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Josie Albertson-Grove

Reporter
Politics and government reporter
Josie 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

Elections

What's behind the accusations of 'discrepancies' in Minnesota's election?

Later processing of absentee ballots, and a handful of counties that were slow to post results, added up to election night confusion for candidates in tight races.
November 15, 2024
Elections

Scott County to hold recount for state House seat, audit ballots in one Shakopee precinct

The county canvassing board has certified results from the Nov. 5 election and will hold a recount for the ultra-close House District 54A seat, but election officials are investigating a discrepancy in absentee ballots from one Shakopee precinct.
November 13, 2024
Elections

How would a divided Minnesota House work in a budget year?

Leaders hope the urgency of a state budget will inspire more bipartisanship than policy votes of last spring.
November 9, 2024
Elections

Legislative leaders puzzling out split House rules before likely recounts

Recounts in as many as two races could determine if Republicans take control of the House or the parties have to work with a 67-67 split, but the DFL trifecta is over.
November 8, 2024
Elections

Minnesota House could be evenly split, but close races will go to recounts

Results show a 67-67 split in the lower chamber Wednesday morning, but in two races, DFLers lead by just a few votes.
November 6, 2024
Elections

Former state Sen. Kelly Morrison defeats Tad Jude for Minnesota’s only open congressional seat

Dean Phillips’ short-lived run for president created a vacancy in the suburban Third Congressional District.
November 6, 2024
Elections

DFL leaders join final push to keep Minnesota government trifecta

Minnesota Democrats sent a bus full of elected officials out to help volunteers knock doors and make phone calls ahead of Tuesday’s election.
October 31, 2024
Elections

How Minnesota colleges are trying to drive student voter turnout

They’re using tables, personal connections and a growing group of volunteers.
October 30, 2024
Elections

Minnesota House could be evenly split, but close races will go to recounts

Results show a 67-67 split in the lower chamber Wednesday morning, but in two races, DFLers lead by just a few votes.
November 6, 2024
Elections

Former state Sen. Kelly Morrison defeats Tad Jude for Minnesota’s only open congressional seat

Dean Phillips’ short-lived run for president created a vacancy in the suburban Third Congressional District.
November 6, 2024
Elections

DFL leaders join final push to keep Minnesota government trifecta

Minnesota Democrats sent a bus full of elected officials out to help volunteers knock doors and make phone calls ahead of Tuesday’s election.
October 31, 2024
Elections

How Minnesota colleges are trying to drive student voter turnout

They’re using tables, personal connections and a growing group of volunteers.
October 30, 2024
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