Today on Ready: Leaders to Know, I sit down with Steve Grove, CEO and Publisher of the Minnesota Star Tribune, and the author of “How I Found Myself in the Midwest”. Steve has built a career at the intersection of public service, economic development, and civic leadership. From leading statewide crisis response as Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development under Tim Walz to now guiding one of the nation’s most influential regional newspapers through a period of profound transformation. Grove’s work reflects a consistent belief in the power of local institutions. His leadership during the crisis is grounded in the idea that trust, accountability, and meaningful change are built through local government, local journalism, and community partnerships. Today, he is steering the 158-year-old Star Tribune toward a digital future while preserving its civic mission and navigating an era defined by disruption and misinformation.