James Walsh

Reporter

St. Paul and St. Paul Neighborhoods

"A St. Paul native, Walsh lives in St. Paul with his wife and two cats. He has two adult children. 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.

"A St. Paul native, Walsh lives in St. Paul with his wife and two cats. He has two adult children. 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.

Contact

jim.walsh@startribune.com

612-673-7428

Latest from James Walsh

St. Paul

Minnesota Historical Society cancels Ramsey House tours on Dec. 26 after facing criticism

After saying tours of the historic St. Paul house would go on, officials reversed course later Friday.

December 20, 2024

News & Politics

What is the program at the center of the FBI raids of Minnesota autism centers?

Officials and advocates admit that the promise of EIDBI and its rapid growth in funding and providers may have fueled suspected fraud faster than they could guard against it.

December 20, 2024

News & Politics

Why are Minnesota special ed and long-term care costs rising so fast?

The demand and cost of those services for Minnesotans with disabilities will likely continue to rise, experts say.

December 14, 2024

Twin Cities

St. Paul’s McNeely Conservatory at Como getting wheelchair ramps

Longtime elevators, which were often out of order, will be removed and replaced with ramps that will open in January. There is no Holiday Flower Show this year.

December 10, 2024