S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'AA' long-term rating to West Saint Paul , Minn.'s anticipated $6.965 million series 2026A general obligation (GO) temporary tax increment financing refunding bonds. At the same time, S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'AA' long-term rating and underlying rating on the city's existing GO bonds. The outlook is stable. SAN FRANCISCO (S&P Global Ratings) Jan. 8, 2026--S&P Global Ratings today took the rating actions listed above. We view West Saint Paul's environmental, social, and governance factors as neutral within our credit rating analysis. The stable outlook reflects our expectation that the city will sustain at least break-even general fund operations and robust reserves during the two-year outlook period. We could consider a negative rating action if