Steve Grove’s career spans journalism, public service and big tech.
He helped shape content at Google and YouTube, led Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development, and now serves as publisher and CEO of the Star Tribune.
Coming up at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Grove about the future of media, the role of public service, the influence of technology and what it means to come home to the Midwest.
And we want to hear from you, too.
How have you found a sense of purpose in your life or work? What questions do you have for Steve about the future of journalism or public service?
Call us during the 9 a.m. hour at 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828.
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Steve Grove is the CEO and publisher of the Minnesota Star Tribune. He was commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development during Governor Tim Walz’s first term. Before moving back to his home state, Steve built a career in Silicon Valley as an executive at Google and YouTube. He is the co-founder of Silicon North Stars — a nonprofit he started with his wife, Mary — to educate and inspire young Minnesotans to pursue careers in technology. He is also the author of the new book, "How I Found Myself in the Midwest."
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