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
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
St. Paul hopes good vibes will help library patrons feel safer
The library has become a safe space for people who are struggling, and a new kind of worker aims to build relationships and resolve problems.
March 28, 2025
Government workers returning to work is a big deal for downtown St. Paul, but not a silver bullet
The state, city and Ramsey County are among downtown St. Paul’s biggest employers, but the mayor and small business owners say more is needed.
March 26, 2025
Lessons turn Junior ROTC cadets into St. Paul lifeguards: ‘I literally couldn’t swim'
St. Paul aquatics director is passionate about reducing the disparity in drowning deaths between white children and children of color.
March 22, 2025
Garbage ‘crisis’ in St. Paul? Mayor Carter says so, but the City Council president says he’s an ‘alarmist.’
A council vote this week has thrown the city’s plans for a new April 1 garbage system into question.
March 21, 2025
A Ferris wheel in downtown St. Paul? They’re pitching it for the Saints baseball stadium.
$8 million bonding request for CHS Field - not including Ferris wheel - would fund renovations for the decade-old ballpark, where Twins minor leaguers play.
March 19, 2025
Amid pressure, St. Paul City Council considers weakening rent control
The council aims to exempt new buildings from the city’s rent stabilization ordinance while pushing new tenant protections.
March 19, 2025
