South Metro Fire – West St. Paul Reader

June 8, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: June 8, 2026

Much like neighboring communities, West St. Paul has serious needs for their fire station, police station, and city hall. Council approved an initial study to explore options, feasibility, and costs.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: June 8, 2026

Like neighboring communities, West St. Paul faces serious facility needs for the fire station, police station, and city hall. Council will discuss commissioning an initial study to explore options, feasibility, and costs.

New Fire Chief for South Metro Fire

The South Metro Fire Department named Mike Nelson as the new fire chief, replacing Mark Juelfs who is retiring after 32 years.

Damage at Eagle Pointe apartment in West St. Paul.

Fire Displaces Residents Eagle Pointe Apartment

Fire woke residents at the Eagle Pointe apartment complex just after midnight on Sunday, November 16.

West St. Paul Police Charity Hockey Game (Photo by Brianna Cannon)

2025 Police Charity Hockey Game

West St. Paul Police and South Metro Fire beat St. Paul 4-1, but the community won in this charity effort to support St. Paul police officers and their families.

Federal Cuts Impacting West St. Paul: 700 Trees & Trauma Response

President Donald Trump’s slashing of the federal budget trickles down locally, including cutting 700 trees and canceling a trauma response program.

Oct. 29, 2024 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Oct. 28, 2024

One week out from the election, legislative priorities and housing dominated the West St. Paul City Council meeting.

South Metro Fire Awarded $3.4 Million Grant for More Firefighters

South Metro Fire is one of three departments in Minnesota to win a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant and will hire eight additional firefighters.

9/11 Salute to First Responders at St. Joseph’s Catholic School

On the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack, students at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in West St. Paul lined the block around the school in a salute to first responders.

West St. Paul Night to Unite Photos

About 50 neighborhood groups hosted Night to Unite gatherings on Tuesday in West St. Paul.