Kevin Hendricks

1 day ago | weststpaulreader.com | Kevin Hendricks

Today marks the six-year anniversary of West St. Paul Reader. Since 2019, we’ve reported neighborhood news, supported by neighbors. Why it matters: We help the community stay informed. How it works: We couldn’t do this without the support of our members (thanks!). They fund our operations with monthly or annual payments, starting at $3 per month.

1 day ago | weststpaulreader.com | Kevin Hendricks

Thanks to Bisanz Brothers and Minnesota Locks for their support. West St. Paul City Council received updates on the ongoing 150 Thompson project and a Robert Street safety study, as well as discussed a public art commission and approved a new assessment policy. The project at the former YMCA/Hy-Vee property known as 150 Thompson is finally moving forward. The developer, Greco, gave an update during the Open Council Work Session (OCWS).

3 days ago | weststpaulreader.com | Kevin Hendricks

Thanks to Blue Sky Bookkeeping and Block Portrait Studios for their support. Dakota County is adding a school speed zone in front of Heritage E-STEM Magnet School. The change will reduce the speed on Butler Avenue from 35 mph to 25 mph when students are arriving for and departing from school. The school zone is centered on the mid-block crossing that connects Heritage with Matson Field and will extend 300 feet in each direction. Flashing signs will indicate the school zone.

6 days ago | weststpaulreader.com | Kevin Hendricks

Thanks to Inver Grove Ford and FoodSmith for their support. Garlough Environmental Magnet School recently added a natural playground. It’s a collection of giant logs in a loose circle next to their existing playground and along the River-to-River Greenway trail. It expands possibilities for kids to play. “I think the pure size of the logs was shocking to many kids,” said Abby Foss, a Garlough kindergarten teacher and member of the School Forest Committee that made the natural playground happen.

1 week ago | weststpaulreader.com | Kevin Hendricks

Thanks to Turbo Tim’s Anything Automotive for their support. Turbo Tim’s is pleased to join the West St. Paul community! Our goal here is to be a positive presence for all, not just car owners!West St. Paul’s State Senator Matt Klein announces he’s running for Congress, leaving his senate seat up for grabs. Let the musical chairs of election season begin. It started last week when U.S. Rep. Angie Craig announced her run for U.S. Senate.