Friday January 4, 2013
Lori Sturdevant
Editorial writer and columnist
Phone: 612-673-4505
Lori Sturdevant writes editorials and a weekly column about topics she has covered for more than 30 years, state government and politics. She joined the Minneapolis Tribune as a summer replacement reporter in 1975, returned as a reporter in 1976, and was lead Capitol reporter and a newsroom assignment editor before joining the editorial staff in 1992.
A native of South Dakota, Lori is a graduate of Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and a member of that institution’s Board of Trustees. She has been the editor or co-author of seven books, including “A Man’s Reach: The Autobiography of Elmer L. Andersen.” Her latest book, "The Pillsburys of Minnesota," was published by Nodin Press in April.
Lori lives in Minneapolis with her husband; they have three grown children.
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Recent content from Lori Sturdevant
Marriage is probably on ice for now
Despite talk, recognition for same-sex couples likely isn't on the DFL agenda.
Updated: November 17, 2012, - 04:49 PM
Parents got the win that counts
Tuesday's vote was a "pride point" for a quiet family called to fight the gay marriage amendment.
Updated: November 10, 2012, - 10:15 PM
Lori Sturdevant: Send voter ID back to Legislature
That's where laws are made and can readily be refined, unlike with the Constitution.
Updated: November 03, 2012, - 10:17 PM
Lori Sturdevant: New faces in DFL Party?
Possible agents of change -- provided they win -- come from the suburbs.
Updated: October 27, 2012, - 07:33 PM
After the long campaign ... governing
Thankfully, the 60-year-old Citizens League is working to make things work.
Updated: October 20, 2012, - 09:00 PM
Knocking on doors: The 2012 report
A common theme candidates are finding is frustration with a gridlocked state government.
Updated: October 13, 2012, - 04:00 PM
Business groups are snubbing DFLers
Even those who are friendly to stated business interests.
Updated: October 07, 2012, - 06:40 AM
About that state 'surplus': It's really a mirage
The "Minnesota Budget Turnaround" boast has been or will be landing in a lot of mailboxes this fall. Voters should know that its numbers tell a misleading story. S
Updated: September 29, 2012, - 06:01 PM
Year of the Woman? That was 1972
Permit a state history side trip, aided by the four living female members of the Minnesota House Class of 1972.
Updated: September 22, 2012, - 05:21 PM
How do we break down our walls?
It may seem that ideological barriers are insurmountable -- but there's hope.
Updated: September 15, 2012, - 06:23 PM
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