Located just 4 miles south of St. Paul and 11 miles east of Minneapolis, West St. Paul, Minnesota is home to almost 20,000 residents. Established in the late 19th century on the west bank of the Mississippi River, the small, family-friendly community of West St. Paul enjoys the beauty and tranquility of the country as […]

West St. Paul, Minnesota has an area of 5.01 square miles, 4.91 square miles of which is land and 0.10 square miles of water.  Within the city, there are over 14 different parks offering a variety of amenities for all ages.  Some of the most popular parks include Garlough Park, Marthaler Park, Weschcke Park, Albert […]

Students in West St. Paul are served by school district 197, which assists the community and surrounding areas, including Eagan and Mendota Heights. District 197 mission is to give children a lifelong passion for learning, provide them with the opportunity to reach their academic potential, and prepare them for their life ahead. District 197 serves […]

The first inhabitants of West St. Paul were the Sioux and Mendota Indians. The Sioux people lived in the villages of Kaposia in what is now the east side of the city, while the Mendota people lived on the west. The date of their settlement is believed to have been several years before any white […]

Overview of West Side Neighborhood The West Side neighborhood is rich with diversity, as it has the largest concentration of Latino residents in the Twin Cities. The landscape extends from the River Flats which are home to many businesses to the Bluffs which offer magnificent overlooks of downtown Saint Paul and are home to some […]

Overview of West Seventh Neighborhood Older neighborhood organizations and new neighborhood gathering spots, thriving entertainment in the Seven Corners area near downtown, and peaceful residential areas make the West Seventh neighborhood of around 10,000 residents a special place to live. West Seventh has miles of trails bordering the Mississippi that attach to downtown and provide […]