WSP Pride – West St. Paul Reader

Hello, Neighbor: Connye LaCombe

“If you want a good community, then get involved,” said Connye LaCombe, a tutor, retired teacher, and community advocate.

Community Advocate Backed Pride Flag

At this weekend’s sixth annual West St. Paul Pride, former Council Member Julie Eastman was recognized with the Community Advocate Award for supporting efforts to fly the Pride flag at city hall.

Five Years of WSP Pride

Celebrate five years of WSP Pride in photos, including dancing, rainbows, and a downpour.

Ella’s Dragons: A Local Vendor for Creativity

Meet Ella Shillcox, founder of Ella’s Dragons. She sells homemade crafts at local farmers markets and events.

Logos for Optimist Club, WSP Pride, and Warriors Hall of Fame

Highlight Community Heroes: 3 Opportunities for 2024

A trio of local organizations want to recognize local community heroes. Know someone worth highlighting? Nominate them for the Warrior Hall of Fame, Optimist of the Year, or WSP Pride’s Community Advocate.

Inflatable rainbow arch at the horseshoe pit at the West St. Paul Sports Complex as a part of WSP Pride.

Growing WSP Pride Event & Community Advocate Award

The fourth annual WSP Pride event happened this weekend with more than 500 people in attendance and a Community Advocate award given to a local community member.

Stolen Flags Encourage Pride Across West St. Paul

One stolen Pride flag has turned into more than 50 new Pride flags across West St. Paul, thanks to a fundraiser and volunteer effort.

Nominate a Neighbor

Several local organizations are looking for nominations to recognize great residents among us. Know of a neighbor worthy of recognition? Nominate them.

WSP Pride 2022 event with vendors and LGBTQ+ flags.

WSP Pride: Community Advocate Award & What Does Pride Mean to You?

The third annual WSP Pride event happened this weekend at the Sports Complex with several hundred people attending and recognition of a local community advocate.

WSP Pride Returns Bigger and Better

The local Pride event triples in size and moves to a new location this year at the Sports Complex.