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
Plymouth woman’s fight to get her 92-year-old mother Medicaid highlights the growing problem of short-staffed counties
Staffing in Hennepin County to help residents navigate Medical Assistance hasn’t kept pace with the increasing number of people seeking long-term care.
May 4, 2025
Marge Goldberg, co-founder of Bloomington nonprofit PACER Center, dies at 90
She helped shape Minnesota’s education system, teaching parents of disabled children how to be their kids’ best advocates.
May 2, 2025
Some minor criminal records will soon be expunged in Minnesota after months of delays
The state BCA is beginning the review process of clearing minor criminal convictions under the Clean Slate Act.
April 23, 2025
More Minnesota seniors may go hungry after tightening state dollars mean fewer meals
Nonprofits say state and federal funding has dried up and philanthropy is down, leaving senior nutrition programs faced with cutting back the number of meals they serve.
April 18, 2025
Facing eviction, disabled couple rally support to stay in their Maplewood apartment
A judge ordered the couple to vacate. Now, some state legislators want to boost eviction protections for disabled Minnesotans.
April 17, 2025
Social Security changes have Minnesotans worrying and waiting
Minnesota seniors who can’t get help online may encounter longer drives or wait times after policy changes April 14.
April 5, 2025
Guardians care for some of Minnesota’s most vulnerable adults. But they lack proper oversight and training.
A new Legislative Auditor report on Wednesday recommends that guardians receive more training, oversight and accountability.
April 2, 2025
Ticket totals for illegal parking in disabled spots vary widely in Minnesota. Do the numbers lie?
Disabled residents and advocates say ticket violations in disabled parking is vastly undercounted.
March 23, 2025
Facing eviction, disabled couple rally support to stay in their Maplewood apartment
A judge ordered the couple to vacate. Now, some state legislators want to boost eviction protections for disabled Minnesotans.
April 17, 2025
Social Security changes have Minnesotans worrying and waiting
Minnesota seniors who can’t get help online may encounter longer drives or wait times after policy changes April 14.
April 5, 2025
Guardians care for some of Minnesota’s most vulnerable adults. But they lack proper oversight and training.
A new Legislative Auditor report on Wednesday recommends that guardians receive more training, oversight and accountability.
April 2, 2025
Ticket totals for illegal parking in disabled spots vary widely in Minnesota. Do the numbers lie?
Disabled residents and advocates say ticket violations in disabled parking is vastly undercounted.
March 23, 2025