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2026 Legislative Impacts on West St. Paul

The recently ended state legislative session has some impact on West St. Paul with money for local projects, including $1 million for 150 Thompson, $1.3 million for Thompson Park, flexibility for ISD 197 funds, and more.

Then & Now: Charlton Tunnel

A look back at the construction of the Charlton Street tunnel in 2015, which completed the River-to-River Greenway Trail.

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.

Mayor Dave Napier swears in Police Officer Lucas Newinski.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: June 23, 2025

Updating a prevailing wage standard that’s nearly a quarter of a century old was the main topic of discussion for the West St. Paul City Council. They also covered Delaware Avenue reconstruction, the police department’s embedded social worker program, and honored the late Rep. Melissa Hortman.

Natural playground at Garlough Environemental Magnet School.

Natural Playground Brings Imaginative Play to Garlough

“The wide-eyed grins on the students’ faces said it all,” said kindergarten teacher Abby Foss when the natural playground opened at Garlough.

Delaware Avenue Open House

Dakota County is hosting an open house on April 23 to share info and get public input on the planned reconstruction of Delaware Avenue.

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.

Various public meetings and open houses for community engagement.

Upcoming Meetings for Road Construction and Development

Information meetings and open houses for upcoming road projects on Emerson, Delaware, Robert Street, and more, plus a potential redevelopment project at 424 Butler Ave. E.

Volunteers working on new trail in Garlough Park.

New Trail in Garlough Park Forest

Teachers and volunteers from Garlough Environmental Magnet School are working with the City of West St. Paul to add a new trail to the forest in Garlough Park.

February 12, 2024 West St. Paul City Council meeting

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

A potential community center dominated the conversation at the West St. Paul City Council meeting. Other business included committee interviews and a closed session for purchasing property.