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
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 22, 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
St. Paul alleges contractor made off with nearly $1M meant for financial literacy lessons
A federal lawsuit alleges a Maryland company never delivered the lessons meant to tie into the city’s college savings program for newborns.
December 7, 2025
Investigation of St. Paul police after ICE raid delayed; immigrant defense fund established
The City Council will take another week to finalize resolution language. The city will also fund immigrants’ defense and naturalization in 2026 budget.
December 4, 2025
Key takeaways as the St. Paul City Council approves its 2026 budget
Taxes on a median-value home are going up $107 — and why are they hiring more parking enforcement officers?
December 4, 2025
St. Paul ICE raid triggers demand for probe of police conduct
Residents and a journalist were hurt, and City Council members say actions by some police officers damaged community relations.
December 2, 2025
How Melvin Carter lost the St. Paul mayoral election
The two-term mayor started too late and had too weak of a ground game. Kaohly Her capitalized.
November 29, 2025
St. Paul backs ban on assault-style guns in public, but rules remain symbolic unless state law changes
On Wednesday, St. Paul became the first Minnesota city to approve such restrictions. A gun-rights group promptly filed a suit to block it.
November 12, 2025
