Thompson Park – West St. Paul Reader

Thompson Park construction work for pollinator promenade and restored stream.

Pollinator Promenade and Stream Restoration Coming to Thompson Park

Dakota County is bringing more updates to Thompson Park with a pollinator promenade, sensory garden, and stream restoration coming to the southern section of the park.

Dakota County Artist in Residence Invites Community to Weave Nature and Art

Artist Ifrah Mansour will lead multiple weaving workshops as part of a multi-site participatory public art project.

2025 Legislative Impacts on West St. Paul

A bumpy and divided Minnesota legislative session resulted in few local gains, though Thompson Park gets help for future improvements.

Dakota County Parks 2050 Vision

Dakota County is asking for community input on their 25-year parks vision plan with an open house May 8 and an online survey.

Knock Out Border Battle championship belt at the Jan. 27, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Jan. 27, 2025

Potential redevelopment plans for 424 Butler Avenue East and related policies for affordable housing were the main topics for West St. Paul’s City Council.

Introducing a class at Thompson Park Activity Center.

Thompson Park Activity Center Part 1: Needed Connection for Older Adults

More than classes, activities, and fitness for older adults, Thompson Park Activity Center (TPAC), provides connection: “They needed to be here,” said Brenda Myran.

Oct. 15, 2024 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Oct. 15, 2024

West St. Paul City Council approved a property purchase for potential housing development, received an update on bus rapid transit, and voted down a potential charter amendment.

Proposed expansion to Thompson Park Center.

Thompson Park Phase Two Improvements

Dakota County proposed significant improvements to Thompson Park, including an expanded building that’s more open to the public.

More Thompson Park Improvements in the Works

Dakota County is moving forward with more Thompson Park upgrades, asking for public input and more state money.

Historic markers found in West St. Paul.

Historical Markers of West St. Paul

From Albert Park to Langula Hardware, we catalog the historic markers in West St. Paul.