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
Ramsey County declares cyberattack state of emergency to help St. Paul
The declaration comes as another Minnesota city acknowledges an attack.
August 5, 2025
Rep. Kaohly Vang Her is running for mayor of St. Paul. Here are five things to know.
The state representative is Melvin Carter’s first challenge from a DFLer since his election in 2017.
August 4, 2025
St. Paul cyberattack effects stretch into second week, online systems still down
Some city office phones are working, but many online services are still down.
August 4, 2025
The Sears in St. Paul is still closed, but its parking lot has a life of its own
While a nonprofit developer hopes for funding to build out the former store, the lot is open for pop-ups, races and celebrations.
August 4, 2025
![Bobby Yang sells mochi puffs to customers Sunday, Oct. 08, 2023, at a pop-up market in the parking lot of the old Sears Building in St. Paul, Minn. ]](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/LKPSQXUIDYU3E5MOXOE7FPD75Y.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
St. Paul employee data could be at risk in cyberattack
Mayor Melvin Carter said resident data is not likely exposed in the hack.
July 31, 2025
Why is the National Guard deployed for St. Paul cyberattack?
The National Guard’s cybersecurity unit is working in St. Paul in the aftermath of an attack.
July 30, 2025
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Cyberattacks like the one in St. Paul cost U.S. cities millions of dollars
Gov. Tim Walz praised St. Paul on Wednesday, saying the city “did everything they could immediately” and worked over the weekend to respond to the attack.
July 30, 2025
St. Paul cyberattack stretches into another day, city says workers will get paid
Gov. Tim Walz has activated a National Guard cyber protection unit in response. City officials say many online systems are down, including payments.
July 30, 2025
How to get things done in St. Paul during the cyberattack
Need to pay a bill, renew out a library book or report storm damage? Here’s how.
July 29, 2025
Why St. Paul neighbors are so concerned about Midway’s latest store closure
City leaders say they tried to keep Cub from leaving by returning stolen carts and policing loitering.
July 23, 2025
St. Paul agency backs demolition of St. Joseph’s Hospital; no firm redevelopment plans
M Health Fairview will keep its new downtown “wellness hub,” but Minnesota’s oldest hospital could face demolition.
July 22, 2025
Four candidates vie for a win in St. Paul’s special City Council election
Options to replace Mitra Jalali in St. Paul’s Ward 4 include the daughter of a former mayor and a DSA-endorsed contender.
July 15, 2025
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