of Two Rivers seniors were awarded the first ever Young Optimist of the Year award from the Optimist Club of West St. Paul.

ISD 197 School Board Considers Moving Elections to Even Years

On Monday, the ISD 197 School Board will consider shifting from odd-year elections to even years, a move that could save $50,000 per election and would extend current terms by one year.

January 6, 2024 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Jan. 6, 2025

In the first meeting of the year, the ISD 197 School Board heard site reports from Pilot Knob, Garlough, and Two Rivers, plus an update on ISD 917 and an update on equity implementation.

2024 Campaign Spending in West St. Paul

Candidates spent just over a combined $5,600 in 2024, up from 2022 but still way down from 2020. The lower spending is primarily due to uncontested races.

Dec. 9, 2024 ISD 197 School Board meeting.

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Dec. 9, 2024

A standing-room only meeting—for student recognitions—as the ISD 197 School Board approved the property tax levy, fee increases for School Age Care and the Early Learning Center, heard a site report from Moreland, and more.