We were honored to photograph the West Side Community Organization (WSCO)’s 2025 annual meeting at Harriet Island Pavilion in St. Paul, MN. While this gathering is their yearly highlight, WSCO is active year-round, bringing together West Side residents to build collective power and advance justice and racial equity in the community. It was inspiring to hear from community members, celebrate local small businesses, and being surrounded by a group of people who make such a meaningful impact.
During the meeting, the group also held their annual award show to recognize locally owned businesses. A big congratulations to these amazing winners:
2025 West Side Business of the Year: Crasqui Restaurant
Nominees: Capital Deals Bike Shop, Icy Cup, Beautiful Laundrette, Backstory Coffee, and FoxFace Studios / HealHouse.
2025 West Sider of the Year: Toni Molinar
Nominees: Julieta Guerrero, Irmaris Benitez, Emma Hohlen, Robert Cruz, Caprice Glaser, and Sebastian Gonzalez Navarro.
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