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
St. Paul
Minnesota Supreme Court refuses to hear St. Thomas’ arena appeal, construction continues
Crews keep working while public reviews revised environmental assessment.
October 17, 2024
Twin Cities
This former Nebraska attorney loves books so much, she opened a bookstore in St. Paul
Danielle Miller has always found peace in books. She’s found even more in Story Line Books, her new Union Depot bookstore.
October 17, 2024
News & Politics
If voters approve child care tax in St. Paul, Mayor Melvin Carter says he won’t implement it
Carter said the ballot question to levy property taxes overpromises who it will help and understates its true cost.
October 16, 2024
St. Paul
St. Paul voters to choose whether to fund child care with city taxes
Opponents of the ballot measure, including Mayor Melvin Carter, agree many families need help but disagree with using property taxes for the subsidy.
October 11, 2024
St. Paul
How do you want your steak, soldier? Meet the St. Paul guy who started Serving Our Troops.
Pat Harris has been delivering and grilling steaks for Minnesota troops overseas since 2004.
October 8, 2024
Twin Cities
Twin Cities Marathon will allow e-hand bikes for first time. This Minnesota woman is one reason.
Sunday’s marathon and 10-mile race will be the first in nation to allow e-hand bikes and other electric assist devices to be used.
October 5, 2024
St. Paul
Meet the captain of Padleford Riverboats in St. Paul
Gus Gaspardo, owner of the iconic Padelford Riverboats charter and sightseeing cruises, started as a summer worker on the Mississippi River in 1984.
October 1, 2024
St. Paul
Habitat for Humanity kicks off at Hillcrest with star power
Country music superstars Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks joined the kickoff of Habitat for Humanity’s weeklong Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project at new St. Paul housing site the Heights.
September 30, 2024
St. Paul
How do you want your steak, soldier? Meet the St. Paul guy who started Serving Our Troops.
Pat Harris has been delivering and grilling steaks for Minnesota troops overseas since 2004.
October 8, 2024
Twin Cities
Twin Cities Marathon will allow e-hand bikes for first time. This Minnesota woman is one reason.
Sunday’s marathon and 10-mile race will be the first in nation to allow e-hand bikes and other electric assist devices to be used.
October 5, 2024
St. Paul
Meet the captain of Padleford Riverboats in St. Paul
Gus Gaspardo, owner of the iconic Padelford Riverboats charter and sightseeing cruises, started as a summer worker on the Mississippi River in 1984.
October 1, 2024
St. Paul
Habitat for Humanity kicks off at Hillcrest with star power
Country music superstars Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks joined the kickoff of Habitat for Humanity’s weeklong Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project at new St. Paul housing site the Heights.
September 30, 2024