James Walsh
Reporter
St. Paul and St. Paul Neighborhoods"A St. Paul native, Walsh lives in Roseville with his wife and cat. He has two adult children and a new granddaughter. 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
University of Minnesota program for disabled people could fall to federal budget ax
The Institute on Community Integration at the University of Minnesota faces an uncertain future due to expected federal budget cuts.
July 9, 2025
Only 30% of Minneapolis parks are considered fully accessible. Advocates want that to improve.
Disability advocates press for improvements to Minneapolis parks, from beach wheelchairs to better pathways.
June 28, 2025
U.S. Supreme Court decision clears way for students with disabilities to sue — but will they?
The court sided with a Maple Grove teen, sending her disability case against the Osseo school district back to a lower court.
June 26, 2025
MSP airport boosts efforts to become ‘dementia-friendly’ for travelers
A growing number of airports around the world are adding new measures to ease travel for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
June 22, 2025
Family ties, new senior housing draw most retirees to this Minnesota county
State data shows 65-plus residents are moving to new communities across Minnesota. Here’s where baby boomers are relocating.
June 14, 2025
Supreme Court sides with disabled Maple Grove teen, opening door to more school district lawsuits
The family argued that the Osseo school district backed out of giving their daughter a later school day to accommodate her seizures.
June 12, 2025
Guardians can keep vulnerable Minnesotans from their families. Changes to state law could make that harder to do.
Minnesota has 41,000 guardians overseeing vulnerable adults. There’s mixed reaction to changes the Legislature approved making it harder for guardians to keep people from their families.
June 8, 2025
Minnesotans find beautiful views, food and fun on trip to New Orleans via train
The 31-hour journey was as much a part of the trip as the intoxicating city. It was, mostly, comfortable.
June 5, 2025
Family ties, new senior housing draw most retirees to this Minnesota county
State data shows 65-plus residents are moving to new communities across Minnesota. Here’s where baby boomers are relocating.
June 14, 2025
Supreme Court sides with disabled Maple Grove teen, opening door to more school district lawsuits
The family argued that the Osseo school district backed out of giving their daughter a later school day to accommodate her seizures.
June 12, 2025
Guardians can keep vulnerable Minnesotans from their families. Changes to state law could make that harder to do.
Minnesota has 41,000 guardians overseeing vulnerable adults. There’s mixed reaction to changes the Legislature approved making it harder for guardians to keep people from their families.
June 8, 2025
Minnesotans find beautiful views, food and fun on trip to New Orleans via train
The 31-hour journey was as much a part of the trip as the intoxicating city. It was, mostly, comfortable.
June 5, 2025