Baird Helgeson
Deputy editor
LocalA native of Minneapolis, Helgeson lives with his wife and their two young boys in St. Paul. He is a graduate from the University of St. Thomas with a degree in print journalism. He is an occasional golfer, a slow jogger and an avid fly angler.
Latest from Baird Helgeson
Morning Hot Dish: Labor's revenge
The Star Tribune's morning political newsletter
May 25, 2017
Senate DFLers to ask for special session on health insurance rates
Senate DFLers want to act fast before the new higher premiums take effect in January.
October 20, 2016
Obama calls Dayton after St. Cloud attack
President offers assistance after nine people stabbed in a St. Cloud mall.
September 19, 2016
Paulsen condemns Trump's comments after criticism
DCCC criticized Paulsen for not joining veteran groups in denouncing Trump's comments about family of soldier killed in Iraq
August 2, 2016
Dayton: Clinton 'dedicated her life to serving the needs of others'
Gov. Mark Dayton addressed the crowd at the DNC
July 29, 2016
Fitch lifts Minnesota to top credit rating
Rating reflects state budget reserves, financial health.
July 28, 2016
Fitch lifts Minnesota to top credit rating
Rating increase reflects state's economy, budget reserves, financial health
July 28, 2016
Klobuchar to get second speaking turn at DNC
Klobuchar will talk about bringing orphans to their adoptive families in Minnesota after Haiti earthquake
July 28, 2016
Dayton, Ellison ask Sanders' delegates to work for Clinton
Gov. Mark Dayton and Rep. Keith Ellison spoke to a breakfast for delegates from Minnesota and Tennessee at the Democratic National Convention and implored backers of Sen. Bernie Sanders to work for Hillary Clinton and other Democrats down the ballot.
July 27, 2016
Klobuchar touts Clinton's work against human trafficking
The Minnesota senator used a high-profile slot at the DNC to praise Democratic nominee.
July 27, 2016