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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2025 · 27 MIN

Ep. 107: Mission, Media & Minnesota: A Conversation with Steve and Mary Grove

from So Much More, A Mall of America® Podcast · host Mall of America®

Today’s episode brings you a conversation with two of Minnesota’s most inspiring voices in leadership, innovation, and community impact. Steve Grove, journalist-turned-tech leader-turned-public servant, is now CEO and Publisher of the Star Tribune and a newly published author. His wife, Mary Grove, is a nationally respected investor and passionate advocate for entrepreneurs—especially those in underserved communities.   Together, Steve and Mary open up about their shared values, their move to Minnesota, and the deep purpose that drives both their professional work and personal life. We dive into Steve’s book, the power of community, and what it means to write—and live—with intention. If you’re passionate about purpose, progress, and people, you won’t want to miss this one.   3:30       How Mary & Steve aligned both personally and professionally 4:30       Why Minnesota? Innovation, family, culture, and grounding 9:00       The two toughest – and most rewarding – stories to write 11:00    Why is community important? 15:30    The importance of change and growth in the news industry 18:00    News fatigue is real, and an opportunity to be addressed 19:30    Ruthless prioritization is needed in personal and professional life 20:30    Mall of America adventures with young children 23:30    Quick fun quiz on Minnesota   Guests: Steve Grove, CEO & Publisher of Minnesota Star Tribune and author; Mary Grove, Managing Partner at Bread & Butter Ventures   To find out more about Steve and get his book go to www.stevegrove.com For more on the Minnesota Star Tribune go to www.startribune.com For more on Bread & Butter Ventures go to www.breadandbutterventures.com   Hosts: Jill Renslow, Daniel Jasper   Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.

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