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West St. Paul Police

No-Knock Warrants in West St. Paul

February 8, 2022 Kevin D. Hendricks

As the debate over no-knock warrants rages following the Minneapolis police killing of Amir Locke, we look at their recent use in West St. Paul. They’re rare—once in five years. But that one time came just weeks ago.

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West St. Paul Police

West St. Paul Shooting Demonstrates Dangerous New Strategy

December 15, 2021 Kevin D. Hendricks

Four shootings in three weeks is a troubling trend, but a swarming crowd disrupting first responders is a new strategy that’s cropped up in the metro area in recent months.

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West St. Paul City Council meeting with students from the University of Minnesota

City Council Recap: Dec. 13, 2021

December 14, 2021 Kevin D. Hendricks

The last West St. Paul City Council meeting of the year included the 2022 budget and property tax levy as well as student presentations with environmental recommendations for the city.

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South Metro SWAT

Shooting at Thompson Park in West St. Paul

June 10, 2021 Kevin D. Hendricks

Gunfire erupted at Thompson Park Wednesday night and a 20-year-old male was killed. Police have made several arrests, but are still looking for the suspected shooter.

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Sibley High School Senior Da'Qwan Jones-Morris

Sibley High School Student Killed in West Side Shooting

November 7, 2019 Kevin D. Hendricks

A Sibley High senior was killed in what initial reports indicate was an accidental shooting on the West Side Wednesday afternoon.

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