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
Kaohly Her’s transition has had few surprises so far, but now the city attorney is out
Lyndsey Olson, one of the longest-serving members of former Melvin Carter’s team, is the first to announce her departure. Her has so far retained other St. Paul department heads.
January 5, 2026
Takeaways: Mayor Kaohly Her’s agenda for St. Paul
The new mayor outlined priorities, from city budget fixes to pushback against immigration enforcement, in her inaugural address.
January 2, 2026
Vacant CVS in St. Paul’s Midway set for demolition
The city is working with a contractor to finalize plans to tear down the vacant pharmacy that has been a magnet for problems in the neighborhood.
January 2, 2026
Mayor Kaohly Her pledges to ‘always show up’ for St. Paul in inaugural address
Friday’s inauguration launches the first term for Her, who makes history as the capital city’s first Asian American mayor.
January 2, 2026
St. Paul’s largest homeless camp has grown, but problems have been relatively few
Unlike Minneapolis, St. Paul provides dumpsters and toilets, and city officials say that helps.
December 30, 2025
See inside the old Hamm’s brewery, as a developer plots the St. Paul landmark’s next chapter
Could “The Land of Sky Blue Waters” really become the land of lofts and shops?
December 26, 2025
Prosecutors: Armed robbery plot by man, teen turned deadly in Minnesota home
The gunfire occurred in a duplex about 8 miles southeast of Detroit Lakes, officials said.
December 23, 2025
Teachers in Minnesota’s largest school district authorize strike
Anoka-Hennepin teachers could strike in January as contract negotiations remain stalled.
December 20, 2025
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Is part of St. Paul’s Grand Avenue really blighted?
A developer received a nearly $3 million tax incentive for a redevelopment project. But critics say the area shouldn’t qualify for the incentive.
December 17, 2025
Ramsey County Board Chair Rafael Ortega won’t seek reelection after all
Ortega, a commissioner since 1994, reversed course days after St. Paul City Council President Rebecca Noecker formally launched.
December 12, 2025
Before she takes power, St. Paul Mayor-elect Kaohly Her is taking notes
Kaohly Her is touring St. Paul with her transition team as she prepares to take the city’s reins.
December 12, 2025
Glowing tree returns to Bloomington for the holidays after decade-long hiatus
A lighting ceremony is planned for 5 p.m. Sunday.
December 7, 2025
