Scott Patrick – West St. Paul Reader

South Metro firetruck in West St. Paul Days parade.

2016 West St. Paul Days Parade

Photos and video from the 2016 Celebrate West St. Paul Days parade.

Then & Now: 1010 Dodd

Here’s a look at the demolition of 1010 Dodd in 2016 and how it looks today as the realigned Smith/Dodd intersection.

Albert Park and Officer Scott Patrick Memorial Plans

West St. Paul is finalizing plans for the expanded and redesigned Albert Park, plus a new Officer Scott Patrick Memorial.

September 22, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Sept. 22, 2025

City Council approved a resolution supporting tougher gun control and passed the preliminary 2026 budget and property tax levy a full percent lower than the initial baseline proposal.

Road closed sign on Bernard Street in West St. Paul.

2025 Road Construction in West St. Paul

This year’s planned road construction projects in West St. Paul, including the Smith/Dodd intersection, Butler Avenue, Bernard Street, and more.

Plans for Redesigned Albert Park & Officer Scott Patrick Memorial

With a reconfigured Smith/Dodd intersection, West St. Paul has an opportunity to expand Albert Park and create new park space. They’re asking for public input.

August 12, 2024 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Aug. 12, 2024

A look at the preliminary 2025 budget gave a glimpse of potential park and street projects over the next decade, plus burying utilities at the Smith/Dodd intersection and final approvals on the Thompson Square East townhome project.

Marking 10 Years Since Killing of Mendota Heights Police Officer

A memorial service will be held at the site of Police Officer Scott Patrick’s death near the Smith and Dodd intersection in West St. Paul. The city is also working on a permanent memorial nearby.

Smith/Dodd Intersection Open House

The City of West St. Paul is hosting an open house for the Smith/Dodd intersection realignment on April 11. Construction is expected to start in 2025.

Aerial view of the Smith and Dodd intersection and the location where Police Officer Scott Patrick was killed.

Planned Memorial for Police Officer Killed in West St. Paul

The family of Officer Scott Patrick will drive the memorial design, which will come in 2025 as part of the realignment of the Smith and Dodd intersection.