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

New ramps mean new accessibility at Como Park Conservatory

Como’s Sunken Garden is reopening with new wheelchair ramps just in time for flower shows.

January 14, 2025

News & Politics

Up to 500,000 Minnesotans to get a ‘clean slate’ starting Jan. 1

A new law will begin automatically expunging records for nonviolent, low-level offenders.

January 1, 2025

High Schools

Thief steals Mankato West High’s hockey sticks, throwing shadow on weekend tournament in Duluth

The Scarlets’ showdown against Anoka will be made up later this season.

December 29, 2024

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