Recent content from James Walsh
Meet the St. Paul journalist dedicated to 'laser-focused' coverage of communities of color
Mukhtar Ibrahim is stepping down from leading the Sahan Journal to spend more time with his family. But he looks forward to seeing what's next.
Officials seek solutions as copper thieves plunge parts of St. Paul into darkness
The city is trying everything, from gluing panels shut to installing metal bands, in an effort to keep streetlights burning.
Meet the woman who preserves and catalogs St. Paul's Rondo memories
Kayla Jackson is an archivist at the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center. She describes her work as like being a road builder.
Circus Juventas founders stepping away from Big Top in St. Paul
After 30 years and nearly 30,000 students, Dan and Betty Butler are retiring from the circus school in Highland Park.
Meet Brenda Lamb, the woman who makes St. Paul's Candyland both sweet and salty
Lamb has been in charge of St. Paul's iconic candy shop for more than 40 years.
St. Paul's Pilgrim Baptist Church added to Underground Railroad rolls
Genealogist Elyse Pearson-Hill's work led to the National Park Service recognizing the church. It becomes the first Network to Freedom site in Minnesota.
Minnesota Roller Derby spins into its 20th year in St. Paul
On Saturday night, the club's four in-house teams will take to the track again.
St. Paul voters pass sales tax hike to improve streets, parks
Measure to put nearly $1 billion into capital city infrastructure won with 60% of the vote.
Meet the St. Paul boxer who hung up his gloves to share what he's learned — and save lives
Cerresso Fort's Sir Boxing Club teaches defense, discipline — and confidence.
St. Paul officials respond to cafe owner's plea, move electrical boxes they placed out front
City leaders promised better communication going forward.