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
Meet the Grand Avenue guy behind Russell’s, a new Grand Avenue eatery
What did Todd Russell do to make the commercial stretch better? Open a restaurant, of course.
September 24, 2024
Twin Cities
Land bridge or boulevard? Ideas to transform I-94 compete for public dollars.
One proposal focuses on St. Paul’s old Rondo neighborhood. The other covers more than 7 miles of freeway from Minneapolis to St. Paul. Can both be done?
September 20, 2024
St. Paul
St. Paul Summit Hill homeowners give glimpses inside their distinctive homes
The Summit Hill and Ramsey Hill house tours, which were started in 1972, are combining this year to add oomph. We asked some homeowners why they invite the public in.
September 18, 2024
St. Paul
Lake Phalen Rowing is training winners in the East Metro
The small but mighty program, now training on Lake Gervais, is turning teenage rowers into champions.
September 15, 2024
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
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