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.
Latest from James Walsh
Twin Cities
The State Fair’s last two church dining halls find ways to survive and thrive
In 1903, there were 89 such dining halls, which were seen as more wholesome than hot dog stands. (Less fried stuff on a stick then.)
August 25, 2024
Twin Cities
Meet the successful chef opening a new eatery at St. Paul’s Union Depot
1881 by Lake Elmo Inn is the latest restaurant to make a go of the Depot.
August 20, 2024
St. Paul
George Latimer, St. Paul’s longest-serving mayor, dies at 89
Latimer, who served as mayor from 1976 to 1990, was an unparalleled champion and cheerleader of the capital city.
August 19, 2024
St. Paul
Trio of artists gathers 39 years later to restore West Side mural in St. Paul
“Hunger Has No Color” was painted in St. Paul in 1985 to raise awareness in the community.
August 16, 2024
St. Paul
Leather works with coffee — and doughnuts? St. Paul neighbors say, ‘Yes!’
A Kickstarter campaign started to bring new life to the former Josephs Market site on the West Side of St. Paul.
August 15, 2024
Twin Cities
Meet the former St. Paul mayor working to make homeownership affordable for families
Habitat for Humanity is building 147 homes at the Heights, its largest project in the Twin Cities.
August 13, 2024
St. Paul
Homeless camp off Bruce Vento trail forcing advocates to explore new approaches
Officials say its many Hmong residents resist shelters, want to stick together.
August 8, 2024
St. Paul
Meet the St. Paul writer and artist working to translate American Sign Language into a written medium
Adrean Clark plans to pursue a Ph.D. with her 2024 Bush fellowship.
August 6, 2024
St. Paul
Leather works with coffee — and doughnuts? St. Paul neighbors say, ‘Yes!’
A Kickstarter campaign started to bring new life to the former Josephs Market site on the West Side of St. Paul.
August 15, 2024
Twin Cities
Meet the former St. Paul mayor working to make homeownership affordable for families
Habitat for Humanity is building 147 homes at the Heights, its largest project in the Twin Cities.
August 13, 2024
St. Paul
Homeless camp off Bruce Vento trail forcing advocates to explore new approaches
Officials say its many Hmong residents resist shelters, want to stick together.
August 8, 2024
St. Paul
Meet the St. Paul writer and artist working to translate American Sign Language into a written medium
Adrean Clark plans to pursue a Ph.D. with her 2024 Bush fellowship.
August 6, 2024