James Walsh
Reporter
St. Paul and St. Paul Neighborhoods"A St. Paul native, Walsh lives in Roseville with his wife and cat. He has two adult children and a new granddaughter. He graduated from the College of St. Thomas, where he was named the top journalism graduate by the Society of Professional Journalists, before beginning his career with stops at the Mankato Free Press and the Rochester Post-Bulletin. Walsh has covered local government, local schools, local and federal courts and even spent some time writing about farming and medical technology. A former college football player and semi-pro coach, he enjoys reading history and following the Vikings, Gophers and Tommies.
Latest from James Walsh
Fraud concerns delay funding for above-board home care providers
Home care was one of 14 human services programs the state froze payments to amid a massive fraud scandal. Now, providers not accused of wrongdoing say they can’t afford to stay open.
January 20, 2026
U.S. Treasury secretary says fraud-fighting strategies launched in Minnesota will be start of national efforts
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Gov. Tim Walz for leading the state while massive fraud was discovered, and presented steps the agency will take to root out fraud and recover funds.
January 9, 2026
State freezes enrollment of new providers in Medicaid programs at risk for fraud
The state Department of Human Services’ moratorium will last at least six months. It comes as Minnesota is under national scrutiny for fraud in social services programs.
January 9, 2026
Bicyclist struck, killed in St. Paul
James Moo, 26, was hit on Dec. 22. He died the next day.
January 1, 2026
As people with disabilities live longer, Twin Cities facilities rework services
Providers are facing shortages in both funding and staffing, leaving some with waiting lists for group homes.
December 28, 2025
Downsizing during the holidays? What to do when your kids don’t want your stuff
As more Minnesota baby boomers age, they’re increasingly confronting the downsizing dilemma as younger generations refuse to take family heirlooms.
December 25, 2025
Provider sues Minnesota Department of Human Services over suspended payments
Lawsuit says state is withholding funds rather than “rooting out actual fraud.”
December 12, 2025
State declares moratorium on group homes for disabled. Providers say they’re ‘blindsided.’
The two-year pause, intended to ward off fraud, will leave programs in limbo and clients’ needs unmet, providers say.
December 5, 2025
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Trump plan would shift billions in homeless funds from housing to requiring work and treatment
Service providers and advocates say move would set back decades of progress in helping homeless get off the streets.
December 3, 2025
Trained to serve: Service dogs’ roles are expanding to help more people
More people with disabilities, from hard-of-hearing to autism spectrum disorder, are uniting with service dogs to help them with everyday tasks.
November 27, 2025
Minnesota Somali community grapples with fraud cases while pushing back against stereotypes
The largest Somali community in the U.S. is finding itself the subject of unwanted attention in the wake of criminal investigations and attacks from the Trump administration.
November 26, 2025
How to navigate hospice at the end of life
When death is deemed near, practitioners say hospice helps enrich the time that remains.
November 24, 2025
