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
St. Paul
St. Paul council votes to override budget vetoes, but Carter says it’s too late
Mayor Melvin Carter and Council President Mitra Jalali disagree on the validity of Carter’s line-item vetoes and the council’s subsequent override.
December 19, 2024
St. Paul
‘Mr. Positive,’ a fixture of St. Paul’s West 7th, dies
Carl Bentson, known for helping neighbors and riding a tricycle all over town, was 62.
December 19, 2024
St. Paul
St. Paul Port Authority looking to buy former Kmart site near I-35E
The authority hopes to develop the parcel for light industrial use.
December 17, 2024
News & Politics
Republican delegates decide Saturday who will lead the state party
Current GOP Chairman David Hann says this will likely be his last run for chair and that he’s ready to pass the torch to a new generation of leadership.
December 13, 2024
St. Paul
St. Paul City Council bucks mayor in passing lower tax increase
Council members urged scrutiny of police spending as Mayor Melvin Carter criticized the council budget as ‘accounting gimmicks.’
December 12, 2024
Politics
Why Minnesota is projected to face a future budget deficit, and what lawmakers might do about it
Minnesota had a record surplus two years ago. Now, it’s projecting a deficit on the horizon. How did the state get here?
December 7, 2024
News & Politics
How some Minnesota schools are tackling chronic absenteeism
A dozen districts hire specialists, eye better data with $4.7 million in state funding.
December 6, 2024
Politics
Modest budget surplus overshadowed as Minnesota projects $5 billion deficit down the line
“We have time to address this structurally without negatively impacting the services that we’re providing to people, but it’s going to take some hard decisions,” Gov. Tim Walz said.
December 4, 2024
St. Paul
St. Paul City Council bucks mayor in passing lower tax increase
Council members urged scrutiny of police spending as Mayor Melvin Carter criticized the council budget as ‘accounting gimmicks.’
December 12, 2024
Politics
Why Minnesota is projected to face a future budget deficit, and what lawmakers might do about it
Minnesota had a record surplus two years ago. Now, it’s projecting a deficit on the horizon. How did the state get here?
December 7, 2024
News & Politics
How some Minnesota schools are tackling chronic absenteeism
A dozen districts hire specialists, eye better data with $4.7 million in state funding.
December 6, 2024
Politics
Modest budget surplus overshadowed as Minnesota projects $5 billion deficit down the line
“We have time to address this structurally without negatively impacting the services that we’re providing to people, but it’s going to take some hard decisions,” Gov. Tim Walz said.
December 4, 2024