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Amore Coffee’s “Open Strike” Brings Community Together

Hundreds of businesses closed across the metro on January 23 for an general strike in protest of ICE, but Amore Coffee in West St. Paul opened their doors for community service projects.

Apply Now for More Than a Dozen Openings on City Committees

The City of West St. Paul is looking for engaged citizens to apply to serve on city commissions and committees. Applications are due February 3.

Larry Raasch: 4,000 Hours of Service

Master Sergeant Larry Raasch of the West St. Paul Police Reserve Officers program volunteered over 4,000 hours for the city. He recently passed away at the age of 77.

Knock Out Hunger Border Battle: West St. Paul vs. South St. Paul

Local small businesses are organizing a food packing and supply drive event that pits local communities in friendly competition to help area food shelves.

Thompson Park Activity Center Part 3: Doing Good With the Umbrella Project

The Umbrella Project works as a volunteer hub for older adults: “Try to make a small dent and do something good.”

Thompson Park Activity Center Part 2: Tech Help Where ‘Kindness Prevails’

The Computer Center at the Thompson Park Activity Center offers older adults tech help with kindness and no judgment.

Somerset’s Inclusive Playground to be Fifth in Minnesota

Somerset Elementary School is building an inclusive playground this summer, thanks to a $200,000 anonymous donation.

2024 State of the City Address From Mayor Dave Napier

“We are proud of the City of West St. Paul,” said Mayor Dave Napier during his State of the City address. “We want to come out and share with you everything we do.”

City of West St. Paul Municipal Center and Police Department sign in fall.

Apply Now for 5 Open Seats on City Committees

West St. Paul volunteer committees have five open slots that will be filled by City Council and the mayor in the coming months.

The End of Celebrate West St. Paul Days

Earlier this month Celebrate West St. Paul Days—the organization responsible for the annual West St. Paul Days events, including the parade and West St. Paul royalty—announced they were shutting down.