Baird Helgeson

Deputy editor | Local

Baird Helgeson is deputy local editor at the Star Tribune. He helps supervise coverage of local news. Before becoming an editor, he was an award-winning reporter who covered state government and politics. He has worked for news organizations in Minnesota, Florida and North Dakota.

A native of Minneapolis, Helgeson lives with his wife and their two young boys in St. Paul. He is a graduate from the University of St. Thomas with a degree in print journalism. He is an occasional golfer, a slow jogger and an avid fly angler.

Recent content from Baird Helgeson

Morning Hot Dish: Labor's revenge

The Star Tribune's morning political newsletter

Senate DFLers to ask for special session on health insurance rates

Senate DFLers want to act fast before the new higher premiums take effect in January.

Obama calls Dayton after St. Cloud attack

President offers assistance after nine people stabbed in a St. Cloud mall.

Paulsen condemns Trump's comments after criticism

DCCC criticized Paulsen for not joining veteran groups in denouncing Trump's comments about family of soldier killed in Iraq

Dayton: Clinton 'dedicated her life to serving the needs of others'

Gov. Mark Dayton addressed the crowd at the DNC

Fitch lifts Minnesota to top credit rating

Rating increase reflects state's economy, budget reserves, financial health

Klobuchar to get second speaking turn at DNC

Klobuchar will talk about bringing orphans to their adoptive families in Minnesota after Haiti earthquake

Morning Hot Dish: Can Clinton hit the high bar tonight?

Philly Day Four

Dayton, Ellison ask Sanders' delegates to work for Clinton

Gov. Mark Dayton and Rep. Keith Ellison spoke to a breakfast for delegates from Minnesota and Tennessee at the Democratic National Convention and implored backers of Sen. Bernie Sanders to work for Hillary Clinton and other Democrats down the ballot.

Klobuchar touts Clinton's work against human trafficking

The Minnesota senator used a high-profile slot at the DNC to praise Democratic nominee.

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