Josie Albertson-Grove
Reporter
Politics and government reporterJosie Albertson-Grove has covered state and local government for the Star Tribune since 2022. She has covered state government and the western suburbs.
Albertson-Grove spent several years as a reporter in New England, most recently covering education and politics at the New Hampshire Union Leader. Albertson-Grove received a master's from the Columbia Journalism School with a focus in investigative reporting, and has a bachelor's in political science from Beloit College. She is a graduate of St. Paul Central High School and lives in Minneapolis.
Latest from Josie Albertson-Grove
St. Paul to offer financial help to beautify business districts
A similar program in Minneapolis has been tough for small businesses to get, especially on the North Side, critics say.
April 29, 2025
No flush toilets and angry neighbors: Problems pile up for St. Paul’s new trash hauler
The hauler’s dispatch lot site set off a spat between Mayor Melvin Carter and the City Council that has yet to be resolved.
April 25, 2025
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter celebrates drop in gun violence, pledges to fight Trump administration
Carter pointed to zero gun murders so far this year in annual State of the City speech.
April 22, 2025
After lightning strike, the lone member of a St. Paul church is praying to rebuild
William Hanson had been living in the 120-year-old church, welcoming anyone who wanted to talk about faith.
April 19, 2025
Como Zoo gorilla with ‘a gentle presence and a quiet strength’ is euthanized
Eight-year-old Nyati suffered from brain lesions, according to the St. Paul zoo.
April 16, 2025
The arena formerly known as Xcel? Wild announce naming rights are up for grabs
A new arena name will be announced before 2025-26 NHL season.
April 16, 2025
What’s going on with rent control in St. Paul?
Newer buildings might be exempt from limits on rent increases, but the City Council may soften the blow to renters with new tenant protections.
April 9, 2025
St. Paul mayor appoints interim City Council member to fill opening
Matt Privratsky, a former aide to Mitra Jalali, will serve in the Ward 4 seat until an August special election.
April 7, 2025
St. Paul businesses seek millions to mitigate road construction pain
Businesses are seeking $2.2 million as the Minnesota Department of Transportation has closed a major East Side street.
April 7, 2025
Deadlock and disappointment as St. Paul fails to pick an interim City Council member
Mayor Melvin Carter will appoint a temporary replacement for Mitra Jalali, but the council was left divided.
April 3, 2025
St. Paul to declare state of emergency to resolve trash ‘crisis’
A zoning dispute put citywide trash collection into doubt starting Tuesday.
March 31, 2025
After years of waiting, St. Paul residents and United fans cheer small signs of progress for development by Allianz Field
Construction around Allianz Field at Snelling and University is due to start this summer. There are big plans, but soccer fans’ hopes are more modest.
March 29, 2025
